Reactions

Reactions allow you to act on other characters' turns using saved actions or special abilities.

Using Reactions

You can use reactions if you have:

• Saved Actions: Actions not used on your turn
• Special Abilities: Feats or spells that grant reactions
• Opportunity Attacks: Always available when triggered

Common Reactions

Opportunity Attacks

Trigger: Enemy leaves your melee reach

Effect: Make one weapon attack

Cost: Free (doesn't use saved actions)

Spell Reactions

• Counterspell: Stop enemy spellcasting
• Shield: +5 AC against one attack
• Feather Fall: Prevent fall damage

Feat Reactions

• Parry: Reduce incoming damage
• Sandingo Deflection: Negate projectile damage
• Rageaholic Trigger: Enter rage when hit

Saving Actions

You can save unused actions from your turn to use as reactions:

• Attack: Strike when enemy enters range
• Move: Reposition when threatened
• Cast Spell: Respond to enemy actions
• Use Item: Drink potion when injured

Reaction Timing

Reactions occur immediately when triggered:

• Before: Interrupt the triggering action
• After: Respond to completed action
• Simultaneous: Both effects resolve

Reaction Limits

• One per Turn: Only one reaction per character's turn
• Action Cost: Uses saved actions (except opportunity attacks)
• Range/Requirements: Must meet normal action requirements