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Dungeon Master’s Guide
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Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Kas, provided the sword is within 30 feet of the spell’s caster. Upon casting Wish, the creature makes a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, nothing happens, and the Wish spell is wasted. On a successful save, the Sword of Kas is destroyed.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated.
Unarmored Defense. While the dolgaunt is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom
modifier.Multiattack. The dolgaunt makes two tentacle attacks and two unarmed strikes. Up to two tentacle attacks can be replaced by Vitality Drain.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At will: fire bolt, invisibility (after casting, roll a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
that the work gave him a sliver of joy. When the old keeper died years later, Naeryx replaced him.
The wealthy family that owned the clock tower didn’t pay Naeryx a lot of money for his work
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself.As the
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
creature to take his place.
If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it
normally follow casting the Wish spell to produce an effect other than duplicating another spell.Multiattack. Nafas makes three Storm Shamshir attacks and uses Create Vortex.
Storm Shamshir. Melee
Barbarian
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Basic Rules (2014)
the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.
Creating a Barbarian
When creating a barbarian
Rage, Unarmored Defense
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+2
2nd
+2
Reckless Attack, Danger Sense
2
+2
3rd
+2
Primal Path
3
+2
4th
+2
Ability Score
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics are otherwise replaced
with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns that make up its lair if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Commune with Nature 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding
function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Commune with Nature 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding
function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Mass Polymorph 9th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You transform up to ten creatures of
the target’s (or half the target’s level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Animal Shapes Level 8 Transmutation (Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: 24 hours
Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. Each
to transform the targets again. A target’s game statistics are replaced by the chosen Beast’s statistics, but the target retains its creature type; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; alignment; ability to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Commune with Nature Level 5 Divination (Druid, Ranger) Casting Time: 1 minute or Ritual
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You commune with nature spirits and gain knowledge
spell doesn’t function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in castles and settlements. Choose three of the following facts; you learn those facts as they pertain to the spell’s area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Shapechange Level 9 Transmutation (Druid, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a jade circlet worth 1,500+ GP)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You shape-shift
Points of the form. The spell ends early if you have no Temporary Hit Points left. Your game statistics are replaced by the stat block of the chosen form, but you retain your creature type; alignment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Animal Shapes 8th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 24 hours Your magic turns others into beasts. Choose any number of willing
. A target’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast, though the target retains its alignment and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. The target assumes the hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Shapechange Level 9 Transmutation (Druid, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a jade circlet worth 1,500+ GP)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You shape-shift
Hit Points of the first form into which you shape-shift. These Temporary Hit Points vanish if any remain when the spell ends. Your game statistics are replaced by the stat block of the chosen form, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Polymorph Level 4 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You
choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level if it doesn’t have a Challenge Rating). The target’s game statistics are replaced by the stat block of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Animal Shapes 8th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 24 hours Your magic turns others into beasts. Choose any number of willing
. A target’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast, though the target retains its alignment and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. The target assumes the hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Commune with Nature Level 5 Divination (Druid, Ranger) Casting Time: 1 minute or Ritual
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You commune with nature spirits and gain knowledge
spell doesn’t function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in castles and settlements. Choose three of the following facts; you learn those facts as they pertain to the spell’s area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Animal Shapes Level 8 Transmutation (Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: 24 hours
Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. Each
to transform the targets again. A target’s game statistics are replaced by the chosen Beast’s statistics, but the target retains its creature type; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; alignment; ability to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Polymorph Level 4 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You
choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level if it doesn’t have a Challenge Rating). The target’s game statistics are replaced by the stat block of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Polymorph Level 4 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You
choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level if it doesn’t have a Challenge Rating). The target’s game statistics are replaced by the stat block of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Corruptor. Dolgaunt
Medium aberration, lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
dolgaunt instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails. It can’t use this trait if it’s incapacitated.
Unarmored Defense. While the dolgaunt is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
knowledge of the casting. This curse can be detected by casting an identify spell on the item and succeeding on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The check can be attempted once per casting
, Magic Item Table D, and Magic Item Table E in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine which magic items Xendros has on offer in any given week. (Unsold items are shipped elsewhere and regularly replaced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
individuals.
2 Seal a portal to a demonic realm that opens within the mouth of an innocent acolyte.
3 Cure a virus turning people into shadows.
4 Mount a defense against the swarm of giant
spiders that’s declared war on bipeds.
5 Prevent a mighty spell that a coven of witches is casting using a volcanic caldera as a cauldron.
6 Keep a nation from tearing itself apart when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Whymsee Whymsee is a shorter woman with broad shoulders. Her legs have been replaced with tentacles, and her upper torso is covered in some kind of tough, conical shell. When startled, she can tuck
next turn.
Shell Defense. Whymsee withdraws into her shell. Until she emerges, she gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in her shell, Whymsee is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Specific Spells Does casting Animate Objects during a Time Stop spell end the Time Stop? No. Commanding the newly created creatures with your Bonus Action does end Time Stop, however. Can you extend
exists without the magic’s help. Casting Dispel Magic on the creature can’t end its mockery of life, and the Undead can wander into an Antimagic Field with no adverse effect. Another example: Cure Wounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Polymorph 4th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour This spell transforms a creature that you can
doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. The target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Polymorph 4th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a caterpillar cocoon) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour This spell transforms a creature that you can
doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. The target
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
feet.
Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the
by casting the Resurrection spell on you. Once the entity has answered your call for divine intervention or resurrected you, the entity is no longer bound to aid you.
Tomb. At any time you choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
tells him to take human form, which he does. She then joins her fellow werewolves in the den’s defense. Kellen was kidnapped from his home in Liam’s Hold, a hamlet near the Misty Forest in the Forgotten
Realms setting. He was afflicted with werewolf lycanthropy after winning one of Kiril’s despicable contests. Wencensia has been tasked with training this newest member of Kiril’s pack. Casting a greater restoration spell or a remove curse spell on Kellen ends his lycanthropy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
legitimate hierarchies, and those selected by law to lead must be obeyed. Those who obey must do so to the best of their ability, and if those who lead fail to protect the law, they must be replaced. In this
enchantment school using a spell slot of 1st level or higher, you can change the spell’s casting time to 1 bonus action for this casting, provided the spell’s casting time is normally 1 action. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
crimson swirls flowing in their depths and are typically refined into a glowing powder. This dragonshard dust can be used to fuel almost any act of magic. When casting a spell, you can use Eberron
dragonshard dust in place of any spell component that has a cost, unless the DM says otherwise (the dust’s market value is the same as the replaced component). Eberron dragonshard dust is used in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Magic Jar 6th-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a gem, crystal, reliquary, or some other ornamental container worth at least 500 gp) Duration: Until dispelled
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Magic Jar Level 6 Necromancy (Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a gem, crystal, or reliquary worth 500+ GP)
Duration: Until dispelled
Your body falls into a
, Dexterity, Constitution, Speed, and senses are replaced by the creature’s. You otherwise keep your game statistics. Meanwhile, the possessed creature’s soul can perceive from the container using its own