Forced movement does not provoke an attack of opportunity. An effect that moves a creature without using their movement, action, or reaction does not provoke an opportunity attack.
Does shove trigger attack of opportunity?
You only get the option to take an attack action on your own turn. Making a melee weapon attack, as an attack of opportunity is not an attack action. You can’t grapple or shove with an attack of opportunity.
When does a creature provoke an opportunity attack?
A creature doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack if it is moved without the use of its movement, its action, or its reaction. For example, the effect of the antipathy/sympathy spell requires the target to use its movement, meaning that it would provoke opportunity attacks when it does so.
Can a wind spell provoke an opportunity attack?
In contrast, a creature that’s pushed by a gust of wind spell does not provoke opportunity attacks. So, the answer to the question will depend on the whether the ability you are using to force the opponent to move uses their own movement, action, or reaction to do so. If it does, then they provoke an Opportunity Attack, if it doesn’t it doesn’t.
How to provoke an attack of opportunity in Pathfinder?
Provoking an Attack of Opportunity: Two kinds of actions can provoke attacks of opportunity: moving out of a threatened square and performing certain actions within a threatened square. Moving: Moving out of a threatened square usually provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening opponents.
When do I use my reaction to trigger an opportunity attack?
If I cause an opponent to leave my reach with an ability, spell, or effect can I use my reaction to take an Opportunity Attack against them? The rules state that only when the enemy uses their movement, action, or reaction to move out of your reach will they provoke an Opportunity Attack from you.
