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, proficiency with one Musical Instrument of your choice, and training with Light armor.
Gain the Bard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Bard Features table. See the multiclassing rules to
Core Bard Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D8 per Bard level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose any 3 skills
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
understand. If Biha Babir casts the spell for a creature, she suffers none of the spell’s stress. Once Biha Babir has cast it three times, she can’t do so again for 365 days.Multiattack. Biha
", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Huge or smaller, it has the Prone condition.
Spellcasting. Biha Babir casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is pushed up to 10 feet away from the bard. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed.
Spellcasting. The bard casts
Multiattack. The bard makes two Shortsword or Shortbow attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
leprechaun can revoke this gift from a creature at any time (no action required). A creature can benefit from only one leprechaun’s Gift of Luck at a time.
Spellcasting. The leprechaun casts one of
roll to use, potentially turning the failure into a success.Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
for 24 hours.
Spellcasting. The law bender casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dispel magic, fly, mage
to be made with advantage or disadvantage.Members of the Fraternity of Order find and exploit loopholes in the laws of the multiverse. Law benders are magistrates who skirt the rules of probability
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
winds.
Air genasi’s skin tones include many shades of blue, along with the full range of human skin tones, with bluish or ashen casts. Sometimes their skin is marked by lines that seem like cracks
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Quill casts one of the following spells using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 17):
At will: light
charismatic bard who carries himself with a quiet confidence that doesn't hint at the full extent of his skills or powers. A scar cuts across his handsome face, curving from the top of his left
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
next turn. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to Nafik’s Dreadful Glare for the next 24 hours.
Spellcasting. Nafik casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the
by evil, Nafik now rules over the upper halls of Amun Sa’s pyramid and the priests he sentenced to an exanimate eternity.Necrotic, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFire
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hands, plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Silver Longsword","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The inquisitor casts one of the
by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the inquisition sends its members throughout the multiverse, seeking
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
turn.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The inquisitor casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: arcane eye
members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a success. If the target is stunned for the full minute, it forgets everything it sensed, experienced, and learned during the last 5 hours.
Spellcasting. The amnizu casts one of the following spells
have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
condition until the start of the high fae’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no
regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The high fae then regains 30 hit points.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no
, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, until the amnizu dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.
Spellcasting. The amnizu casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the
desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal them into legions.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
.
Spellcasting. The Forest Master casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: druidcraft, fog cloud
carrying, teleports to an unoccupied space within 30 feet that he can see.Said to be older than the trees themselves, the Forest Master is a wise and powerful unicorn who rules over the creatures of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spellcasting. Titivilus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as
Teleport.
Assault (Costs 2 Actions). Titivilus makes one Silver Sword attack, or he uses Frightful Word.Dispater, the gloomy Lord of Dis, rules from his iron palace, seeming to hide behind its
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
a success.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: detect magic
untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
(Psionics). The inquisitor casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: detect magic, dispel magic
order’s members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site
Baphomet
Legacy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.Baphomet’s Lair
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Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
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Master of Undeath. When Orcus casts animate dead or create undead, he chooses the level at which the spell is cast, and the creatures created by the spells remain under his control indefinitely
.
A Taste of Undeath. Orcus casts chill touch (17th level).
Creeping Death (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus chooses a point on the ground that he can see within 100 feet of him. A cylinder of swirling
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
until they are destroyed or until he dismisses them as an action.
Spellcasting. Orcus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
(spell save DC 23):
At will: detect magic
3/day: dispel magic
1/day: time stop
Wand Spellcasting. While holding the Wand of Orcus, Orcus casts one of the following spells (spell save DC 18), some
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with
)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hit. Using the zombies’ average damage (4 Bludgeoning damage), the Fighter takes 8 Bludgeoning damage. After seeing the Fighter mauled by zombies, the Bard casts Shatter, centering the spell on the
Fighter. (The Bard trusts that the Fighter will succeed on the Constitution saving throw and survive the resulting damage.) The spell affects a 10-foot-radius Sphere, and the Targets in Area of Effect
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Lesser Restoration Level 2 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger) Casting Time: Bonus Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You touch a creature and end one
condition on it: Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. MARTIN MOTTET A human Druid casts Lesser Restoration to ease the suffering of a friend who was poisoned in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Magical Inspiration 2nd-level bard feature If a creature has a Bardic Inspiration die from you and casts a spell that restores hit points or deals damage, the creature can roll that die and choose a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Invisibility Level 2 Illusion (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (an eyelash in gum arabic)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
A
creature you touch has the Invisible condition until the spell ends. The spell ends early immediately after the target makes an attack roll, deals damage, or casts a spell. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Invisibility Level 2 Illusion (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (an eyelash in gum arabic)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
A
creature you touch has the Invisible condition until the spell ends. The spell ends early immediately after the target makes an attack roll, deals damage, or casts a spell. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Invisibility Level 2 Illusion (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (an eyelash in gum arabic)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
A
creature you touch has the Invisible condition until the spell ends. The spell ends early immediately after the target makes an attack roll, deals damage, or casts a spell. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
playtest document presents updated rules on seven classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, and Rogue. This document also presents multiple subclasses for those classes, new Spells, revisions to
existing Spells and Spell Lists, and several revised Feats. You will also find an updated rules glossary that supercedes the glossary of any previous playtest document.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, proficiency with one Musical Instrument of your choice, and training with Light armor. Gain the Bard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Bard Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, and training with Light armor. Gain the Bard’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Bard Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
isn’t pushed.
Spellcasting. The bard casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide. They’re commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
situations. See chapter 10 for the general rules of spellcasting and chapter 11 for the bard spell list. Cantrips You know two cantrips of your choice from the bard spell list. You learn additional
bard cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Bard table. Spell Slots The Bard table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your bard spells of 1st
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
situations. See chapter 10 for the general rules of spellcasting and chapter 11 for the bard spell list. Cantrips You know two cantrips of your choice from the bard spell list. You learn additional
bard cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Bard table. Spell Slots The Bard table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your bard spells of 1st






