Riposte (passive feature)

Riposte is a Battle Master Fighter passive feature and reaction. This ability allows the Battle Master to counterattack and deal damage when an enemy misses them with a melee attack.

Description

When a hostile creature misses you with a melee attack, expend a superiority die to retaliate with a powerful strike that deals an additional 1d8 Physical damage.

Details

Cost:

Reaction + Superiority Die

At higher levels

At level 10 with  Improved Combat Superiority the damage bonus increases to 1d10

Grants:

•  Riposte

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master

Granted by the feats: Martial Adept

Used by creatures:

• Beorn Wunterbrood, Caïros, Falcäo, Godey, Holli Dylford, Liara Portyr, Nestor, Stalker Svignee, That Which Guards, That Which Lurks, That Which Watches