timoteo
2016-05-05, 05:44 AM
Hi again, the title basically says it all, but we ran into some Goblins during our last adventure. This is only my third time in combat, and my first time against such weak foes -- and my Eidolon has leveled up.
Anyway, I found that I was slaughtering them with my first claw strike's damage. However, before that was revealed to me (found out they were 6HP Gobs, and I was dishing out more than double that per claw when I hit), the DM was having me take another swipe at the same Goblin. When I found out they were only 6HP, I was like ... "Why can't I strike another one if my first attack kills the first one?"
The reply from him, and everyone was that "you can only attack one target at a time."
That just didn't jive for me, as from a logical standpoint that would make zero sense. (Especially when I think about once I get bite, I will have 3 attacks ... then 4, etc.) Also, everywhere I have researched, it would SEEM that if you have two attacks you can target another enemy with your second attack. So unless this (thier) rule applies only to Eidolons, I think he/they are wrong.
Also, I can't find anything in the rules that says you can't attack a different target. All this is of course assuming all targets are within reach. In fact, can't I do a 5-ft move and do another attack if it puts me within reach?
Looking forward to input on this one from everyone, because that was a major game-changer/bummer for me.
Thanks,
Tim
Anyway, I found that I was slaughtering them with my first claw strike's damage. However, before that was revealed to me (found out they were 6HP Gobs, and I was dishing out more than double that per claw when I hit), the DM was having me take another swipe at the same Goblin. When I found out they were only 6HP, I was like ... "Why can't I strike another one if my first attack kills the first one?"
The reply from him, and everyone was that "you can only attack one target at a time."
That just didn't jive for me, as from a logical standpoint that would make zero sense. (Especially when I think about once I get bite, I will have 3 attacks ... then 4, etc.) Also, everywhere I have researched, it would SEEM that if you have two attacks you can target another enemy with your second attack. So unless this (thier) rule applies only to Eidolons, I think he/they are wrong.
Also, I can't find anything in the rules that says you can't attack a different target. All this is of course assuming all targets are within reach. In fact, can't I do a 5-ft move and do another attack if it puts me within reach?
Looking forward to input on this one from everyone, because that was a major game-changer/bummer for me.
Thanks,
Tim