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Modify Memory

Spells Player’s Handbook

memory of the event’s details, or create a memory of some other event. You must speak to the target to describe how its memories are affected, and it must be able to understand your language for the

creature’s natural inclinations, alignment, or beliefs. An illogical modified memory, such as a false memory of how much the creature enjoyed swimming in acid, is dismissed as a bad dream. The DM

Create Food and Water Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You create 45 pounds of food and 30 gallons of water on the ground or in containers within range, enough to sustain up to fifteen humanoids or five steeds for 24 hours. The food is bland but nourishing, and spoils if uneaten after 24 hours. The water is clean and doesn't go bad.

Longbow of the Healing Hearth

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

150 feet of you. The target can then immediately spend and roll one of its unspent Hit Dice and regain a number of hit points equal to the roll plus your Wisdom modifier (minimum of +1). If the

target has no unspent Hit Dice remaining, nothing happens. You can use a curative arrow only once per turn. Spellcasting. While holding the bow, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to

Duergar Soulblade Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Duergar Resilience. The duergar has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed. Create Soulblade. As a bonus action, the duergar

can create a shortsword-sized, visible blade of psionic energy. The weapon appears in the duergar's hand and vanishes if it leaves the duergar's grip, or if the duergar dies or is incapacitated

Pudding King

Monsters Out of the Abyss

equipment he is wearing or carrying is absorbed by the new form. In ooze form, the Pudding King retains his alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as

this action. His statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form. Create Green Slime (Recharges after a Long Rest). The Pudding King creates a patch of green slime. The slime appears on a section of wall, ceiling, or floor within 30 feet of the Pudding King.Acid, Poison

Devourer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

start of its next turn, the devourer regurgitates the slain creature as a bonus action, and the creature becomes an Undead. If the victim had 2 or fewer Hit Dice, it becomes a zombie. If it had 3 to

5 Hit Dice, it becomes a ghoul. Otherwise, it becomes a wight. (All three appear in the Monster Manual.) A devourer can imprison only one creature at a time. Soul Rend (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation

Modify Memory Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

details of the event, or create a memory of some other event. You must speak to the target to describe how its memories are affected, and it must be able to understand your language for the modified

inclinations, alignment, or beliefs. An illogical modified memory, such as implanting a memory of how much the creature enjoyed dousing itself in acid, is dismissed, perhaps as a bad dream. The GM might deem a

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying 1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving

carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Sul Khatesh's choice). In a new form, Sul Khatesh retains her alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, and

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

parcel out lore only when doing so advances their plans. Sibriexes can channel the power of the Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, for

The Middle Path

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The Middle Path Many DMs find that using a combination of the two approaches works best. By balancing the use of dice against deciding on success, you can encourage your players to strike a balance

between relying on their bonuses and abilities and paying attention to the game and immersing themselves in its world. Remember that dice don’t run your game — you do. Dice are like rules. They’re

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

;s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day each: create food and water, detect thoughts, fog cloud

). In a new form, Lhammaruntosz retains her alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as

Create Food and Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Create Food and Water 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You create 45 pounds of food and 30 gallons of water on the ground or in

containers within range, enough to sustain up to fifteen humanoids or five steeds for 24 hours. The food is bland but nourishing, and spoils if uneaten after 24 hours. The water is clean and doesn’t go bad.

Create Food and Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Create Food and Water 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You create 45 pounds of food and 30 gallons of water on the ground or in

containers within range, enough to sustain up to fifteen humanoids or five steeds for 24 hours. The food is bland but nourishing, and spoils if uneaten after 24 hours. The water is clean and doesn’t go bad.

Introducing the Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

, we’re going to play a short adventure to introduce you to Dungeons & Dragons. As the Dungeon Master, I tell you what’s going on in the world around you, and I use the rules and dice rolls to

be more successful doing. Their skills are listed and described on your character sheet. When your character does something that could succeed or fail, I’ll have you roll one of these 20-sided dice

Table Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Here are some fundamentals: Foster respect. Don’t bring personal conflicts to the table or let disagreements escalate into bad feelings. Don’t touch others’ dice if they’re sensitive about it. Avoid

What You Need

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

useful: DM Screen. Many DMs like to use a screen to shield their notes and dice rolls from players. It’s bad manners to peek over the screen! Miniatures and Battle Grid. Some DMs use a battle grid and

Guide and Monster Manual. The first of these books guides the DM through creating and running adventures, and the second holds hundreds of monsters to fill those adventures. Dice. You need a set of

Introduction

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

the game rules and stats of the creatures who appear in the session. Gather the things you’ll need to support you, like a GM screen, maps, miniatures, dice, stationery and snacks. You could give each of your players a pre-generated character, or guide them to create their own.

