before bearing down class revealing

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

leave the Dimir and join this guild, but there is no escaping the Dimir. 8 I chose this guild at random or on a lark. Dimir Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class

feature For you, the spells on the Dimir Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Being who you are, you could never be a hero. Whether due to your class, your people, your family, or your sins, something about you prevents you from effectively pursuing the path you’ve

unidentifiable as your true self. By removing your disguise and revealing your true face, you are no longer identifiable as your persona. This allows you to change appearances between your two personalities as

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

76. Trial of the Octagon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

bearing one line of the poem. The book is open to pages 4 and 5 when the characters first arrive. Hidden in the leg of the lectern, on the side facing the east wall, is a secret compartment that can be

of the secret compartment open, revealing a brass lever inside. If the lever is pulled, the octagon seal on the skeleton gate in area 71 rolls aside, revealing an octagonal keyhole behind it. The

Returning to Kalaman

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

leading to the city council’s conference rooms are two heavily armored Knights of Solamnia on horseback. One of them holds a banner bearing a prominent rose emblem. The two knights here are Undead

. These Undead knights block the entrance to the castle. They attack anyone who tries to slip past or to remove part of a wight’s disguise. After a wight takes 10 points of damage, its disguise is undermined, revealing the skeletal form below.

During the Siege

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

. 2 Commoners flee the battle. A Talon attacks them, killing deserters to deter further flight. 3 A Talon messenger, bearing orders from General Drakov, struggles to reach a besieged gate

. 4 A panicked Talon mage recklessly casts destructive spells, catching zombies and soldiers in the effects. 5 A group of commoners attempts to flee the city, revealing a hidden gap in the

Girallon

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

Girallon A girallon looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with gray skin and white fur. Its fangs and claws set it apart from a normal ape, revealing it to be a monstrous predator. Girallon Large

monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 16(+3) CON 16(+3) INT 5(−3) WIS 12(+1) CHA

Ogre Howdah

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Ogre howdahs are most often seen bearing goblins equipped with bows and spears into battle, but they could just as easily transport kobolds, deep gnomes, or other humanoids of similar size. Vile and

violent though they be, ogres prove to be tractable minions for those unafraid to be brutal masters. I prefer giants, however. Ogre Howdah Large giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 13 (breastplate

Skum

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

Skum Several poor souls around the Styes have succumbed to an aboleth’s magic through its disease-bearing touch. Transformed into creatures called skum, they barely resemble their past forms, their

whim. Skum Medium aberration, lawful evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 93 (11d8 + 44) Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 11 (+0) CON 18 (+4

Vegepygmy Chief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Vegepygmy Chief As a vegepygmy ages, it grows tougher and develops spore clusters on its body. Spore-bearing vegepygmies become chiefs. A vegepygmy chief can expel its spores in a burst, infecting

nearby creatures. Vegepygmy Chief Small plant, neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 33 (6d6 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

Hill Giant Avalancher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

), Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 220 (21d12 + 84) Speed 40 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 8 (−1) CON 19 (+4) INT 9 (−1) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 10 (+0) Saving

hill rune inscribed on a rock or some other object in its possession. While holding or wearing the object bearing the rune, the giant can use its Stone Avalanche action and Hill Rebuff reaction. The

Worshiping Karametra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, occasionally, a centuries-old depiction of the goddess breaks, revealing an ancient icon inside, typically a primitive mud idol of a woman bearing a sheaf of grain in one hand and a skull in the

Stone Giant Rockspeaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

emit brilliantly colored, intense beams of light than can sear flesh and inhibit enemies. Stone Giant Rockspeaker Huge Giant (Wizard), Any Alignment Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 276

fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Stone Rune. The giant has a stone rune inscribed on a mineral object in its possession. While holding or wearing the object bearing the rune

31. Amber Cavity

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

amulets bearing the Mark of the Raven (each worth 5 gp). Development. If Mara is destroyed, the cavern releases a mighty sigh. The house remains awakened, but the domain’s borders open. Mara re-forms

after one week, returning the house to its full power. If the amber monolith is destroyed, the house responds as described above and the inky water drains away, revealing the treasure within. Mara’s

