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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Slippery Ice Slippery ice is Difficult Terrain. A creature that moves onto slippery ice for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or have the Prone condition.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Slippery Ice Slippery ice is Difficult Terrain. A creature that moves onto slippery ice for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or have the Prone condition.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
While you wear these light shoes, you can move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and along ceilings, while leaving your hands free. You have a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. However, the slippers don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Equipment
While wearing skates, you ignore Difficult Terrain from slippery ice and automatically pass Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks to avoid have the Prone condition on ice. You move at double your normal Speed while on ice, but you have a Speed of 5 feet off the ice.
Equipment
A crampon is a metal plate with spikes that is strapped to the sole of a boot. A creature wearing crampons can’t fall prone while moving across slippery ice.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Glacial Aura. At the end of the borthak’s turn, slippery ice covers surfaces within 10 feet of the borthak. This ice is difficult terrain. When a creature other than the borthak enters the ice
’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or have the prone condition. The ice disappears at the start of the borthak&rsquo
Ancient White Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
floor around it a treacherous morass of broken ice and stone, hidden pits, and slippery slopes. As foes struggle to move toward it, the dragon flies from perch to perch and destroys them with its
Ice Walk. The dragon can move across and climb icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow doesn't cost it extra movement
Adult White Dragon
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floor around it a treacherous morass of broken ice and stone, hidden pits, and slippery slopes. As foes struggle to move toward it, the dragon flies from perch to perch and destroys them with its freezing
Ice Walk. The dragon can move across and climb icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow doesn't cost it extra movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
connect to the fireplaces in areas H12, H13, H14, and H17. Slippery Ice. Slippery ice covers the rooftop. The ice is difficult terrain (see the Basic Rules). When a creature other than Cryovain moves
on the ice for the first time on a turn, it must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or fall prone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Wilderness Hazards This section describes a few examples of hazards that adventurers might encounter in the wilderness. Some hazards, such as slippery ice and razorvine, require no ability check to
turn, the creature must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 5 (1d10) slashing damage from the razorvine’s bladelike thorns. Slippery Ice Slippery ice is difficult terrain. When a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
otherwise harmless. Ice Everywhere. Slippery ice covers every wall, ceiling, and floor (see “Slippery Ice” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Characters with crampons strapped to their boots can traverse
the ice without impediment. High Ceilings. The caves have 50-foot-high ceilings. The tunnels connecting the caves are 30 feet high. Moonlight. Infrequent, naturally occurring breaks in the ceiling allow moonlight into the caves, causing areas of the complex to be dimly lit on clear nights.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
hands free. You have a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. However, the slippers don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hands free. You have a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. However, the slippers don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
hands free. You have a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. However, the slippers don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
7. Lower Courtyard The upper courtyard (area 16) partially overhangs the lower courtyard, held aloft by gigantic arches of ice. At night, the lower courtyard is heavily obscured by fog to a height of
40 feet—the same height as the walls that enclose it. Walls of solid ice enclose this courtyard. Another courtyard partially overhangs this one. It is held aloft by sweeping arches of ice that soar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
leaving your hands free. You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. However, the slippers don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Floors. The floor of the cavern is worn smooth and is highly slippery. Arauthator and the scrags move across the slick ice with ease thanks to their claws, but characters without crampons or the ability
General Features Like the caverns above it, Arauthator’s lair is composed entirely of ice. Ceiling. The rough ceiling of the open cavern rises 40 feet above the varying height of the uneven floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
7. Lower Courtyard The upper courtyard (area 16) partially overhangs the lower courtyard, held aloft by gigantic arches of ice. At night, the lower courtyard is heavily obscured by fog to a height of
40 feet — the same height as the walls that enclose it. Walls of solid ice enclose this courtyard. Another courtyard partially overhangs this one. It is held aloft by sweeping arches of ice that soar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Floors. The floor of the cavern is worn smooth and is highly slippery. Arauthator and the scrags move across the slick ice with ease thanks to their claws, but characters without crampons or the ability
General Features Like the caverns above it, Arauthator’s lair is composed entirely of ice. Ceiling. The rough ceiling of the open cavern rises 40 feet above the varying height of the uneven floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Grimskalle When the characters are in a position to see this location from the south, describe it as follows: Rising before you is a six-hundred-foot-tall mountain of glacial ice, its peak carved to
