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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Adjudicating Areas of Effect Many spells and other game features create areas of effect, such as the cone and the sphere. If you’re not using miniatures or another visual aid, it can sometimes be
Targets in Areas of Effect table. To use the table, imagine which combatants are near one another, and let the table guide you in determining the number of those combatants that are caught in an area of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Adjudicating Areas of Effect When the characters are fighting a large number of monsters, it’s not always practical to use miniatures on a battle grid or some other visual aid. So how do you
determine how many monsters are affected by the Wizard’s Fireball spell or some other area of effect? The Targets in Area of Effect table offers a guideline. To use the table, find the column for the shape of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Areas of Effect Spells such as burning hands and cone of cold cover an area, allowing them to affect multiple creatures at once. A spell's description specifies its area of effect, which typically
has one of five different shapes: cone, cube, cylinder, line, or sphere. Every area of effect has a point of origin, a location from which the spell's energy erupts. The rules for each shape specify how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Areas of Effect Left to Right: Line, Cone, Cube, Sphere, Cylinder
*Point of Origin Spells such as burning hands and cone of cold cover an area, allowing them to affect multiple creatures at once
. A spell’s description specifies its area of effect, which typically has one of five different shapes: cone, cube, cylinder, line, or sphere. Every area of effect has a point of origin, a location from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Areas of Effect on a Grid The Dungeon Master’s Guide includes the following short rule for using areas of effect on a grid. Choose an intersection of squares as the point of origin of an area of
effect, then follow the rules for that kind of area as normal (see the “Areas of Effect” section in chapter 10 of the Player’s Handbook). If an area of effect is circular and covers at least half a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
Ongoing Effect The characters can gain one final ongoing effect. This replaces Inza’s Blessing if a character already has that ongoing effect. Inza’s Final Blessing As a Bonus Action, you can use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Magical Effect An effect is magical if it is created by a spell, a magic item, or a phenomenon that a rule labels as magical.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Magical Effect An effect is magical if it is created by a spell, a magic item, or a phenomenon that a rule labels as magical.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
Ongoing Effect Inza’s Blessing The witch Inza’s sigil gives you the power to complete your quest. As a Bonus Action, you can use this blessing to regain 2d4 + 2 Hit Points. This blessing can be used once per session during the Season of Horror.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Emanation [Area of Effect] An Emanation is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a creature or an object in all directions. The effect that creates an Emanation specifies the distance
it extends. An Emanation moves with the creature or object that is its origin unless it is an instantaneous or a stationary effect. An Emanation’s origin (creature or object) isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Cylinder [Area of Effect] A Cylinder is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin located at the center of the circular top or bottom of the Cylinder. The effect that
creates a Cylinder specifies the radius of the Cylinder’s base and the Cylinder’s height. A Cylinder’s point of origin is included in the area of effect. NOOR RAHMAN
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Cylinder [Area of Effect] A Cylinder is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin located at the center of the circular top or bottom of the Cylinder. The effect that
creates a Cylinder specifies the radius of the Cylinder’s base and the Cylinder’s height. A Cylinder’s point of origin is included in the area of effect. NOOR RAHMAN
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Cone [Area of Effect] A Cone is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin in a direction its creator chooses. A Cone’s width at any point along its length is equal to
that point’s distance from the point of origin. For example, a Cone is 15 feet wide at a point along its length that is 15 feet from the point of origin. The effect that creates a Cone specifies its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Thundertree Areas 1. Westernmost Cottage This cottage has seen better days. Cowering in the shadow of an old tree is a crumbled stone cottage with no roof. Weeds are rampant here.
Two twig blights
effect on it early with a successful save.
4. Druid’s Watch When Reidoth visits Thundertree, this is where he makes camp. This small house appears to be in better condition than the ruined and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Emanation [Area of Effect] An Emanation is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a creature or an object in all directions. The effect that creates an Emanation specifies the distance
it extends. An Emanation moves with the creature or object that is its origin unless it is an instantaneous or a stationary effect. An Emanation’s origin (creature or object) isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Cube [Area of Effect] A Cube is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin located anywhere on a face of the Cube. The effect that creates a Cube specifies its size
, which is the length of each side. A Cube’s point of origin isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Emanation [Area of Effect] An Emanation is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a creature or an object in all directions. The effect that creates an Emanation specifies the distance
it extends. An Emanation moves with the creature or object that is its origin unless it is an instantaneous or a stationary effect. An Emanation’s origin (creature or object) isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Mud Pit Effect Any creature that bathes in a mud pit for at least 1 hour gains 1d10 temporary hit points. Mud removed from a pit loses this property.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sphere [Area of Effect] A Sphere is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin outward in all directions. The effect that creates a Sphere specifies the distance it
extends as the radius of the Sphere. A Sphere’s point of origin is included in the Sphere’s area of effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Line [Area of Effect] A Line is an area of effect that extends from a point of origin in a straight path along its length and covers an area defined by its width. The effect that creates a Line
specifies its length and width. A Line’s point of origin isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sphere [Area of Effect] A Sphere is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin outward in all directions. The effect that creates a Sphere specifies the distance it
extends as the radius of the Sphere. A Sphere’s point of origin is included in the Sphere’s area of effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Cube [Area of Effect] A Cube is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin located anywhere on a face of the Cube. The effect that creates a Cube specifies its size
, which is the length of each side. A Cube’s point of origin isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Line [Area of Effect] A Line is an area of effect that extends from a point of origin in a straight path along its length and covers an area defined by its width. The effect that creates a Line
specifies its length and width. A Line’s point of origin isn’t included in the area of effect unless its creator decides otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Area of Effect The descriptions of many spells and other features specify that they have an area of effect, which typically has one of six shapes. These shapes are defined elsewhere in this glossary
: Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Emanation
Line
Sphere
An area of effect has a point of origin, a location from which the effect’s energy erupts. The rules for each shape specify how to position its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Area of Effect The descriptions of many spells and other features specify that they have an area of effect, which typically has one of six shapes. These shapes are defined elsewhere in this glossary
: Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Emanation
Line
Sphere
An area of effect has a point of origin, a location from which the effect’s energy erupts. The rules for each shape specify how to position its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Cone [Area of Effect] A Cone is an area of effect that extends in straight lines from a point of origin in a direction its creator chooses. A Cone’s width at any point along its length is equal to
that point’s distance from the point of origin. For example, a Cone is 15 feet wide at a point along its length that is 15 feet from the point of origin. The effect that creates a Cone specifies its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Connecting Areas When your map is done, consider adding doors between chambers and passages that are next to each other but otherwise not connected. Such doors create more paths through the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas in the Alley View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Areas of the Hill The following locations correspond to labels on the map of Yester Hill below. Map 14.1: Yester Hill (Area Y)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9) When the characters first enter this district, describe it as follows: The acrid stench of hot metal hangs over this district. Buildings here have no decoration, and nearly
tinker’s tools. L8: Motherlode Tavern Hanging above the entrance of this grimy stone building is a painted wooden sign that depicts gemstones pouring from a flagon. A minor magical effect causes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Areas of Vallaki The following areas correspond to labels on the map of Vallaki above.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas of the Alley The following locations are keyed to map 4.1. View Player Version L1. Alley Residence This old, one-story, windowless stone house with a slate roof is tucked in the middle of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Areas of the Tunnels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Areas of Faerûn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Areas of Berez The following areas correspond to labels on the map of Berez below. Map 10.1: The Ruins of Berez (Area U)View Player Version