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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deset Gled" data-source="post: 9711699" data-attributes="member: 7808">I'm pretty sure this whole discussion is based off of one key misunderstanding, and using that to make a very simple process very complicated.Here's the key statement, taken from the SRD*:Interacting with Things. You can interact with one object or feature of the environment for free, during either your move or action. You seem to have interpreted this is as: You can interact with one object for free during each move or action.  That's wrong.  You get one free interaction.  When this action takes place is: during your more or action.  The comma is very critical.The next line in the SRD clarifies this further:If you want to interact with a second object, you need to take the Utilize** action. Some magic items and other special objects always require an action to use, as stated in their descriptions.You don't get another free interaction if you take another move or action.  After the one free interaction, each additional interaction is going to cost you an action.So, going from there:Without Quick Draw, you can only draw one weapon, then take the attack action.  You cannot draw second weapon for free.  The Quick Draw feat gives you the ability to draw a second weapon for free.  There are other similar feats.You could use your one free interaction to draw the focus if it's not in hand. This could take place during the casting or a move (or even on a turn when you don't cast).You can draw your either your sword or your shield for free.  One.  Not both.  Donning the shield is an additional action.*Edit: Note that this was taken from the 2024 SRD 5.2.  The 2014 SRD is almost identical, but IMNSHO a little bit clearer:You can also interact with one object or feature of the environment for free, during either your move or your action. For example, you could open a door during your move as you stride toward a foe, or you could draw your weapon as part of the same action you use to attack.If you want to interact with a second object, you need to use your action. Some magic items and other special objects always require an action to use, as stated in their descriptions.** Pet Peeve.  "Utilize" is a garbage word that should never be used.  It literally means the exact same thing as "Use".  It adds no function, clarification, or anything else.  Always say "Use" instead of "Utilize".  If you decide to not use the 2024 rules for no other reason than because of this abhorrent verbiage, I will stand by you until our books turn to dust.</blockquote>

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