Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'before both deciding counting roll'.
Other Suggestions:
before boat devising coating roll
before both deciding cunning rule
before body devising coating roll
before both deciding cunning role
before both deciding cutting rule
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Amorphous Form (Air, Fire, and Water Only). The spirit can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without it counting as Difficult Terrain.
Actions
Multiattack
. The spirit makes a number of Slam attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down).
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 4 + the spell
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
-75
When you hit with an attack roll using the Moonblade, you deal an extra 1d6 Force damage. Each time the weapon gains this property after the first, the extra damage increases by 1d6, to a maximum
time you throw the weapon, it flies back to your hand after the attack.
81-85
The Moonblade scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.
86-95
You can take a Bonus Action to
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
":"piercing"} piercing damage if Molliver has advantage on the attack roll or if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
roll or if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies.
Levitate. While wearing boots of levitation, Molliver casts levitate (self only).Uncanny Dodge. Molliver halves the damage
Moonblade
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hit on a roll of 19 or 20.
91–92
When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack deals an extra 1d6 slashing damage.
93–94
When you hit a creature of a specific
this creature, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 hit points or you dismiss it as an action.
00
The moonblade functions as a vorpal sword.
Sentience
A
Tabaxi
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background.
The Tabaxi Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
deciding whether to use a roll, ask yourself two questions: Is a task so easy and so free of conflict and stress that there should be no chance of failure? Is a task so inappropriate or impossible — such
Using Ability Scores When a player wants to do something, it’s often appropriate to let the attempt succeed without a roll or a reference to the character’s ability scores. For example, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The Middle Path Many DMs find that using a combination of the two approaches works best. By balancing the use of dice against deciding on success, you can encourage your players to strike a balance
bad die roll foiling the character’s plans. By the same token, a bad plan or unfortunate circumstances can transform the easiest task into an impossibility, or at least impose disadvantage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the Bardic Inspiration die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the Bardic
you. That creature gains one Bardic Inspiration die, a d6. Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the Bardic Inspiration die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the Bardic
you. That creature gains one Bardic Inspiration die, a d6. Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
How and When to Use the Tables If you’re comfortable with letting the dice decide a certain fact about your character, go ahead and roll. If not, you can take charge and make the decision, choosing
from among the possibilities on a table. Of course, you also have the option of disregarding the result of a die roll if it conflicts with another result. Likewise, if the text instructs you to roll on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
saving throw because of a chase complication, she has advantage on the roll. Also, she can use the Dash action during the chase without having to make Constitution checks to avoid exhaustion. Where’s the
Stone? If she is caught, Vevette surrenders. She’s counting on the law to protect her from serious harm, and she knows she has done nothing to warrant arrest. Vevette no longer has the Stone of Golorr
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Roll on or choose a result from the Stone Golem Orders table to inspire the commands a stone golem follows.
Stone Golem Orders 1d6 The Stone Golem Follows Orders To...
1 Allow only those
battle with the type of monster that slew the hero it resembles.
Exercise discernment when deciding the golem’s appearance, as your creation is likely to long outlive its model.
—Manual of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
triumph over tyranny and inequality. Molliver invites trouble by not thinking through the ramifications of their actions, counting on their friends to bail them out whenever they get in over their head
. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. The attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) piercing damage if Molliver has advantage on the attack roll or if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
(Air, Fire, and Water Only). The spirit can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without it counting as Difficult Terrain.
Actions
Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of Slam attacks
equal to half this spell’s level (round down).
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 4 + the spell’s level Bludgeoning (Earth only), Cold (Water only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
of orcs and ogres in the shrine based on the level of the characters and the number of characters in the party, not counting sidekicks. Enemy Roster Character Level Number of Orcs and Ogres 1st
the northeast tower (area S6) When rolling initiative for these foes, roll once for all the orcs and once for all the ogres.
Orc
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should
have a calm temperament and let insults roll off my back.
2
I don’t fear the gods and have no patience for superstitions.
