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Spell Sniper Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have learned techniques to enhance your attacks with certain kinds of spells, gaining the following benefits: When you cast a spell that requires you to make an attack roll, the spell’s

range is doubled. Your ranged spell attacks ignore half cover and three-quarters cover. You learn one cantrip that requires an attack roll. Choose the cantrip from the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes

against that person’s. 5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. 6 I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. D6 FLAW

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the

hated rival. 6 I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. d6 Flaw 1 I’ll do anything to win fame and renown. 2 I’m a sucker for a pretty

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

these suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legal Authority You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind

the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill. Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your

measure my deeds against that person’s. 5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. 6 I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. d6

Preparing a Session

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

Preparing a Session The more you prepare before your game, the more smoothly the game will go—to a certain point. To avoid being either under- or overprepared, use the one-hour guideline below and prioritize what to prepare depending on the time you have available.

Icewind Dale Knowledge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

that comprise Ten-Towns. Characters from Icewind Dale know the following additional information, depending on where they grew up: Ten-Towners. Characters who have spent some time in Ten-Towns know

prominent members of other tribes (see appendix C). Mountain Goliaths. Goliaths who hail from the Spine of the World know of two rival goliath settlements in the mountains, Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag

Spell Sniper

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

Spell Sniper Prerequisite: The ability to cast at least one spell You have learned techniques to enhance your attacks with certain kinds of spells, gaining the following benefits: When you cast a

. Choose the cantrip from the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard spell list. Your spellcasting ability for this cantrip depends on the spell list you chose from: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for cleric or druid; or Intelligence for wizard.

Creating a Rival

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

solve 3 High priest who worries the characters are diminishing the temple’s prestige 4 Wizard who blames the characters for some recent troubles 5 Rival adventuring party 6 Bard who loves a scandal

Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of

Raid Against the Machine

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

, adding details as appropriate depending on whether Lynx or Sir Ursas is the one coming for the Infernal Machine, and whether or not the characters have met the other agent: A sudden shattering crash is

their rival. (The machine has all its normal functions except its wish ability, which will require additional programming.) If confronted by the characters, the agent turns the Infernal Machine against

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature. Suggested Characteristics The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses

members are former members of other guilds. Roll twice on the Simic Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Simic Contacts table. Simic Contacts d8 Contact 1

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

unmasked and killed. My revenge on the killers will be thorough and painful. 4 I spend as much time as I can in the Ismeri Library because I’m certain an information hub operates behind its

Contacts table, giving you an ally who serves as your contact in Dimir. Then roll twice on the table for your secondary guild. The first roll gives you an ally there, and the second roll gives you a rival

Aurum Missions

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

their patron’s affiliation. Aurum Missions d6 Mission 1 Retrieve a journal from a ship that sailed to Xen’drik and never returned. 2 Locate the grave of a certain dragonmarked scion, and retrieve

during the Last War. 5 Capture an officer from a rival nation’s army, or convince the officer to defect, to gain access to their specialized knowledge. 6 Sabotage the negotiations between a dragonmarked house and the local government on a plan that will undermine the Aurum’s status.

Optional Class Features

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

Optional Class Features You gain class features in the Player’s Handbook when you reach certain levels in your class. This section offers additional features that you can gain as a bard. Unlike the

Bard Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

when you reach certain Bard levels, as shown in the Bardic Die column of the Bard Features table. The die becomes a d8 at level 5, a d10 at level 10, and a d12 at level 15. Level 1: Spellcasting You

subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Bard level or lower. Level 4

Bard Class Features

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

when you reach certain Bard levels, as shown in the Bardic Die column of the Bard Features table. The die becomes a d8 at level 5, a d10 at level 10, and a d12 at level 15. Level 1: Spellcasting You

? Level 3: Bard Subclass You gain a Bard subclass of your choice. The College of Lore subclass is detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain

Bard Subclass

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

Bard Subclass A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve

Bard Features table. You always have the chosen spells prepared, and whenever you gain a Bard level, you can replace one of the spells with another spell that meets these requirements. Level 14: Peerless

Locate Object

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Locate Object Level 2 Divination (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a forked twig) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

, such as a certain kind of apparel, jewelry, furniture, tool, or weapon. This spell can’t locate an object if any thickness of lead blocks a direct path between you and the object.

