barrier breaks diffusing class rewards

Barrier Tattoo

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

the skin. If your attunement to the tattoo ends, the tattoo vanishes, and the needle reappears in your space. Protection. While you aren’t wearing armor, the tattoo grants you an Armor Class

depending on the tattoo’s rarity, as shown below. You can use a shield and still gain this benefit. RARITY AC Barrier Tattoo Uncommon;Uncommon 12 + your Dexterity modifier

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

barrier of magical force. Until the end of his next turn, he gains a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack.Kelek is a greedy, narcissistic sociopath who revels in chaos but is a

Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies

Artificer Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the artificer, and in Mystara, various nations employ artificers

Artificer Table Level ProficiencyBonus CLASS Features InfusionsKnown InfusedItems CantripsKnown —Spell Slots per Spell Level— 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example. Creating a

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but

an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the crime. Most people are too daunted by you to report your wrongdoing to the Azorius. Rakdos Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Rakdos

Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Rakdos Guild Spells

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

for your patron, or did your patron find and choose you? Do you chafe under the obligations of your pact or serve joyfully in anticipation of the rewards promised to you? Work with your DM to

20th +6 Eldritch Master 4 15 4 5th 8 Class Features As a warlock, you gain the following class features.

Statuesque

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Statuesque You might introduce different options for interacting with the statues in area 24, especially if combat breaks out there. For example, if the eidolon inhabits a statue of Zariel or Bel

combat, if the characters are allied with Moghadam and remove a hand and an eye from any statue, Vecna rewards them with some boon (advantage on attack rolls during the first round of their next fight, having a consumable magic item appear in the statue’s remaining hand, and so forth).

Barrier Tattoo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Barrier Tattoo Wondrous item (tattoo), rarity varies (requires attunement) Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo depicts protective imagery and uses ink that resembles liquid metal. Tattoo

you aren’t wearing armor, the tattoo grants you an Armor Class depending on the tattoo’s rarity, as shown below. You can use a shield and still gain this benefit. Rarity AC Uncommon 12 + your Dexterity modifier Rare 15 + your Dexterity modifier (maximum of +2) Very Rare 18

Braxat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

, though they tend to do so only as a last resort, since the acid dissolves and ruins the flesh they crave. A braxat projects an invisible psychic barrier around itself that enhances its natural armor

, and it can amplify this magical energy to create shields of rippling force that deflect incoming attacks and absorb magic missile spells. Braxat Huge Giant, Typically Neutral Armor Class 18

Creating an Artificer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

role played by artificers in the campaign and the sort of organizations you might have ties to. ARTIFICERS IN OTHER WORLDS Eberron is the world most associated with artificers, yet the class can be

found throughout the D&D multiverse. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the island of Lantan is home to many artificers, and in the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class

Lorehold Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Apprentice Lorehold Apprentice Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2

to reroll the attack roll. It must use the new roll. Lorehold Pledgemage Lorehold Pledgemage Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Any Alignment Armor Class 13 (16 with mage armor) Hit Points 60

Creating an Artificer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

role played by artificers in the campaign and the sort of organizations you might have ties to. ARTIFICERS IN OTHER WORLDS Eberron is the world most associated with artificers, yet the class can be

found throughout the D&D multiverse. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the island of Lantan is home to many artificers, and in the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class

Hollyphant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

in radiant sparkles of positive energy. A hollyphant is also blessed with powerful innate magic to help it combat evil and protect its friends. Hollyphant Small celestial, lawful good Armor Class

5th level or lower cast from outside the barrier can’t affect creatures or objects within it, even if the spell is cast using a higher level spell slot. Such a spell can target creatures and objects

Damselfly Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

race one another through asteroid belts and other obstacle courses, either for rewards or bragging rights. Damselfly Ship Summary Armor Class: 19 (metal) Cargo: 5 tons Hit Points: 200 Crew: 9 Damage

Threshold: 15 Keel/Beam: 100 ft./20 ft. Speed: fly 70 ft. (8 mph) Cost: 20,000 gp Ballista (Crew: 3) Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Cost: 50 gp (ballista), 5 gp (bolt) It takes 1 action to load

Brains in Iron (The Council)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

construct for all time as punishment. A brain in iron uses the brain in a jar stat block with the following changes: It is lawful neutral. It has the construct type. Its size is Large. It has Armor Class

15 (natural armor). It has a speed of 20 feet. If this adventure is played as a sequel to Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, this creature began as the brains in jars encountered in the Barrier Peaks. After

Artificers in Many Worlds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the

Sages and Master Sages

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

. Master Sage Medium humanoid (any race) Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 54 (12d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (-1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 20 (+5

Reactions Shield (1st-Level Spell; 3/Day). When the sage is hit by an attack or targeted by a magic missile spell, it calls forth an invisible barrier of magical force that protects it. Until the start of

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that

immune to effects that require other saves. When an object drops to 0 hit points, it breaks. A character can also attempt a Strength check to break an object. The DM sets the DC for any such check.

