Can a vampire attack twice with their claws using Multiattack?
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In Monster Manual p. 295-298, it talks about PCs becoming Vampires. The Vampire stat block says:
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack.
(The Vampire Spawn has the same Multiattack action.)
Because of the word "can", would it be possible to assume that it also could choose not to? Specifically, for the multiattack, could the Vampire just use their claws twice instead of one claw and one bite?
It looks like they can't bite twice because "only one" can be a bite, but it doesn't comment on the claws.
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In Monster Manual p. 295-298, it talks about PCs becoming Vampires. The Vampire stat block says:
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack.
(The Vampire Spawn has the same Multiattack action.)
Because of the word "can", would it be possible to assume that it also could choose not to? Specifically, for the multiattack, could the Vampire just use their claws twice instead of one claw and one bite?
It looks like they can't bite twice because "only one" can be a bite, but it doesn't comment on the claws.
dnd-5e attack undead multiattack
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
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– David Coffron
Apr 5 at 15:24
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
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– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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In Monster Manual p. 295-298, it talks about PCs becoming Vampires. The Vampire stat block says:
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack.
(The Vampire Spawn has the same Multiattack action.)
Because of the word "can", would it be possible to assume that it also could choose not to? Specifically, for the multiattack, could the Vampire just use their claws twice instead of one claw and one bite?
It looks like they can't bite twice because "only one" can be a bite, but it doesn't comment on the claws.
dnd-5e attack undead multiattack
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
V2Blast
27.5k598168
asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
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In Monster Manual p. 295-298, it talks about PCs becoming Vampires. The Vampire stat block says:
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack.
(The Vampire Spawn has the same Multiattack action.)
Because of the word "can", would it be possible to assume that it also could choose not to? Specifically, for the multiattack, could the Vampire just use their claws twice instead of one claw and one bite?
It looks like they can't bite twice because "only one" can be a bite, but it doesn't comment on the claws.
dnd-5e attack undead multiattack
dnd-5e attack undead multiattack
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
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asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
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edited Apr 5 at 21:45
V2Blast
27.5k598168
asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
562
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
V2Blast
27.5k598168
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
V2Blast
27.5k598168
edited Apr 5 at 21:45
V2Blast
27.5k598168
27.5k598168
asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
562
asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
562
asked Apr 5 at 15:15
user53611user53611
562
562
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
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– David Coffron
Apr 5 at 15:24
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
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– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
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– V2Blast
Apr 5 at 21:41
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
Apr 5 at 15:24
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
$endgroup$
– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
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– V2Blast
Apr 5 at 21:41
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
Apr 5 at 15:24
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
Apr 5 at 15:24
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
$endgroup$
– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
$endgroup$
– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
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– V2Blast
Apr 5 at 21:41
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Yes, they can make two of the same attack
As you intuit, the use of can means the option for a vampire is either...
- 2 unarmed strike attacks (claws for vampire spawn)
- 1 bite, 1 unarmed strike attack
The inclusion of that clause is to remove the option of...
- 2 bite attacks
only one of which can be a bite attack. [emphasis mine]
answered Apr 5 at 15:25
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You're right
The vampires multiattack action limits it to making (at most) one bite attack, but the others (one or two, depending) can be any other attack it has available, including claws as well as any weapons it is equipped with, in any combination.
answered Apr 5 at 15:24
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Yes, they can make two of the same attack
As you intuit, the use of can means the option for a vampire is either...
- 2 unarmed strike attacks (claws for vampire spawn)
- 1 bite, 1 unarmed strike attack
The inclusion of that clause is to remove the option of...
- 2 bite attacks
only one of which can be a bite attack. [emphasis mine]
answered Apr 5 at 15:25
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Yes, they can make two of the same attack
As you intuit, the use of can means the option for a vampire is either...
- 2 unarmed strike attacks (claws for vampire spawn)
- 1 bite, 1 unarmed strike attack
The inclusion of that clause is to remove the option of...
- 2 bite attacks
only one of which can be a bite attack. [emphasis mine]
answered Apr 5 at 15:25
David CoffronDavid Coffron
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Yes, they can make two of the same attack
As you intuit, the use of can means the option for a vampire is either...
- 2 unarmed strike attacks (claws for vampire spawn)
- 1 bite, 1 unarmed strike attack
The inclusion of that clause is to remove the option of...
- 2 bite attacks
only one of which can be a bite attack. [emphasis mine]
answered Apr 5 at 15:25
David CoffronDavid Coffron
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Yes, they can make two of the same attack
As you intuit, the use of can means the option for a vampire is either...
- 2 unarmed strike attacks (claws for vampire spawn)
- 1 bite, 1 unarmed strike attack
The inclusion of that clause is to remove the option of...
- 2 bite attacks
only one of which can be a bite attack. [emphasis mine]
answered Apr 5 at 15:25
David CoffronDavid Coffron
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answered Apr 5 at 15:25
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You're right
The vampires multiattack action limits it to making (at most) one bite attack, but the others (one or two, depending) can be any other attack it has available, including claws as well as any weapons it is equipped with, in any combination.
answered Apr 5 at 15:24
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You're right
The vampires multiattack action limits it to making (at most) one bite attack, but the others (one or two, depending) can be any other attack it has available, including claws as well as any weapons it is equipped with, in any combination.
answered Apr 5 at 15:24
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You're right
The vampires multiattack action limits it to making (at most) one bite attack, but the others (one or two, depending) can be any other attack it has available, including claws as well as any weapons it is equipped with, in any combination.
answered Apr 5 at 15:24
Someone_EvilSomeone_Evil
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You're right
The vampires multiattack action limits it to making (at most) one bite attack, but the others (one or two, depending) can be any other attack it has available, including claws as well as any weapons it is equipped with, in any combination.
answered Apr 5 at 15:24
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Welcome to the site! Are you referring to the vampire spawn monster? I ask because the full-fledged vampire lacks a claw attack, instead having an unarmed strike attack. Also, feel free to take the tour if you have a chance. Happy gaming!
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– David Coffron
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Actually both, because they both have the same multiattack description. THANKS COMMUNITY!
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– user53611
Apr 5 at 16:36
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Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
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– V2Blast
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