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<blockquote data-quote="Lyxen" data-source="post: 8375724" data-attributes="member: 7032025">I think the confusion between the points of view comes about the type of attack. If it's ranged, or close melee (where you can attack without needing to come out in the open), it's exactly as you describe, it's just that as far as I know there is no way, starting hidden, to approach a target in the open and benefit from being hidden to attack.Indeed it is, I don't run it that way because I like my games to feel a bit more immersive and logical than Skyrim, but the rules do not contradict this.It's not a question of cover (in the technical 5e sense), but the rules are clear that it's not that way in general, but exceptions might be made depending on the circumstances: &quot;In combat, most creatures stay alert for signs of danger all around, so if you come out of hiding and approach a creature, it usually sees you. However, under certain circumstances, the DM might allow you to stay hidden as you approach a creature that is distracted, allowing you to gain advantage on an attack roll before you are seen.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Lyxen, post: 8375724, member: 7032025"] I think the confusion between the points of view comes about the type of attack. If it's ranged, or close melee (where you can attack without needing to come out in the open), it's exactly as you describe, it's just that as far as I know there is no way, starting hidden, to approach a target in the open and benefit from being hidden to attack. Indeed it is, I don't run it that way because I like my games to feel a bit more immersive and logical than Skyrim, but the rules do not contradict this. It's not a question of cover (in the technical 5e sense), but the rules are clear that it's not that way in general, but exceptions might be made depending on the circumstances: "In combat, most creatures stay alert for signs of danger all around, so if you come out of hiding and approach a creature, it usually sees you. However, under certain circumstances, the DM might allow you to stay hidden as you approach a creature that is distracted, allowing you to gain advantage on an attack roll before you are seen." [/QUOTE]

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