For questions about "bonus actions" in RPGs. In D&D 5e, this term is used to refer to a certain kind of quick action that can be taken alongside a regular action. A bonus action is considered a type of action, but you can take only 1 bonus action on your turn; actions and bonus actions are not interchangeable. The timing and distinction between actions and bonus actions is usually only important during combat, where timing is tracked more closely.
For questions about "bonus actions" in RPGs.
In D&D 5e, "bonus action" is used to refer to a certain kind of quick action that can be taken alongside a regular action. A bonus action is considered a type of action, but you can take only 1 bonus action on your turn; actions and bonus actions are not interchangeable. In addition, if you cast any spell as a bonus action, the only other spell you can cast that turn is a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
The timing and distinction between actions and bonus actions is usually only important during combat, where timing is tracked more closely.
