If you are able to take only a standard action on your turn, you can still charge, but you are only allowed to move up to your speed (instead of up to double your speed) and you cannot draw a weapon unless you possess the Quick Draw feat. You can’t take a 5-foot step in the same round as a charge. If you don’t have line of sight to the opponent at the start of your turn, you can’t charge that opponent. If any line from your starting space to the ending space passes through a square that blocks movement, slows movement, or contains a creature (even an ally), you can’t charge. If this space is occupied or otherwise blocked, you can’t charge. You must move to the closest space from which you can attack the opponent. You must have a clear path toward the opponent, and nothing can hinder your movement (such as difficult terrain or obstacles). If you move a distance equal to your speed or less, you can also draw a weapon during a charge attack if your base attack bonus is at least +1.

You must move at least 10 feet (2 squares) and may move up to double your speed directly toward the designated opponent. You must move before your attack, not after. Charging, however, carries tight restrictions on how you can move.

Charging as it is defined in the 1st Edition Pathfinder SRD:Ĭharging is a special full-round action that allows you to move up to twice your speed and attack during the action.

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