You hurl three fiery rays. You can hurl them at one target within range or at several. Make a ranged spell attack for each ray. On a hit, the target takes 2d6 Fire damage. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You create one additional ray for each spell slot level above 2. Spell Tags: Damage Available For: Sorcerer (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy), Sorcerer, Wizard, Warlock (Legacy) - The Many, Cleric -…

Level 2 Evocation (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You hurl three fiery rays. You can hurl them at one target within range or at several. Make a ranged spell attack for each ray. On a hit, the target takes 2d6 Fire damage. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You create one additional ray for each spell slot level above 2. GABOLEPS The…

A spell attack is an attack roll made as part of a spell or another magical effect. See also chapter 7 (“ Casting Spells ”).

Wondrous Item, uncommon While wearing this circlet, you can cast Scorching Ray with it (+5 to hit). The circlet can’t cast this spell again until the next dawn.

Wondrous Item, Uncommon While wearing this circlet, you can cast Scorching Ray with it (+5 to hit). The circlet can’t cast this spell again until the next dawn. Conceptopolis Chime of Opening, Circlet of Blasting, Cloak of Displacement, Cloak of Billowing

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Ancient brass dragons create worlds-spanning networks. They combat forces of repression and misinformation, helping people learn from the mistakes of the past. Either personally or through webs of messengers, ancient brass dragons keep allies informed about challenges they can face together. Brass Dragons Gregarious and outgoing, brass dragons relish sharing knowledge and stories. Although these…

Tharian stands taller than before, his shoulders broadened and his once-warm brown eyes darkened. He reaches forward toward you, long claw-like nails protruding from his fingertips as his mouth curves into an inhuman grin.

Weapon (battleaxe), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. This Battleaxe has 8 charges and regains 1d6 + 2 expended charges daily at dawn. As long as the weapon has at least 1 charge, attacks you make with it deal an extra 1d6 Fire damage on a hit. When you roll a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll made with this weapon, it…

Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil AC 12 Initiative +5 (15) HP 127 (17d8 + 51) Speed 30 ft.

Ancient red dragons number among the most feared and destructive beings in the multiverse. Few can withstand the wrath of an ancient red dragon that turns its mind toward devastation. These dragons’ greed matches their ruinous potential, and they collect vast hoards studded with storied treasures and magic items. Their lairs frequently tap into volcanic depths and might pierce other planes of…

Fiend cultists worship fiends or evil deities. They often work to bring ruin to innocents or to summon their sinister patron into the world. Fiend cultists might serve infamous powers such as archdevils and demon lords, or foul immortals—beings such as Demogorgon, Pazuzu, Iuz, Zariel, or Zuggtmoy. Cultists Cultists use magic and extreme measures to spread radical beliefs. Some privately pursue…

Fiend cultists worship fiends or evil deities. They often work to bring ruin to innocents or to summon their sinister patron into the world. Fiend cultists might serve infamous powers such as archdevils and demon lords, or foul immortals—beings such as Demogorgon, Pazuzu, Iuz, Zariel, or Zuggtmoy.

Vampire umbral lords embrace their ties to the darkness, devoting themselves to sinister powers in exchange for access to forbidden magic. Vampires Vampires disguise their accursed, immortal natures, passing as mortals to feed on the blood of the living. While the youngest vampires might be little more than bloodthirsty servants of their creators, the eldest possess incredible cunning and control…

Adult red dragons are tyrants that claim vast domains and might command armies of followers or significant magical resources. Red dragons rarely pay attention to the nations and claims of smaller creatures, and they might consider entire cities part of their realm. Most red dragons are inattentive rulers, though, spending decades focused on their own comforts, hoards, or magical concerns within…

Adult brass dragons know many secrets and have vast networks of contacts. These dragons share perspectives they’ve learned from across the world and passionately combat the lies of con artists and villains that lead people astray. Brass Dragons Gregarious and outgoing, brass dragons relish sharing knowledge and stories. Although these metallic dragons favor arid lands, they cheerfully journey…

Adult brass dragons know many secrets and have vast networks of contacts. These dragons share perspectives they’ve learned from across the world and passionately combat the lies of con artists and villains that lead people astray.

Adult red dragons are tyrants that claim vast domains and might command armies of followers or significant magical resources. Red dragons rarely pay attention to the nations and claims of smaller creatures, and they might consider entire cities part of their realm. Most red dragons are inattentive rulers, though, spending decades focused on their own comforts, hoards, or magical concerns within…

That evening, Korex emerges from the sewer grate in the alley (area 06), followed by two Swarms of Corrupted Rats. Korex and the swarms are Hostile toward all non-rat creatures. Korex and the swarms then roam the pier (area 08) before returning to the abandoned house (areas 07a and 07b), where they remain for the rest of the night before returning to the sewers. When the characters confront…

Ring, rare (requires attunement) While wearing this ring, you can take a Magic action to gain X-ray vision with a range of 30 feet for 1 minute. To you, solid objects within that radius appear transparent and don’t prevent light from passing through them. The vision can penetrate 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, or up to 3 feet of wood or dirt. Thicker substances or a thin sheet of lead…

Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this cloak, you can breathe underwater, and you have a Swim Speed of 60 feet.

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8). Spell Tags: Damage Available For: Sorcerer (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),…

A beam of enervating energy shoots from you toward a creature within range. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the target has Disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes until the start of your next turn. On a failed save, the target has Disadvantage on Strength-based D20 Tests for the duration. During that time, it also subtracts 1d8 from all its damage…

Oversized Vermin Befouled by Magic The rats of Elmshire sometimes grow to unusual proportions. Though frightening, these dog-size rodents were little more than a local nuisance until an ex-adventurer’s magic transformed them into feral terrors. Caustic drool drips from their chattering incisors, and glowing pustules pockmark their bloated, ghastly hides.

Slinking Vermin Befouled by Magic Corrupted by a malevolent ex-adventurer’s magic, the rats of Elmshire are mottled and sickly. Their organs glow and bubble beneath their scabby hides as if ready to pop. These pests sometimes gather in squeaking tides, devouring everything in their path.

You shoot a greenish ray at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 Poison damage and has the Poisoned condition until the end of your next turn. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1. Spell Tags: Damage, Debuff Available For: Sorcerer (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy), Sorcerer,…