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

ice shards. Frost Giant Ice Shaper Huge Giant (Cleric), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (chain mail) Hit Points 310 (27d12 + 135) Speed 40 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 10 (+0) CON 21 (+5

the object bearing the rune, the giant can use its Ice Wolves action and Ice Armor reaction. The object bearing the rune has AC 16; 40 hit points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 310 (27d12 + 135) Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover), swim 50 ft. STR 29 (+9) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 21 (+5) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 25

crystal ball to cast the scrying spell (save DC 17). Storm Rune. The giant has a storm rune inscribed on a crystal ball. While the object bearing the rune is embedded in its body, the giant can use

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. In the tables, an item’s entry tells you whether the item

Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the common

Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking No Replicable Items (10th-Level Artificer

Maurezhi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A Plague of Ghouls. Maurezhi are contagion incarnate. Their bite attacks can drain a victim’s sense of self. If this affliction is

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 14(+2) DEX 17(+3) CON 12(+1) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 15(+2) Skills

Blackguard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

chain around the blackguard’s neck 8 Glaive adorned with a length of cloth bearing the words “I choose violence” Blackguard Medium Humanoid (Paladin), Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 18 (plate

Drowned Assassin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

Drowned Assassin Drowned Assassin Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3

must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of

Drowned Assassin

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

, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3) INT 9 (-1) WIS 9 (-1) CHA

or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of the assassin’s choice within 30 feet of it that

Razorvine Blight

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

still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp

.” –Morte Razorvine Blight Medium Plant, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 15 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 5 (−3

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the

No Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking No Replicable Items (10th-Level

Rakshasa

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

shield bearing the emblem of their demonic master. Zakya Rakshasa Medium fiend, lawful evil Armor Class 18 (scale mail, shield) Hit Points 59 (7d8 + 28) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX

Minor Alterations

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

scores can alter a monster’s attack bonus, damage, Armor Class, or Hit Points, which in turn can alter its Challenge Rating. Languages You can change any or all of the languages the creature knows. You

proficiencies. If it has none, you can add one or two. Senses Blindsight, Darkvision, Tremorsense, and Truesight have no bearing on a creature’s Challenge Rating. You can add or remove them freely. Spells If a

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

determine your monster’s Armor Class in one of two ways. Use the Table. You can choose an appropriate AC based on the monster’s expected challenge rating, as shown in the Monster Statistics by Challenge

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

scraps of paper bearing fragmented images. Paintings. Any character who riffles through the paper on the desk finds repeating images of hands, lakes, and wide eyes looking up through water. The largest

the pantry’s floor opens to reveal a 10-foot-tall ladder descending into a darkened cold-storage cellar. The stench of something rotting rises from below. F7: Cellar and Tunnel Shelves bearing root

Ogres of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

using their weapons to force an advancing enemy to halt. Ogre Battering Ram Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 11 (hide armor) Hit Points 76 (9d10 + 27) Speed 40 ft. STR 19

buildings and launch those when their ammunition runs low. Ogre Bolt Launcher Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 40 ft. STR 19 (+4

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

conjure waves of magma and can fly by jetting magical fire from their legs and body. Fire Giant Forgecaller Huge Giant (Cleric), Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 312 (25d12 + 150

saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Fire Rune. The giant has a fire rune inscribed on a medallion or some other object in its possession. While holding or wearing the object bearing the rune

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler Huge Giant (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 337 (27d12 + 162) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 27 (+8) DEX 12 (+1) CON

possession. While holding or wearing the mask bearing the rune, the giant has truesight within a range of 30 feet and can use its Thunderous Clap action and Negate Spell reaction. The mask bearing the

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

conjure waves of magma and can fly by jetting magical fire from their legs and body. Fire Giant Forgecaller Huge Giant (Cleric), Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 312 (25d12 + 150

saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Fire Rune. The giant has a fire rune inscribed on a medallion or some other object in its possession. While holding or wearing the object bearing the rune

Death Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75) Speed 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 18 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving

rune magic to create a shadowy scythe blade at the end of a staff and to conjure an aura of tormented souls for protection. Death Giant Shrouded One Huge Giant (Wizard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12

Druid Circles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

clothing as a symbol of their membership, often bearing the emblem of a stag’s head. In the Druid Circle class feature in the Player’s Handbook, Emerald Enclave druids belong to the Circle of the

Circle class feature in the Player’s Handbook, the Circle of the Moon is common for Circle of Swords druids, although some belong to the Circle of the Land (Forest). The Emerald Enclave Less a druid

That Trunk Has Teeth!

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

this incoming class! And what a bizarre occurrence. I can’t remember any of those old costume trunks ever bearing a hint of magic—let alone that manner of transmutation. I will be having a word with the

D&D Beyond

Search Results