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Player’s Handbook
Unearth Forbidden Lore of Ineffable Beings
When you choose this subclass, you might bind yourself to an unspeakable being from the Far Realm or an elder god—a being such as Tharizdun, the
Chained God; Zargon, the Returner; Hadar, the Dark Hunger; or Great Cthulhu. Or you might invoke several entities without yoking yourself to one. The motives of these beings are incomprehensible, and the
Spells
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
Choose one creature you can see within range. Yellow strips of magical energy loop around the creature. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw, or its flying speed (if any) is reduced to
0 feet for the spell’s duration. An airborne creature affected by this spell safely descends at 60 feet per round until it reaches the ground or the spell ends.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the deathwolf fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Moon’s Grace. When the deathwolf falls, it descends at a rate of 60 feet per round and
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Zargon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. Zargon regains 20 hit points at the start of each of its turns. If Zargon takes cold or
save, it takes half as much damage.Zargon the Returner is an elder evil—an undying abomination from eons past with an insatiable appetite. A tentacled, slime-covered horror with a cyclopic red
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The lich doesn’t need air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The lich makes
, the Night Serpent
4
Ghaunadaur
5
Zargon, the Returner
6
That Which Lurks
Necrotic, Poison
Spells
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
choice outside the sphere. A Huge or larger creature succeeds on the saving throw automatically, and a Large or smaller creature can choose to fail it. On a failed save, a creature is restrained by the
it and lands prone in a space within 5 feet of it.
As an action, you can move the sphere up to 30 feet in a straight line. If it moves over a pit, a cliff, or other drop-off, it safely descends
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
veiled presence fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The veiled presence makes two Blade of Judgment attacks and can use Revelation.
Blade of Judgment. Melee or Ranged
half as much damage on a successful one.The ultimate threat created by the Rogue card, the veiled presence is a Celestial for tier 4 play (levels 17 to 20). This being descends from an Outer Plane to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
. The water’s edge on the map represents the lip of the shelf, which descends to a dark plain twelve hundred feet below.
Coral Reef. The rocky cliff side depicts the contours of a coral reef that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Spider Climb. The dragon can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without
.
Underground River. A river flows along the right and bottom edges of the map, providing the dragon with fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow
Paladin
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an
quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble background.
The Paladin Table
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ProficiencyBonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Earthbind 2nd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 300 feet Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Choose one creature you can see within range. Yellow strips of magical
energy loop around the creature. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw, or its flying speed (if any) is reduced to 0 feet for the spell’s duration. An airborne creature affected by this spell safely descends at 60 feet per round until it reaches the ground or the spell ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Earthbind 2nd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 300 feet Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Choose one creature you can see within range. Yellow strips of magical
energy loop around the creature. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw, or its flying speed (if any) is reduced to 0 feet for the spell’s duration. An airborne creature affected by this spell safely descends at 60 feet per round until it reaches the ground or the spell ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
same result as a previous roll, feel free to reroll or choose a different encounter. Random Ziggurat Encounters d12 Encounter 1 1 rust monster 2 2 giant centipedes 3 1 owlbear 4 1d4 hobgoblins
the characters to their leader in area B25. 12 1d6 cultists of Zargon declare that the characters must be sacrificed to the Returner and attempt to capture them alive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite
unoccupied space within 10 feet of the chute’s exit. A creature can choose to fail this saving throw. Clambering back up a chute requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. B65: Ritual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters are traveling between locations. To determine what they find, roll on the Eternal Garden Encounters table. If you don’t like the result, choose a different encounter you think would be fun
descends to meet them. 8 The Gardener (see appendix B) strolls through the area, humming merrily to themself, inspecting plants, and greeting the garden’s inhabitants.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the saving throw automatically, and a Large or smaller creature can choose to fail it. On a failed save, a creature is restrained by the sphere and is engulfed by the water. At the end of each of its
, you can move the sphere up to 30 feet in a straight line. If it moves over a pit, a cliff, or other drop-off, it safely descends until it is hovering 10 feet above the ground. Any creature restrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the saving throw automatically, and a Large or smaller creature can choose to fail it. On a failed save, a creature is restrained by the sphere and is engulfed by the water. At the end of each of its
, you can move the sphere up to 30 feet in a straight line. If it moves over a pit, a cliff, or other drop-off, it safely descends until it is hovering 10 feet above the ground. Any creature restrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Escaping the City Allow the characters to choose their route to escape the city. The Path of Memories and the canyon to the south are both logical choices. If the party seeks out Demelin, the wizard
rocks to navigate this obstacle. The character must succeed on three DC 14 Strength (Athletics) checks to leap from rock to rock. A character safely ascends or descends 10 feet with each successful
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Spider Climb. The dragon can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without
edges of the map, providing the dragon with fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow tunnels that eventually lead to the Underdark.
Hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, called That Which Lurks; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Zargon, the Returner; Great Cthulhu; and other unfathomable beings. Expanded Spell List The Great Old One lets you choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
detection, and determine the outcome. BURNING OR HOLING THE SEA GHOST
Though it is possible for the characters to capture the Sea Ghost, they also might choose to destroy it.
Burning. The Sea Ghost
, 10 feet square with 3-foot-high wooden walls. Opening a 2-foot-square hatch in the floor lets out the rope ladder that descends to the main deck. A single crew member (bandit) occupies this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
) Proficiency Bonus +5
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the deathwolf fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Moon’s Grace. When the deathwolf falls, it descends at a rate of 60 feet per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
forth to smite evil? Are you a glorious champion of the light, cherishing everything beautiful that stands against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods
have not yet attained. Quick Build You can make a paladin quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
inside a magic circle cast to contain Undead, the lich instead reappears as an otyugh with all the lich’s memories.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the region’s typical climate. If Zargon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Zargon the Returner Huge Aberration, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 253 (22d12
., passive Perception 20
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Zargon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, Fiend Patron, and Great Old One Patron subclasses. Archfey Patron Bargain with Whimsical Fey Your pact draws on the power of the Feywild. When you choose this subclass, you might make a deal with an
of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
In addition, whenever you cast that spell, you can choose one of the following additional effects.
Refreshing Step
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
atop them.
Characters might approach the prison via the Jolly Pelican, or they might choose to approach on their own (see “Getting Inside” below). Characters approaching from the north can also see
flying overhead—one guard descends into the tower to alert the rest of the prison while the others stay at their posts. Getting Inside If the characters use the cover Varrin provided, their ship arrives at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters (D-S) Ezmerelda d’Avenir Ezmerelda has cast a greater invisibility spell on herself and is stealthily exploring the castle. Choose one character in the back rank of the party’s
flapping of tiny black wings. Suddenly, a dark cloud of bats descends upon you! These bats are the servants of Strahd. They attack the characters without provocation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
atop them.
Characters might approach the prison via the Jolly Pelican, or they might choose to approach on their own (see “Getting Inside” below). Characters approaching from the north can also see
flying overhead—one guard descends into the tower to alert the rest of the prison while the others stay at their posts. Getting Inside If the characters use the cover Varrin provided, their ship arrives at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
times of great peril, Hlam can be called on to help. Sometimes he offers pearls of wisdom, and sometimes he descends from his cave to set things right with fisticuffs. He can show up at any point in the
ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, Hlam can choose one of the following additional effects:
The target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, K’Tulah, and Crinkle inside the Firefly Cellar. As she descends the spiral staircase to area F2, she hums the cursed tune in a soft voice. With effort, Varnyr suppresses her humming and shares the
(2d8) psychic damage on a failed save. 6 Choose three creatures in the Firefly Cellar. Each one must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, or it takes 7 (1d8 + 3) psychic damage and makes a melee weapon attack against one creature of your choice as a reaction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
shaft descends into a worked stone hallway. One end of the hall has collapsed, and the other terminates in a pair of giant ebony doors. A thin layer of mist swirls over the floor and the air is
/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Ebondeath uses its possession ability to jump between party members and turn them against each other. It fights to the end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the assassin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The assassin makes two
choose to succeed instead.
Veiled Presence. The infiltrator’s AC includes its Wisdom modifier, and the infiltrator can’t be targeted by divination magic or features that would read its mind or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
loudly whenever someone approaches within 10 feet of the door. The cultists can hear the barking but choose to ignore it. A dogsled is stored here, along with the dogs’ harnesses and reins. Kennel Boy
. This tower has two additional features on its ground level: a stone trapdoor in the floor, beneath which is a ladder that descends to area C16, and a secret passage to the speaker’s office (area C9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
another sorting facility. The chute at the end of the tracks in the south wall descends to a crematorium. Oppressive heat radiates from the south chute’s opening. Other Areas. Dusters perform deeper
examinations in offshoot rooms within the facility, such as the autopsy room. The contents of these rooms are yours to choose; otherwise, they contain nothing of value. Spirit Sump For Characters of 5th–7th