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Starting off at 1st level marks your character's entry into the adventuring life. As your character goes on adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by experience
points. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Level Typically, a character starts at 1st level and advances in level by adventuring and gaining experience points (XP). A 1st-level character is inexperienced in the adventuring world, although he
or she might have been a soldier or a pirate and done dangerous things before. Starting off at 1st level marks your character’s entry into the adventuring life. If you’re already familiar with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 1: Dungeon Level The Dungeon Level is designed for four 5th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 6th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 6: Lost Level The Lost Level is designed for four 9th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to advance halfway to 10th level. This level
was a temple complex dedicated to the dwarven god Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain. Hidden inside is the tomb of Melair, king of the Melairkyn dwarves. Before running this level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 3: Sargauth Level The Sargauth Level is designed for four 7th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 8th level. This level of
, whose ruins lie half-buried in the heart of the Sargauth Level. Goblinoids and drow vie for control of these ruins, which were previously inhabited by the Netherese and the Melairkyn dwarves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 21: Terminus Level Known also as the Deep Mines, this level of Undermountain originally revealed its riches to dwarves and, later, to warmongering duergar. The gray dwarves have long
inhabitants of the level. The Terminus Level is designed for four 16th-level characters. Those who overcome this level’s challenges should gain enough XP to reach 17th level. Because duergar feature prominently on this level, consider familiarizing yourself with their entry in the Monster Manual.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 12: Maze Level The Maze Level is designed for four 12th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to advance halfway to 13th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9. A spell’s level is a general indicator of how powerful it is, with the lowly (but still impressive) magic missile at 1st level and the earth-shaking
wish at 9th. Cantrips — simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote — are level 0. The higher a spell’s level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell. Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Character Level This part of the adventure is designed for characters of at least 4th level and assumes that each character has earned at least 2,700 XP. If the adventurers skipped too many of the
optional investigations and encounters in part 3, they might not be 4th level, and many of the encounters in this section might be difficult for them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9. A spell's level is a general indicator of how powerful it is, with the lowly (but still impressive) magic missile at 1st level and the earth-shaking
wish at 9th. Cantrips -- simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote -- are level 0. The higher a spell's level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell. Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Level Advancement While going on adventures, your character gains experience, represented by Experience Points (XP). A character who reaches a specified Experience Point total advances in capability
. This advancement is called gaining a level. The Character Advancement table lists the XP you need to advance to a level and the Proficiency Bonus for a character of that level. When your XP total
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Pursuit Level The closeness of the drow pursuit is measured by a pursuit level. It begins at 4, with the drow not far behind the characters. If the pursuit level reaches 5, the drow forward scouts
catch up to them, and the drow leaders arrive not long thereafter (see “Catching Up”). If the pursuit level drops to 0, the party has eluded the drow until circumstances bring both factions into contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Sidekick Level In this adventure a sidekick starts as a 7th-level character. As the characters and sidekick adventure together, the sidekick gains experience points and reaches new levels the same
way a player character does, using the rules in the Player’s Handbook. When a sidekick gains a level, look at the sidekick’s table below, and consult the new level’s row, which shows the sidekick’s new hit point maximum and features.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Sidekick Level In this adventure a sidekick starts as a 9th-level character. As the characters and sidekick adventure together, the sidekick gains experience points and reaches new levels the same
way a player character does, using the rules in the Player’s Handbook. When a sidekick gains a level, look at the sidekick’s table below, and consult the new level’s row, which shows the sidekick’s new hit point maximum and features.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Sidekick Level In this adventure a sidekick starts as an 11th-level character. As the characters and sidekick adventure together, the sidekick gains experience points and reaches new levels the same
way a player character does, using the rules in the Player’s Handbook. When a sidekick gains a level, look at the sidekick’s table below, and consult the new level’s row, which shows the sidekick’s new hit point maximum and features.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9, which is indicated in a spell’s description. A spell’s level is an indicator of how powerful it is. Cantrips—simple spells that can be cast almost by
rote—are level 0. The rules for each spellcasting class say when its members gain access to spells of certain levels. Spell Slots Spellcasting is taxing, so a spellcaster can cast only a limited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Spell Level What level is a spell if you cast it without a spell slot? Unless the text says otherwise, a spell cast without a spell slot is cast at its lowest possible level, which is the level that
