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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition.
Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies
efficiently as he can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to rule Faerûn
can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps a magical soul
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Tactical Discipline. The fist of Bane has advantage on all ability checks and saving throws made during combat.Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit"} to hit
who seek to rule through martial strength and intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Tactical Discipline. The iron consul has advantage on all ability checks and saving throws made during combat.Multiattack. The iron consul makes one attack with its spear and can use its Voice of
immediately use its reaction to make one melee attack.Bane’s devoted followers are warriors who seek to rule through martial strength and intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as
Planar Ally
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
protect us during our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the creature to bargain for its services.
Payment can take a variety of forms. A celestial might require a sizable
rule of thumb, a task that can be measured in minutes requires a payment worth 100 gp per minute. A task measured in hours requires 1,000 gp per hour. And a task measured in days (up to 10 days) requires
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attacks, and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If Valtagar lacks the space to become Large, he attains the maximum size possible in the space available.
Invisibility
and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Hooked Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hooked Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Vizeran has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6
"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the deathlock has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Unusual Nature. The deathlock doesn’t
warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit
study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
action.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the vampire has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks
the so-called mind drinkers. His secrets are passed on only to other members of his guild, and mind drinkers who leave House Dimir become enemies of the guild — the only exceptions to a rule
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
bound to their fey lord and unable to bargain away their souls. So rather than claim them, Fierna warped and twisted them before returning them to the Feywild, content that the corruption of the satyrs
, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall into its grasp.
A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +1;{"diceNotation":"1d20+1", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the choldrith has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks
spiderlike creatures originally created to serve Lolth. They rule colonies of chitine;chitines and lead them into battle in Lolth’s war against her enemies.
When devotees of Lolth created the first
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack.
Creating a Deep Dragon
Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and
, they use local settlements—and any competent visitors—as pawns in their struggle.
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An ancient deep dragon has put the folk of a city to work building the dragon a metropolis to rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks? They aren’t. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are all different kinds of D20 Tests that can be made during a
game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all.
WHO'S THE BOSS?
Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god, Khurgorbaeyag
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks? They aren’t. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are all different kinds of D20 Tests that can be made during a
game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks? They aren’t. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are all different kinds of D20 Tests that can be made during a
game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair A melancholic atmosphere pervades the Shadowfell. Extended forays to this plane can afflict characters with despair, as reflected in this optional rule. When you
character has disadvantage on death saving throws and on Dexterity checks for initiative, and gains the following flaw: “I don’t believe I can make a difference to anyone or anything.” 4–5 Dread. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the Rules Glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the rules glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the rules glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the Rules Glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the rules glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
(doubled or halved, for example) before being added. For example, the Expertise feature (see the Rules Glossary) doubles the Proficiency Bonus for certain ability checks. Whenever the bonus is used, it can be multiplied only once and divided only once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair A melancholic atmosphere pervades the Shadowfell. Extended forays to this plane can afflict characters with despair, as reflected in this optional rule. When you
character has disadvantage on death saving throws and on Dexterity checks for initiative, and gains the following flaw: “I don’t believe I can make a difference to anyone or anything.” 4–5 Dread. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair A melancholic atmosphere pervades the Shadowfell. Extended forays to this plane can afflict characters with despair, as reflected in this optional rule. When you
character has disadvantage on death saving throws and on Dexterity checks for initiative, and gains the following flaw: “I don’t believe I can make a difference to anyone or anything.” 4–5 Dread. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Wisdom (Survival) checks while there. Optional Rule: Beast Transformation Whenever a visitor slays a beast native to the plane, the slayer must succeed on a DC 10 Charisma saving throw or become
. Optional Rule: Hunter’s Paradise Visitors to the Beastlands find their hunting and stalking capabilities improved, and characters have advantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling), Wisdom (Perception), and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ability Checks An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering
checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make