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Player’s Handbook
mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.
Fighters master various
Proficiency Bonus
Class Features
Second Wind
Weapon Mastery
1
+2
Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery
2
3
2
+2
Action Surge (one use), Tactical Mind
2
3
3
+2
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
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Fey Step (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Fey Step"}. As a bonus action, Smiler can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that he can see or to the
shocking recklessness. Smiler thinks he can accomplish anything with a positive attitude and some death-defying stunt. Although he admits others might end up getting killed by his actions, he believes he
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
encounter.
Variant: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm.
A living portent can be a fragment of these beings
power to defy death.
RadiantChange Shape. The living portent magically transforms into a Humanoid while retaining its game statistics (other than its size and Brilliance trait). The transformation ends if the living portent is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Ethereal Jaunt. As a bonus action, a xill can magically shift from the Material Plane to the Ethereal Plane, or vice versa.
Poison Stinger. The xill injects poison into one creature it hit with its
by strange traps and logic-defying puzzles, along with a legion of brainwashed servitors and countless xills. As to the fate of the individuals seized by the xills, they perhaps form the bulk of
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm. A living portent can be a fragment of these beings’ will. These
exhaustion
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages all
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Brilliance (True Form Only). The living portent sheds bright light for 30 feet
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
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
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
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
strange traps and logic-defying puzzles, along with a legion of brainwashed servitors and countless xills. As to the fate ofthe individuals seized by the xills, they perhaps form the bulk of
9(−1)
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +4, Perception +4
Senses darkvision passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Ethereal Jaunt. As a bonus action, a xill can magically
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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






