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Polearm Master
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Polearm Master Can I add my Strength modifier to the damage of the bonus attack that Polearm Master gives me? Yes. If you have the feat and use the Attack action to attack with a glaive, halberd, or
quarterstaff, you can also strike with the weapon’s opposite end as a bonus action. For that bonus attack, you add your ability modifier to the attack roll, as you do whenever you attack with that
Polearm Master
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Polearm Master Can I add my Strength modifier to the damage of the bonus attack that Polearm Master gives me? Yes. If you have the feat and use the Attack action to attack with a glaive, halberd, or
quarterstaff, you can also strike with the weapon’s opposite end as a bonus action. For that bonus attack, you add your ability modifier to the attack roll, as you do whenever you attack with that
Polearm Master
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Polearm Master Can I add my Strength modifier to the damage of the bonus attack that Polearm Master gives me? Yes. If you have the feat and use the Attack action to attack with a glaive, halberd, or
quarterstaff, you can also strike with the weapon’s opposite end as a bonus action. For that bonus attack, you add your ability modifier to the attack roll, as you do whenever you attack with that
Sentinel
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
feat doesn’t specify the bonus attack’s timing, and when a reaction has no timing specified, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes (DMG, "Adjudicating Reaction Timing"). In contrast, an
Sentinel Does the attack granted by the third benefit of the Sentinel feat take place before or after the triggering attack? The bonus attack takes place after the triggering attack. Here’s why: the
Sentinel
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
feat doesn’t specify the bonus attack’s timing, and when a reaction has no timing specified, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes (DMG, "Adjudicating Reaction Timing"). In contrast, an
Sentinel Does the attack granted by the third benefit of the Sentinel feat take place before or after the triggering attack? The bonus attack takes place after the triggering attack. Here’s why: the
Sentinel
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
feat doesn’t specify the bonus attack’s timing, and when a reaction has no timing specified, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes (DMG, "Adjudicating Reaction Timing"). In contrast, an
Sentinel Does the attack granted by the third benefit of the Sentinel feat take place before or after the triggering attack? The bonus attack takes place after the triggering attack. Here’s why: the
Monsters with Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), ignoring the class’s Hit Die progression. The monster’s proficiency bonus is based on its challenge rating, not its class levels. Once you finish adding class levels to a monster, feel free to tweak
little or increase dramatically. For example, a werewolf that gains four barbarian levels is a much greater threat than it was before. In contrast, the hit points, spells, and other class features that an ancient red dragon gains from five levels of wizard don’t increase its challenge rating.
Monsters with Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), ignoring the class’s Hit Die progression. The monster’s proficiency bonus is based on its challenge rating, not its class levels. Once you finish adding class levels to a monster, feel free to tweak
little or increase dramatically. For example, a werewolf that gains four barbarian levels is a much greater threat than it was before. In contrast, the hit points, spells, and other class features that an ancient red dragon gains from five levels of wizard don’t increase its challenge rating.
Monsters with Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), ignoring the class’s Hit Die progression. The monster’s proficiency bonus is based on its challenge rating, not its class levels. Once you finish adding class levels to a monster, feel free to tweak
little or increase dramatically. For example, a werewolf that gains four barbarian levels is a much greater threat than it was before. In contrast, the hit points, spells, and other class features that an ancient red dragon gains from five levels of wizard don’t increase its challenge rating.
Rogue
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
check that uses your proficiency bonus, whereas the other two features activate when you make an ability check that doesn’t use your proficiency bonus. In other words, a check that qualifies for
Reliable Talent doesn’t qualify for Remarkable Athlete or Jack of All Trades. And Remarkable Athlete and Jack of All Trades don’t work with each other, since you can add your proficiency bonus, or any
Rogue
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
check that uses your proficiency bonus, whereas the other two features activate when you make an ability check that doesn’t use your proficiency bonus. In other words, a check that qualifies for
Reliable Talent doesn’t qualify for Remarkable Athlete or Jack of All Trades. And Remarkable Athlete and Jack of All Trades don’t work with each other, since you can add your proficiency bonus, or any
Rogue
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
check that uses your proficiency bonus, whereas the other two features activate when you make an ability check that doesn’t use your proficiency bonus. In other words, a check that qualifies for
Reliable Talent doesn’t qualify for Remarkable Athlete or Jack of All Trades. And Remarkable Athlete and Jack of All Trades don’t work with each other, since you can add your proficiency bonus, or any
Warlock
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but the feature doesn’t give that creature the ability to telepathically reply. In contrast, the telepathy ability that some monsters have (MM , "Telepathy") does make two-way communication possible
. Does using a bonus action break invisibility from a warlock’s One with Shadows invocation? Taking a bonus action breaks the invisibility of a warlock’s One with Shadows. A bonus action is an action.