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

create three rays with the spell and you have a +3 Charisma modifier, you could reroll one of the damage dice for each ray, or two of the damage dice for one ray and one of the damage dice for another

Proposal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, they seal the deal with a physical contract, which can take one of many forms (see “Infernal Contracts”). Ability Checks and Deal-Making Most deals with devils can be resolved without rolling dice to

determine the outcome. A Charisma check can’t deceive or persuade most devils into a bad deal because the fiends are too clever and experienced in deal-making to be fooled. If devils do get involved in a

Testing Phase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

unexpected encounters requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam results—how many Student Dice they gained and what skills they used during the test—on

fireballs and magical flames at its foes. Death slaadi are rumored to have a stench so bad it can be deadly. In reality, they can cast the cloudkill spell. Inexperienced scholars and adventurers

Game Customization

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

zero that turns out to have an adverse effect on people’s enjoyment of the game, you may jettison or revise the house rule to create a better gaming experience for everyone. Don’t feel bad if a house

Rules House rules include optional rules, such as those presented in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and rules you create. If you plan to use any house rules, session zero is a good time to

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel

any ice or quartz crystals in that region. Positive Energy. Any creature that finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the lair regains two additional spent Hit Dice. Thriving Wildlife. Animal

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate

regains two additional spent Hit Dice. Thriving Wildlife. Animal populations flourish within 6 miles of the lair. Ability checks made to forage for food by hunting, fishing, or trapping in that area are

Beshaba

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

which good luck wouldn’t play a part but bad luck might. For example, someone rolling dice would invoke Tymora because they want random chance to fall in their favor, but someone about to cross a

cruel and capricious goddess who must be propitiated to avoid attracting her attention and interest in a negative way. Beshaba’s name is invoked when someone is beset by bad luck — which could be as

Tymora

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

might say words to Tymora before any endeavor in which a little good luck would help, but not when an incidence of bad luck might occur. (On such occasions folk pray to Beshaba to spare them from bad

left with the stranger as payment for Tymora’s favor. If it’s not, the stranger can choose to keep it (and the bad luck) or return it. Those who favor Tymora — as distinct from folk who invoke her name

Horror in Your Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

how to bring it to life through your adventures. Creating Atmosphere. Threatening traps and monsters alone don’t create exciting D&D adventures. This book provides techniques to help you build

attention for both of us. We’ve found no trace of Vhorishkova since arriving, but I feel her watching. It’s like she’s everywhere. It’s bad here, Uncle. Not snake-headed hogs bad. Like, full Delmunster

Bastion Map

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Bastion Map Encourage players to create floor plans of their characters’ Bastions, configuring its facilities as they see fit and using the same techniques you use to create dungeon maps (see

), reduce by 2 the number of dice rolled to determine how many Bastion Defenders are lost in the attack. Doors and Windows. Each facility comes with one or more doors and shuttered windows, placed

Create Homunculus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Create Homunculus 6th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 hour Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (clay, ash, and mandrake root, all of which the spell consumes, and a jewel-encrusted dagger worth at

faithful companion, and it dies if you die. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can spend up to half your Hit Dice if the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as you. When you do so, roll each

Tools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

lb. Weaver’s tools 1 gp 5 lb. Woodcarver’s tools 1 gp 5 lb. Disguise kit 25 gp 3 lb. Forgery kit 15 gp 5 lb. Gaming Sets Dice set 1 sp - Dragonchess set 1 gp 1/2

, and small props lets you create disguises that change your physical appearance. Proficiency with this kit lets you add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to create a visual disguise

Psi Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

within yourself. This energy is represented by your Psionic Energy dice, which are each a d6. You have a number of these dice equal to twice your proficiency bonus, and they fuel various psionic powers

dice are all expended. You regain all your expended Psionic Energy dice when you finish a long rest. In addition, as a bonus action, you can regain one expended Psionic Energy die, but you can’t do

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Spell could affect more than one ray of a scorching ray, abiding by the feature’s die limit. For instance, if you create three rays with the spell and you have a +3 Charisma modifier, you could reroll one

of the damage dice for each ray, or two of the damage dice for one ray and one of the damage dice for another one. Does Quickened Spell allow a sorcerer to cast two spells a round of 1st level or

Tools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

separate proficiency. Disguise Kit. This pouch of cosmetics, hair dye, and small props lets you create disguises that change your physical appearance. Proficiency with this kit lets you add your

proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to create a visual disguise. Forgery Kit. This small box contains a variety of papers and parchments, pens and inks, seals and sealing wax, gold and silver

Step 5: Fill In Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Throws. Hit Point Dice. Your class’s description tells you the die type of your character’s Hit Point Dice (or Hit Dice for short); write this on your character sheet. At level 1, your character has 1

Hit Die. You can spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to recover Hit Points. Your character sheet also includes space to note how many Hit Dice you’ve spent. Initiative. Write your Dexterity modifier

Chapter 1: Fool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

to your campaign, shaping it to fit your needs and the tastes of your players. You can stack the deck with low-level effects that prompt roleplaying instead of mechanical changes or create a deck that

has only good cards (or bad ones!) in it. You can do all this without losing the wonder of the deck: its unique nature as a physical object that players—not just their characters—can hold in their

Step 5: Fill In Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Death Saving Throws. Hit Point Dice. Your class’s description tells you the die type of your character’s Hit Point Dice (or Hit Dice for short); write this on your character sheet. At level 1, your

character has 1 Hit Die. You can spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to recover Hit Points. Your character sheet also includes space to note how many Hit Dice you’ve spent. Initiative. Write your Dexterity

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