resemble a gigantic skull wearing a crown. Weaving up the mountain’s southern slope are enormous stairs hewn from the ice. These steps, which extend from the base of the mountain to the base of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the rift are coated in ice and snow, and thus difficult to find. It requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to find such a door. Slippery Ice. Fireball spells or other fire effects used in
these icy areas will make the footing within the area of effect very slippery. A creature hit by an attack or that moves more than half its speed over slippery ice must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ice with a bluish tinge. A 2-foot-deep blanket of cold mist creeps across the floors, which aren’t slippery unless the text states otherwise. Darkness. The fortress is not illuminated. Frost giants
Huge creatures. The same is true of some accessory items, including treasure, as noted in the text. Ice and Mist. All surfaces (floors, ceilings, walls, and so forth) are made of smooth, opaque, chiseled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the waterline of the vessel, it’s a 10-foot climb to get to the main deck. The sides of the hull are slippery and can’t be climbed without using magic or climbing gear. The ice around the Dark Duchess
Frozen Shipwreck The Dark Duchess is hundreds of yards from shore, trapped in thick ice. When the characters get close enough to see it, read: The Sea of Moving Ice stretches out before you, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Shadowfell set into a gothic archway; gargoyles perch on its landing, exuding roiling mist from their open mouths. A slippery ramp of deep-blue ice ascends to a frozen portal to the Paraelemental Plane
of Ice, while a clammy bridge of basket fungus weaves toward a cavernous door to the Underdark. Landings are frequent along the staircase but vary in distance from one another. Every landing contains at least one door. Travel between landings can take minutes, hours, or days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
severely sloped, creating ice slides. Descending an ice slide is easy; climbing one is another matter. A character needs crampons or other climbing gear to ascend one of these slippery passages. Professor
General Features The following features are common throughout the Caves of Hunger: Ceilings. Most cavern ceilings are 30 feet high and made of smooth ice. Tunnel ceilings range from 10 to 15 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
can’t fall prone while moving across slippery ice. Snowshoes Snowshoes reduce the likelihood of their wearer getting stuck in the deep snow.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Angajuk’s Bell Locations The following locations are keyed to map 2.2. A1. Frozen Pier A rowboat is stuck in the ice, trapped against a 10-foot-long wooden pier. The pier is ice-glazed and slippery
. The characters don’t need the boat, since they can simply walk across the ice to reach Angajuk’s Bell (area A3). A2. Stone Cabin A small, domed cabin faces the bay. A bloated door covered in ice and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Otherwise, the mephits take no aggressive action without a command from their creator. Stairs Down. The stairs, which descend 90 feet to area G10, are slippery. The slippery ice is difficult terrain. When a
Grimskalle Locations (G1-G7) The following locations are keyed to map 5.2. G1. Entrance The steps end in front of a double door made from slabs of ice with dragon skulls and bones embedded in them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
don’t allow you to move this way on a slippery surface, such as one covered by ice or oil.
Top to Bottom: Slippers of Spider Climbing, Shield
of Missile Attraction, and Spellguard Shield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
(13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Glacial Aura. At the end of the borthak’s turn, slippery ice covers surfaces within 10 feet of the borthak. This ice is difficult terrain. When a creature other than the
borthak enters the ice’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or have the prone condition. The ice disappears at the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the northeastern side cave. They gang up on whichever foe Tekeli-li chooses to attack. Slippery Ice. The icy floor is difficult terrain. When a creature moves onto the ice for the first time on a turn
staircase leading down to area H17. A similar staircase in the south tunnel leads down to area H16. H14. Ice Sculptures Peering into this ten-foot-high cavern, you come face to face with an army of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
slippery ice or that moves more than half its speed over the ice must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. If a character’s save fails by 5 or more, the character drops an object
Locations on the Upper Level The following locations are identified on map 6.3. 1. Guardroom Ice Cavern One frost giant keeps watch here at all times to prevent any unauthorized use of the long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
garments packed with ice. They then journey between six white pillars known as the Kisses of Auril, which are dispersed throughout the city. The worshipers move from pillar to pillar, chanting prayers
the added risk of frostbite and injuries caused by falling from the slippery pillars. The parade runners are cheered on by patrons who come out of nearby taverns to place bets on the stamina of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into the lake. That water is now frozen solid, creating a floor of ice several feet thick. The fishers entered the cave complex by this route, as evidenced by tracks in the snow that clings to the ice
a cavern that contains a hot spring, in which they drown themselves. U4. Moaning Cavern The cave is empty except for three ice-covered pillars composed of mineral deposits. U5. Icy Bridge A natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, one or more of them might contain a psychic haunting (see “Psychic Hauntings”). The caves have 20-foot-high ceilings and slippery floors. H39. Passage to Ythryn This tunnel of ice cuts through the
Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39) H31. Thing in the Ice A flat sheet of cloudy ice forms one wall of this forty-foot-high cavern. Something dark and humungous shifts behind the wall, its tentacles