In general, riders and mounts can be targeted like any other creature. The rules for Mounted Combat don’t specify how targeting works for the Attack action (or any other action) because targeting riders and mounts is no different that targeting any other creature, with the exception of opportunity attacks.
Can you attack while mounted DND 5E?
Independent Mounts Bearing a rider puts no restrictions on the actions the mount can take, and it moves and acts as it wishes. It might flee from combat, rush to attack and devour a badly injured foe, or otherwise act against your wishes.
Can a creature attack both you and your mount?
When you’re mounted, attackers can target either you or your mount. Anything that affects multiple creatures (such as an area) affects both of you as long as you’re both in the area.
Can a controlled Mount take an extra attack?
This means you can’t do drive-by attacks with Extra Attack on a controlled mount. The only way to use Extra Attack is on your own turn, so the mount would have to go first, move you into range, and ready an action to keep moving after you attack, but controlled mounts can’t take the ready action.
Can a willing creature be used as a Mount?
A willing creature that is at least one size larger than you and that has an appropriate anatomy can serve as a mount, using the following rules. A willing creature: The creature must be willing. There are no rules for riding unwilling mounts, but I suspect that using the rules for grappling would yield roughly the same effect.
How does mounted combat work in RuneScape?
You occupy every square of your mount’s space for the purpose of making your attacks. If you were Medium and on a Large mount, you could attack a creature on one side of your mount, then attack on the opposite side with your next action. If you have a longer reach, the distance depends partly on the size of your mount.
