What is 5e tavern brawler?

5e tavern brawler is a feat in the fifth edition of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is a combat-oriented feat that allows a character to use improvised weapons and unarmed strikes more effectively in combat. The feat provides a number of benefits, including:

1. Proficiency in unarmed strikes and improvised weapons: The character gains proficiency in unarmed strikes, which allows them to deal more damage with their fists and feet. Additionally, they gain proficiency in improvised weapons, such as chairs, bottles, and other objects that can be used as weapons.

2. Bonus action grapple: When the character hits with an unarmed strike or an improvised weapon, they can use a bonus action to attempt to grapple the target.

3. Improved damage with improvised weapons: The character's attacks with improvised weapons now deal 1d4 damage instead of 1d2.

4. Advantage on attacks against prone targets: If a target is prone, the character gains advantage on attacks made with unarmed strikes or improvised weapons.

5. Improvised Throw: If the character grapples a target, they can use a bonus action to attempt to throw the target up to 10 feet, causing them to fall prone.

Overall, 5e tavern brawler is a useful feat for characters who rely on unarmed strikes or improvised weapons in combat, or who want to be able to take down opponents without relying on traditional weapons.