For the passive feature that triggers this class action, see Riposte.
Riposte is a Battle Master combat manoeuvre triggered by a reaction. This ability allows the Battle Master to counterattack with a melee weapon strike against an enemy who misses with a melee attack.
Description
Retaliate with a formidable strike when a creature misses you with a melee attack.
Riposte only triggers from melee attacks (including melee spell attacks) made within 2 m (7 ft) away. This is slightly longer than the normal weapon range of 1.5 m (5 ft) but less than Extra Reach range of 2.5 m (8 ft). This means Riposte cannot counter attacks made at full range from pikes and similar weapons.
Unlike a normal Opportunity Attack, Riposte does not require the character be actively wielding a melee weapon in order to use it. If triggered while wielding a ranged weapon, the character automatically switches to their melee weapon before performing the riposte.
If a melee weapon is not equipped, the riposte is performed with an Unarmed Strike instead.
