Attack of opportunity
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An attack of opportunity (AoO) is a single extra melee attack that is automatically taken when an enemy makes themselves vulnerable, such as moving in combat (see also tumble or spring attack) or casting a spell.
[edit] Situations which provoke AoO
- drinking a potion
- casting a spell
- firing a ranged weapon in melee
- non-combat movement while in melee
- a disarm attempt (not improved disarm)
- fighting unarmed without the improved unarmed strike feat
[edit] Tip
Taking an AoO will cancel other actions, such as casting a spell. One way spellcasters avoid them is to carry a ranged weapon, since AoOs are only taken for melee.
