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Actions, bonus actions and reactions are also represented as [[Resources|resources]] that are replenished at the start of a creature's turn. For example, when a creature takes an action, their action resource is used.
Actions, bonus actions and reactions are also represented as [[Resources|resources]] that are replenished at the start of a creature's turn. For example, when a creature takes an action, their action resource is used.
 
==== Resources ====
==== Resources ====
* Action: The primary resource, used for taking actions, such as [[Main Hand Attack|Attack]], [[Dash]], [[Hide]], [[Throw]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]] etc.
* Action: The primary resource, used for taking actions, such as [[Main Hand Attack|Attack]], [[Dash]], [[Hide]], [[Throw]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]] etc.
* Bonus action: A secondary resource a character can use during a turn to take bonus actions, such as [[Jump]].
* Bonus action: A secondary resource a character can use during a turn to take bonus actions, such as [[Jump]].
* Some traits or class features allow a creature to take specific actions as bonus actions.
* Reaction: A secondary resource a character can use during a combat round. It primarily allows a creature to take reactions outside their own turn - such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].
* Reaction: A secondary resource a character can use during a combat round. It primarily allows a creature to take reactions outside their own turn - such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].