D&D 5E Does a successful opportunity attack halt movement?

[machineelf]

So the rule says something to the effect (it's not in front of me at the moment) that an opportunity attack interrupts movement right before the attack is made. Would a character that was struck by an OA be able to continue moving away even after being hit, or is it stuck in its spot once hit and loses its movement?

 

[MerricB]

Typically it can continue moving, although some special abilities may dictate otherwise.

 

[machineelf]

Typically it can continue moving, although some special abilities may dictate otherwise.

Thanks. That has always been my take, too. So what is the rule trying to communicate when it says movement is interrupted, or however it puts it?

 

[pukunui]

Halting movement with an OA is one of the benefits of the Sentinel feat.

 

[Henry]

Thanks. That has always been my take, too. So what is the rule trying to communicate when it says movement is interrupted, or however it puts it?

I think it's trying to let you know when exactly to roll the Op Attack. Move in / move in / move through / move through / move out-WHACK! / move away / move away...

 

[machineelf]

OK, thanks for the clarification, both of you.