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unarmed strike: Grapple. The target must succeed on a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (it chooses which), or it has the Grappled condition. The DC for the saving throw and any escape attempts equals 8 plus your Strength modifier and Proficiency Bonus. This grapple is possible only if the target is no more than one size larger than you and if you have a hand free to grab it.

>While you have the Grappled condition, you experience the following effects.
>Speed 0. Your Speed is 0 and can't increase.
>Attacks Affected. You have Disadvantage on attack rolls against any target other than the grappler.
>Movable. The grappler can drag or carry you when it moves, but every foot of movement costs it 1 extra foot unless you are Tiny or two or more sizes smaller than it.

grappling got huge buffs. You can grapple as part of an attack of opportunity now, so you can still stop people from leaving, like a free sentinel. the other huge buff is
>Attacks Affected.
now grappled targets are incentivized to attack you instead of any other target and grappling is a good tool to protect allies.

And then pic related happened. One of the biggest glow ups for the 2024 feats.

And me personally? I'd let barbarians add their rage bonus to the grapple DC if they are raging.