Step 1: Choose a Class

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

Likes... Primary Ability Complexity Barbarian Battle Strength Average Bard Performing Charisma High Cleric Gods Wisdom Average Druid Nature Wisdom High Fighter Weapons Strength or Dexterity Low

the game, but more importantly, they bring a balanced mix of capabilities to adventures. You’re welcome to use that party setup or modify it using these guidelines: Cleric: Replace with Bard or

Step 1: Choose a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

... Primary Ability Complexity Barbarian Battle Strength Average Bard Performing Charisma High Cleric Gods Wisdom Average Druid Nature Wisdom High Fighter Weapons Strength or Dexterity Low Monk Unarmed

, but more importantly, they bring a balanced mix of capabilities to adventures. You’re welcome to use that party setup or modify it using these guidelines: Cleric: Replace with Bard or Druid

Locate Object

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

Locate Object Level 2 Divination (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a forked twig) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

, such as a certain kind of apparel, jewelry, furniture, tool, or weapon. This spell can’t locate an object if any thickness of lead blocks a direct path between you and the object.

Dragonmarked Characters

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

Dragonmarked Characters Here are a few examples of characters with the Mark of Detection. House Agent Bard. With the kind of threats your house deals with, words are often more effective than weapons

dragons — or both. You don’t know how deep it goes, but you’re certain that other dragonmarked houses and noble families have been infiltrated.

Disarming Haunted Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

disarmed permanently. Depending on the haunted trap’s origins, certain spells might also affect the trap. For example, a haunted trap with a fiendish origin might be permanently disarmed by the spell

Adventure Overview

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

resulting eldritch balm is used to magically treat and strengthen objects, from storage trunks to cooking vats to stage props and more. The balm’s effects differ depending on the objects treated, but

it typically provides resistance to certain types of damage or other protections useful on a campus where magic often goes awry. Unknown to anyone on campus, Sedgemoor’s waters were recently corrupted

Preparing a Session

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

Preparing a Session The more you prepare before your game, the more smoothly the game will go—to a certain point. To avoid being either under- or overprepared, use the one-hour guideline below and

prioritize what to prepare depending on the time you have available. The One-Hour Guideline A D&D game session usually starts with some out-of-game chatter as everyone settles down to play. Once the

Harpers

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

depending on the circumstances. Remallia Haventree (see appendix B) feeds useful bits of information to the adventurers and might also offer them temporary shelter. If the adventurers are accosted and

overwhelmed, one or more Harpers come to their rescue. A Harper rescue team usually consists of a bard (see appendix B) or a mage, plus 1d4 + 3 spies or veterans.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a

royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell

Complications and Rivals

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

.) When a complication occurs during a downtime or franchise activity, the DM determines whether and how that complication connects to a rival. Certain complications might be caused by rivals, as when

, and how the franchise’s enemies — or potential enemies — might get caught up in those complications. When a complication or a rival comes into play during downtime or franchise activities, the DM

Guild Membership

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

with three contacts: an ally in their guild, a rival in their guild, and an ally or rival in another guild. (House Dimir is an exception.) Tables in each guild section help you determine who these

Contacts table for your guild, unless you’re in House Dimir (as explained in that guild’s section). Your first roll gives you an ally. Your second roll gives you a rival, who might be friendly

Geas

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

Geas Level 5 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: 30 days You give a verbal command to a creature that you can see

takes this damage no more than once each day. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain death. Should you issue a suicidal command, the spell ends. A

Geas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Geas Level 5 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: 30 days You give a verbal command to a creature that you can see

takes this damage no more than once each day. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain death. Should you issue a suicidal command, the spell ends. A

Ability Checks

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

checks are called for in different situations, depending on which ability is most relevant. See the Ability Check Examples table for examples of each check’s use. Ability Check Examples Ability Make

ability check represents the task’s difficulty. The more difficult the task, the higher its DC. The rules provide DCs for certain checks, but the DM ultimately sets them. The Typical Difficulty

Game Dice

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

from the ones digit. In this case, a roll of 70 and 1 is 71, and 00 and 0 is 100. When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, as well as what modifiers to

, roll a d6 and divide the number rolled by 2 (round up). To simulate the roll of 1d2, roll any die and assign a 1 or 2 to the roll depending on whether it was odd or even. (Alternatively, if the number rolled is more than half the number of sides on the die, it’s a 2.)

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