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As an adventurer, you possess many skills to protect yourself and your allies during your adventures. Depending on your [[Background]], [[Class]], [[Race]], and [[Equipment]], you gain different feats, proficiencies, and other abilities.
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As an adventurer, you possess many skills to protect yourself and your allies during your ventures. Depending on your [[Character Creation#Backgrounds|background]], [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|class]], [[Character Creation#Playable Races|race]], you gain different feats, proficiencies, and other abilities.


== Player Actions ==
== Player Actions ==


=== [[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] Action ===
=== {{Action}} ===
 
''Main page: [[Action]]''
'''Action''' is the most common resource a character has during a turn. It allows characters to perform various ability such as [[Main Hand Attack|Attack]], [[Dash]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]], etc.
 
'''See also:''' [[Action#List Of Actions|All Actions]]


=== [[File:B.Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] Bonus Action ===
'''Action''' is the primary resource a character can use during a turn. It allows characters to perform various abilities, such as [[Main Hand Attack|Attack]], [[Dash]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]], etc.


'''Bonus Action''' is the second most common resource a character has during a turn. It allows characters to perform various ability such as [[Shove]], [[Hide]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]], etc.
=== {{Action|Bonus}} ===
''Main page: [[Bonus Action]]''


'''See also:''' [[Bonus Action#List Of Bonus Actions|All Bonus Actions]]
'''Bonus Action''' is a secondary resource a character can use during a turn. It allows characters to perform various abilities, such as [[Shove]], [[Hide]], [[Spells|Spellcasting]], etc.


=== [[File:Reaction Icon 2.png|frameless|25px]] Reaction ===
=== {{Action|Reaction}} ===
''Main page: [[Reaction]]''


'''Reaction''' is one of the resource a character can use during a turn. It allows characters to perform various ability such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].
'''Reaction''' is a secondary resource a character can use during a combat round. It allows characters to perform various abilities - even outside their own turn - such as [[Opportunity Attacks]].
 
'''See also:''' [[Reaction#List Of Reactions|All Reactions]]


== Feats ==
== Feats ==
''Main page: [[Feat]]''
''Main page: [[Feat]]''


On certain levels, you have the choice between two points of [[Ability Score]] improvement, and one [[Feat]], though some Feats also bring one point of Ability Score improvement with them.  Feats can grant you certain types of [[Proficiency]], give you spell casting capabilities, or provide various other benefits.
At certain levels, you have the choice between two points of [[Ability Score]] improvement or one [[Feat]] (though some Feats also include a single point of Ability Score Improvement).  Feats can grant you certain types of [[Proficiency]], give you spellcasting capabilities, or provide various other benefits.


== Proficiency ==
== Proficiency ==
''Main page: [[Proficiency]]''
''Main page: [[Proficiency]]''


''See also: [[Proficiency Bonus]]''
''See also: [[Proficiency Bonus]]''


'''Proficiency''' indicates a specific talent your character has.  Whether it's knowing how to effectively handle a certain type of [[Weapon]], fight in a certain type of [[Armour]], or being talented in a specific [[Skills|Skill]] set such as Athletics or Animal Handling.
'''Proficiency''' indicates a specific talent your character has, whether it's knowing how to effectively handle a certain type of [[Weapon]], fight in a certain type of [[Armour]], or being talented in a specific [[Skills|Skill]] set such as Athletics or Animal Handling.


When you have a certain Proficiency, you gain [[Proficiency Bonus]] on corresponding rolls.  The bonus added to the roll depends on your character's level.
When you have a certain Proficiency, you gain [[Proficiency Bonus]] on corresponding rolls.  The bonus added to the roll depends on your character's level.


== Spellcasting ==
== Spellcasting ==
 
'''Spellcasting''' is the ability to cast [[Spell]]s. Through spellcasting, you can harm, heal, hinder, or buff targets. Different classes have different ways to learn, prepare, and channel their magic for spells.
'''Spellcasting''' is the ability to cast [[Spell]]. Through spellcasting, you can harm, heal, hinder, or buff a target at your will. Different classes have certain ways to learn and channel magic and prepare their spells.


Classes capable of spellcasting:
Classes capable of spellcasting:
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* [[File:Wizard Class Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Wizard]]
* [[File:Wizard Class Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Wizard]]


=== List Of Spells ===
=== List of Spells ===


* [[Spells#All Spells|All Spells]]
* [[Spells#All Spells|All Spells]]
** [[Spells#Cantrips|All Cantrips]]
** [[Spells#Cantrips|All Cantrips]]
** [[Spells#1st Level Spells|All 1st Level Spells]]
** [[Spells#Level 1 Spells|All Level 1 Spells]]
** [[Spells#2nd Level Spells|All 2nd Level Spells]]
** [[Spells#Level 2 Spells|All Level 2 Spells]]
** [[Spells#3rd Level Spells|All 3rd Level Spells]]
** [[Spells#Level 3 Spells|All Level 3 Spells]]


== Conditions ==
== Conditions ==


'''[[Condition|Conditions]]''' are resulted by effects of Spells, Class Features, etc. Conditions may positively or negatively affect a creature, and knowing how to inflict, apply, or avoid certain Conditions can grant you the upper hand in many situations.
'''[[Condition|Conditions]]''' are the lingering effects of certain Spells, Class Features, etc. that may positively or negatively affect a creature. Knowing how to inflict, cure, or avoid certain Conditions can grant you the upper hand in many situations.


'''List of Conditions:''' [[Condition#List Of Conditions|All Conditions]]
'''List of Conditions:''' [[Condition#List of Conditions|All Conditions]]

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