You won't find non-lethal damage in 5th edition, but when it comes time to strike the killing blow the attacker can show some restraint and "knock out" their opponent instead. This only applies to melee attacks. But if you character is one of those that wants to show mercy, or you want to tie the monster up before waking it up to interrogate it, then a "knock out" is for you. Simply tell the DM, at the time you deliver the blow that would have put the creature at zero hit points, that you would like that damage to knock them out and leave them stable. As the book says, the attacker can make this decision the instant the damage is dealt.
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