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Characters have a proficiency bonus determined by level, as detailed in chapter 1. Monsters also have this bonus, which is incorporated in their stat blocks. The bonus is used in the rules on ability
checks, saving throws, and attack rolls.
Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can add your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
5. Proficiency Bonus If your proficiency bonus applies to a roll, you can add the bonus only once to the roll, even if multiple things in the game say your bonus applies. Moreover, if more than one
thing tells you to double or halve your bonus, you double it only once or halve it only once before applying it. Whether multiplied, divided, or left at its normal value, the bonus can be used only once per roll.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Proficiency Bonus The table that appears in your class description shows your proficiency bonus, which is +2 for a 1st-level character. Your proficiency bonus applies to many of the numbers you’ll be
and tool proficiencies, and some races give you more proficiencies. Be sure to note all of these proficiencies, as well as your proficiency bonus, on your character sheet. Your proficiency bonus can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Proficiency Bonus Your Proficiency Bonus is based on your total character level, not your level in a particular class, as shown in the Character Advancement table. For example, if you are a level 3 Fighter / level 2 Rogue, you have the Proficiency Bonus of a level 5 character, which is +3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Proficiency Bonus Characters have a proficiency bonus determined by level, as detailed in "Step-By-Step Characters." Monsters also have this bonus, which is incorporated in their stat blocks. The
bonus is used in the rules on ability checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Proficiency Bonus Your Proficiency Bonus is based on your total character level, not your level in a particular class, as shown in the Character Advancement table. For example, if you are a level 3 Fighter / level 2 Rogue, you have the Proficiency Bonus of a level 5 character, which is +3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Proficiency Bonus Characters have a proficiency bonus determined by level, as detailed in chapter 1. Monsters also have this bonus, which is incorporated in their stat blocks. The bonus is used in
the rules on ability checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Proficiency Bonus Your proficiency bonus is always based on your total character level, not your level in a particular class. For example, if you are a fighter 3/rogue 2, you have the proficiency bonus of a 5th-level character, which is +3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Proficiency Bonus Your proficiency bonus is always based on your total character level, Character Advancement table in chapter 1, not your level in a particular class. For example, if you are a fighter 3/rogue 2, you have the proficiency bonus of a 5th-level character, which is +3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
XP and Proficiency Bonus Progression The Character Advancement table summarizes the XP you need to advance in levels from level 1 through level 20, and the proficiency bonus for a character of that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
XP and Proficiency Bonus Progression The Character Advancement table summarizes the XP you need to advance in levels from level 1 through level 20, and the proficiency bonus for a character of that
Monsters
Monster Manual
Training. The commoner has proficiency in one skill of the DM’s choice and has Advantage whenever it makes an ability check using that skill.Club. Melee Attack Roll: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2
", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"club"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"club", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it.
When you attack a creature with the axe and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack
Stone. Your Constitution increases by 2, to a maximum of 20.
Gifts of the Creator. You have proficiency with Brewer's Supplies, Mason's Tools, and Smith's Tools.
One with the Forge. You have Immunity
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While wearing these bracers, you have proficiency with the Longbow and Shortbow, and you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls made with such weapons.
Spells
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Proficiency Bonus)
Actions
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: Force damage equal to 1d4 + 3 (Medium or smaller), 2d6 + 3 + your spellcasting ability modifier (Large), or 2d12 + 3 + your spellcasting ability modifier (Huge).
Bonus Action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 500 feet of you (if you control multiple creatures, you can command any of them at the same time, issuing
Magic Items
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one of the attack rolls using the animated snake head, which has a reach of 5 feet. Apply your Proficiency Bonus and Wisdom modifier to the attack roll. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Piercing damage
As a Bonus Action, you can turn the head of this staff into that of an animate, venomous snake for 1 minute or revert the staff to its inanimate form.
When you take the Attack action, you can make
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Immunities Psychic
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Deep Speech, understands the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Regeneration
). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 150 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage.
