{"id":19838,"date":"2025-02-13T03:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T03:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=19838"},"modified":"2025-02-13T03:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T03:12:32","slug":"how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get another bonus action in D&#038;D?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#Getting_That_Elusive_Second_Bonus_Action_in_D_D_5e\" title=\"Getting That Elusive Second Bonus Action in D&amp;D 5e\">Getting That Elusive Second Bonus Action in D&amp;D 5e<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#The_Core_Rules_of_Actions_and_Bonus_Actions\" title=\"The Core Rules of Actions and Bonus Actions\">The Core Rules of Actions and Bonus Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#What_About_%E2%80%9CExtra_Attacks%E2%80%9D\" title=\"What About &#8220;Extra Attacks?&#8221;\">What About &#8220;Extra Attacks?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#Spells_and_Abilities_Affecting_Actions\" title=\"Spells and Abilities Affecting Actions\">Spells and Abilities Affecting Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#The_Limitations_of_Bonus_Actions\" title=\"The Limitations of Bonus Actions\">The Limitations of Bonus Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#The_Unique_Case_Rogue_Thiefs_Reflexes\" title=\"The Unique Case: Rogue Thief&#8217;s Reflexes\">The Unique Case: Rogue Thief&#8217;s Reflexes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#FAQs_Bonus_Actions_in_Detail\" title=\"FAQs: Bonus Actions in Detail\">FAQs: Bonus Actions in Detail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#1_Can_I_use_my_bonus_action_as_a_regular_action\" title=\"1. Can I use my bonus action as a regular action?\">1. Can I use my bonus action as a regular action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#2_Can_I_hold_onto_my_bonus_action_and_use_it_later_in_the_turn_or_another_turn\" title=\"2. Can I hold onto my bonus action and use it later in the turn or another turn?\">2. Can I hold onto my bonus action and use it later in the turn or another turn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#3_If_I_have_two_options_for_a_bonus_action_can_I_use_both\" title=\"3. If I have two options for a bonus action, can I use both?\">3. If I have two options for a bonus action, can I use both?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#4_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_cast_two_spells\" title=\"4. Can I use a bonus action to cast two spells?\">4. Can I use a bonus action to cast two spells?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#5_Does_the_Haste_spell_grant_a_bonus_action\" title=\"5. Does the Haste spell grant a bonus action?\">5. Does the Haste spell grant a bonus action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#6_Can_I_use_Action_Surge_to_gain_a_second_bonus_action\" title=\"6. Can I use Action Surge to gain a second bonus action?\">6. Can I use Action Surge to gain a second bonus action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#7_Can_I_use_a_readied_action_as_a_bonus_action\" title=\"7. Can I use a readied action as a bonus action?\">7. Can I use a readied action as a bonus action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#8_Are_cantrips_bonus_actions\" title=\"8. Are cantrips bonus actions?\">8. Are cantrips bonus actions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#9_Can_I_use_a_reaction_during_my_turn_instead_of_a_bonus_action\" title=\"9. Can I use a reaction during my turn instead of a bonus action?\">9. Can I use a reaction during my turn instead of a bonus action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#10_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_make_an_attack_with_a_thrown_weapon_like_a_dagger\" title=\"10. Can I use a bonus action to make an attack with a thrown weapon like a dagger?\">10. Can I use a bonus action to make an attack with a thrown weapon like a dagger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#11_Can_I_use_the_Dash_action_as_a_bonus_action_and_a_regular_action\" title=\"11. Can I use the Dash action as a bonus action and a regular action?\">11. Can I use the Dash action as a bonus action and a regular action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#12_Does_being_able_to_Wild_Shape_as_a_bonus_action_as_a_Moon_Druid_mean_I_lose_the_ability_to_use_it_as_an_action\" title=\"12. Does being able to Wild Shape as a bonus action as a Moon Druid mean I lose the ability to use it as an action?\">12. Does being able to Wild Shape as a bonus action as a Moon Druid mean I lose the ability to use it as an action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#13_Do_Rangers_have_any_bonus_action_abilities\" title=\"13. Do Rangers have any bonus action abilities?\">13. Do Rangers have any bonus action abilities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#14_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_reload_a_crossbow_or_other_ranged_weapon\" title=\"14. Can I use a bonus action to reload a crossbow or other ranged weapon?\">14. Can I use a bonus action to reload a crossbow or other ranged weapon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#15_Does_my_familiars_action_take_away_from_my_action_or_bonus_action\" title=\"15. Does my familiar\u2019s action take away from my action or bonus action?\">15. Does my familiar\u2019s action take away from my action or bonus action?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_That_Elusive_Second_Bonus_Action_in_D_D_5e\"><\/span>Getting That Elusive Second Bonus Action in D&amp;D 5e<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The question of gaining additional bonus actions in D&amp;D 5e is a common one, and the answer is quite straightforward: <strong>Generally, you cannot get another bonus action.<\/strong> The rules of D&amp;D 5e are quite strict \u2013 you are limited to <strong>one action, one bonus action, and one reaction per turn.<\/strong> Most abilities and spells that grant actions specify either a standard &#8220;action&#8221; or a &#8220;bonus action.