3
I am slow to anger, but when I do become enraged I fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Initiative Variants This section offers different ways to handle initiative. Initiative Score With this optional rule, creature don’t roll initiative at the start of combat. Instead, each creature
players roll a d20 for their initiative as a group, or side. You also roll a d20. Neither roll receives any modifiers. Whoever rolls highest wins initiative. In case of a tie, keep rerolling until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
roll the d20 before deciding to add the d10, but you must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long
gods give you flashes of insight that help you bring your efforts to fruition. When you make an ability check, you can roll a d10 and add the number rolled to the check. You can wait until after you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
in the camp recognizes the character. If characters are wearing Cult of the Dragon regalia taken from the rearguard, the characters have disadvantage on this roll because no one returning to camp at
this time should be in uniform. The character who faced Cyanwrath one-on-one, however, has a -4 penalty to the roll. If that character ever comes face-to-face with the half-dragon, recognition is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the camp recognizes the character. If characters are wearing Cult of the Dragon regalia taken from the rearguard, the characters have disadvantage on this roll because no one returning to camp at
this time should be in uniform. The character who faced Cyanwrath one-on-one, however, has a -4 penalty to the roll. If that character ever comes face-to-face with the half-dragon, recognition is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
are in the camp, not counting Leosin. During the day, they are put to work under guard by four dragonclaws (see appendix D). At night, they are shackled to a post in their hut to prevent escape. The
climbing, so no die roll is needed under normal circumstances. If characters are in a hurry, a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to make the climb without falling. If characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
filled with thousands of bats. Any loud noise in either cavern agitates the bats. When the bats become agitated, have the characters roll initiative. On initiative count 10, the bats fly up the pit and
fluttering bats. At the start of each of the bats’ turns, roll a d6. On a roll of 1–5, the bats remain agitated. On a roll of 6, the bats return to the lower cavern and are no longer agitated. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
area 1. Currently, only eight prisoners are in the camp, not counting Leosin. During the day, they are put to work under guard by four dragonclaws (see appendix D). At night, they are shackled to a
. The cliffs have handholds and footholds for climbing, so no die roll is needed under normal circumstances. If characters are in a hurry, a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Gullop XIX flees to area D11 and makes his final stand there, counting on the bullywug knights to cover his escape. As the king flees, Snoodle and the unarmed bullywugs jump into the lake and swim to
, and conspirators are gathering at his home in area D16. Whenever a character asks a friendly bullywug of the Soggy Court about Illig’s whereabouts, roll a d8. On a roll of 1–3, the bullywug doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
boats from Bremen but does not attack indiscriminately, trying to gauge the strength and determination of the crew before deciding what to do. Roll on the Plesiosaurus Behavior table to determine how
Clever Beast When a roll on the Lake Events table indicates that the lake monster takes an interest in the characters, read: Ripples disrupt the surface of the lake, causing your boat to bob from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
weapon’s bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls by 1, to a maximum of +3. Reroll if the Moonblade already has a +3 bonus. 61–75 When you hit with an attack roll using the Moonblade, you deal an extra
Moonblade scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. 86–95 You can take a Bonus Action to cause the Moonblade to flash brightly. Each other creature that is within 30 feet of you and not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
ingredients into the final dish. Unless fewer than four characters are participating in the event, these assistants won’t help to prepare the beans or the prawns. Sid leads the audience in counting down
; “Three… two… one… start!” At this point, the characters and prawns should roll initiative. Bean Preparation. Massive bundles of green tree beans cover both preparation tables. Participants must chop or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The moonblade scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20. 91–92 When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack an extra 1d6 slashing damage. 93–94 When you hit a creature of a specific
, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 hit points or you dismiss it as an action. 00 The moonblade functions as a vorpal sword. Sentience. A moonblade is a sentient neutral good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
Tactical Edge (Costs 2 Actions). Roll a d6 for Bel. The number rolled on the die is subtracted from the next attack roll made against Bel or an ally of his choice within the next minute.
Summon Ice
says, “A pity. All those poor people in Elturel were counting on you.” He then offers to teleport them out of his fortress, so they can be on their way. Gracious host that Bel is, he won’t attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
mouth spell), and the weapon will obviously stagger it (roll dice and shake your head ruefully) every time the mace is used. The third time it is struck by the glowing mace, the false lich will
hunks of ceiling, and so forth to the players. Now begin counting slowly to 10, and it is odds on that there will be a stampede up the stairs to get away! A programmed illusion spell affecting the entire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
able to gain advantage on one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. Remember that a character can have no more than one inspiration at a time. Awarding Inspiration Think of inspiration as a
emphasize action-packed heroics. For such campaigns, consider allowing inspiration to be spent after a d20 roll, rather than before. This approach turns inspiration into a cushion against failure — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
seen a goliath, and fewer still to have forged a friendship with one. Goliaths love to compete and keep score, counting up their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to what others
reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the runestone die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the runestone die is rolled, it is lost, and the
deciding to use the runestone die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the runestone die is rolled, it is lost, and the humanoid can’t gain another from this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Guardroom Two disheveled humans in stylized rat masks and red robes trimmed with rat fur crouch over a small chest, chattering and counting coins. In the northeast corner of the room, stairs lead downward
player rolls three d6s. A player who rolls three of a kind wins. If no player rolls three of a kind, each player must either add another 5 gp to the pot or forfeit. The remaining players roll one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
chip into the machine, roll three d6s. Each number on the die corresponds to a symbol displayed on the slot machine’s reels and its prizes, as shown on the Slot Machine Results table. Prizes are
, and roll for the dealer and participating NPCs. Everyone rolls and reveals their dice at once. The participant with the highest total wins, but anyone who rolls a 1 automatically loses. Olidammara’s