Psychic Slam (Mind Flayer Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Medium armor
91–00
Horn of Valhalla (Iron);Iron
5
Proficiency with all Martial weapons
Valhalla (Silver);Silver
2
None
41–75
Horn of Valhalla (Brass);Brass
3
Proficiency with all Simple weapons
76–90
Horn of Valhalla (Bronze);Bronze
4
Training with all
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while holding it.
Forceful Bash. When you take the Attack action, you can make one of the attack rolls using the Shield against a target within 5 feet of yourself. Apply your Proficiency Bonus and
While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC.
The Shield has the following additional properties that you can use
Magic Items
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You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class while you wear this armor. You are considered trained with this armor even if you lack training with Medium or Heavy armor.
Net
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Proficiency with a net allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it.
A Large or smaller creature hit by a net is restrained until it is freed. A net
success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees the creature without harming it, ending the effect and destroying the net.
When you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to
Spells
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Perception 10
Languages Understands the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Festering Aura (Putrid Only). Constitution Saving Throw: DC equals your spell save DC
). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Necrotic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition until the end of its next
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and deals an extra 1d4 damage of the chosen type when it hits.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. If you use a level 5–6 spell slot, the bonus to attack rolls increases to +2, and the extra damage
A nonmagical weapon you touch becomes a magic weapon. Choose one of the following damage types: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder. For the duration, the weapon has a +1 bonus to attack rolls
Equipment
(DC 8 plus your Dexterity modifier and Proficiency Bonus) or have the Restrained condition until it escapes. The target succeeds automatically if it is Huge or larger.
To escape, the target or a
creature within 5 feet of it must take an action to make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check, freeing the Restrained creature on a success. Destroying the Net (AC 10; 5 HP; Immunity to Bludgeoning, Poison, and Psychic damage) also frees the target, ending the effect.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
;Understands the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Flyby (Air Only). The spirit doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attack;Opportunity Attacks when it flies out of an
to half this spell’s level (round down).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 4 + the spell’s level Piercing damage.
Spells
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the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Shared Resistances. When you summon the spirit, choose one of its Resistances. You have Resistance to the chosen damage
spell’s level in the stat block.
Draconic Spirit
Large Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 + the spell’s level
HP 50 + 10 for each spell level above 5
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft., Swim 30 ft
Equipment
If you consult an accurate Map, you gain a +5 bonus to Wisdom (Survival) checks you make to find your way in the place represented on it.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
, Frightened
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Celestial, understands the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Actions
Multiattack. The spirit makes
spell’s level Radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Radiant damage, and the
Spells
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Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Sylvan, understands the languages you know
CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus)
Actions
Multiattack. The spirit makes a
number of Fey Blade attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down).
Fey Blade. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2d6 + 3 + the spell’s level
Spells
Player’s Handbook
-Level Spell Slot. The bonus increases to +2 with a level 3–5 spell slot. The bonus increases to +3 with a level 6+ spell slot.
You touch a nonmagical weapon. Until the spell ends, that weapon becomes a magic weapon with a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls. The spell ends early if you cast it again.
Using a Higher
Equipment
A Book contains fiction or nonfiction. If you consult an accurate nonfiction Book about its topic, you gain a +5 bonus to Intelligence (Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion) checks you make about that topic.
Equipment
Ability: Charisma Utilize: Apply makeup (DC 10) Craft: Costume
If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.
Equipment
Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.
Ability: IntelligenceUtilize: Identify a substance (DC 15), or start a fire (DC 15)Craft: Acid, Alchemist's Fire, Component Pouch, Oil, Paper, Perfume
If you have proficiency with a tool, add your
Equipment
Ability: Wisdom Utilize: Improve food’s flavor (DC 10), or detect spoiled or poisoned food (DC 15) Craft: Rations
If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any
ability check you make that uses the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.
Equipment
Ability: Intelligence Utilize: Detect a poisoned object (DC 10) Craft: Basic Poison
If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses the tool
. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.