So, say a warlock took Multiclass Ranger, and power swapped something for Fox's Cunning.
Can that warlock use Fox's Cunning to, as an immediate reaction to being attacked by a melee combatant, shift 1 square and then make an attack with Eldritch Blast?
Points to consider:
1) Eldritch Blast is considered a basic attack:
"All warlocks know the eldritch blast at-will power. This power can be used as a basic attack. You gain this power as well as another at-will power as determined by your Eldritch Pact."
2) Fox's Cunning allows you to make a basic attack:
"Attack: You can shift 1 square, then make a basic attack against the enemy."
3) Fox's Cunning has a range of "Melee or Ranged weapon":
"Melee weapon: A melee attack power that has a range of “weapon” allows you to attack a target within the reach of the weapon you’re wielding. Some weapons extend your reach beyond adjacent squares.
...
Ranged weapon: A ranged attack power that has a range of “weapon” allows you to attack a target within your weapon’s range (see the table on page 219). If the target is farther away than normal range but within
long range, you take a –2 penalty to attack rolls."
So... thoughts?
Can that warlock use Fox's Cunning to, as an immediate reaction to being attacked by a melee combatant, shift 1 square and then make an attack with Eldritch Blast?
Points to consider:
1) Eldritch Blast is considered a basic attack:
"All warlocks know the eldritch blast at-will power. This power can be used as a basic attack. You gain this power as well as another at-will power as determined by your Eldritch Pact."
2) Fox's Cunning allows you to make a basic attack:
"Attack: You can shift 1 square, then make a basic attack against the enemy."
3) Fox's Cunning has a range of "Melee or Ranged weapon":
"Melee weapon: A melee attack power that has a range of “weapon” allows you to attack a target within the reach of the weapon you’re wielding. Some weapons extend your reach beyond adjacent squares.
...
Ranged weapon: A ranged attack power that has a range of “weapon” allows you to attack a target within your weapon’s range (see the table on page 219). If the target is farther away than normal range but within
long range, you take a –2 penalty to attack rolls."
So... thoughts?