before blasting dealing class refuge

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5

, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Kelek

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

Swarmkeeper

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

an exciting opportunity to explore your character’s narrative through their class abilities. For more guidance on customizing spells, see the “Personalizing Spells” section in

Swarmkeeper (TCoE)

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

an exciting opportunity to explore your character’s narrative through their class abilities. For more guidance on customizing spells, see the “Personalizing Spells” section in

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as 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

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

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

) Feature: Rubblebelt Refuge You are intimately familiar with areas of the city that most people shun: ruined neighborhoods where wurms rampaged, overgrown parks that no hand has tended in decades, and the

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

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its

. Turning Immunity. The avatar is immune to features that turn undead. Actions Reaping Scythe. The avatar sweeps its spectral scythe through a creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

even be stripped of your position. Azorius Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Azorius Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of

V1. Mastaba

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

criminals who stole a horn of blasting from a storm giant king. Helmdar completed his mission but was killed by Zikzokrishka and turned into an undead thrall to guard her lair. Treasure The horn of

blasting hangs across the giant’s back and is sized for a storm giant. However, it magically resizes to fit in the hands of whoever holds it. Storm Giant Skeleton Storm Giant Skeleton Huge undead

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

circlet of blasting, or the like) and learned how to use it. Booyahg Whip. Khurgorbaeyag saw fit to gift this goblin with powers that enable it to dominate others. The goblin has 1d3 other goblins

Bring It to an End

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

a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge

, forcing the adventurers to close the portal while dealing with a villain at the same time. 8 The dungeon begins to collapse while a villain attempts to escape in the chaos. 9 The adventurers must choose

Albino Dwarves

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

Albino Dwarves The albino dwarves of Chult were driven from their subterranean homes by volcanic activity, and those who didn’t seek refuge in Port Nyanzaru adapted to living in the jungle. They make

forge metal, but they seldom have the means to do so. Albino Dwarf Warrior Medium humanoid (dwarf), any alignment Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 30 (4d8 + 12) Speed 25 ft. STR 13

Ruin Spider

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

got nervous. I haven’t been able to find a good replacement since. Ruin Spider Large Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 105 (14d10 + 28) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft

Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty

Eye of the All-Father

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

divine wisdom and also for refuge. Harshnag is one of only a handful of giants who know about the temple. A few ancient dragons — including Iymrith, Claugiyliamatar, and Klauth — also know of its

creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut. Frost

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the

levitation Yes Boots of speed Yes Bracers of defense Yes Cloak of the bat Yes Dimensional shackles No Gem of seeing Yes Horn of blasting No Ring of free action Yes Ring of protection Yes Ring of the ram Yes

Aundairian Characters

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

Talent. If you’re not going to play a magic-using class, consider creating a high elf or a human with the Magic Initiate feat. Whether you favor damage-dealing cantrips or more utilitarian ones, every

White Maw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

neutral Armor Class 5 Hit Points 217 (14d20 + 70) Speed 10 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 1 (–5) CON 20 (+5) INT 12 (+1) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 3 (–4) Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire

Maw corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative –1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to –5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that

Customizing NPCs

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

manner doesn’t alter an NPC’s challenge rating. Armor and Weapon Swaps. You can upgrade or downgrade an NPC’s armor, or add or switch weapons. Adjustments to Armor Class and damage can change an NPC’s

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.

Customizing NPCs

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

an NPC's challenge rating. Armor and Weapon Swaps You can upgrade or downgrade an NPC's armor, or add or switch weapons. Adjustments to Armor Class and damage can change an NPC's challenge rating

. 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.

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. In the tables, an item’s entry tells you whether the item

Yes Boots of levitation Yes Boots of speed Yes Bracers of defense Yes Cloak of the bat Yes Dimensional shackles No Gem of seeing Yes Horn of blasting No Ring of free action Yes Ring of protection Yes Ring of the ram Yes

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the common

Gem of seeing Yes Horn of blasting No Ring of free action Yes Ring of protection Yes Ring of the ram Yes

Deft Explorer

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

Deft Explorer 1st-level ranger feature, which replaces the Natural Explorer feature You are an unsurpassed explorer and survivor, both in the wilderness and in dealing with others on your travels

. You gain the Canny benefit below, and you gain an additional benefit below when you reach 6th level and 10th level in this class. A Halfling Ranger explores the wilds Canny (1st Level) Choose one of

Barbatos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Barbatos Barbatos Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (studded leather) Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2

Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Rust Monster Cloak. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits Barbatos corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to

Gray Ooze

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

Gray Ooze A gray ooze is stone turned to liquid by chaos. When it moves, it slithers like a liquid snake, rising to strike. Gray Ooze Medium ooze, unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9

(100 XP) Amorphous. The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Corrode Metal. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits the ooze corrodes. After dealing damage

Black Pudding

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

when the pudding ebbs over them. Stone remains behind, wiped clean. Black Pudding Large ooze, unaligned Armor Class 7 Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30) Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 16 (+3

weapon made of metal or wood that hits the pudding corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is

Snow Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Snow Golem A snow golem is a mass of snow brought to life through magic. Nonmagical weapons pass through its snowy form without dealing any appreciable damage to it, though heat is its doom. Snow

Golem Medium construct, unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 10 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 6 (−2) CON 14 (+2) INT 1 (−5) WIS 6 (−2) CHA 1

Aldani

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

transforming them into lobsterfolk. The fishers accepted their punishment and embraced their new existence. However, they were scorned by other members of their tribe and forced to take refuge in the

rivers they had once plundered. Although the Aldani tribe went extinct, the lobsterfolk remain to this day. Aldani (Lobsterfolk) Medium monstrosity, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit

Hollyphant

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

in radiant sparkles of positive energy. A hollyphant is also blessed with powerful innate magic to help it combat evil and protect its friends. Hollyphant Small celestial, lawful good Armor Class

trumpet also creates a 30-foot cone of energy that has one of the following effects, chosen by the hollyphant: Trumpet of Blasting. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 14 Constitution saving

Koalinth Sergeant

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

significant threats on the battlefield, then eliminates those threats one by one. Koalinth Sergeant Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil Armor Class 14 (scale mail) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed

restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 12 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a hooked net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 12

Ooze Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

, food, drink, or sleep. Ooze Master Huge undead, lawful evil Armor Class 9 (natural armor) Hit Points 138 (12d12 + 60) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 1 (–5) CON 20 (+5

) acid damage. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the Ooze Master corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to -5, the

Wandslingers

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

” 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

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

Githyanki Supreme Commander

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

battle. Githyanki Supreme Commander Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 187 (22d8 + 88) Speed 30 ft. STR 19(+4) DEX 17(+3) CON 18(+4

material body, instead of dealing damage. Reactions Parry. The githyanki adds 5 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the githyanki must see the attacker and be wielding

Githyanki

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

weakly endure. Later, the githyanki return to their conquered foes, plundering them again and again. Githyanki Warrior Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil Armor Class 17 (half plate) Hit Points 49

, dealing psychic as well as physical damage. A githyanki can’t become a knight until it masters the singular discipline needed to will such a blade into existence. A silver sword is equivalent to a

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

creating a Tairnadal character, including a Valenar elf, think about your patron ancestor. Most Tairnadal pursue the same class as their patron, so if your character is a wizard, your ancestor was

scimitar is a martial weapon, weighing 6 pounds and dealing 2d4 slashing damage on a hit. It has the two-handed property and the following special property: If you attack with a double-bladed

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