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Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

underpinnings of magic, particularly the categorization of spells into schools of magic. Renowned Wizards such as Bigby, Tasha, Mordenkainen, and Yolande have built on their studies to invent iconic spells now

Class Features Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery 3 4 2 — — — — — — &mdash

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

food and fresh water in these areas for yourself and up to five other people each day. Gruul Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Gruul

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 all of them.) Gruul Guild Spells

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

commoner’s clothes, a book of research notes, an ink pen, a bottle of squid ink, a flask of oil (made from blubber), a vial of acid (derived from digestive juices), a vial of fish scales, a vial

’t be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Simic Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you

The D20

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

, Wisdom, and Charisma, and they typically range from 3 to 18 for most adventurers. (Monsters might have scores as low as 1 or as high as 30.) These ability scores, and the ability modifiers derived from

the core of the rules of the game. All three follow these simple steps. Roll the die and add a modifier. Roll a d20 and add the relevant modifier. This is typically the modifier derived from one of

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 7 A revenant persuades an adult crystal dragon to help get revenge on the frost giant;frost giants who murdered her. 8 An adult crystal dragon teaches astronomy to students of a renowned

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

Other Adventurers' Guilds

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

lower-class district in Sharn where it maintains its guildhall, the Deathsgate Explorers’ Club is a rough-and-tumble guild made up largely of Last War veterans. Deathsgaters rarely undertake

adventures from altruistic motives, demanding prompt payment or other reciprocal arrangements. They have a fierce rivalry with the Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild. Wayfinder Foundation. Founded by a renowned

The Powers of the Mark

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

The Powers of the Mark Each dragonmark grants a set of abilities that reflect the inherent powers of the mark. Your dragonmarked race gives you a set of traits derived from the magic of your mark. If

a character with the Spellcasting or the Pact Magic class feature, your dragonmark spells are added to the spell list for each of your spellcasting classes, thereby expanding the spell options

The Powers of the Mark

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

The Powers of the Mark Each dragonmark grants a set of abilities that reflect the inherent powers of the mark. Your dragonmarked race gives you a set of traits derived from the magic of your mark

play a character with the Spellcasting or the Pact Magic class feature, your dragonmark spells are added to the spell list for each of your spellcasting classes, thereby expanding the spell options

Character Creation

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

Dragon” includes inspiration for characters of any class to portray their training or magic as derived from a connection to dragons. “Draconic Feats” provides feats to forge connections to the chromatic

Orc

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

Orc Orcs are renowned for their barbarism. They have stooped postures, low foreheads, and piglike faces with prominent lower canines that resemble a boar’s tusks. 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) CON 16 (+3) INT 7 (−2) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 10 (+0

Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter

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

Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter Thorny hunters are bestial vegepygmies derived from the corpses of bears, dogs, and other quadrupedal Beasts. Thorny hunters act like bloodhounds, following their master’s

orders to hunt prey with deadly ferocity. Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter Medium Plant, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 40 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON

Archer

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

Archer Archers defend castles, hunt wild game on the fringes of civilization, serve as artillery in military units, and occasionally make good coin as brigands or caravan guards. Some renowned

Vrock feathers 9 Peryton feathers 10 Dryad leaf vanes 11 Drake scale vanes 12 Stirge wing vanes Archer Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30

Giant Coral Snake

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

Giant Coral Snake Comfortable on land or in water, these brilliantly colored snakes are renowned for their potent and hallucinogenic venom. They are most often found in coastal caves. In the

abandoned chambers of the hermitage in Tammeraut’s Fate, these giant serpents feed on any creature that crosses their path. Giant Coral Snake Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 90 (12d10

Bards

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

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

it is considered a gift of their gods. Characters with the bard class who rise to prominence among these folk must align themselves with their clan’s priests and shamans or risk being outcast. Most

Gnome Adventurers

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

giant machine of wonderful complexity — a banquet for a curious gnomish mind. Many renowned astronomers, wizards, and extraplanar travelers are gnomes, having undertaken those disciplines in the hope

of better understanding the workings of the multiverse. A Gnome’s Role Gnomes are valuable members of an adventuring party for a number of reasons, derived from both their innate abilities and their

Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Character Classes Character class provides a character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes, each of which contains four subclasses—all summarized below. Barbarian. Storm

, shaping the power to your will. Then channel Draconic Sorcery to breathe the magic of dragons. Warlock. Cast spells derived from occult knowledge. Then form a pact with the Fiend Patron to call on

Tabaxi

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

tabaxi use the same names, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Tabaxi clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near a clan’s territory

Creek, Bright Cliffs, and Snoring Mountain. Tabaxi Hunter Medium humanoid (tabaxi), chaotic good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 40 (9d8) Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 10 (+0

Wandslingers

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

penalty associated with this; it’s just something to consider when describing your actions. As long as your DM approves, you could justify the abilities of an arcane class as being derived from

” isn’t a class. Anyone who can perform arcane magic could be considered a wandslinger, and any character could acquire a wandslinger’s spell set by taking the Magic Initiate feat. As such, whether your

