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Dungeon Master’s Guide
that tries to read from the book takes 24d6 Radiant damage. This damage ignores Resistance and Immunity, and it can’t be reduced or avoided by any means. A creature reduced to 0 Hit Points by
minor beneficial properties
2 major beneficial properties
Destroying the Book. The Book of Exalted Deeds can’t be destroyed. However, drowning the book in the River Styx removes all writing and imagery from its pages and renders the book powerless for 1d100 years.
Classes
Player’s Handbook
;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP
Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts
, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic
Equipment
This large shield provides more protection than a typical shield. While wielding a Tower Shield, you gain +3 to Armor Class. If you use an action to set the Tower Shield, you have Three-Quarters
Cover until the start of your next turn. Additionally, your Speed becomes 0 and cannot be increased during that time.
To wield a Tower Shield, you must have a Strength of at least 15 and your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wielding the shield.
Book of Exalted Deeds
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
from the book takes 24d6 radiant damage. This damage ignores resistance and immunity, and can’t be reduced or avoided by any means. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this damage disappears
disadvantage.
Destroying the Book
It is rumored that the Book of Exalted Deeds can’t be destroyed as long as good exists in the multiverse. However, drowning the book in the River Styx removes all writing and imagery from its pages and renders the book powerless for 1d100 years.
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
its Armor Class based on the material it is standing or climbing on: AC 15 for wood or bone, AC 17 for earth or stone, or AC 19 for metal. If the zorbo isn’t in contact with any of these
a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and the zorbo gains a +1 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield or magic item that drops to a 0 AC increase is destroyed.
Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat.Staff of Power. He wields a staff of power, with 20 charges, that grants him a +2 bonus to Armor Class, spell attack rolls, and saving throws. His
charges), lightning bolt (5th-level version, 5 charges), magic missile (1 charge), ray of enfeeblement (1 charge), or wall of force (5 charges).
If reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, Cassiok uses his
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
creature wearing nonmagical armor, the armor takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an Armor Class of 10 is destroyed.
Web (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features
), water (drowning), or air (throwing the victims off a great height). Sacrifices ensure the Forgotten God’s benevolence.
The Forgotten God enabled the yakfolk to enslave dao for a time. It is
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features
(immolation), earth (live burial), water (drowning), or air (throwing the victims off a great height). Sacrifices ensure the Forgotten God’s benevolence.
The Forgotten God enabled the yakfolk to
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet, and it must roll a 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Silver Needle"} and subtract the number rolled from each ability check or
otherwise uses the controlled body’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.
If the carrionette’s body is destroyed, both the
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. She otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class
transformation ends if Leedara is reduced to 0 hit points or uses an action to end it.Leedara died during the Cataclysm over three hundred years ago. Once an elven priest, Leedara witnessed her companion and
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
whose name you uttered. The recipient must be on the same plane of existence as you, otherwise the bird turns into ash as it takes flight.
The bird is an object that has 1 hit point, an Armor Class of
is reduced to 0 or if it is otherwise immobilized, it turns into ash.
Paper birds usually come in small, flat boxes containing 1d6 + 3 sheets of the parchment.
Dybbuk
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
","rollAction":"Tendril","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, its hit point maximum is also reduced by 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction
. It otherwise uses the possessed target's game statistics, gaining access to its knowledge and proficiencies but not its class features, if any.
The possession lasts until the temporary hit points are
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
object.
Crew of the Last Breath. The following rules apply to Agony the ghost:
As long as the Last Breath has at least 1 hit point, the ghost can’t be permanently slain. If the ghost is reduced
alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Glory. The reigar’s Armor Class includes the reigar’s Charisma modifier.
Hold Breath. The reigar can hold their breath for 1 hour.
Special Equipment. The reigar wears a
own. The duplicate takes its turn immediately after the reigar. It vanishes after 1 hour or when it is reduced to 0 hit points.Reigar were once cephalopods similar to octopi. They inhabited the
Spells
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block.
Shadow Spirit
Medium monstrosity
Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor)
Hit
has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that creature’s next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (rounded down
Spells
The Book of Many Things
You call forth a spirit that embodies death. The spirit manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the reaper spirit stat block. The spirit disappears when it is reduced to 0
Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor)
Hit Points 40 + 10 for each spell level above 4th
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
successful one. A humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from its corpse and acts immediately after Umbraxakar in the initiative count. The shadow is under
replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Soul Binding","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. A creature reduced to 0 hit points from this attack dies and has its soul imprisoned in one of the quori's
alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
A creature reduced to
;s prison. Zargon emerged, devouring many of the city’s inhabitants and drowning many more in its slime. The city soon fell. Those who survived Zargon’s rampage turned to it in worship
Saving Throws
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modifier for a Dexterity saving throw.
A saving throw can be modified by a situational bonus or penalty and can be affected by advantage and disadvantage, as determined by the DM.
Each class gives
bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score. Some monsters have saving throw proficiencies as well.
The Difficulty Class for a saving throw is determined by the effect that causes it
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. The possession lasts
Zelennor, watches over the wizard’s frozen remains. It uses the weasel stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fey instead of a beast. If Zelennor is reduced to 0 hit points, Nass’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate
memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. They believe that using water to kill their enemies, such as through ritual drowning, earns them Olhydra’s favor. Rip Tide Priest
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers Any smart, non-evil character can join the Harpers of Waterdeep. Bards and wizards are especially welcome. Harpers are altruists who work behind the scenes to keep power out of the hands of
locations such as the City of the Dead. Harper support comes in these ways: The Harpers make common and uncommon potions and scrolls available to the adventurers at a reduced or deferred cost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
appropriate, reflecting their love of intrigue. Classes that specialize in melee combat are rare among the Zil. The soldiers of Zilargo include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers. The Trust. In
agent or acquire a particular object from their base. While the spy background is a logical choice for a Trust agent, the agency recruits characters of every class and background. Your class abilities reflect specialized training and granted abilities—the magical equivalent of spy gadgets!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Glamour The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs
, eladrin, and other fey, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others. The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover