rules

In D&D 5e, switching weapons usually does not require an action, bonus action, or reaction on its own, because empty hands are implicitly ready and you are assumed to be maneuve...

An unarmed strike is a standard game term for attacking without weapons or held items. In many tabletop roleplaying systems, it is treated as a distinct attack type with its own...

In Dungeons & Dragons, abilities describe what a character can do and how reliably they do it. This guide explains the core mechanic of d20 checks, the six abilities, saving thr...

Grappling in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition resolves whether a creature can hold, restrain, and control another, and how that affects movement, actions, and combat decisions. Th...

In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, the Lucky feat and the concept of disadvantage are core rules that affect your odds of success. This guide explains how Lucky interacts with d...

In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, a creature that is incapacitated can’t take actions or reactions, and can’t willingly move. This condition is distinct from simply being u...

Thunder Wave is a 1st-level evocation spell in D&D 5e that creates a burst of thunderous force to control the battlefield and damage foes. It has a 15-foot radius, affects creat...

Polymorph in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is a transmutation spell that turns a creature into a different beast, giving the target a new form, statistics, and abilities while...

Jumping in D&D 5e describes how far and high a character can move vertically or horizontally without climbing or swimming. This evergreen explainer covers the core rules for lon...

Dungeons & Dragons vehicle proficiency describes a character’s trained ability to operate land, sea, or air vehicles safely and effectively in exploration, travel, and combat....