Classes Summary

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

Classes Summary Class Description Hit Die Primary Ability Saving Throw Proficiencies Armor and Weapon Proficiencies Barbarian A fierce warrior of primitive background

derived from a bargain with an extraplanar entity d8 Charisma Wisdom & Charisma Light armor, simple weapons Wizard A scholarly magic-user capable of manipulating the structures of reality d6 Intelligence Intelligence & Wisdom Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

class also gives proficiencies. Check your class description in “Character Classes” and note the proficiencies on your character sheet. On the sample character sheet, you can indicate proficiency in

skills and saving throws by marking the circle next to them. The features table in your class description shows your Proficiency Bonus (described in “Running the Game”), which is +2 for a level 1 character

Môrgæn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Môrgæn If I had wanted to kill, I would have killed. The ranger Môrgæn is a renowned tracker and hunter, able to pinpoint-target foes at any range, then vanish into the woods with no one the wiser

, wine, and other intoxicants doesn’t get the better of her. Môrgæn Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic neutral Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR

Vajra Safahr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

resources at her disposal to defend the city against threats. She was handpicked for the job by Khelben Arunsun, and wields the Blackstaff from which Khelben derived his name and the title of the

not to challenge her. Only the Open Lord, currently Laeral Silverhand, can strip Vajra of her title. Vajra Safahr Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (Blackstaff; 17 with mage

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued) Character class provides a character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes, each of which contains four subclasses—all summarized

Sorcery to harness cosmic forces of order. Draconic Sorcery to breathe the magic of dragons. Wild Magic to unleash chaos magic. Warlock. Cast spells derived from occult knowledge. Then form a

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

gives proficiency in two skills and with one tool. Record this information on your character sheet. Your class also gives proficiencies. Check your class description in chapter 3 and note the

proficiencies on your character sheet. On the sample character sheet, you can indicate proficiency in skills and saving throws by marking the circle next to them. The features table in your class description

How to Play

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

high as 30.) These ability scores, and the ability modifiers derived from them, are the basis for almost every d20 roll that a player makes on a character’s or monster’s behalf. Ability checks

add the relevant modifier. This is typically the modifier derived from one of the six ability scores, and it sometimes includes a proficiency bonus to reflect a character’s particular skill. (See

Commander Portyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

find Falaster Fisk in the dungeon under Vanthampur Villa, Liara Portyr can be the one who urges them to travel to Candlekeep and seek out Sylvira Savikas, a renowned expert on the Nine Hells. Sylvira

Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (studded leather, shield) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 15 (+2) INT 14 (+2

Chapter 3: Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Chapter 3: Character Classes ANDREA PIPARO The heroes Mercion, Molliver, Strongheart, and Ringlerun protect a portal to another plane from diabolical invaders Character class provides a

magic of dragons. Wild Magic to unleash chaos magic. Warlock. Cast spells derived from occult knowledge. Then form a pact with the... Archfey Patron to teleport and wield fey magic. Celestial

Welcome to Theros

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

. It also guides you through creating characters destined to be legends and adventures born of this mythic setting. Chapter 1 covers the heroes of Theros: the races, class options, and backgrounds

you can use to launch your campaign. Chapter 5 details treasures of Theros, including the artifacts of the gods, the magical inventions of renowned artisans, and various other devices infused with the

Orc War Chief

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

Class 16 (chain mail) Hit Points 93 (11d8 + 44) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 12 (+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 11 (+0) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 16 (+3) Saving

and renowned for his violent temper, Obould proved himself a fierce opponent in battle time and again. Over the years, he subsumed other orc tribes into his own, until he commanded a horde of

Giff

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

room: these burly folk are 7-foot-tall, hippopotamus-headed people. In Wildspace and the associated ports, giff are most often encountered as spacefaring mercenaries. These troops are renowned for their

50 percent chance of also exploding. Check each keg only once per turn, no matter how many other kegs explode around it. Giff Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit

People of Meletis

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

renowned as the center of philosophical thought. They form a privileged class, often coming from wealthy families but also supported by stipends from the polis’s academies and their own students

. Currently, this position is held by the renowned philosopher and orator named Perisophia. Philosophers Though they aren’t necessarily heroic, philosophers are highly valued in Meletis, which is

NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

NPCs Augrek Brighthelm Medium Humanoid (Dwarf), Lawful Good Armor Class 15 (chain shirt, shield) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 25 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 11 (+0) CON 15 (+2

Medium Humanoid (Human), Lawful Good Armor Class 14 (leather) Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 11 (+0) INT 12 (+1) WIS 13 (+1

Metallic Greatwyrm

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

AND MERCY Lendys and Tamara are both silver greatwyrms, but they could not be more different from each other. Lendys is renowned as an impartial judge who is equally ready to serve as jury and

. Metallic Greatwyrm Gargantuan Dragon (Metallic), Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 22 (natural armor) Hit Points 565 (29d20 + 261) Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft. STR

Fire Giant

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

, lawful evil Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 162 (13d12 + 78) Speed 30 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 9 (−1) CON 23 (+6) INT 10 (+0) WIS 14 (+2) CHA

feet that resound like smiths’ hammers throughout their smoky halls. Just as fire giants pass down their knowledge of crafting from generation to generation, their renowned fighting prowess comes not

Giff

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

mercenaries are renowned for their martial training and their love of explosives. Military Organization. Every aspect of giff society is organized along military lines. From birth until death, every

turn, no matter how many other kegs explode around it. Giff Medium humanoid (giff), lawful neutral Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 60 (8d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4

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