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Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

devotion through prayer and rituals, not through magic. Many mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can. Becoming a Cleric... As a Level 1

table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots. Cleric Features ——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon must

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve

normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches

Leather Golem Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Strange rituals have repurposed the body of a flesh golem into this partially sentient suit of leather armor. While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and to saving throws against spells

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dedicated solely to her, but the devotees performed no such ritual. As revenge for the devotees’ betrayal, the Spider Queen manipulated the creation rituals so that they sometimes created

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spectral Dagger", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. The dagger lasts for 1 minute. As a bonus action on later turns, the choldrith can move the dagger up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against one creature within 5 feet of the dagger.

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. After encouraging them to engage in wild rituals, Hythonia began turning her followers to stone, weaving their forms to create a grisly throne made of their petrified bodies. While the medusa&rsquo

worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals. Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those

effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the

Guildhall Features

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

light in all rooms. The Dispel Magic spell can turn off a moonstone’s glow. Protection from Scrying. Wanewort’s hag rituals prevent locations or creatures in the guildhall from being targeted by the

Dexterity (Stealth and Sleight of Hand) checks. Languages. Moonstalkers can speak thieves’ cant. Bonus Actions. Moonstalkers can use a bonus action to Dash, Disengage, or Hide.

Casting Time

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

Casting Time Most spells require a single action to cast, but some spells require a bonus action, a reaction, or much more time to cast. Bonus Action A spell cast with a bonus action is especially

swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven't already taken a bonus action this turn. You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a

Relic Sloth

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

travel at an excruciatingly slow pace, deliberating every step and moving only when necessary. But this caution makes these hulking creatures perfect for traversing treacherous and crumbling ruins

) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to

Casting a Spell

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

spells require a single action to cast, but some spells require a bonus action, a reaction, or much more time to cast. Bonus Action A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a

bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting

Heralds of Dust Remnant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Heralds of Dust Remnant Remnants are Dusters who sought undeath via rituals but failed. Liaisons and spies, these agents exist in a halfway point between life and death. Heralds of Dust Remnant Small

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Multiattack. The remnant makes two Necrotic Surge attacks. Necrotic Surge. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10

Vampire Nightbringer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Vampire Nightbringer Born of necromantic rituals and planes of existence suffused with negative energy, vampire nightbringers manipulate shadows and feed on the raw life force of living creatures

damage taken, and the vampire regains Hit Points equal to that amount. Shadow Strike. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Cold damage. Bonus Actions Shadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the vampire takes the Hide action. CARLO ARELLANO

Dhergoloth

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

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

poisoned Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Magic Resistance. The

Leather Golem Armor

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

Leather Golem Armor Armor (leather), rare (requires attunement) Strange rituals have repurposed the body of a flesh golem into this partially sentient suit of leather armor. While wearing this armor

, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and to saving throws against spells and other magical effects. In addition, you gain the following properties: Immutable Form. You are immune to any spell or effect that

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu

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

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Gnolls celebrate their victories by performing demonic rituals and making blood offerings to Yeenoghu. Sometimes the demon lord rewards his worshipers by allowing one of them

its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack. Actions Multiattack. The gnoll makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws

Skill Proficiencies

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

relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still

make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character

Chitine

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

Lolth first subjected elf prisoners to horrible rituals that transformed them into creatures with both elven and spider traits, which their creators dubbed chitines. The intention was to create servile

warriors dedicated first to the cult and then, only by association with it, to Lolth. The goddess found this arrangement unacceptable. As punishment, the Spider Queen twisted her worshipers’ rituals

Skill Proficiencies

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

relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still

make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character

Path of the Totem Warrior

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

spirit hones your survival instincts. Totemic Attunement These options are available to you when you choose a totem animal at 14th level. Elk. While raging, you can use a bonus action during your move to

pass through the space of a Large or smaller creature. That creature must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Strength bonus + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked prone and take

Oni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

wickedness. Wise communities often have guardian statues, annual rituals, or local superstitions meant to keep oni at bay. In rare cases, an oni might gradually befriend such communities and protect

), Darkness, Gaseous Form, Sleep Bonus Actions Invisibility. The oni casts Invisibility on itself, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Difficulty Class

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

hurt. If you find yourself thinking, “This task is especially hard,” you can use a higher DC, but do so with caution and consider the level of the characters. A DC 25 task is very hard for low-level

contests, saving throws, or attack rolls. Having proficiency with a skill or tool can also grant automatic success. If a character’s proficiency bonus applies to his or her ability check, the character

Gnolls

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

10 (+0) CHA 8 (−1) Saving Throws Dex +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Gnoll Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Multiattack. The gnoll

ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. Sudden Rush. Until the end of the turn, the gnoll’s speed increases by 60 feet and it doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks. Bonus Actions

Underground Cave

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

Underground Cave The underground cave was Murgaxor’s (and is now Y’demi’s) private chambers. It contains space for rituals, research, and quiet contemplation. It is depicted on map 6.3 and has the

. Ritual Area Ritual circles drawn in fine, chalky powder cover the floor. Notebooks, scrolls, and brass braziers sit on shelves carved into the walls. Murgaxor used this area to perfect his rituals

Barbarian Subclasses

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

, roll a number of d6s equal to your Rage Damage bonus, and add them together. The damage has the same type as the weapon or Unarmed Strike used for the attack. Level 6: Mindless Rage You have Immunity to

creature that is within 5 feet of you, you can take a Reaction to make one melee attack against that creature, using a weapon or an Unarmed Strike. Level 14: Intimidating Presence As a Bonus Action

Leviathan

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

, sea elves, and other aquatic folk attempt to contain it. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy

, restrained, stunned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages — Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the leviathan fails a saving throw

Retriever

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

enslave or use in their rituals. The automatons proved so effective and so fearsome that they now perform many different missions. Though retrievers were created to operate only in the Abyss, they are

speak Challenge 14 (11,500 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Faultless Tracker. The retriever is given a quarry by its master. The quarry can be a specific creature or object the master is personally

Choldrith

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

, expecting to see these new abominations dedicated solely to her, but the devotees performed no such ritual. As revenge for the devotees’ betrayal, the Spider Queen manipulated the creation rituals so

Perception 12 Languages Undercommon Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Fey Ancestry. The choldrith has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the choldrith

Demon Ichor

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

demon ichor in rituals and to improve the performance of infernal war machines (as described in appendix B). When a creature comes in direct contact with demon ichor in Avernus, it must make a DC 10

The target’s skin becomes scabby, granting it a +1 bonus to AC but reducing its Charisma by 2 (to a minimum of 1). 46–50 The target’s arms and legs switch places, preventing the target from moving

Nafik

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

pyramid?” he thought. In his anger, Nafik turned to unholy grimoires, seeking forbidden rituals he hoped could teach him the secrets of everlasting life. When the lands of Bakar dried up, the faithful

, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Dracohydra

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

, kept obedient by the rituals of their creation. Dracohydra Huge Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 218 (19d12 + 95) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft., fly

Perception 19 Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Multiple Heads. The dracohydra has five heads. While it has more than one head, the dracohydra

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Brain in a Jar Through rituals combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being is encased in a glass jar filled with preserving fluids and the liquefied goop

Languages the languages it knew in life Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an

Oath of Devotion

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

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those

a minimum bonus of +1). The weapon also emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light 20 feet beyond that. If the weapon is not already magical, it becomes magical for the duration. You can end

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