before bathing dealing common reactions

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Darkvision out to 120 feet. The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus’s desire to slay

guarded. Bathing the wand in positive energy (such as that which permeates the Positive Plane) causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly re-forms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.

Water Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

consider you selfish. Most water genasi look as if they just finished bathing, with beads of moisture collecting on their skin and hair. They smell of fresh rain and clean water. Blue or green skin is

common, and most have somewhat overlarge eyes, blue-black in color. A water genasi’s hair might float freely, swaying and waving as if underwater. Some have voices with undertones reminiscent of whale song or trickling streams.

Deathwolf

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The deathwolf can take up to two reactions per round but only one per turn. Imposing Slash. When a creature within 5 feet of the deathwolf

combines the might of a werewolf, the unholy powers of undeath, and the magic of the full moon. Deathwolves are most common on Krynn but occasionally are found in other locations where lycanthropy and

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

target can’t take reactions until the start of his next turn. Acid Splash (Cantrip). Dzaan hurls a bubble of acid at one creature he can see within 60 feet of it, or at two such creatures that

"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing

Charmayne Daymore

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

reactions per round but only one per turn. Elemental Rebuke. In response to being hit by an attack, Charmayne utters a word in Ignan, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Dzaan's Simulacrum

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

":"Shocking Grasp","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn. Acid Splash (Cantrip). The simulacrum hurls a bubble of acid at one

unerringly strikes one creature the simulacrum can see within 120 feet of it, dealing 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Magic Missile","rollDamageType":"force

Yagnoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

can hear it can use their reactions to make one melee attack each. Life Leech. The yagnoloth touches one incapacitated creature within 15 feet of it. The target takes 36 (7d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"7d8

carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.Anyone who would contract yugoloths for a task usually ends up dealing with a yagnoloth. Cunning negotiators, these strange Fiends handle the

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries

visitors. Over the eons, astral elves have clashed with numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

reactions per round but only one per turn. Dread Counterspell. Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 4th level or lower, it fails and

response to being hit by an attack, Vecna utters a fell word, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, prestidigitation, suggestion 1/day each: major image, zone of truthThe high fae can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Capricious Step. Immediately after taking damage, the

until the end of the high fae’s next turn. Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

to a range of 120 feet. The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus

imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well guarded. Bathing the wand in positive energy causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly reforms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL As

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

Koalinth Sergeant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, Perception +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 2 (450 XP) Amphibious. The koalinth can breathe air and water. Martial Advantage. Once per

restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 12 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a hooked net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 12

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

Performer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Performer Common performers include traveling storytellers, tavern musicians, local entertainers, and chorus members performing with veteran artists. These performers might be self-taught or in the

Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +3, Performance +7 Gear Shortsword Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus one other language CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2) Actions Shortsword. Melee

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus two other languages CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Actions Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage. Reactions

Noble A noble’s social advantages typically grant the noble access to greater education and training than most common folk, while nobles’ experience with business or politics makes many adept

Black Pudding

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

weapon made of metal or wood that hits the pudding corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is

destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal or wood that hits the pudding is destroyed after dealing damage. The pudding can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical wood or metal in 1 round. Spider Climb

Ooze Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

10 Languages Common, Primordial, Thayan Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Corrosive Form. A creature that touches the Ooze Master or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 9 (2d8

) acid damage. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the Ooze Master corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to -5, the

Dealing with Death

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

Dealing with Death When a character dies, consult with the players to decide what happens next. Some players are perfectly happy to make new characters, especially when they’re eager to try out new

most common way is through spells such as Revivify and Raise Dead. It’s up to you to decide how easy it is for characters to access those spells if they can’t cast them. The Player’s Handbook offers suggested prices for spellcasting services.

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

-wielding police force of the City of Splendors, protecting the common folk from thieves and rowdy nobility alike. Or you might have been one of the valiant defenders of Silverymoon, a member of the

experience in enforcing the law, and dealing with lawbreakers, gives you a feel for local laws and criminals. You can easily find the local outpost of the watch or a similar organization, and just as

Imbued Wood Focus

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

Imbued Wood Focus Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) An imbued wood focus is a rod, staff, or wand cut from a tree infused with extraplanar energy. If you’re a spellcaster, you can use this

orb as a spellcasting focus. When you cast a damage-dealing spell using this item as your spellcasting focus, you gain a +1 bonus to one damage roll of the spell, provided the damage is of the type

Sages and Master Sages

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

) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +7, Investigation +11, Medicine +10, Nature +11, Religion +11 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common

), reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8) lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn. Lightning Eruption. The sage creates an eruption of magical lightning

Imbued Wood Focus

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

Imbued Wood Focus Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) An imbued wood focus is a rod, staff, or wand cut from a tree infused with extraplanar energy. If you’re a spellcaster, you can use this

orb as a spellcasting focus. When you cast a damage-dealing spell using this item as your spellcasting focus, you gain a +1 bonus to one damage roll of the spell, provided the damage is of the type

Aundairian Characters

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

Talent. If you’re not going to play a magic-using class, consider creating a high elf or a human with the Magic Initiate feat. Whether you favor damage-dealing cantrips or more utilitarian ones, every

. Don’t settle for common clothes and a squalid meal when you could wear glamerweave (see chapter 5) and drink the finest wine. If you’re a fighter, focus on finesse instead of crude strength. And never miss an opportunity for a clever quip.

Transcendent Order Conduit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, Perception +7 Senses passive Perception 17 Languages Common plus one more language Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Instinctive Reflexes. The conduit has advantage on initiative rolls

of the conduit’s next turn. Push. The target is pushed up to 10 feet horizontally away from the conduit. Reactions The conduit can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn

Kalaman Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

(+0) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Athletics +3, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Multiattack. The soldier

makes two Longsword attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands. Reactions

Servitor Thrull

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

Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Actions Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage. Reactions Self-Sacrifice. When a creature within 5 feet of the thrull is hit by an attack, the thrull swaps places with that creature and is hit instead.

Warrior of Madarua

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

) Skills Acrobatics +3, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft

. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Reactions Parry. The warrior adds 2 to its AC

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

+1 +1 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 16 +3 +3 Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5 Gear Breastplate, Rapier Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus two other

languages CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Actions Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage. Reactions Parry. Trigger: The noble is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The noble adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Gray Ooze

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

(100 XP) Amorphous. The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Corrode Metal. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits the ooze corrodes. After dealing damage

dealing damage. The ooze can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical metal in 1 round. False Appearance. While the ooze remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an oily pool or wet rock

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

Skylla

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

(+2) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +5 Skills Deception +5, Intimidation +5, Nature +3, Persuasion +5 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 2 (450

, dealing an extra 4 (1d8) lightning damage for each expended charge. Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

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