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A Book contains fiction or nonfiction. If you consult an accurate nonfiction Book about its topic, you gain a +5 bonus to Intelligence (Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion) checks you make about that topic.
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
in the Religion skill, or a +1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this polished, steely sphere orbits your head.
Ioun Stone
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
in the Religion skill, or a +1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this tiny golden gem orbits your head.
Ioun Stone of Language Knowledge;Language Knowledge (Rare). You
Intelligence checks while this faceted sphere orbits your head.
Ioun Stone of Historical Knowledge;Historical Knowledge (Rare). You gain proficiency in the History skill, or a +1 bonus to checks
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, memory, or deductive reasoning. The Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Intelligence checks. Arcana. Your Intelligence (Arcana) check
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, memory, or deductive reasoning. The Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Intelligence checks. Arcana Your Intelligence (Arcana) check
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Hint Checks Any character has the option of making these ability checks to receive a hint: Intelligence (Arcana) DC 15. The character can determine that there are spirits imprisoned in the gemstones
scattered on the floor. Intelligence (Religion) DC 10. The character knows that the statue represents a god of knowledge and order, and the character has a strong feeling that the order of the gems in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Religious Knowledge (Rare). You gain proficiency in the Religion skill, or a +1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this tiny golden gem orbits your head. Language Knowledge
the stones presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the following new Ioun stones can play a part in this adventure. Supreme Intellect (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence checks while this
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
populations flourish within 6 miles of the lair. Ability checks made to forage for food by hunting, fishing, or trapping in that area are made with advantage.
If the dragon dies, the animal population near
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check, they are not hit by any of the strikes. For each strike, a character must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) lightning damage, or no
damage on a successful save. Any characters carrying the cursed symbol of Talos from the fight with the myrmidons has disadvantage on those saving throws as well as on the checks to pray to Talos to be spared.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Checks A Charisma check might arise when you try to influence or entertain others, when you try to make an impression or tell a convincing lie, or when you are navigating a tricky social situation
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Checks A Charisma check might arise when you try to influence or entertain others, when you try to make an impression or tell a convincing lie, or when you are navigating a tricky social situation
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception. Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, commonly found performing in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the start of the bard’s next turn.
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
target must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the start of the bard’s next turn.
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft.; Passive
ability checks and attack rolls.
Actions
Pincer Staff. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
city of Sharn, which is both the cultural heart of Breland and a nexus for intrigue and diplomacy. Bards have much to gain from the company of other bards, as they exchange news, stories, and songs
. For this purpose, long ago a group of the finest bards in Sharn founded the Circle of Song, an alliance of entertainers and adventurers. The Circle of Song is an informal organization, open to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Str 16 +3 +3
Dex 10 +0 +0
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.
Actions
Multiattack. The kuo-toa makes two Bone Whip attacks.
Bone Whip. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 10 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
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
saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the start of the bard’s next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
7 (–2)
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +6
Skills Perception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +3
start, Pharblex can long jump up to 20 feet and high jump up to 10 feet.
Swamp Camouflage. Pharblex has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
successful DC 14 Wisdom (Religion) or Intelligence (History) check reveals that “The Spider Queen smiles on you” is a typical religious greeting that those in Web’s Edge expect to hear from fellow
devotees. Any creature in Web’s Edge who sees a character wearing something spider-shaped or hears the character speak this greeting has disadvantage on ability checks to see through the characters’ disguises. Devotees in Web’s Edge who identify the characters as impostors scream for help and attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
7 (–2)
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +6
Skills Perception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +3
start, Pharblex can long jump up to 20 feet and high jump up to 10 feet.
Swamp Camouflage. Pharblex has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
sage background is an obvious choice for the Scholar, with acolyte and hermit also providing fine alternatives. Proficiency in skills such as Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion often proves useful for this character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
15 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
7 (–2)
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +6
Skills Perception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +3
start, Pharblex can long jump up to 20 feet and high jump up to 10 feet.
Swamp Camouflage. Pharblex has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain.
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see “Actions
relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see "Actions
relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and
how to use a skill associated with an ability. Strength Athletics Dexterity Acrobatics Sleight of Hand Stealth Intelligence Arcana History Investigation Nature Religion Wisdom Animal Handling Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and
how to use a skill associated with an ability. Strength
Athletics Dexterity
Acrobatics Sleight of Hand Stealth Intelligence
Arcana History Investigation Nature Religion
Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Lorehold. Bards thrive in Lorehold, and wizards (particularly those of the School of Divination) are numerous among its students. Clerics (often with the Knowledge or Light domains) are also quite common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Arcana +12, History +12, Perception +8, Religion +8
Damage
(Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical.
Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Throws Con +4, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Elvish, Undercommon
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The drow makes two scourge attacks






