# Great Weapon Master *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 204* **Prerequisite**: 4th; Strength 13 or higher You gain the following benefits. ## Heavy Weapon Mastery When you hit a creature with a weapon that has the Heavy property as part of the [Attack](actions.md#Attack) action on your turn, you can cause the weapon to deal extra damage to the target. The extra damage equals your Proficiency Bonus. ## Hew Immediately after you score a Critical Hit with a Melee weapon or reduce a creature to 0 Hit Points with one, you can make one attack with the same weapon as a Bonus Action.