before been defending class returns

Magic Jar Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

are replaced by the statistics of the creature, though you retain your alignment and your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You retain the benefit of your own class features. If the target

has any class levels, you can't use any of its class features. Meanwhile, the possessed creature's soul can perceive from the container using its own senses, but it can't move or take actions at all

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

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

carrionette and the target die. A protection from evil and good spell cast on the controlled body drives the carrionette out and returns the consciousness of both creatures to their original bodies

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.Lhammaruntosz can take 3 legendary

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Lhammaruntosz can then fly up to half her flying speed.Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand. Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12

leviathan of screeching gears made up of hundreds of tireless mezzoloths. It is a unique vehicle and Gargantuan object with the following statistics: Armor Class: 20 Hit Points: 250 Speed: 50 ft

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if

22 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20th +6 Superior Inspiration 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a bard, you gain the following class features.

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

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

the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of

Magic Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by the statistics of the creature, though you retain your alignment and your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You retain the benefit of your own class features. If the target has any

class levels, you can’t use any of its class features. Meanwhile, the possessed creature’s soul can perceive from the container using its own senses, but it can’t move or take actions at all. While

Magic Jar

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

replaced by the statistics of the creature, though you retain your alignment and your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You retain the benefit of your own class features. If the target has any

class levels, you can’t use any of its class features. Meanwhile, the possessed creature’s soul can perceive from the container using its own senses, but it can’t move or take actions at all. While

Hippogriff

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

animals. Reclusive and omnivorous, hippogriffs mate for life and seldom venture more than a few miles from their nest. When defending its mate or its young, a hippogriff fights to the death. Hippogriffs

Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 13 (+1) CON 13 (+1) INT 2 (−4) WIS 12

Final Conflict

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

moonlight suddenly disappears, shrouding the land in darkness. An instant later, with a burst of radiance, the moon returns. In the deepest night of Shabe Taabaan, daylight washes over Akharin Sangar. A

talked out of apprehending them. During combat, the knights attempt to shove characters off the platform whenever possible. Fighting the Silent Roar If the characters are defending the Pedestal of Judgment

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

Battle Smith

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

them. Tasha Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an expert at defending others and

reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you

Spell Restrictions

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

Spell Restrictions Many spells have altered effects when cast in the Tomb of the Nine Gods, including spells cast from magic items or artifacts, and class abilities that duplicate the effects of

cast in the tomb or if its intended destination is inside the tomb. Augury This spell returns false readings if cast in the tomb. Banishing smite Any creature banished by this spell appears in area 57

Battle Smith

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

expert at defending others and repairing both material and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are usually accompanied by a steel defender, a protective companion of their own creation. Many

certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of

Dragon Chosen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

quick to defend them if they sense any ill intent. Dragon chosen are skilled in close combat, using two weapons to tear at their foes. Dragon Chosen Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 17

) slashing damage. Hit or Miss: The handaxe magically returns to the chosen’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6

Android

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

or more upgrades to help it excel at its intended functions, but all androids are capable of defending themselves with concentrated bolts of force up close or from a distance. Despite an android’s

android’s critical faculties, causing it to behave erratically. Android Medium Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft

Thanoi Hunter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

Armor Class 14 (hide armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 12 (+1) WIS 16 (+3

Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. Hit or Miss: The harpoon returns to the hunter’s hand. Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Athar Null

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

. Nulls work in the shadows, serving as assassins and spies for the Athar. Athar Null Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 13 (3d8) force damage. Hit or Miss: The dagger magically returns to the

Spirit Statue Mascot

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

mascots. Spirit Statue Mascot Medium Construct, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 9 (−1) CON 15 (+2

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Death Burst. When the spirit statue is reduced to 0 hit points, the statue crumbles, and the spirit returns to the afterlife in a burst of ghostly white flame. Each creature

Spirit Naga

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

evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20) Speed 40 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 17 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 16 (+3) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 16

Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its hit points. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning. Spellcasting. The

Tortles

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

primarily used as a kind of moot, where tortles can socialize with one another and trade with strangers. Tortles don’t regard these settlements as places worth defending with their lives, and they

soft wind blowing through palm trees, to watch a frog croaking on a lily pad, or to stand in a crowded marketplace. Tortle Medium humanoid (tortle), lawful good Armor Class 17 (natural) Hit Points

People of Akros

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

Akroan society are the lektoi, the large warrior class of Akros. Members of this class claim descent from the seven warriors who first established the Kolophon after the fall of the archons. Though the

ornamentation, and some lektoi even wear their hair braided into stylized ram horns. Although the lektoi claim descent from heroes, membership in this noble class isn’t strictly hereditary. Anyone can earn

Phisarazu Spyder-Fiend

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, infiltrate enemy camps, or appear innocuous while on guard duty. Phisarazu Spyder-Fiend Large Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 170 (20d10 + 60) Speed 40

transforms into a crab, drider, or giant crab, or returns to its true form. Its game statistics, except for its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. Conceptopolis

Guardian Naga

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

, accosting enemies with its spells and poisonous spittle. Guardian Naga Large monstrosity, lawful good Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 127 (15d10 + 45) Speed 40 ft. STR 19 (+4

Immunities charmed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Celestial, Common Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and

Orc

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

Orc When an existing territory is depleted of food, an orc tribe divides into roving bands that scout for choice hunting grounds. When each party returns, it brings back trophies and news of targets

brutish features called an ogrillon. Orc Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 15 (2d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1

Lantern Archon

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

. Not that I’d know anything about that.” –Morte Lantern Archon Small Celestial, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 13 Hit Points 22 (5d6 + 5) Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover) STR 1 (−5

wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space it can see within 120 feet of itself. Bonus Actions Shift Radiance. The archon reduces its Illumination to shed only dim light in a 5-foot radius, or it returns the light to full intensity. Dmitry Burmak

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

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

. Cloud Giant of Evil Air Huge Giant, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 200 (16d12 + 96) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON 22 (+6

end of its next turn. Hit or Miss: The boomerang magically returns to the giant’s hand immediately after the attack. Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, requiring no material

Phantom Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the wall, then disappear forever once a new guard assumes its post or the wall is destroyed. The period between the time it died and

. A phantom warrior doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Phantom Warrior Medium undead, any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 16(+3) DEX 11

Efreeti Bottle

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

obeys your commands for 1 hour, after which it returns to the bottle, and a new stopper contains it. The stopper can’t be removed for 24 hours. The next two times the bottle is opened, the same effect

gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class, you have Immunity to Fire damage, and you know Primordial. In addition, you can stand on and move across molten rock as if it were solid ground. Elemental Gem Wondrous

Shadow

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

, becoming a new undead shadow hungry for more life to consume. If a creature from which a shadow has been created somehow returns to life, its undead shadow senses the return. The shadow might seek

require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 40 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

service has ended, the creature returns to its home dimension. Otherwise, it never abandons its post. Spectator Medium aberration, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 39

NPC Support

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

wizard who relies on spells alone.”) After the dragon returns to Xardorok’s fortress or is destroyed, Vellynne asks the characters to forget about Ten-Towns for a while and help her find a lost city

Running the Test

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

develop this scene in a way that’s influenced by the test-taking character’s alignment. Good Character The dragon returns and attacks the fleeing people, including both a large group of innocents and a

themself, or by desperately trying to negotiate with the dragon. If they prioritize what they want over the good of others, they might earn red robes. Evil Character The dragon returns, and the character’s

Foresworn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

, it returns within a few days, its strength and purpose renewed. Foresworn Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 18 (plate armor) Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft. STR 20

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