&#8221;  However, there&#8217;s a key exception to this rule: the <strong>17th-level Rogue Thief subclass feature, &#8220;Thief&#8217;s Reflexes,&#8221; which allows the Rogue to take an extra turn in the first round of combat, effectively granting a second action and bonus action in that specific round.<\/strong> Aside from that very specific high-level Rogue feature, there are no ways to gain a second bonus action during a single turn. You may be able to gain additional reactions or actions through class features and spells but not additional bonus actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Core_Rules_of_Actions_and_Bonus_Actions\"><\/span>The Core Rules of Actions and Bonus Actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the core mechanics is crucial. During each round of combat, a character has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One Action:<\/strong> This is used for most standard combat actions like attacking, casting a spell, or using an object.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One Bonus Action:<\/strong> Bonus actions are typically granted by specific abilities, spells, or class features and are not a default action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One Reaction:<\/strong> Reactions are used in response to triggers outside a character&#8217;s turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This strict limitation is designed to prevent some character options from becoming overpowered and allows a level of balance between character class and abilities. It forces players to be creative with their single action and bonus action each round.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_%E2%80%9CExtra_Attacks%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What About &#8220;Extra Attacks?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s essential not to confuse &#8220;extra attacks&#8221; with additional actions. Certain classes, particularly martial ones, gain features like <strong>Extra Attack<\/strong>, allowing them to make multiple attacks with their action. These are still part of a single action, not additional actions. An additional attack via an extra attack class feature is not a bonus action. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spells_and_Abilities_Affecting_Actions\"><\/span>Spells and Abilities Affecting Actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you can&#8217;t get extra bonus actions, several spells and abilities provide additional actions, which can sometimes be confused with bonus actions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Haste:<\/strong> This spell grants an additional action on your turn, specifically limited to attacking, dashing, disengaging, hiding, or using an object, along with increased movement. However, you still only have one bonus action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fighter&#8217;s Action Surge:<\/strong> This ability allows a fighter to take one additional action on their turn, but it also doesn&#8217;t grant an additional bonus action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These features increase a character&#8217;s total actions, but they do not affect the number of bonus actions a character can take.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Limitations_of_Bonus_Actions\"><\/span>The Limitations of Bonus Actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonus actions are ability-specific:<\/strong> You don&#8217;t have a bonus action to take if no ability, spell, or feature grants you one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only One per Turn:<\/strong> No matter how many ways you have to potentially use a bonus action, you are still limited to one use on your turn (with the notable exception of a Rogue using Thief&#8217;s Reflexes on the first round of combat).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Actions vs. Bonus Actions:<\/strong> You cannot use a bonus action as a regular action and vice-versa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Unique_Case_Rogue_Thiefs_Reflexes\"><\/span>The Unique Case: Rogue Thief&#8217;s Reflexes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Thief subclass Rogue at 17th level<\/strong> gains &#8220;Thief&#8217;s Reflexes.&#8221; It grants an extra turn at the start of combat, allowing them to act fully again. In effect, this gives them two turns with two actions and two bonus actions in the first round of combat. This is a <strong>unique exception<\/strong> to the one bonus action per turn rule, and no other class can replicate this feature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Bonus_Actions_in_Detail\"><\/span>FAQs: Bonus Actions in Detail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_I_use_my_bonus_action_as_a_regular_action\"><\/span>1. Can I use my bonus action as a regular action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. <strong>Bonus actions and actions are separate<\/strong> and cannot be interchanged. Each must be used according to their prescribed rules and purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_hold_onto_my_bonus_action_and_use_it_later_in_the_turn_or_another_turn\"><\/span>2. Can I hold onto my bonus action and use it later in the turn or another turn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. If you do not use your bonus action during your turn, you lose the ability to use it for that turn. <strong>Bonus actions are tied to your turn and do not carry over<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_If_I_have_two_options_for_a_bonus_action_can_I_use_both\"><\/span>3. If I have two options for a bonus action, can I use both?