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Spells
Player’s Handbook
You shape-shift into another creature for the duration or until you take a Magic action to shape-shift into a different eligible form. The new form must be of a creature that has a Challenge Rating
no higher than your level or Challenge Rating. You must have seen the sort of creature before, and it can’t be a Construct or an Undead.
When you cast the spell, you gain a number of Temporary
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
can take a Magic action to shape-shift into a Beast, Humanoid, or Monstrosity with a Challenge Rating no higher than 10. When you shape-shift, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the
; and ability to communicate. If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you retain it too. Upon shape-shifting, you determine whether your equipment drops to the ground or changes in size
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
chapter 3 of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.
Also, remember that the swarm’s appearance is yours to customize, and don’t feel confined to a single appearance. Perhaps the spirits’ look changes with the ranger’s mood or with the seasons. You decide!
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
chapter 3 of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.
Also, remember that the swarm’s appearance is yours to customize, and don’t feel confined to a single appearance. Perhaps the spirits’ look changes with the ranger’s mood or with the seasons. You decide!
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of the staff's charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Striking","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage for each expended charge.
Fiery
Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
.
Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.”
Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits
to her normal size, she attains the maximum size possible in the space available. Anything she is wearing or carrying changes size along with her.
As a Tiny creature, Skabatha deals 2 (1d4
Acolyte
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me.
8
I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world
the personal cost. (Good)
3
Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
must be modeled after a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less. The ice creature has the same statistics as the beast it models, with the following changes: the creature is a construct with
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or
Khatesh understand what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts.
The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
on me.
8
I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
d6
Ideal
1
Tradition. The ancient
about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
5
Faith. I trust that
Aarakocra
Legacy
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
changes in the prevailing winds that they regarded as a bad omen.
Unlike the aarakocra of other worlds on the Material Plane, the aarakocra of the Realms rarely travel to the Elemental Plane of Air
.
Great Purpose
Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating Table (p. 5) The following creatures had changes to their CR: astral elf star priest (CR 5), young solar dragon (CR 9), and ancient solar dragon (CR 21).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating. Magic items, as well as adjusting a creature’s challenge rating, are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
speed of 25 feet and the Lucky trait. Adding racial traits to an NPC doesn’t alter its challenge rating. For more on racial traits, see the Player’s Handbook. Spell Swaps. One way to customize an NPC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Magic Items The more powerful an NPC, the more likely it has one or more magic items in its possession. An archmage, for example, might have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating.
and the Lucky trait. Adding racial traits to an NPC doesn't alter its challenge rating. For more on racial traits, see the Player's Handbook. Spell Swaps One way to customize an NPC spellcaster is to
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
medusa rising up anew, the last of her shed skin dropping away, revealing glistening, unscarred scales.
Fighting Hythonia as a mythic encounter is equivalent to taking on two challenge rating 17
:
Hythonia briefly animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
dealing with people in the outside world.
d6
Ideal
1
Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
2
Charity. I always
try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3
Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
able to fit inside a 10-foot cube, and has the density and durability of metal or stone (your choice). The ice creature must be modeled after a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less. The ice
creature has the same statistics as the beast it models, with the following changes: the creature is a construct with vulnerability to fire damage, immunity to cold and poison damage, and immunity to the
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Ages ago, the serene god Rao created a tool to shield his fledgling faithful against the evils of the Lower Planes. Yet, as eons passed, mortals developed their own methods of dealing with
within 1 mile of you. Any fiend with a challenge rating of 19 or higher is unaffected. Each banished fiend is sent back to its home plane and can’t return to the plane the Crook of Rao banished it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
into another creature for the duration or until you take a Magic action to shape-shift into a different eligible form. The new form must be of a creature that has a Challenge Rating no higher than your
level or Challenge Rating. You must have seen the sort of creature before, and it can’t be a Construct or an Undead. When you cast the spell, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
into another creature for the duration or until you take a Magic action to shape-shift into a different eligible form. The new form must be of a creature that has a Challenge Rating no higher than your
level or Challenge Rating. You must have seen the sort of creature before, and it can’t be a Construct or an Undead. When you shape-shift, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
resistance to fire damage and the breath weapon of a red dragon wyrmling. These changes increase the gladiator’s challenge rating to 6. ** Use the assassin statistics but add the breath weapon of a green dragon wyrmling. This change doesn’t affect the assassin’s challenge rating.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
troll has made a successful saving throw against the stench of the troglodytes. It has the statistics of a normal troll, with these changes: It has 44 hit points when the characters first arrive. It
makes an additional three claw attacks as part of its Multiattack action. In its wounded state, the troll has a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). If it regains all its hit points, its challenge rating becomes 8 (3,900 XP).
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks
magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane
their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic bolt of fire (+6 to hit) at a target it can perceive, dealing 16 (3d10) fire damage on a hit, but it can’t attack any creature directly above it. Treat each ballista as a monster with a challenge
rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them
stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
aarakocra simulacrum has the statistics of an aarakocra, with the following changes: Each simulacrum has 6 hit points and a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). When a simulacrum drops to 0 hit points or is subjected to a successful dispel magic spell (DC 17), it reverts to ice and snow and is destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
golems, with these changes: The golems are clad in plate armor (AC 17). With its spiked gauntlets, a tomb guardian deals 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) piercing damage with each successful
Slam attack. Each tomb guardian has a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). Spiked Chain The magical spiked chain that binds the guardians together prevents them from moving more than 15 feet apart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and add the features listed in the NPC Features table. If the NPC’s AC, hit points, attack bonus, or damage changes, recalculate its challenge rating. NPC Features Race Ability Modifiers Features
20 ft., swim 40 ft.; speaks Bullywug Dragonborn* +2 Str, +1 Cha Breath Weapon (use challenge rating instead of level to determine damage), Damage Resistance, Draconic Ancestry; speaks Common and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
rating of 16 (15,000 XP) and is a purple worm, with these changes: The worm is a construct. It has immunity to poison and psychic damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
already exists. Adapting a stat block is far less time-consuming than creating one from scratch, and there are changes you can make to an existing monster that have no effect on its challenge rating, such
as swapping languages, changing its alignment, or adding special senses. However, once you change the creature’s offensive or defensive ability, such as its hit points or damage, its challenge rating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
block could represent a sapient alien if you raise its Intelligence and Charisma to 10 or so. It’s usually best to leave its Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores alone, as changes to these
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. As an action, a revenant attacks twice with its longsword, wielding the weapon with both hands and dealing 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage on a hit. One of the revenants, Sir Godfrey Gwilym, is a
spellcaster with a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP) and the following additional feature: Spellcasting. Sir Godfrey is a 16th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14). Sir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
(see chapter 8). This changes some of the conditions described in “Underdark Travel” in chapter 2. ATTACKING IN FORCE
When dealing with combat between large groups of creatures — either the