Shove

Shoving in Combat

Shoving is a special bonus action in combat that allows a creature to either knock another creature prone or push it away.

Basic Rules

• Action Type: Shoving is a special bonus melee attack.
• Size Restrictions: A creature can shove another creature that is no more than one size larger.
• Contest: The shove is resolved as a contest:
  • The attacker makes a Strength (Athletics) check.
  • The defender makes a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (defender's choice).
• Outcome:
  • Success: The attacker can either knock the target prone or push it 5 feet away.
  • Failure: No effect.

Extended Shove Rules (Homebrew)

For creatures with exceptional strength, they can shove a creature an additional 5 feet based on their score:

• • Strength 21-25: Shove 10 feet.
  • Strength 26-30: Shove 15 feet.
  • And so on.