basics before during class raging

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

Specialists Fighters learn the basics of all combat styles. Every fighter can swing an axe, fence with a rapier, wield a longsword or a greatsword, use a bow, and even trap foes in a net with some degree of

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

and in the deadly energy of their breath weapons. Theirs is the raw elemental fury of the volcano, of biting arctic winds, and of raging lightning storms, as well as the subtle whisper of swamp and

rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute

an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic

Chapter 4: Personality and Background

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

that class and race define. This section expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.

Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those

Chapter 4: Personality and Background

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

that class and race define. This chapter expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.

Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those

Multiclassing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Multiclassing Are ability score improvements class-level dependent, rather than total level? Ability score improvements are based on your level in a particular class, not your total character level

class offers various starting proficiencies that you get if it is your first class. If the class isn’t your first, you get only the starting proficiencies listed for that class in the Multiclassing

The Empire's Rise and Fall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

kingdom of Eaerlann. The Eaerlanni elves taught the humans about magic. Following this advancement, the alliance renamed itself Netheril, after King Nether the Elder, and all citizens learned the basics

progress and imperial expansion, the Netherese who mastered the power of the Nether Scrolls became the ruling class. Netherese magical might dominated Faerûn for more than 2,500 years. During Netheril’s Shadowed Age, though, several factors led to the empire’s fall.

Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm

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

Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have

Monument to Tiamat

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

the tent is a Devil’s Ride belonging to Arkhan the Cruel’s minotaur bodyguard, Torogar Steelfist. Torogar Steelfist Large monstrosity, lawful evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 168

. While raging, Torogar gains the following benefits: He has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. He deals an extra 3 damage when he hits a target with a melee weapon attack. He

The D20

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

The D20 Does an adventurer’s sword swing hurt a dragon or just bounce off its iron-hard scales? Will the ogre believe an outrageous bluff? Can a character swim across a raging river? Can a character

.) Apply circumstantial bonuses and penalties. A class feature, a spell, a particular circumstance, or some other effect might give a bonus or penalty to the check. Compare the total to a target

Introducing Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

Introducing Characters To run this adventure, first present the character sheets in front of the players and read the following text, which covers the basics of a character sheet. You should use the

you’d like to play. As we play through this adventure, we’ll talk more about what these words and numbers mean. Let’s discuss some basics first. Name. There’s a space at the top of your character sheet

Path of the Storm Herald

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

3rd Storm Aura 6th Storm Soul 10th Shielding Storm 14th Raging Storm Storm Aura Starting at 3rd level, you emanate a stormy, magical aura while you rage. The aura extends 10 feet from you in every

, sea, or tundra. Your aura’s effect depends on that chosen environment, as detailed below. You can change your environment choice whenever you gain a level in this class. If your aura’s effects require

Path of the Ancestral Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

raging and another creature you can see within 30 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to reduce that damage by 2d6. When you reach certain levels in this class, you can reduce the

appear when you enter your rage. While you’re raging, the first creature you hit with an attack on your turn becomes the target of the warriors, which hinder its attacks. Until the start of your next

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Everlasting One Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (patchwork armor) Hit Points 189 (14d12 + 98) Speed 40 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 9 (−1) CON 24 (+7) INT

while raging. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. Bonus Action Vaprak’s Rage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The

Riverine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

gouts of water. A riverine’s personality reflects the nature of the river it arises from—some are lethargic while others are wild and reckless. Riverine Large Fey, Any Alignment Armor Class 14

creature within 5 feet of the riverine’s destination space takes 5 (1d10) cold damage. Raging Deluge (Costs 2 Actions). The riverine unleashes a torrent of river water in a 30-foot line that is 5

Hobgoblin Devastator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

to every foe around them. Far from being cloistered academics, hobgoblin devastators are masters of the battlefield. In addition to tactical applications of the magical arts, they learn the basics of

Feywild, many archfey seek to bolster their armies’ might with the services of hobgoblin devastators. Hobgoblin Devastator Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 13 (studded

Oracle of Strixhaven

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

abstractions she wielded at Strixhaven with benevolent divination and a return to the basics of magic itself. Oracle of Strixhaven Medium Humanoid (Human, Wizard), Neutral Good Armor Class 12 (15

