Quick Reference 5E

Movement limited by movement speed
You can move at any time during your turn (before, after, or during actions).
Action 1/turn
You can also interact with one object or feature of the environment for free.
Bonus action max. 1/turn
You can take a Bonus Action only when a special ability, spell, or feature states that you can do something as a Bonus Action.
Reaction max. 1/round
A Reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your turn or on someone else's.
Condition
Conditions alter your capabilities in a variety of ways, and can arise as a result of a spell, a class feature, a monster's attack, or other effect.
Environmental Effects
Effects that obscure vision can prove a significant hindrance to most adventuring tasks.
The presence or absence of light in an environment creates three categories of illumination.
Some creatures have extraordinary senses that allow them to perceive their environment.
Obstacles can provide cover during combat, making a target more difficult to harm.

About 5e QuickRef

Keep the story moving and the dice rolling. This single-page cheat sheet gathers the Fifth-Edition rules you reach for most—turn structure, movement costs, actions, bonus actions, reactions, conditions, lighting, cover, and more—into one crisp, at-a-glance layout. Slide a copy next to your character sheet, tack one behind the GM screen, or keep it open on your phone. The moment somebody asks, “How far can I crawl?” or “Remind me what ‘restrained’ does,” the answer is right there in front of you.

Why it makes the table faster and smoother

  • Speeds up play. No digging through a 300-page book every combat round.
  • Cuts down on rule questions. Players can check their own copy instead of interrupting the GM.
  • Perfect for newcomers learning the rhythm of a turn and for veterans who need quick reminders.
  • Lets the GM stay focused on narrative and rulings, not page-flipping.
  • Printer-friendly and phone-friendly—fits on a single sheet or a single screen.

Whether you’re leading the party or charging into battle yourself, the 5e QuickRef keeps the crunch out of the spotlight so the adventure can shine.

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