How does a character with Polearm Master and Sentinel interact with an approaching creature that used the disengage action?

Hey @JeremyECrawford and the #dnd community! So how does a character with Polearm Master and Sentinel interact with an approaching creature that used the disengage action? Does the character still get to use an opportunity attack while the creature approaches instead of leaving? — UnicornToots (@UnicornToots69) December 15, 2020 The Sentinel feat in D&D counteracts […]

If an Opportunity Attack occurs before the trigger, how does a Quarterstaff work with Polearm Master?

@Dastion If an AoO occurs just before the trigger, how does a Qtrstaff work with Polearm Master? Aren’t they out of reach? The Polearm Master feat is an exception to the opportunity attack rule: “… when they enter your reach.” — Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) August 22, 2014 @Dastion For Polearm Master to work, the provoking […]

If a player has Polearm Master feat, but is using a spear or quarterstaff 1 hand with a shield, does the feat still apply?

@JeremyECrawford If a player has Polearm Master feat, but is using a spear or quarterstaff 1h with a shield, does the feat still apply? i.e. he/she is not using the weapon 2h as a "polearm." — Tom Breen (@TomBree00659498) December 7, 2020 The Polearm Master feat's benefits work with spears and quarterstaffs, whether or not […]

Are Polearm master + Sentinel feats very over power?

@longhornxtreme @mikemearlsIs there any errata dealing with polearm master + sentinel feats? Seems broken to me. Thoughts? #dnd There's no errata dealing with the interaction of those feats. — Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) November 8, 2015 @longhornxtremeThanks for the reply. Just seems like those two feats combined is “broken” and very OP. Still, loving 5e #dnd […]

Does a Polearm Master opportunity attack interrupt movement?

Does a polearm master opportunity attack interrupt movement? @PlaguescarredDoes a polearm master opportunity attack interrupt movement? The Polearm Master attack is in response to a creature entering your reach, so movement can be before and after it. — Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) August 22, 2014 It doesnt interrupt movement being an opportunity attack? @PlaguescarredIt doesnt interrupt […]