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Classes
Player’s Handbook
to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues.
Becoming a Rogue...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue
Core Rogue Traits
Primary Ability
Dexterity
Hit Point Die
D8 per Rogue level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Intelligence
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 4: Acrobatics
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Core Barbarian Traits
Primary Ability
Strength
Hit Point Die
D12 per Barbarian level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Strength and Constitution
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 2
deepest self. For every Barbarian, their Rage is a power that fuels not just battle prowess, but also uncanny reflexes and heightened senses.
Barbarians often serve as protectors and leaders in their
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Core Cleric Traits
Primary Ability
Wisdom
Hit Point Die
D8 per Cleric level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Wisdom and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 2: History, Insight
, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes.
Because their power is a divine gift, Clerics typically
Bugbear
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Shiftless, Savage Layabouts
When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or
indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle.
Utility and Survival
The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The
plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers.
Hapless Soft Ones
At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Rogue Features
Rogue Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics, Athletics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s
Rogue AURORE FOLNY A Dexterous Expert in Stealth and Subterfuge Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” episode, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” chapter, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Fighter Fighters are common in almost every guild, with Dimir as the notable exception. In a world where constant tension among the guilds often blooms into physical violence, fighters are the core
of most guilds’ defenses. Fighter Subclass Guild Arcane Archer* Selesnya Battle Master Azorius, Boros, Orzhov, Selesnya Cavalier* Azorius, Boros Champion Azorius, Boros, Golgari, Gruul, Orzhov
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Cleric Core Cleric Traits Primary Ability Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Cleric level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: History, Insight, Medicine
magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes. Because their power is a divine gift, Clerics typically associate themselves with temples dedicated to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Barbarian DENMAN ROOKE A Fierce Warrior of Primal Rage Core Barbarian Traits Primary Ability Strength Hit Point Die D12 per Barbarian level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Constitution
, their Rage is a power that fuels not just battle prowess, but also uncanny reflexes and heightened senses. Barbarians often serve as protectors and leaders in their communities. They charge headlong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Cleric MICHAEL BROUSSARD A Miraculous Priest of Divine Power Core Cleric Traits Primary Ability Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Cleric level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill
immortal entity, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes. Because their power is a divine gift, Clerics typically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Barbarian Core Barbarian Traits Primary Ability Strength Hit Point Die D12 per Barbarian level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Constitution Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Animal Handling
battle prowess, but also uncanny reflexes and heightened senses. Barbarians often serve as protectors and leaders in their communities. They charge headlong into danger so those under their protection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, reorganizing its cult and bringing the scattered remnants of the other cults to heel. This time allows the characters to plan a second assault. The factions the characters are affiliated with take a more
active role in thwarting Elemental Evil. Reports from characters who survived the first battle carry great weight with them, and it’s possible that a faction was scrying near the node at just the right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
matrimony — in truth, a demonic rite of domination — Zuggtmoy will gain the power to transform the whole of the Underdark into her new Abyssal domain. The only things in her way are a core of
influence. Juiblex seizes the opportunity to crash the wedding, and the two demon lords do battle. When the characters sever Zuggtmoy’s link with Araumycos, Juiblex destroys her material form, leaving the adventurers to face the remaining (and weakened) demon lord in battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
If It Exists In D&D, There’s A Place for It in Eberron … But It May Not Be the Place You’re Used To. Eberron draws on the core elements of D&D. It’s a world of wizards and rogues, a setting with
found his way to Eberron from the core cosmology. But the DM can always say “No, there is no version of Gruumsh in my Eberron.” This comes to a critical point. Nothing is set in stone. Like every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana
land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly—this ancient bond dates back
strong and impenetrable as granite, thanks to ancient cloud giant wizardry. Towers and walls surround an iceberg core that’s been hollowed out to serve as the lair of a powerful white dragon allied with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly — this ancient bond dates
strong and impenetrable as granite, thanks to ancient cloud giant wizardry. Towers and walls surround an iceberg core that’s been hollowed out to serve as the lair of a powerful white dragon allied with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
bolsters other troops. Emerald Enclave. Druids and rangers of the Emerald Enclave answer the call to arms by bringing their treant and griffon allies from the forests and mountains of the Sword Coast
moment or prevent a crucial order from reaching its destination. Harper Agents. Intercepting intelligence during battle is a Harper specialty, and Harper agents can provide key information about cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Allow the characters to guide the decision of Vogler’s leaders, who will largely support any plan that doesn’t involve a preemptive strike or bringing battle into the village.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sourcebooks Beyond the three core rulebooks, a plethora of additional content is available from Wizards of the Coast and other publishers. Adventures provide hooks, plots, maps, and encounters you can use
products, but many DMs (and players) find them to be exciting additions to the game. Battle Grid and Miniatures Some DMs use a battle grid and miniatures to run combat encounters, which helps players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sourcebooks Beyond the three core rulebooks, a plethora of additional content is available from Wizards of the Coast and other publishers. Adventures provide hooks, plots, maps, and encounters you can use
products, but many DMs (and players) find them to be exciting additions to the game. Battle Grid and Miniatures Some DMs use a battle grid and miniatures to run combat encounters, which helps players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge
. 3 The actions of the adventurers or a villain result in a cataclysmic event that the adventurers must escape. 4 The adventurers race to the site where a villain is bringing a master plan to its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
commanders, typically having the skills of fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but
exceptional goblins join the khesh’dar (“silent folk”), learning the skills of rogues, monks, or rangers. The khesh’dar spread agents across the Five Nations, and one can never know when a city goblin might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
experiences of dreamers. There is a dark core at the heart of the plane, shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. For reasons unknown to the general populace, Dal Quor is always remote
ghosts become more common. Resurrection spells are easier to perform, but carry the risk of bringing back unwanted spirits. Fernia: The Sea of Fire. This plane encompasses both the raw elemental force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
case, the adventure they undertake can set the stage for events in the “present day” of your campaign. You might run an introductory session or flashback set during the waning years of the war, bringing
in a memorable battle? Do they take actions they’ll later regret? Do they make a bitter enemy who comes back to haunt them years later, when the campaign continues in the present day? A magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, architecture, or any other field—you have grand visions of bringing your art to life in a fusion of magic and creativity. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical
, Prismari students also include monks who follow the Way of the Four Elements. Some acrobatic rogues and fighters (including those who emulate the archetype of the Eldritch Knight) also delight in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use