Tempest Hart

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

wilderness marked by tangles of giant beanstalks and raging storms. Various enormous creatures dwell in these wilds, with the tempest hart being among the most majestic. Aldo Domínguez A colossal elk with

elemental power to defend themselves. Tempest Hart Huge Elemental, Unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 147 (14d12 + 56) Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 17 (+3) CON 18 (+4

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

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

riders toward the fires raging in Precinct Three. Soldiers on the ground will put out the flames, while it’s her job to deal with their source: the dragon she can just make out, clinging to the spire of

offers new race and class options, reflecting the unique character of Ravnica as a Magic setting, and the creatures and characters seen on Magic cards. You can also use this material in any other D&D

Bael

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Bael With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael

scholars of magic hotly refute such claims. Bael is sometimes depicted as a toad, a cat, a human, or some combination of these forms. Bael Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (plate

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

their spellcasters to fight. Devastators learn the basics of weapon use, and they measure their deeds by the enemies defeated though their magic. Devastators have the respect of other members of the

superiority in battle by seeking out enemy spellcasters and destroying them. Hobgoblin Devastator Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil Armor Class 13 (studded leather) Hit Points 45 (7d8

Bael

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

Bael With the Blood War raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power in the ongoing struggle against the demons. Duke Bael, one of

. Bael Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90) Speed 30 ft. STR 24(+7) DEX 17(+3) CON 20(+5) INT 21(+5) WIS 24

Welcome to Theros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

horizon line. The water at the edge of the world was like a placid pond, as if enjoying a last few seconds of existence before cascading over the edge in a raging torrent of white-capped water

. It also guides you through creating characters destined to be legends and adventures born of this mythic setting. Chapter 1 covers the heroes of Theros: the races, class options, and backgrounds

Hill Giant

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

equate size with power. Hill Giant Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 105 (10d12 + 40) Speed 40 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 8 (−1) CON 19

giant to take actions that benefit them. Raging Bullies. A hill giant that feels as though it has been deceived, insulted, or made into a fool vents its terrible wrath on anything it encounters. Even

How to Play

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

outrageous bluff? Can a character swim across a raging river? Can a character avoid the main blast of a fireball, or does he or she take full damage from the blaze? In cases where the outcome of an action is

chapter 1 for details on each ability and how to determine an ability’s modifier.) 2. Apply circumstantial bonuses and penalties. A class feature, a spell, a particular circumstance, or some other

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Smiling One Huge giant (cloud giant), chaotic neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 262 (21d12 + 126) Speed 40 ft. STR 26(+8) DEX 12(+1) CON 22(+6

accompany a war or diplomatic delegation, The presence of the dreadnoughts presents a fierce face in either case. Fire Giant Dreadnought Huge giant (fire giant), lawful evil Armor Class 21 (plate

Geryon

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

minotaur slaves he took from Baphomet, raging against Asmodeus’s betrayal while spitting oaths of vengeance and hatching mad schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions. On initiative count

. The minotaurs roll initiative when they appear. They remain until they die or Geryon uses an action to dismiss any or all of them. GERYON Huge fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 19 (natural

NPCs by Guild

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

represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary. Soldier Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8

absence of order, we must establish it.” Flaw: “If Ravnica didn’t need me, I would prefer to live a life of solitude and contemplation.” Isperia Gargantuan monstrosity, lawful neutral Armor Class

A Detour to Neverwinter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

found in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. But the following information covers the basics the characters can learn regarding this side trek: Everything that goes on in Neverwinter is inexorably tied

nondescript, well-built tavern in the Blacklake District, an area that covers the northwest part of the city. The tavern boasts a mixed clientele of lesser nobles, artisans, middle-class merchants, and

Daelkyr

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

transformation. A barbarian touched by Belashyrra might serve as an eye of the All-Seer but remain physically unchanged, even as a barbarian tied to Dyrrn takes on aberrant features while raging. When a

, chaotic evil Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 304 (32d8 + 160) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 24 (+7) DEX 21 (+5) CON 20 (+5) INT 25 (+7) WIS

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