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Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

level 1 features, which are listed in the Warlock Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots. Warlock Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features

Thief Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and using magic items you normally couldn’t employ.

Lorehold Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions are in the

Lorehold 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.)

Witherbloom Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading, which include biology

addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Witherbloom 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.)

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

use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

Thief

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

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

you can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level

Thief

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

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level, you have

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2

continue reading its thoughts as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken. While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Doppelganger

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

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 18(+4) CON 14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 14(+2) Skills

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Lorehold Student

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

Lorehold Student You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions

, the spells on the Lorehold 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

Barnibus Blastwind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets from the minds of suspects, and

Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 24 (7d8 − 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 9(−1) DEX 10(+0) CON 9(−1) INT 17(+3) WIS 15(+2) CHA 11(+0) Saving Throws

Doppelganger

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

Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Deception +6

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level

Tower Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Sage Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 10 (13 with Mage Armor) Hit

Morgrave University

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Plateau. They’re popular sites for student gatherings and class meetings on the rare occasions that Sharn’s notoriously rainy weather lets up. Beyond the courtyards, the “ground floor” contains lecture

halls, study halls, small libraries (mostly focused on books assigned for student reading), dining halls, and faculty offices. Morgrave is a constant bustle of activity while classes remain in session

Ringlerun

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

would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in frivolous conversation. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “Don’t talk to me. I’m reading.” Ideal. “Magic belongs only in the

attack at range using his staff’s formidable spells (cone of cold being his favorite). Ringlerun Medium Humanoid (Human, Wizard), Lawful Good Armor Class 12 (staff of power) Hit Points 42 (12d8

Oracle

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

single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll for insights. Divine Influence. Just

in its own right. (CYNTHIA SHEPPARD) Oracle Medium humanoid (any), any alignment Armor Class 15 (Blessings of the Gods) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level

Witherbloom Student

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

Witherbloom Student You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading

Witherbloom within it. In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Witherbloom Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a

Zindar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

reading ship captains’ minds, knock for unsealing containers for inspection, clairvoyance for peering into ship holds, dominate beast to pacify nervous animals, and so forth. ZINDAR’S TRAITS Ideal. “I

. “I don’t get mad. I get even.” Zindar Medium humanoid (half-dragon), lawful good Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 10 (+0

Upper Level (M10-M16)

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

. Puzzle Book. The book on the reading desk is the puzzle book with the letter L on its spine. Animated Chained Library Animated Chained Library Large construct Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit

M12 or break through the ceiling from the attic above area M10. This room is bare except for a bookshelf covered in chains against one wall, a plain wooden bench, and a reading desk built into the

Fomorian

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

. One by one, the giants fell as their bodies were warped to reflect the evil in their hearts. Stripped of their grace and magical power, the wretched horrors fled from the light, delving deep

deformed, gaining a glimpse into the pain and malice that has consumed this evil race. Fomorian Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 149 (13d12 + 65) Speed

Respect for the DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

helpless creatures to activate those rules. Rules Rely on Good-Faith Interpretation. The rules assume that everyone reading and interpreting the rules has the interests of the group’s fun at heart and

is reading the rules in that light. Outlining these principles can help hold players’ exploits at bay. If a player persistently tries to twist the rules of the game, have a conversation with that

Respect for the DM

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

assume that everyone reading and interpreting the rules has the interests of the group’s fun at heart and is reading the rules in that light. Outlining these principles can help hold players’ exploits

feels fair to everyone, and that’s more important than a “correct” answer. You don’t need to know every spell in the Player’s Handbook or the features of every class. Set the expectation that players are responsible for telling you what their abilities and spells do.

Eldritch Invocations

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

invocation has a prerequisite, you must meet it to learn the invocation. You can learn the invocation at the same time that you meet its prerequisite. A level prerequisite refers to your level in this class

light activity, such as reading your Book of Shadows and keeping watch. Cloak of Flies Prerequisite: 5th level As a bonus action, you can surround yourself with a magical aura that looks like buzzing

L5. Jagged Sanctum

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

. A character who examines the altar can find this compartment with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. It contains a potion of mind reading and a Quaal’s feather token (bird). Bak Mei

Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 102 (12d8 + 48) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 13 (+1

Storm Giant

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

Storm Giant Storm Giant Huge giant, chaotic good Armor Class 16 (scale mail) Hit Points 230 (20d12 + 100) Speed 50 ft., swim 50 ft. STR 29 (+9) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20

beginnings and ends of fortune and disaster, and find the patterns within seemingly unrelated events. By reading omens and prophesying, storm giants learn of vast secrets previously unknown and

Court of Air

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

in a corner of the Hearth’s taproom, reading a book. A few years ago, the ogre was like many others of his kind—brutish and cruel. He met a halfling adventurer wearing the shiny gold headband and

much as he could. He’s a quiet but popular fixture in the keep, and the Avowed are always saying hello to him and recommending new books for him to read. He is currently reading Storm King’s Thunder

Middle Level (M1-M9)

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

room. There are small reading desks with cozy scarlet chairs in the corners. The shelves contain books on Fistandia’s favorite subjects: arcana, natural science, religion, astrology, and planar

successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Treasure. Sitting on the reading desk is a jeweled letter opener worth 20 gp. Puzzle Book. The puzzle book with the letter R on its spine is on one of the shelves

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

her wagon (chapter 11, area V1). Although the cards aren’t magical, Ezmerelda can use them to perform a card reading for the characters (see chapter 1), like the one that can be performed by Madam Eva

.” Flaw. “I go where angels fear to tread.” Ezmerelda d’Avenir Medium humanoid (human), chaotic good Armor Class 17 (+1 studded leather armor) Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft. STR 14

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dwarf prospectors (veterans; attitude: 1d12) delving into areas full of stone giant dream carvings 11 2 korreds† (attitude: 1d8) exchanging their cut hair with 1 stone giant (attitude: 1d10) for

storm giant oracle who is an ancient enemy 11 1 kraken priest† and 3 deep scions† (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1) studying storm giant runes 12 1 storm giant quintessent† (attitude: 1d12) reading

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

understand his personality and goals. Although Strahd can be encountered almost anywhere in his domain, the vampire is always encountered in the place indicated by the card reading in chapter 1, unless

appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult the Strahd’s Minions table to determine what creatures he brings with him, if any. Strahd’s

Magic Paintings

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

in slime that prevents anyone from exiting through it. Arrant Quill (see the accompanying stat block) is sitting in a chaise longue, protected by his mind blank spell and occupying his time by reading

Quill Arrant Quill Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 14 Hit Points 135 (18d8 + 54) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 16 (+3) INT 16 (+3

More Downtime Activities

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

(described in chapter 4 of the Player’s Handbook) at the start of each day for the next 2d6 days. Running a Business Adventurers can end up owning businesses that have nothing to do with delving into

experience points to attain a new level, he or she must train for a number of days before gaining any class features associated with the new level. The training time required depends on the level to be gained

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