OA and 5' steps

[SuperJosh]

Do you get an Opportunity Attack if a creature takes a 5 foot step (OK, 1 square step)?

I would think "no" although a fighter would get one if it was a "shift" (as opposed to using your move action to only move 1 square), right?

 

[Dragonblade]

5' steps are now called "shifts". They cost an entire move action but protect you from OAs.

 

[Dragonblade]

1 square step that uses up an entire move action is for all intents and purposes, a shift. And thus no OA.

 

[SuperJosh]

Thanks guys that makes more sense. So the fighter still gets his attack, but it is not an OA, it is just from his special ability.

 

[VBMEW-01]

Thanks guys that makes more sense. So the fighter still gets his attack, but it is not an OA, it is just from his special ability.

Which rocks IMO. I love the idea of the fighter tossing the rogue or wizard a glare with a "not so fast" stapled on the end of it. It really makes a lot of sense for those wary folk.