[RPG] Can you Channel Energy while Grappled

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Can a Cleric (or other character with the Channel Energy class feature) Channel Energy while grappled?

I read through the entry, and I did not see anything similar to a spell's concentration check, only the note that the character had to be able to use their Holy Symbol. Does this prevent Channel Energy while grappled?

Best Answer

Channeling energy is a supernatural ability, which means it cannot be disrupted by enemies, and it has one physical requirement:

A cleric must be able to present her holy symbol to use this ability.

Then checking the grappling section of the CRB:

Instead of attempting to break or reverse the grapple, you can take any action that doesn’t require two hands to perform ..

So as long as the cleric in question isn't using a cinder block or similar for her holy symbol, and assuming she doesn't keep the symbol at the bottom of her backpack, she should be fine to channel while grappled. (Not at all true for the pinned condition, however.)