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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
, whereupon the rod’s head sheds Bright Light in a 60-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 60 feet. While in that Bright Light, you and your allies gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class and saving
This rod has the following properties.
Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
after you roll Initiative, or you can extinguish the light as a Bonus Action.
While holding this weapon, you can take a Bonus Action to alter its form, turning it into a 6-inch rod (for ease of storage
an attack while holding the weapon, you can take a Reaction to twirl the weapon around you, gaining a +5 bonus to your Armor Class against the triggering attack, potentially causing the attack to miss
Classes
Player’s Handbook
;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
, 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
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Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 40
A Long Rod is a more portable version of a Siege Staff, measuring around 8 feet long. Including the stand required to brace it, it weighs close to 350 pounds.
It
takes 5 Magic actions to set up a Long Rod, and the same to tear down for transport. Once set up, it takes 1 Magic action to prime the rod, 1 Magic action to aim it, and 1 Magic action to fire it.
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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
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Helm of telepathy Wondrous item Yes Instrument of the bards (Doss lute) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Fochlucan bandore) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Mac-Fuirmidh
Yes Ring of warmth Ring Yes Ring of water walking Ring No Rod of the pact keeper, +1 Rod Yes (warlock) Sentinel shield Armor No Shield, +1 Armor No Slippers of spider climbing Wondrous item Yes Staff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Helm of telepathy Wondrous item Yes Instrument of the bards (Doss lute) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Fochlucan bandore) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Mac-Fuirmidh
Yes Ring of warmth Ring Yes Ring of water walking Ring No Rod of the pact keeper, +1 Rod Yes (warlock) Sentinel shield Armor No Shield, +1 Armor No Slippers of spider climbing Wondrous item Yes Staff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Helm of telepathy Wondrous item Yes Instrument of the bards (Doss lute) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Fochlucan bandore) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of the bards (Mac-Fuirmidh
Yes Ring of warmth Ring Yes Ring of water walking Ring No Rod of the pact keeper, +1 Rod Yes (warlock) Sentinel shield Armor No Shield, +1 Armor No Slippers of spider climbing Wondrous item Yes Staff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teleportation Wondrous item Yes Horn of blasting Wondrous item No Horn of Valhalla (silver or brass) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of
the bards (Cli lyre) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (awareness) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (protection) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (reserve) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (sustenance) Wondrous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teleportation Wondrous item Yes Horn of blasting Wondrous item No Horn of Valhalla (silver or brass) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of
the bards (Cli lyre) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (awareness) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (protection) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (reserve) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (sustenance) Wondrous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
) Ring of telekinesis Ring Yes Robe of scintillating colors Wondrous item Yes Robe of stars Wondrous item Yes Rod of absorption Rod Yes Rod of alertness Rod Yes Rod of security Rod No Rod of the pact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teleportation Wondrous item Yes Horn of blasting Wondrous item No Horn of Valhalla (silver or brass) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of
the bards (Cli lyre) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (awareness) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (protection) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (reserve) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (sustenance) Wondrous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
) Ring of telekinesis Ring Yes Robe of scintillating colors Wondrous item Yes Robe of stars Wondrous item Yes Rod of absorption Rod Yes Rod of alertness Rod Yes Rod of security Rod No Rod of the pact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
) Ring of telekinesis Ring Yes Robe of scintillating colors Wondrous item Yes Robe of stars Wondrous item Yes Rod of absorption Rod Yes Rod of alertness Rod Yes Rod of security Rod No Rod of the pact
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
university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rod of Alertness Rod, Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls
. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the following spells from it: Detect Evil and Good Detect Magic Detect Poison and Disease See Invisibility Protective Aura. As a Magic action, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
class is presented in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.) Spells Level Spell School Class 2nd Air Bubble Conjuration Artificer, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard 5th Create Spelljamming Helm Transmutation
rod worth at least 5,000 gp, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous Holding the rod used in the casting of the spell, you touch a Large or smaller chair that is unoccupied. The rod disappears, and the chair is transformed into a spelljamming helm (see “Magic Items” below).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
class is presented in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.) Spells Level Spell School Class 2nd Air Bubble Conjuration Artificer, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard 5th Create Spelljamming Helm Transmutation
rod worth at least 5,000 gp, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous Holding the rod used in the casting of the spell, you touch a Large or smaller chair that is unoccupied. The rod disappears, and the chair is transformed into a spelljamming helm (see “Magic Items” below).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
class is presented in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.) Spells Level Spell School Class 2nd Air Bubble Conjuration Artificer, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard 5th Create Spelljamming Helm Transmutation
rod worth at least 5,000 gp, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous Holding the rod used in the casting of the spell, you touch a Large or smaller chair that is unoccupied. The rod disappears, and the chair is transformed into a spelljamming helm (see “Magic Items” below).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate
memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate
memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate
memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Enhanced Arcane Focus Item: A rod, staff, or wand (requires attunement) While holding this item, a creature gains a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, the creature ignores half cover when making a spell attack. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Enhanced Arcane Focus Item: A rod, staff, or wand (requires attunement) While holding this item, a creature gains a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, the creature ignores half cover when making a spell attack. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Enhanced Arcane Focus Item: A rod, staff, or wand (requires attunement) While holding this item, a creature gains a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, the creature ignores half cover when making a spell attack. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Enhanced Arcane Focus Item: A rod, staff, or wand (requires attunement) While holding this item, a creature gains a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, the creature ignores half cover when making a spell attack. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Enhanced Arcane Focus Item: A rod, staff, or wand (requires attunement) While holding this item, a creature gains a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls. In addition, the creature ignores half cover when making a spell attack. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.