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An '''attack of opportunity (AoO)''' is a single extra [[melee]] attack per [[round]] that a combatant can make when an opponent within reach takes an action that provokes attacks of opportunity.

== NWN2 Gameplay ==

A player gets a single melee AoO per [[round]]. This is done instantly - with a distinctive yellow colored particle effect (like a ghostly sword slash) but no animation. Your current target also doesn't change, and no actions are cancelled. If [[invisible]] or in [[stealth]] mode, you do ''not'' make AoO's - they are hostile actions and would usually break the stealth/invisibility at odd times (eg; for a caster with [[etherealness]] cast on themselves).

The attack is a single normal melee attack at your current primary right hand weapons attack (so, if using [[power attack]] your attack is lowered and damage increased). You also can make an AoO even if you are already at the maximum 6 [[base attack bonus|base attacks]].

If you cannot attack for any reason (eg: stunned) you cannot make attacks of opportunity. Casting a spell or doing another long action means AoO's are held until after it has taken place.

=== Causes of Attacks of opportunity ===

Attacks of opportunity occur against a person for these actions ('''if you are armed with a melee weapon and they are near enough for a melee attack**'''):

* Non-combat movement while in melee - moving into or out of a threatened area ([[Spring Attack]] denies all AoO from movement during combat. In theory, this could be used to prevent a melee opponent from landing an attack - with first Initiative, a character can land a blow, then move out of melee range before the opposing character makes an attack.)
* Casting a spell without using [[defensive casting]]
* Attempting to [[Taunt]]
* Drinking a potion
* Using [[Disarm]] ([[Improved Disarm]] does not provoke the AoO)
* Firing a ranged weapon

=== Notable things which do not cause Attacks of opportunity ===

These notable things do not cause an AoO for whatever reason:
* Using a [[Heal_(skill)|healing]] kit
* Using a spellcasting item (wand, scroll, rod, misc. item with a spell on it)
* Using [[knockdown]]

'''**'''Note that casting a spell without using defensive casting will provoke an attack of opportunity regardless of whether or not you are armed with a melee weapon; merely being in melee range of an opponent is enough.[[Category:Game rules]]

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