What It Is

An action is the main thing a creature does on its turn, such as attacking, hiding, searching, or using an object.

This page is a compact play reference. If a spell, feature, monster, item, or DM ruling gives a more specific instruction, use that specific instruction.

How To Use It

Choose one available action on your turn, unless a feature gives you another action or changes what you can do with it.

Limits And Rolls

  • You normally get one action on your turn.
  • You can improvise an action, but the DM decides whether it is possible and what roll applies.
  • Movement and brief communication are separate from your action unless another rule says otherwise.
  • You only roll when the rule, DM, spell, item, or feature asks for a roll.

FAQ

What is Use an Object in D&D?

Use an Object is a rules reference that explains one part of character creation, exploration, combat, or spellcasting.

Read more: Use an Object A stylized object icon representing Use an Object. D&D Portal - Use an Object Action rule Use an Object is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/use-an-object/

How does Use an Object work?

The Use an Object page explains the rule, its requirements, and the result during play.

Read more: Use an Object A stylized object icon representing Use an Object. D&D Portal - Use an Object Action rule Use an Object is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/use-an-object/

How do you use Use an Object during play?

Use the Use an Object rules when the situation described on the page occurs during a game.

Read more: Use an Object A stylized object icon representing Use an Object. D&D Portal - Use an Object Action rule Use an Object is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/use-an-object/