Actions in Combat in D&D 5e - (DnD Rules School)

A beginner-friendly guide to actions in combat in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.

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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Re-cap last episode
1:27 - Bonus Action
2:30 - Reaction
4:09 - Cast a Spell
4:55 - Dash
5:31 - Disengage
6:00 - Dodge
6:44 - Help
7:20 - Hide
7:50 - Ready
9:09 - Search
9:33 - Use an Object
10:18 - Other Possibilities
10:57 - Support these videos

[WASD]

CLARIFICATIONS/DETAILS:
1. REACTIONS - You CAN use your reaction on your OWN turn in some cases. Good example from Garathnor: "you run away but dont disengage, and an opportunity attack would hit you, you can use shield, and therefore your reaction, to not be hit."
2. SPELLS as BONUS ACTION/REACTION: You may only cast one spell per round, unless the additional spell is a cantrip with a casting time of one action. Example: You can't cast shield using your reaction and also cast another spell using your action, unless it is a cantrip with a casting time of one action. Shield is a first level spell, so any additional spell cast in that round must be a cantrip with a casting time of one action. This is also true of bonus actions.
3. MOVEMENT - Do remember that you can break up your move. Move a bit, use a reaction, move a bit more, use your action, move a bit more! Etc. You get the point. Your TOTAL movement on your turn msut not exceed your movement.

[stevenlathrop]

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[alexandrebouchard]

This is such a perfect tool to show my new players! Congrats, it’s an easy and clear explanation of the rules

[Wickerless]

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[Ardith]

This was helpful as a new player since I’ve really only used my action to attack. It’s also good to see a new episode in this series.

[A._Person]

It's also important to note that you move in multiple chunks.

For example, Graham the Wizard Who Likes Cats could jump out from behind cover (move #1), cast fire bolt (action), move towards better cover (move #2), realize he isn't going to make it, cast misty step (bonus action), and finish his movement by sliding into cover (move #3).

EDIT: action spell is now fire bolt

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[dgreg]

Great video. I've been playing D&D since the 70's. This video reminded me of a few things that are often forgotten in the heat of battle. This is a clear, concise reminder of the rules. I've already shared this with my players to help remind them that there are many options in combat.

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