before being drawing combat remote

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

effect. Comet. The next time you enter combat against one or more Hostile creatures, you can select one of them as your foe when you roll Initiative. If you reduce your foe to 0 Hit Points during that

combat, you have Advantage on Death Saving Throws for 1 year. If someone else reduces your chosen foe to 0 Hit Points or you don’t choose a foe, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear

Hundred-Handed One

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Reactive. The giant can take one reaction on every turn in a combat. Vigilant. The giant can't be surprised.Multiattack. The giant makes four longsword attacks or two rock attacks. Longsword. Melee

of arms magically orbit the bodies of the titanic, nearly forgotten artisans known as hundred-handed ones. These giants often dwell in remote mountains and seaside cliffs, where they carve their

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict. So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near

Syndra Silvane

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

spells on herself before combat. Death Curse. Syndra’s hit point maximum has been reduced to 79 by the Soulmonger’s death curse, and it decreases by 1 every midnight. If her hit point

themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage’s abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

for centuries across the coasts and seas of the world, disrupting maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict. So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea

devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near enough to an aquatic elf community can enter the world as a malenti — a sahuagin that physically resembles an aquatic elf in

Vizeran DeVir

Monsters Out of the Abyss

invulnerability 7th level (1 slot): teleport 8th level (1 slot): mind blank 9th level (1 slot): time stop *Vizeran mind blank, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat. Sunlight

pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage's abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.

Death Kiss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

tentacles retracted when on the hunt, then lashes out with them to catch opponents off guard. A death kiss lacks the combat finesse and intelligence of a true beholder. In most cases, it simply latches on

to its prey with one or more of its tentacles and drains blood until the prey collapses. If it’s in a superior position and its foe poses no threat, it might toy with its food, drawing out its

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

in combat, Rak Tulkhesh roars in rage as new weapons are spawned from his body, called forth by the Rage of War to slaughter all who dare stand before him. Khyber Shards. Rak Tulkhesh's soul is

to bear on the world. But he can influence events in the vicinity of any of his shards, drawing power from acts of violence. The Last War was a boon that allowed Rak Tulkhesh to darken the hearts of

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

coins Feature: Undercity Paths You know hidden, underground pathways that you can use to bypass crowds, obstacles, and observation as you move through the city. When you aren’t in combat, you

of my parents is an elite assassin, a member of the Ochran. 2 I learned combat from a kraul. 3 I know a medusa who is stationed in the guildhall. 4 I had a torrid romance with a

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils

(such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Serving an Immortal

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

out another part of your patron’s plan. 5 Plant a magical seed in a remote location to ensure it grows into a mighty tree and bears fruit that will give power to future heroes. 6 Defeat a dragon-blooded

sorcerer who is doing the bidding of the Chamber—and wreaking havoc in Darguun in the process. 7 Destroy an eldritch machine, created by a rogue Cannith artificer, that is drawing on the energy of an

Pit Fighting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Pit Fighting Pit fighting includes boxing, wrestling, and other nonlethal forms of combat in an organized setting with predetermined matches. If you want to introduce competitive fighting in a battle

-to-the-death situation, the standard combat rules apply to that sort of activity. Resources. Engaging in this activity requires one workweek of effort from a character. Resolution. The character must

Mystery

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

Mystery Who stole three legendary magic weapons and hid them away in a remote dungeon, leaving a cryptic clue to their location? Who placed the duke into a magical slumber, and what can be done to

town to town to crack tough cases the local authorities can’t handle. Such a campaign emphasizes puzzles and problem-solving in addition to combat prowess. A larger mystery might even set the stage for

Wiltroot Hall

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

drawn lurking dangers from more remote parts of the bayou. As he grows more proficient in his ability to siphon creatures’ energy to power his magic, Murgaxor is practicing lesser forms of the magic that

reveals that a sinister magical signature is drawing the mascots here—the sensation is something like a rotten-smelling tingle in the back of one’s nostrils. The exact nature of the unsettling latent magic

Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Missions Events in Greenest are divided into missions. Missions don’t need to involve combat, but most do. The characters reach the town at sundown, or about 9 p.m. The sun comes up again at 6 a.m

people who didn’t make it into the keep before it was cut off. Nighthill wants the characters to slip back into the town and help people who are cut off or harass the raiders. A stealthy group can make it out of the keep and back in again without drawing the raiders’ attention.

Chapter 18: Void

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

character’s player to do while their character is inactive? This chapter presents the House of Cards, a dungeon in a remote demiplane created when the Void card is drawn. This is where the character’s

separated from everyone else. This situation can be handled in many ways, and DMs can choose an approach that suits their players and their campaign. Drawing the Void Card When a character draws the

7. Stable House

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

in the barn, Derp takes cover behind a haystack and shoots arrows at enemies below, drawing his scimitar only when forced into melee combat. Treasure. Derp carries a coin pouch that holds 1 cp and a

Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Missions Events in Greenest are divided into missions. Missions don’t need to involve combat, but most do. The characters reach the town at sundown, or about 9 p.m. The sun comes up again at 6 a.m

people who didn’t make it into the keep before it was cut off. Nighthill wants the characters to slip back into the town and help people who are cut off or harass the raiders. A stealthy group can make it out of the keep and back in again without drawing the raiders’ attention.

Archmage

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

lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage’s

7th level (1 slot): teleport 8th level (1 slot): mind blank* 9th level (1 slot): time stop *The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Encounter Pace and Tension

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

seriously. Random Encounters Olly Lawson Mysterious lights glimmer in a remote mountain lake, drawing adventurers to explore Random encounters are randomly determined encounters that don’t occur in a

combat encounters. Different types of encounters provide different amounts of tension (generally, combat encounters offer the most), but they also feel very different and can have drastically different

Harpy

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

their deaths, drawing them in close for the harpy to kill and then consume. A harpy combines the body, legs, and wings of a vulture with the torso, arms, and head of a human. Its wicked talons and bone

club make it a formidable threat in combat, and its eyes reflect the absolute evil of its soul. Divine Curse. Long ago, an elf wandering a forest heard birdsong so pure and wholesome that she was

Elements of a Great Adventure

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

different players and characters in your group, drawing them into the story as effectively as possible. As a starting point, think about your adventure in terms of the three basic types of activity in the

game: exploration, social interaction, and combat. If your adventure includes a balance of all three, it’s likely to appeal to all types of players. An adventure you create for your home campaign

Narration in Combat

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

Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit

damage is a bad wound for the enemy, say: “You swing wildly, and the knight brings his shield up just a second too late. Your blade catches him along the jaw, drawing a deep gash. He recoils, bleeding

Assassin

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

creature that hasn’t taken a turn in the combat yet. In addition, any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit. Infiltration Expertise Starting at 9th level, you can unfailingly

someone else. For example, you might acquire appropriate clothing, letters of introduction, and official-looking certification to establish yourself as a member of a trading house from a remote city so you

Giants

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

Giants A spectrum of giants claims territory across Theros, drawing strength from aspects of the world itself—from ancient stone and roiling flames to the depths of the seas and skies. Unlike many

titanic, nearly forgotten artisans known as hundred-handed ones. These giants often dwell in remote mountains and seaside cliffs, where they carve their memories into the ancient stone, covering their

The Winged God

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

Commoner) hires the characters to escort his wagon to the remote mining village of Diamond Lake, which happens to be near the dragon’s new lair. Nondy was robbed by kobolds on his last trip, and he

Warriors (Neutral) who demand that the merchant surrender his goods. In combat, the kobolds shout things like “For the Winged God!” and “Fight to reclaim our home!” If four of them fall in battle, the

Sighting the Enemy

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

draconians and two Dragon Army soldiers draws near (see appendix B for both stat blocks). The draconians are hooded and look like Humanoid soldiers from afar, but a character who engages in melee combat

with them discovers their true nature. If attacked, one draconian attempts to flee to camp and raise an alarm. Use more draconians to prevent the characters from drawing close to the camp. Even if the

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

concentration can be concentrated on by a remote user. The Infernal Machine’s effects have a spell save DC of 14 or the attuned user’s spell save DC, whichever is higher. Summon Monster. When first

. The first time during a combat that a creature attacks you with a metal weapon, that creature has disadvantage on the attack roll. Metal rusts in response to your touch—including metal armor you

The Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

own movement. The remote device also grants the creature a sensory awareness of the area around it. This allows the appendage to be used normally, so that the creature can undertake any activity

. Roleplaying the Monks The Monastery of the Distressed Body has been secretly drawing in outlaws for decades. As such, you might add to the ranks of the monks with any number of villainous NPCs the players

3. Haunted Temple of Lolth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

character in single combat. If the wall is brought down or he is outmatched, he casts animate objects on one of the Lolth statues in area 3a or on both spider-shaped braziers in area 3b. Muiral stays at least

-draining wails as follows: Charinidia wails on her first turn in combat. Grazthrae wails after taking damage for the first time in combat. T’riizlin wails after one of the other banshees is destroyed

Character Objectives

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

alleviates the risk of players losing interest. For example, if the overall story of your adventure involves a quest to deliver a priceless relic to a remote monastery, each encounter along the way is an

sworn to protect might be sentient, cursed, or difficult to transport. Retrieve an Object. The adventurers must gain possession of a specific object in the area of the encounter, preferably before combat

Fhenimore and Whymsee

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

combat using his claw and Wave. Round 4. Gar swims back. Round 5. Upon returning to the young kraken, Gar casts charm monster on the creature. It fails its saving throw and believes Gar to be a

friend. Round 6. Gar surprises the kraken, hitting it twice with Wave before the creature can react, and achieving a critical hit both times. The kraken is slain, and Gar begins the process of drawing

D3. Courtyard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

ruse and attack. If the characters think the ceremony is real and join the festivities, the dwarves wait for them to get close before drawing hidden weapons and taking the characters. Characters with a

shields, the dwarves carry warhammers that they wield with two hands (1d10 + 1 bludgeoning damage on a hit). Without shields, these guards have AC 14. Once combat erupts, the oni casts invisibility on

D&D Beyond

Search Results