Melee Attack. Hand-to-hand combat.
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You can attack a foe who is within reach.
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With the optional facing rule, you can attack only creatures in your front or side areas.
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Sometimes you can do multiple attacks on your turn; for example, Extra Attack and Two-Weapon Fighting.
Tactics to consider during attack:
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Use your free brief utterance to coordinate your party's attack.
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With an ally flank an enemy.
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Help a nearby ally attack a foe.
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Knock out a foe instead of killing it.
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Disarm action (DMG p. 271).
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Overrun action (DMG p. 272).
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Tumble action (DMG p. 272).
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If weaponless, punch, kick, or head-butt.
Location issues to consider: