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Player’s Handbook
, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic
;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP
Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts
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Player’s Handbook
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Each target animates, sprouts legs, and becomes a Construct that uses the Animated Object stat block; this creature is under your control until the spell ends or until it is reduced to 0 Hit Points
. Each creature you make with this spell is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, it shares your Initiative count and takes its turn immediately after yours.
Until the spell ends, you can take a
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Player’s Handbook
determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature
ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 plus the spell’s level Bludgeoning damage, and the target’s Speed is reduced to 0 until the start of the insect’s next turn.
Bonus Actions
Venomous Spew (Centipede
Classes
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
stories of the islands and their people. Bards of this college draw from the isles’ fey magic and the primal power of the moonwells to bolster their allies, protect the natural world, and inspire their bardic works.
Inspire Allies with Primal Tales
The College of the Moon traces its origins to the ancient druidic circles of the Moonshae Isles, who entrusted the first Bards of this tradition with chronicling the
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
., one target. Hit: 1 slashing damage.
Cloud of Dust. On its first turn in combat or when it is reduced to 0 hit points, the cat expels a cloud of dust that acts as dust of sneezing and chokingPoison
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 3;{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Deflect Missile"}. If the
damage is reduced to 0, the adept catches the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and the adept has a hand free.Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks with extensive training in
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
and earnest debate, he demonstrates an equal flair for planning and forethought, mad combat moves (involving leaping off high places whenever possible), and dark vengeance.
Viari's career as an
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
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Go into any hot spring or spa and the scent of Mellowort is sure to be wafting around with its soothing aroma. There are many songs written by
bards about the benefits and relaxing properties of this flowering plant. Mellowort is a tall, slender plant that is found in the lowlands of Obojima.
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the stalker has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn yet.
Nimble Escape. The stalker can take the Disengage or Hide
action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Ruin Dweller. The stalker has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in ruins, and its speed is not reduced in difficult terrain composed
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Keen Smell. The cat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Relative Size. Any damage Onyx would take is reduced to 0. She has advantage on ability checks and saving throws
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Dealing with Onyx. Onyx cannot be overcome or killed by combat. Any weapon attack against her that hits AC 12 makes contact but deals no lasting damage. However, if the attack would deal 10 or more
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
effects. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this effect, the creature immediately dies, and its body is reduced to ash.Ember can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only
weapon is a molten storm of ash and flame. In combat, Ember wears a set of magic plate armor that bolsters his already-impressive might, allowing him to annihilate entire cohorts with terrifying
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Itchi berries can be harvested in clusters from under the vibrant green leaves of the Itchi plant, which are known to cause severe rashes on
exposed skin. The berries themselves are harmless and sweeten when reduced to a jam. Itchi plants are most often found on riverbanks, their leaves pointing toward the peak of Mount Arbora. Sages have speculated about this phenomenon for generations, but no conclusive evidence has laid the matter to rest.
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Bards speak of the mad druid Fennistrix, who had a penchant for petrification along with a bizarre alligator obsession that resulted in almost
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
spells on herself before combat.
Death Curse. Syndra’s hit point maximum has been reduced to 79 by the Soulmonger’s death curse, and it decreases by 1 every midnight. If her hit point
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ray of Frost","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the hoplite's next turn.Meletian hoplites
not only in strategy and tactics but in the glorification of the warrior's spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest, and the
target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
Spellcasting. The yagnoloth casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
from fiendish incursions and safeguard those threatened by wicked forces. Archons are skilled communicators, able to speak all the languages of the multiverse. When pushed into combat, they prefer to
transforms into any Medium or Large dog or wolf while retaining its game statistics (other than its size and losing its Shining Blade attack). The archon reverts to its true form if reduced to 0 hit points or if it uses a bonus action to do so.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
reduced to 0 hit points or if the seeker uses an action to end the transformation.Irda seekers are skilled spies who use their magic to disguise themselves and gather intelligence for their allies. In
combat, irda seekers can momentarily cloak themselves as they dart around the battlefield.
Irda
The Dragon Queen created the irda long ago. While most irda embraced their wicked creator’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
success. On a failure, the Bardic Inspiration isn’t expended. College of Valor Sing the Deeds of Ancient Heroes IGNATIUS BUDI College of Valor Subclass Bards of the College of Valor are daring
. Level 3: Combat Inspiration You can use your wit to turn the tide of battle. A creature that has a Bardic Inspiration die from you can use it for one of the following effects. Defense. When the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its magical essence lashes out as a ball of lightning at the closest creature within 30 feet of it before arcing out to up to two other
, masterminds have a breath weapon—a billowing cloud of poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat.
Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
15-foot cube. The troll takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Venom Spray", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, which can’t be reduced in any way. Each
tissue, and poison leaks from the pores to coat the troll’s fangs and claws. These creatures are especially dangerous in close combat because poison drips off their flesh and sprays out from every
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
; 3–4, purple blossom; or 5–6, snapper saw. This form determines certain traits in this stat block.
False Appearance. If the horrid plant is motionless at the start of combat, it has
":"Vampiric Tendril", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
memory web is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the memory web move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC
18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the memory web is animate.
Memory Flood. When the memory web is reduced to 0 hit points, it discharges any memories it consumed over the past 24
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;t reduced, but it can move only in directions that bring it closer to the clockwork. A creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType
turn in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting.
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Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
object regains all its hit points at the end of every turn, but it turns to dust if reduced to 0 hit points or when the giant dies. If the rune is destroyed, the giant can inscribe a stone rune on an
, these giants can turn these crystals into scintillating works of art. In combat, rockspeakers can use this same magic to cause their crystals to emit brilliantly colored, intense beams of light than can sear flesh and inhibit enemies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
, does using Combat Inspiration’s Offense feature mean that the Bardic Inspiration die counts as a damage die for purposes of Critical Hits? Yes.
Bard Do the benefits from Bardic Inspiration and the Guidance spell stack? Can they be applied to the same roll? Yes, different effects stack if they don’t have the same name. If a creature under the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
False Object. If the carrionette is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the carrionette move or act, that
, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet, and it must roll a 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Silver Needle"} and subtract the number rolled from each ability check or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Magic Resistance. The duergar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Psychic Engine. When the duergar suffers a critical hit or is reduced to 0 hit points, psychic
many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
+ 3);{"diceNotation":"6d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Frost Shard", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the hag’s
starve. Bheurs use their ability to manipulate weather to batter villages with freezing cold, hoping to instill a despair that turns folk against each other.
In combat, a bheur hag also strives to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
item is friendly to you and your companions and obeys your commands. It lives for 1 hour, until it is reduced to 0 hit points, or until you die. In combat, the item shares your initiative count, but it
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
or when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal
has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that creature’s next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (rounded down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Spells
The Book of Many Things
You call forth a spirit that embodies death. The spirit manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the reaper spirit stat block. The spirit disappears when it is reduced to 0
hit points or when the spell ends.
The spirit is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the spirit shares your initiative count and takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your