Can you throw a hand AXE as a bonus action?

Can you throw a hand AXE as a bonus action?

When it comes to throwing hand axes, you might have questions about its mechanics. Specifically, can you throw a hand AXE as a bonus action?

To answer this question directly, no, throwing a hand AXE as a bonus action is not a feasible action in most cases. We’ll explain why in a moment, but first, let’s dive into what a bonus action is in D&D.

Bonus Actions: A Quick Review

A bonus action, in essence, is a secondary action you can perform during your turn, on top of your main action. However, there are some exceptions and limitations when it comes to throwing, which are crucial to consider.

Throwing Rules in D&D

For a spell, attack, or throwing action to work, you need a free hand. With a two-handed weapon or a full backpack, this can limit your throwing ability. Specifically, D&D Basic Rules dictate that:

• You must have the space to perform the act of throwing or casting without provoking opportunities for ranged attacks.
• You need a free hand to engage in melee attacks or disarm traps.
• You might need to draw or move the weapon around to load or prepare an attack (see Thrown Weapons in the Player’s Handbook) [1].