Fighter Chain Cleave Extra Attack

Overview

This alt-cleave model grants extra attacks, not damage spillover. It creates dramatic fighter momentum when mowing through weaker enemies.

Trigger

A fighter kills a creature with HD less than or equal to fighter level.

Procedure

1. Resolve the killing blow.
2. Check target HD eligibility.
3. If eligible, grant one immediate melee attack against a target in range.
4. Repeat as long as each new attack drops an eligible target.

Design Use

• High energy against low-HD packs.
• Emphasizes weapon reach and target order.
• Works best in encounters with visible front ranks.

Guardrails

• Only melee attacks trigger and consume this chain.
• Requires a valid target in current weapon reach.
• Does not trigger from non-attack damage unless table allows it.

See Also

• Fighter Cleave Carryover Damage
• Reaction and Morale Procedures
• Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy Rules Tome