Since no such justification is needed for people entering reach, no such retroactive attacking is needed. It does make it a bit strange though that the attack stops your movement in one direction but not the other.
What is the difference between a glaive and a halberd?
As noted in previous post there is no mechanical differences between the two weapons in D&D 5e. In real life the Glaive is a blade attached to a pole while the halberd has three different aspect to the place that can be used. A blade for chopping, a point for stabbing, and a hook for pulling.
Which is a better feat polearm master or sentinel?
Polearm Master and Sentinel are two feats that go hand-and-hand. While Sentinel’s a great feat for any martial melee build, it’s practically a prerequisite to take alongside Polearm Master!
What are the benefits of the Sentinel feat?
One of the benefits of the Sentinel feat (PHB, p. 169-170) is: When you hit a creature with an opportunity attack, the creature’s speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn. So if an enemy aproaches, you hit it with the opportunity attack from Polearm Master, and because of Sentinel it is now stopped 10 feet away from you.
What happens when you hit a creature with polearm Master?
When you hit a creature with an opportunity attack, the creature’s speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn. So if an enemy aproaches, you hit it with the opportunity attack from Polearm Master, and because of Sentinel it is now stopped 10 feet away from you. They can not hit you, you hit them on your turn and move back 5 feet. Repeat at will.
Is the polearm Master unbeatable in a duel?
So if an enemy aproaches, you hit it with the opportunity attack from Polearm Master, and because of Sentinel it is now stopped 10 feet away from you. They can not hit you, you hit them on your turn and move back 5 feet. Repeat at will. Is this unbeatable in a duel? Am I not seeing something?
