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<blockquote data-quote="Mallus" data-source="post: 6689743" data-attributes="member: 3887">Nope. Can't recall where I came across it. Actually, I'd probably rule it like this, too, depending on how many places the goblin could be hiding. Maybe call for a Perception check to shoot before the goblin goes. To my mind, &quot;Ready&quot; in this case primarily functions to allow an attack against a target moving between/popping out of cover. Going first is kinda gravy -- and not the real intent. Take a look at the text for &quot;Counterspell&quot; and &quot;Shield&quot;. My understanding is that interrupt situations are rare in 5e and (usually) explicitly called out. The target sniping behind cover is always going to get some benefit, yes. A target sniping from a top shelf sniping position (like arrow slits) would get &quot;full benefit&quot;. Personal. I'm trying to up my &quot;rulings mastery&quot; now that my 5e campaign is in full swing (though on summer vacation hiatus tonight).</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mallus, post: 6689743, member: 3887"] Nope. Can't recall where I came across it. Actually, I'd probably rule it like this, too, depending on how many places the goblin could be hiding. Maybe call for a Perception check to shoot before the goblin goes. To my mind, "Ready" in this case primarily functions to [i]allow[/i] an attack against a target moving between/popping out of cover. Going first is kinda gravy -- and not the real intent. Take a look at the text for "Counterspell" and "Shield". My understanding is that interrupt situations are rare in 5e and (usually) explicitly called out. The target sniping behind cover is always going to get some benefit, yes. A target sniping from a top shelf sniping position (like arrow slits) would get "full benefit". Personal. I'm trying to up my "rulings mastery" now that my 5e campaign is in full swing (though on summer vacation hiatus tonight). [/QUOTE]

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