One of these actions is called a Free Action.

Stretch your Dungeons & Dragons character further with a bonus action.

You dont necessarily have to be in combat to be able to use it.

A hag, Edgin the Bard, and a Tiefling, from Dungeons & Dragons

In general, free actions allow you to do small actions not designated in other areas.

Another thing they may consider is taking a Free Action.

Movement

I say to them, Dont do anything stupid!

A paladin heals an urgently wounded ally after a fierce battle against a troll

Healing Hand by Ralph Horsley

Let them go, and we can work this out peacefully!

Free Action

I discreetly draw my dagger behind me, holding my Action to attack when needed.

Action/ Bonus Action

Other Free Actions that players can take include:

Why Use Free Actions?

Several different D&D species including a Tiefling and Drow fight one another at a tavern in a tavern brawl in D&D.

Make the most of Action Surge in Dungeons & Dragons.

Murderous servants of the Dead Three corner their prey near the statue of Minsc and Boo.

Dead End Via Wizards of the Coast

Large Giant Holding Up A Rock so that adventurers can escape.

D&D Bigby Presents: Glory Of The Giants By Jonas Ronnegard

Shadar Kai elves lurking under a stone bridge in DnD by Sidharth Chaturvedi

Art by Sidharth Chaturvedi

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