How to Do Combat Against Mounted NPCs in 5E

How to Do Combat Against Mounted NPCs in 5E

Hey dude, so listen up. You know how you’re just chillin’ in a D&D game and bam! The DM rolls out some mounted NPCs? Like, what even is that? I mean are they knights or just people who really like horses? Either way, your party needs a plan to take these guys down. So let’s dive into some totally awesome tips on how not to get squished under a horse hoof while fighting these fancy-pants riders!

Step 1: Know Your Enemy

First things first, you gotta know who you’re dealing with. Are they knights in shiny armor or bandits trying to steal your snack? Look at their riding skills. If they look like they took riding lessons from a potato, then that’s cool—you got this. But if they’re doing tricks like they’re at the circus, run away! Or get ready to fight smart.

Step 2: Aim for the Horse

Okay, here’s a secret. Horses are not tanks! They can feel pain and stuff, which means hitting their butts makes them mad. You could possibly make ’em buck their rider off like a rodeo star! Just imagine—suddenly instead of battling that big scary dude with the sword, you’ve got an angry horse looking at you like it wants revenge too!

Step 3: Use Your Environment

Look around ya! Is there a tree nearby? A wall? Or maybe even some giant rocks that look like perfect hiding spots? Use the landscape to your advantage. You can duck behind stuff when they charge at ya or even climb up high if you’re feeling athletic—unless you’re me and have two left feet (seriously).

Step 4: Get Creative with Spells

Yo, casters in the party! This is your moment to shine! Use spells like Entangle or Grease because who doesn’t want enemies slip-sliding all over the place? Just picture it now—a brave knight suddenly doing the splits mid-charge because someone decided it was time for an impromptu dance-off with butter on the ground.

Step 5: Form a Party Line

Imagine a human wall of doom. While one person distracts the mounted NPC by waving their arms and making weird noises (gotta love those antics), everyone else can flank ’em from behind. You’re basically playing tag but with swords and magical explosions instead of cooties.

Step 6: Focus Fire

When it’s time to strike, aim for one enemy at a time. It’s kinda like taking down bosses in video games, right? If everyone crowds around one mounted dude and lets loose everything—even grandma’s old quilt if need be—you’ll knock ‘em down faster than you can say “I rolled a nat 20!”

Step 7: Have Fun!

Seriously though, don’t forget to laugh about it all. D&D is about stories and fun times with friends. So if something goes totally wrong—like someone falling off their chair while trying to tie up an NPC’s horse—embrace it! Make silly jokes and keep things lighthearted. Who knew combat could be this entertaining?

FAQ Section

Question: Can we fight them using sled dogs instead of horses?
Answer: Uh… that would be awesome but kinda confusing since you’d probably end up getting chewed by them too!

Question: What happens if I accidentally hit my friend instead of the NPC?
Answer: Well then congratulations; you’ve just become our party’s new punching bag.

Question: Do mounts have feelings too?
Answer: Yes! Horses can totally get sad or cranky just like us when we don’t share snacks.

Question: Is there any magic spell that makes my character cooler during combat?
Answer: Not unless you count wearing sunglasses as magical enhancement—but it helps you look cooler!

Question: Can we bribe the mounted NPCs with pizza?
Answer: Only if they are low-level fighters and easily tempted by food—and only if there’s extra cheese!

Question: What happens if I fall off my own horse while attacking theirs?
Answer: Haha you’ll likely become the punchline of many inside jokes for years after!

Question: Why does every mounted NPC look so serious?
Answer: Probably because they forgot their happy pills—or maybe someone took away their snacks before battle.

So there ya go! A full-on guide for taking down those dastardly mounted NPCs! Now go forth bravely… or whatever feels right…and may all your rolls be crits (and never fumbles)!