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  • \$\begingroup\$ Just to clarify, this means that the target of the familiar's attack can move away before it's the familiar's turn? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 9, 2020 at 14:45
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    \$\begingroup\$ @field158 It doesn't specify that you have to command your familiar to attack a specific target. So you can command the familiar to attack, and then in its next turn it can take the attack action after moving. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 9, 2020 at 14:47
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Nick oh that's true! Last clarification, taking an action before or after moving is also applicable to the other "pets" mentioned in the question right? A Wildfire Spirit can move first before making an attack? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 9, 2020 at 14:52
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    \$\begingroup\$ "You can break up your movement on your turn, using some of your speed before and after your action. For example, if you have a speed of 30 feet, you can move 10 feet, take your action, and then move 20 feet." -Breaking up your move PHB. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 9, 2020 at 15:10
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    \$\begingroup\$ @gto Because attack and Attack action are different things with different relevant rules, and the rules for Attack action say “on your turn”. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Oct 7, 2021 at 21:27