D&D's Most Iconic Rule Changed The Game's Combat Forever
There are many rules that tabletop RPG fans might consider iconic to , ranging from the natural 20 critical hit, to a cleric’s Turn Undead ability, but the addition of Opportunity Attacks redefined the flow of combat more than anything else in modern. Prior to the rule’s inclusion, the tactical complexity of battle was severely reduced, largely a function of opposing static numbers on a character sheet and a monster’s stat block. Opportunity Attacks made grid-based combat more rewarding, while significantly adding to the relevance of a melee-focused frontline.