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that

immune to effects that require other saves. When an object drops to 0 hit points, it breaks. A character can also attempt a Strength check to break an object. The DM sets the DC for any such check.

Bandit Captain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

of selfish malcontents, the pirate captain is a variation of the bandit captain, with a ship to protect and command. To keep the crew in line, the captain must mete out rewards and punishment on a

not or claims not to know anything of the captain’s colorful reputation. Bandit Captain Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment Armor Class 15 (studded leather) Hit Points 65 (10d8

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Gnolls celebrate their victories by performing demonic rituals and making blood offerings to Yeenoghu. Sometimes the demon lord rewards his worshipers by allowing one of them

startling increase in the gnoll population. Finding and killing the fang is the only way to keep that population in check. Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Medium fiend (gnoll), chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (hide

Dealing with Bazelsteen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

one of its pincers to try to snip through the bathysphere’s rusty chain, doing so with a successful DC 20 Strength check. If the chain breaks, the bathysphere falls to the bottom of the River Styx

and remains there until salvaged. Once the glabrezu has taken three turns, Bazelsteen returns and scares the demon away if it hasn’t been defeated by then. If the bathysphere’s chain breaks, Bazelsteen

Kansaldi Fire-Eyes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the Dragon Queen’s will. Kansaldi Fire-Eyes Medium Humanoid (Human, Cleric), Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 172 (23d8 + 69) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 11 (+0

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1/day each: blade barrier, dispel magic, flame strike, lesser restoration, revivify Bonus Actions Dragon

Planetar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

that involve battling fiends. Planetar Large celestial, lawful good Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 200 (16d10 + 112) Speed 40 ft., fly 120 ft. STR 24 (+7) DEX 20

material components: At will: detect evil and good, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, flame strike, raise dead 1/day each: commune, control weather

Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

class are also available here. And some of the items in this section represent a new type of wondrous item: magic tattoos. The Magic Items table lists all the magic items in this chapter and notes the

Grimoire Yes Uncommon+ Barrier Tattoo Yes Uncommon+ Bloodwell Vial Yes Uncommon Coiling Grasp Tattoo Yes Uncommon Eldritch Claw Tattoo Yes Uncommon Feywild Shard Yes Uncommon Guardian Emblem Yes Uncommon

Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

, skills, and save DC (see “Proficiency Bonus”). Their other statistics typically remain the same regardless of their level. Armor Class Unlike player characters, a retainer’s armor class isn’t

determined by a particular set of armor they don (like studded leather). Instead, each retainer’s armor class is simplified to one of three armor types: Retainers with light armor have AC 13. Retainers with

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Kelek uses Arcane Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more

of his allies get caught in a blast, so be it. Kelek Medium Humanoid (Human, Sorcerer), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2

Sire of Insanity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

— true to its name — the sire of insanity breaks the new cultist’s mind. A sire of insanity is a bloated demon resembling a bipedal lizard. It stands some thirty feet tall and weighs many thousands of

pounds, so it tends to keep hidden away in its subterranean lair, working its evil from the shadows. Sire of Insanity Huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 157

Defender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, you can transfer some or all of the sword’s bonus to your Armor Class, instead of using the bonus on any attacks that turn. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack and damage rolls to

creature can make a DC 30 Strength (Athletics) check. On a success, the creature breaks free and destroys the shackles. Top to Bottom: Demon Armor, Defender, and Dimensional Shackles

V1. Mastaba

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

locations indicated on the map, ready to attack anyone who climbs the nearest steps. The wights chant a word in Netherese (“Meat!”) in a rasping chorus as they advance. If fighting breaks out at

Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 204 (24d12 + 48) Speed 50 ft. STR 29 (+9) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3 (–4) WIS 8 (–1) CHA 1

Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

darkness where the shadows hunger. As a shadow drains its victim’s strength and physical form, the victim’s shadow darkens and begins to move of its own volition. In death, the creature’s shadow breaks free

require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 40 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

uncountable mobs of demons rampaging across the Abyss, the plane also rewards outsiders that conquer any of its infinite layers. The elven goddess Lolth became a demon lord after Corellon Larethian cast her

Nightwalker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the Shadowfell in a place where the barrier between the planes is thin. Stepping into the Negative Plane is tantamount to suicide, since the plane sucks the life and soul from such audacious creatures

. A nightwalker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Nightwalker Huge undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 Hit Points 297 (22d12 + 154) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 22(+6

Draconian Mastermind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 35 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 16 (+3) INT 15 (+2) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 17 (+3

: dimension door, disguise self, sending Reactions Magic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack and potentially causing the attack to miss.

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