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. You can only <strong>choose one<\/strong> bonus action from the available options per turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_cast_two_spells\"><\/span>4. Can I use a bonus action to cast two spells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. You can cast a spell using your bonus action, but if you do, you can only cast a <strong>cantrip with a casting time of one action<\/strong> as your other spell during your turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_the_Haste_spell_grant_a_bonus_action\"><\/span>5. Does the Haste spell grant a bonus action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Haste spell grants an <strong>additional action<\/strong>, not a bonus action. It is specific in what this extra action can be used for (attack, dash, disengage, hide, or use an object).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_use_Action_Surge_to_gain_a_second_bonus_action\"><\/span>6. Can I use Action Surge to gain a second bonus action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Action Surge grants an <strong>extra action<\/strong>, not an extra bonus action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_use_a_readied_action_as_a_bonus_action\"><\/span>7. Can I use a readied action as a bonus action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Readied actions don\u2019t happen during your turn, and you are limited to one bonus action during your turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Are_cantrips_bonus_actions\"><\/span>8. Are cantrips bonus actions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most cantrips are actions. Only a very few cantrips are cast as bonus actions, such as <strong>Magic Stone<\/strong> and <strong>Shillelagh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_I_use_a_reaction_during_my_turn_instead_of_a_bonus_action\"><\/span>9. Can I use a reaction during my turn instead of a bonus action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. <strong>Reactions are separate<\/strong> from both actions and bonus actions, and are typically used when triggered by events outside of your turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_make_an_attack_with_a_thrown_weapon_like_a_dagger\"><\/span>10. Can I use a bonus action to make an attack with a thrown weapon like a dagger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, with certain conditions. Some abilities, such as the <strong>Two-Weapon Fighting<\/strong> feature, allow you to make an attack with a light weapon held in your off-hand using a bonus action after you attack with a melee weapon. Additionally, certain feats and class abilities enable you to make ranged attacks using a bonus action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_I_use_the_Dash_action_as_a_bonus_action_and_a_regular_action\"><\/span>11. Can I use the Dash action as a bonus action and a regular action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Some features, like the Rogue&#8217;s Cunning Action or the spell Expeditious Retreat, allow you to <strong>Dash as a bonus action<\/strong>. You could then also use your action to Dash again, effectively allowing you to move three times your speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Does_being_able_to_Wild_Shape_as_a_bonus_action_as_a_Moon_Druid_mean_I_lose_the_ability_to_use_it_as_an_action\"><\/span>12. Does being able to Wild Shape as a bonus action as a Moon Druid mean I lose the ability to use it as an action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. A Moon Druid can <strong>choose to use Wild Shape<\/strong> as either an action or bonus action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Do_Rangers_have_any_bonus_action_abilities\"><\/span>13. Do Rangers have any bonus action abilities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Many Ranger subclasses grant bonus action abilities, such as the Hunter\u2019s bonus action to use Hunter\u2019s Mark or a Gloom Stalker\u2019s bonus action to make an additional attack. Additionally, at 14th level, all Rangers gain the ability to <strong>Hide as a bonus action.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_I_use_a_bonus_action_to_reload_a_crossbow_or_other_ranged_weapon\"><\/span>14. Can I use a bonus action to reload a crossbow or other ranged weapon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Reloading<\/strong> is generally considered an &#8220;interact&#8221; action and doesn&#8217;t normally consume either an action or a bonus action. This allows a single attack to occur after the weapon is reloaded without penalty.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_my_familiars_action_take_away_from_my_action_or_bonus_action\"><\/span>15. Does my familiar\u2019s action take away from my action or bonus action?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, a familiar acts on their own turn. Having a familiar does not change your action or bonus action availability or frequency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the idea of gaining an extra bonus action is tempting, the rules of D&amp;D 5e firmly limit characters to <strong>one bonus action per turn<\/strong>. However, there is a single exception to this rule with the Rogue Thief&#8217;s high-level ability to gain an extra action and bonus action during their second turn on the first round of combat. Understanding the rules of actions, bonus actions, and reactions, as well as the specific abilities and spells that affect them, is essential for playing D&amp;D effectively and creatively. Remember to use your available actions and bonus action wisely each turn to make the most of your character&#8217;s capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting That Elusive Second Bonus Action in D&amp;D 5e The question of gaining additional bonus actions in D&amp;D 5e is a common one, and the answer is quite straightforward: Generally, you cannot get another bonus action. The rules of D&amp;D 5e are quite strict \u2013 you are limited to one action, one bonus action, and &#8230; <a title=\"How do you get another bonus action in D&#038;D?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-another-bonus-action-in-dd\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do you get another bonus action in D&#038;D?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19838\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}