A creature typically can’t take one or more free actions during an attack of opportunity because making an attack of opportunity isn’t an action. At least, making an attack of opportunity isn’t an action as the game defines the term action.
Do immediate action spells provoke?
Your DM is correct: it does provoke an AoO. A spell-like ability has a casting time of 1 standard action unless noted otherwise in the ability or spell description. In all other ways, a spell-like ability functions just like a spell. And spells provoke (except when cast as a swift action).
Do swift action spells provoke?
Casting a spell with a casting time of 1 swift action does not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Do spell like abilities provoke?
Both in D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder, Spell-Like Abilities are described as having “no verbal, somatic, focus, or material components.” In both systems, however, activating them as a standard action provokes attacks of opportunity.
Is the attack of opportunity a free action?
An Attack Of Opportunity is a “FREE ACTION”, and it DOES NOT count against any of your actions in combat! An Attack Of Opportunity is a “FREE ACTION”, and it DOES NOT count against any of your actions in combat! Incorrect. There are no free actions in 5e. Making an attack of opportunity consumes your 1/round Reaction.
How to avoid attacks of opportunity in combat?
There are two common methods of avoiding such an attack—the 5-foot step and the withdraw action. Some actions, when performed in a threatened square, provoke attacks of opportunity as you divert your attention from the battle. Actions in Combat notes many of the actions that provoke attacks of opportunity.
Can a creature make an attack of opportunity?
An enemy that takes certain actions while in a threatened square provokes an attack of opportunity from you. If you’re unarmed, you don’t normally threaten any squares and thus can’t make attacks of opportunity. Most creatures of Medium or smaller size have a reach of only 5 feet.