appears in its description. An example of an exception to this is often found in monster stat blocks. A monster with the Spellcasting action may have spells listed with a “(level # version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Level Advancement CHRIS SEAMAN Adventuring equipment improves as a character progresses through the tiers of play While going on adventures, your character gains experience, represented by
Experience Points (XP). A character who reaches a specified Experience Point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level. The Character Advancement table lists the XP you need to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Upper Level The rooms on this level are decorated for comfort. The artwork and other decor reflects the taste of the merchant prince to whom the villa belongs. 10. Library Chultans are fans of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Command Level The command level contains living quarters for Xardorok and his two sons, as well as halls for training and dining. X1. Entrance Moving east from the top of the stairs leads you to the
self-defense. Elevator. A box-shaped iron elevator car constantly goes up and down the shaft, stopping for 1 minute on each floor and taking 1 minute to move from one level to the next. A collapsing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Spell Level What level is a spell if you cast it without a spell slot? Such a spell is cast at its lowest possible level, which is the level that appears near the top of its description. Unless you
have a special ability that says otherwise, the only way to increase the level of a spell is to expend a higher-level spell slot when you cast it. Here are some examples: The warlock’s Chains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Spell Level Every spell has a level from 0 to 9, which is indicated in a spell’s description. A spell’s level is an indicator of how powerful it is. Cantrips—simple spells that can be cast almost by
rote—are level 0. The rules for each spellcasting class say when its members gain access to spells of certain levels. Spell Slots Spellcasting is taxing, so a spellcaster can cast only a limited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Lower Level Paintings, statues, murals, frescoes, tapestries, and oil lamps meant to impress guests decorate this level. 1. Entryway This pleasant, breezy, tiled courtyard includes a splashing
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, while you are attuned to this weapon, your Hit Point maximum increases by 1 for each level you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Lower-Level and Higher-Level Characters This chapter is a preamble to the adventure’s primary plot. You can run this chapter for lower-level characters, adapting it as described below. If your
characters are 7th, 8th, or 9th level, remove creatures as noted in the Creatures to Remove table. Additionally, have the marid in area C10 surrender if reduced to fewer than 150 hit points (rather than 100
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
, the scroll isn’t lost.
If the spell is on your spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you
cast the spell. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect.
The level of the spell on the scroll determines the spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Exploring This Level All location descriptions for this level are keyed to map 3. As one gets closer to the River Sargauth, the echoes of its sluggish waters become ambient. View Player Version
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
These crystal lenses fit over the eyes. They have 3 charges. While wearing them, you can expend 1 or more charges to cast Charm Person (save DC 13). For 1 charge, you cast the level 1 version of the
spell. You increase the spell’s level by one for each additional charge you expend. The lenses regain all expended charges daily at dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Spellcasters Beyond 7th Level Level Hit Points New Features
8th 40 (9d8) Ability Score Improvement. The spellcaster’s Int. (mage) or Wis. (healer) score increases by 2, raising the
caster gains one 4th-level spell slot and learns one new 4th-level spell: banishment (healer) or polymorph (mage).
9th 45 (10d8) Spellcasting. The spellcaster gains one 4th-level and one 5th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 9: Dweomercore Dweomercore is an academy of magic designed to test, trap, and confound its students. The level is designed for four 10th-level characters, and characters who defeat its monsters and villains should gain enough XP to reach 11th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Exploring This Level The following locations are keyed to map 4. A tributary of the Sargauth River called the River of the Depths enters Undermountain here and flows down to level 5. View Player
Version Unless otherwise noted, all tunnels on this level are 20 feet high, and caverns are 30 to 50 feet high. Most of the floors on this level are uneven and covered in dirt and bat guano. Because of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 5: Wyllowwood Wyllowwood is designed for four 8th-level characters. Those who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 9th level. In some cases, defeating a monster can
River of the Depths, which they first encounter on level 4. Characters who follow the river must navigate rapids and small waterfalls to reach Wyllowwood. Beyond this level, the River of the Depths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 11: Troglodyte Warrens The Troglodyte Warrens are designed for four 11th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 12th level. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Gaining a Level When you gain a level, follow these steps: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the
“Multiclassing” section later in this chapter. Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice. Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 16: Crystal Labyrinth Githyanki recently turned the Crystal Labyrinth into an outpost of their interplanar empire. It houses a gate to Stardock, a hollowed-out asteroid in orbit around the
planet Toril (one of many that form the asteroid cluster known as the Tears of Selûne). Together, the Crystal Labyrinth and Stardock are designed for four 14th-level characters. Those who defeat the