Otyugh Mutate
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Otyugh Mutate Rising from piles of carrion and filth exposed to Far Realm energy, an otyugh mutate grows chitinous, jet-black plating over its limbs. The plates contrast sharply with the translucent
Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Otyugh, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Virulent Breath
Warlock
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but the feature doesn’t give that creature the ability to telepathically reply. In contrast, the telepathy ability that some monsters have (MM , "Telepathy") does make two-way communication possible
. Does using a bonus action break invisibility from a warlock’s One with Shadows invocation? Taking a bonus action breaks the invisibility of a warlock’s One with Shadows. A bonus action is an action.
Warlock
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
, but the feature doesn’t give that creature the ability to telepathically reply. In contrast, the telepathy ability that some monsters have (MM , "Telepathy") does make two-way communication possible
. Does using a bonus action break invisibility from a warlock’s One with Shadows invocation? Taking a bonus action breaks the invisibility of a warlock’s One with Shadows. A bonus action is an action.
Multiclassing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
instance, if you gain a level in cleric and choose the War Domain, you do benefit from the Bonus Proficiencies feature, even if cleric isn’t your first class. Can a barbarian/cleric use spiritual
strikes? The Sneak Attack feature works with a weapon that has the finesse or ranged property. An unarmed strike isn’t a weapon, so it doesn’t qualify. In contrast, a rogue/ monk can use Sneak Attack with a
Multiclassing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
instance, if you gain a level in cleric and choose the War Domain, you do benefit from the Bonus Proficiencies feature, even if cleric isn’t your first class. Can a barbarian/cleric use spiritual
strikes? The Sneak Attack feature works with a weapon that has the finesse or ranged property. An unarmed strike isn’t a weapon, so it doesn’t qualify. In contrast, a rogue/ monk can use Sneak Attack with a
Otyugh Mutate
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Otyugh Mutate Rising from piles of carrion and filth exposed to Far Realm energy, an otyugh mutate grows chitinous, jet-black plating over its limbs. The plates contrast sharply with the translucent
Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Otyugh, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Virulent Breath
Multiclassing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
instance, if you gain a level in cleric and choose the War Domain, you do benefit from the Bonus Proficiencies feature, even if cleric isn’t your first class. Can a barbarian/cleric use spiritual
strikes? The Sneak Attack feature works with a weapon that has the finesse or ranged property. An unarmed strike isn’t a weapon, so it doesn’t qualify. In contrast, a rogue/ monk can use Sneak Attack with a
Otyugh Mutate
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Otyugh Mutate Rising from piles of carrion and filth exposed to Far Realm energy, an otyugh mutate grows chitinous, jet-black plating over its limbs. The plates contrast sharply with the translucent
Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Otyugh, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Virulent Breath
Elder Evil Blessings
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition, every creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the cultist must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10
) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Cult of Tharizdun the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6). As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or
Elder Evil Blessings
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition, every creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the cultist must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10
) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Cult of Tharizdun the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6). As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or
Elder Evil Blessings
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition, every creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the cultist must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10
) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Cult of Tharizdun the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6). As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or
Eldritch Lich
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Far Realm Parasite. Inside the lich’s torso dwells a wormlike parasite that contains the lich’s soul
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Eldritch Lich
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Far Realm Parasite. Inside the lich’s torso dwells a wormlike parasite that contains the lich’s soul
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Deathless Rider
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are
, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Mounted Adept. While
Deathless Rider
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are
, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Mounted Adept. While
Eldritch Lich
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Far Realm Parasite. Inside the lich’s torso dwells a wormlike parasite that contains the lich’s soul
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Zargon's Lair
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the region’s typical climate. If Zargon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Zargon the Returner Huge Aberration, Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 253 (22d12
., passive Perception 20 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Zargon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Zargon's Lair
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the region’s typical climate. If Zargon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Zargon the Returner Huge Aberration, Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 253 (22d12
., passive Perception 20 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Zargon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Deathless Rider
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are
, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Mounted Adept. While
Zargon's Lair
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the region’s typical climate. If Zargon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Zargon the Returner Huge Aberration, Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 253 (22d12
., passive Perception 20 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Zargon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
first turn ends (remember that being unable to take an action also means you can’t take a bonus action). In effect, a surprised creature skips its first turn in a fight. Once that turn ends, the
have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant
Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
first turn ends (remember that being unable to take an action also means you can’t take a bonus action). In effect, a surprised creature skips its first turn in a fight. Once that turn ends, the
have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant