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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sir Brennen" data-source="post: 6352660" data-attributes="member: 553">Bit of an oversimplification. Your solution is about the tactic to deal with a sniper, but doesn't really answer the rules/mechanics questions about whether the sniper gets advantage for repeatedly hiding.Part of the debate over that is whether you can actually see them when they "pop-up", or how the Hide mechanic works with this edition's RAW. Some interpret the rules as "they're still hiding until they attack" or "pop-up" doesn't necessarily mean being visible. I personally agree with your take on it... if you have a reasonable idea where the sniper is (i.e., after the first attack or two), then you'll see them when they go for another.But with regard to the Halfling ability that prompted the discussion in the first place, it's a little different. If the target is engaged with the fighter the halfling is hiding behind, you probably want to deal with the fighter, but at the same time, not keep taking additional Sneak Attack damage from the halfing. So the question is, is it reasonable for the halfing to hide repeatedly almost directly in front of his target? Official answer, yes, but use common sense (like give Disadvantage to the Hide check).</blockquote>