Can you opportunity attack multiple times?

The answer to this question is no, as an Opportunity Attack requires using your Reaction, and it can be used to only make one weapon attack, with the limitation that you only get one Reaction per round. Since you can only make one Opportunity Attack per round, assuming your Reaction hasn’t been used for something else, it’s clear that Opportunity Attacks are limited to a single instance per turn.

Understanding Opportunity Attacks

To dive deeper into the mechanics of Opportunity Attacks, it’s essential to understand the rules and limitations surrounding them. This includes knowing when an Opportunity Attack can be made, how it interacts with other abilities like Multiattack and Extra Attack, and how it can be used strategically in combat.

FAQs about Opportunity Attacks

Here are some key points and frequent questions about Opportunity Attacks and related mechanics:

1. What are the rules for Opportunity Attacks?

• Opportunity Attacks are made when a hostile creature that you can see moves out of your reach, allowing you to use your Reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature.

1. Can you Multiattack on an Opportunity Attack in 5e?

• No, a creature can’t use Multiattack when making an Opportunity Attack, as Multiattack can only be used on the creature’s turn.

1. Does Extra Attack count for Opportunity Attack?

• No, Extra Attack does not apply to Opportunity Attacks because Extra Attack only works on your turn when you take the Attack action.

1. How many times can you use Extra Attack?

• The number of Extra Attacks you can make increases with your level, starting with two attacks at 5th level, three at 11th level, and four at 20th level.

1. What is the Extra Attack rule?

• Extra Attack allows you to make an additional attack when you take the Attack action on your turn, with the number of additional attacks increasing based on your level.

1. Can I sneak attack on an Opportunity Attack?

• Yes, if the requirements for Sneak Attack are met during an Opportunity Attack, you can benefit from Sneak Attack.

1. Does Extra Attack apply to Two-Weapon Fighting?

• Extra Attack applies to the primary hand in Two-Weapon Fighting, and you can make an additional attack with your off-hand as a Bonus Action.

1. Can you Extra Attack with a spell attack?

• No, making a spell attack is not considered taking the Attack action, so Extra Attack does not apply.

1. Can you use Multiattack and Extra Attack?

• Extra Attack only applies when taking the Attack action, and Multiattack is a special action, not an Attack action.

1. Can you use maneuvers on Opportunity Attacks?

   • Yes, certain maneuvers, like those used by Battle Masters, can be used on Opportunity Attacks if they require hitting with a weapon attack.

2. How do you avoid Opportunity Attacks?

   • You can avoid Opportunity Attacks by using the Disengage action before moving away or by having ranged weapons equipped.

3. Why do Opportunity Attacks exist?

   • Opportunity Attacks make positioning and movement important in combat, allowing characters to protect allies and control enemy movements.

4. How many times can you use a Reaction in 5e?

   • You can use a Reaction once per round, and you cannot take another Reaction until the start of your next turn.

5. Can you Opportunity Attack someone invisible?

   • No, you cannot make an Opportunity Attack against an invisible creature because you must be able to see the creature to trigger the attack.

6. Can you Opportunity Attack while blind?

   • While a blinded creature cannot see and has disadvantages, the rules do not explicitly prevent a blind character from making an Opportunity Attack if they can somehow sense or know a creature is moving out of their reach, but this would typically require additional rules or homebrew accommodations to adjudicate fairly.

These questions and answers provide a comprehensive overview of Opportunity Attacks and how they interact with other combat mechanics in D&D 5e, helping players and Dungeon Masters alike to better understand and navigate the complexities of combat encounters.