Flat-Footed

Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5 (DMG)Updated 3.5

Flat-Footed is a D&D 3.5 rule entry from DMG. Category: Base; Subcategory: Conditions.

Category
Base
Subcategory
Conditions

A character who has not yet acted during a combat is flat-footed, not yet reacting normally to the situation. A flat-footed character loses his Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) and cannot make attacks of opportunity.