As far as RAW (Rules As Written) the paladin is able to use divine smite on any attack they make, even Opportunity Attacks.
What are opportunity attacks?
Opportunity Attacks Such a strike is called an opportunity Attack. You can make an opportunity Attack when a Hostile creature that you can see moves out of your reach. To make the opportunity Attack, you use your Reaction to make one melee Attack against the provoking creature.
Can you react to an opportunity attack?
Yes, you can take a reaction (Shield in this case) on your turn or on someone else’s, as long as the trigger occurs. Just remember that when your character takes a reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your next turn. 🙂 Thanks all!
Can you shield an attack of opportunity?
A reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your turn or on someone else’s. Therefore, yes, you can cast Shield as a reaction if you provoke an opportunity attack on your turn.
When do you make an opportunity attack in RuneScape?
You can make an opportunity attack when a hostile creature that you can see moves out of your reach. To make the opportunity attack, you use your reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach.
When do you use an opportunity attack on a creature?
The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach. When a hostile creature’s movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
How can I avoid provoking an opportunity attack?
You can avoid provoking an opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don’t provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction. PHB p195. If you don’t move out of harm’s way, your attacker will have disadvantage on their attack rolls.
When do you get an opportunity attack in dungeons and Dragons?
The question of Invisible creatures provoking attack opportunities was put to Jeremy Crawford, Lead Rules Designer of Dungeons and Dragons. In a Twitter reply he says the trigger for the opportunity attack is sight: You can make an opportunity attack when a hostile creature THAT YOU CAN SEE moves out of your reach. PHB p195.
