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Escape your enemies’ wrath using the cover mechanic in D&D 5e
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In a D&D battle, armor isn’t the only way your player character (PC) can protect themselves from enemy attacks. They can also hide behind cover! Taking cover in D&D means using an object or terrain feature to shield your character from damage, giving you the chance to gain the upper hand in battle. Read on for a complete overview of cover in D&D 5e, including tips on how to use it for both players and DMs.
Things You Should Know
- Cover is a mechanic in D&D 5e that lets you move your PC behind an obstruction to stop them from getting hit with attacks.
- Half cover means your PC gets a +2 to their armor class and Dexterity saving throws, while three-quarters cover grants a +5 to both.
- Total cover means your PC’s entire body is obscured and can’t be targeted by any attack rolls, although area-of-effect spells may still do damage.
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References
- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://dndtoolkit.com/rules_clarification/cover/
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- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
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- ↑ https://dndtoolkit.com/rules_clarification/cover/
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- ↑ https://dumpstatadventures.com/a-players-perspective/lets-talk-tactics-utilizing-cover
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