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Player’s Handbook
mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.
Fighters master various
Proficiency Bonus
Class Features
Second Wind
Weapon Mastery
1
+2
Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery
2
3
2
+2
Action Surge (one use), Tactical Mind
2
3
3
+2
Fighter
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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
Specialists
Fighters learn the basics of all combat styles. Every fighter can swing an axe, fence with a rapier, wield a longsword or a greatsword, use a bow, and even trap foes in a net with some degree of
Wizard
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, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute
an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
that class and race define. This section expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.
Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
that class and race define. This chapter expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.
Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
kingdom of Eaerlann. The Eaerlanni elves taught the humans about magic. Following this advancement, the alliance renamed itself Netheril, after King Nether the Elder, and all citizens learned the basics
progress and imperial expansion, the Netherese who mastered the power of the Nether Scrolls became the ruling class. Netherese magical might dominated Faerûn for more than 2,500 years. During Netheril’s Shadowed Age, though, several factors led to the empire’s fall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
it is detected, the bronze scout deters pursuers by sending electrical shocks through the ground while it retreats to safety. Bronze Scout
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Introducing Characters To run this adventure, first present the character sheets in front of the players and read the following text, which covers the basics of a character sheet. You should use the
you’d like to play. As we play through this adventure, we’ll talk more about what these words and numbers mean. Let’s discuss some basics first.
Name. There’s a space at the top of your character sheet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do
, Vellynne can’t drop below 1 hit point. If she is reduced to 1 hit point, she either retreats to somewhere safe or uses her next action to cast vampiric touch, draining the life force of her nearest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
spelljamming ship tries to enter the ship’s air envelope and stow away, remaining secluded and invisible until it finds a sleeping victim it can attack. It retreats rather than allows itself to perish in a
confrontation. Feyr
Large Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 88 (16d10)
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm. A living portent can be a fragment of these beings’ will. These
.
Living Portent Small or Medium Celestial, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
abstractions she wielded at Strixhaven with benevolent divination and a return to the basics of magic itself. Oracle of Strixhaven
Medium Humanoid (Human, Wizard), Neutral Good
Armor Class 12 (15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
strange traps and logic-defying puzzles, along with a legion of brainwashed servitors and countless xills. As to the fate ofthe individuals seized by the xills, they perhaps form the bulk of
monstrosity, lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
18(+4)
CON
13(+1)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to every foe around them. Far from being cloistered academics, hobgoblin devastators are masters of the battlefield. In addition to tactical applications of the magical arts, they learn the basics of
Feywild, many archfey seek to bolster their armies’ might with the services of hobgoblin devastators. Hobgoblin Devastator
Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 13 (studded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by evil gods. An evil empyrean can’t survive long on the Upper Planes and usually retreats to the Material Plane, where it can rule over a kingdom of mortals as an indomitable tyrant. Immortal Titans
Huge celestial (titan), chaotic good (75%) or neutral evil (25%)
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 313 (19d12 + 190)
Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft., swim 50 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit
, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
3 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
1 (-5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Eldritch Lich From beyond the stars, a Great Old One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently
, the lich uses its telepathy to share those whispers with the minds around it. Eldritch Lich
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 165 (22d8 + 66
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their spellcasters to fight. Devastators learn the basics of weapon use, and they measure their deeds by the enemies defeated though their magic. Devastators have the respect of other members of the
superiority in battle by seeking out enemy spellcasters and destroying them. Hobgoblin Devastator
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil
Armor Class 13 (studded leather)
Hit Points 45 (7d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or
involve Strength or Dexterity. 76–85 The character suffers from partial amnesia. The character knows who he or she is and retains racial traits and class features, but doesn’t recognize other people or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Madness table that lasts until cured. Short-Term Madness d100 Effect (lasts 1d10 minutes) 01-20 The character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character
who he or she is and retains racial traits and class features, but doesn't recognize other people or remember anything that happened before the madness took effect. 86-90 Whenever the character takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain. Rictavio’s Traits Ideal. “Evil cannot go unchallenged.” Bond. “To protect those
I love, I must keep them distant and hidden from my enemies.” Flaw. “I am cursed. Thus, I will never have peace.” Rictavio
Medium humanoid (human), lawful good
Armor Class 12 (leather armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
performances only rarely. He often retreats into his lair below the cult’s guildhall for months or years at a time, but his followers know that he might emerge at any time to witness the latest spectacle
), chaotic evil
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 300 (24d12 + 144)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
26(+8)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
22(+6)
INT
14(+2)
WIS
18(+4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
potential become burrowsharks. Black Earth Guard
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0
in the cult, but the priests provide the cult leader with his or her authority over the rest of Ogrémoch’s followers. Black Earth Priest
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (splint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
“Elemental Magic Items” section. They are often wearing it when encountered. Feathergale Knight
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (scale)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft
destroy unbelievers isn’t an act of terror but a demonstration of true faith. Howling Hatred Initiate
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (leather)
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
such associations foster splitting loyalties. The Market Ward is a largely middle-class ward, apart from a small percentage of rich entrepreneurs and magnates. Its most notable residents are titans
metal olive. Distinguished and inventive, its proprietor, Celci Nugglebelly (chaotic good, gnome mage), is a worlds-class chef who never cooks the same dish twice. They cater to adventurous taste buds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0
(human), neutral evil
Armor Class 14 (shield)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
found in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. But the following information covers the basics the characters can learn regarding this side trek: Everything that goes on in Neverwinter is inexorably tied
nondescript, well-built tavern in the Blacklake District, an area that covers the northwest part of the city. The tavern boasts a mixed clientele of lesser nobles, artisans, middle-class merchants, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
components. Destroying the Pillars. Each of the pillars has Armor Class 17, 50 hit points, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and vulnerability to radiant damage. Destroying the pillars prevents
successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Destroying the Book. The book has Armor Class 15, 50 hit points, resistance to cold and fire damage, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Dispelling the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that
your body and shatter your sanity!” Qunbraxel Medium Aberration (Mind Flayer, Warlock), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
finally earn Ilvaash’s approval and a lair of its own. The beholder is unwilling to die for its goal, though, so Mublinesh retreats to area B15 to hide if reduced to fewer than 50 hit points. Rear and
both at the same time. Lowarnizel Large Dragon (Young Gem), Neutral
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 168 (16d10 + 80)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft. (hover), swim 40 ft.
STR
21 (+5






