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":"1d10+1", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bone Bow", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Rampage (1/Day). Immediately after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.
Bone Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bone Bow"}, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club
", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.
Bone Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bone Bow"}, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation
":"1d10+1", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bone Bow", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Fiend in Feral Flesh
Gnoll warriors crave endless slaughter but quickly grow bored with the prey
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target’s Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including
path (+4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit"} to hit) and dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a hit.Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
until the end of the high fae’s next turn.
Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4
untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Attack The most common action to take in combat is the Attack action, whether you are swinging a sword, firing an arrow from a bow, or brawling with your fists. With this action, you make one melee
or ranged attack. See the "Making an Attack" section for the rules that govern attacks. Certain features, such as the Extra Attack feature of the fighter, allow you to make more than one attack with this action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Attack The most common action to take in combat is the Attack action, whether you are swinging a sword, firing an arrow from a bow, or brawling with your fists. With this action, you make one melee
or ranged attack. See the "Making an Attack" section for the rules that govern attacks. Certain features, such as the Extra Attack feature of the fighter, allow you to make more than one attack with this action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Energy Bow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon, which has no string. Each time you pull your
properties. Arrow of Restraint. Whenever you use this weapon to make a ranged attack against a creature, you can try to restrain the target instead of dealing damage to it. If the arrow hits, the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
contested by the goblins’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score to avoid being surprised. See the Basic Rules for more information on ability check contests. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are
difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide half cover to creatures behind them. (See “Difficult Terrain” and “Cover” in the Basic Rules for more information.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
Special column, C means the spell requires Concentration, R means it’s a Ritual, and M means it requires a specific Material component. Equipment Energy Bow
Studded Leather Armor
Shortsword
Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe)
Explorer’s Pack
Dice Set
Hooded Lantern
Manacles
Traveler’s Clothes
Energy Bow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
animates. It immediately draws back on the bow and shoots the arrow at the creature that triggered the trap (+6 to hit), dealing 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage on a hit. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Special column, C means the spell requires Concentration, R means it’s a Ritual, and M means it requires a specific Material component. Equipment Energy Bow
Studded Leather Armor
Shortsword
Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe)
Explorer’s Pack
Dice Set
Hooded Lantern
Manacles
Traveler’s Clothes
Energy Bow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Perception 10
Languages Gnoll
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.
Bone Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6
(1d10 + 1) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Rampage (1/Day). Immediately after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Gnoll
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage.
Bone Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range
150/600 ft. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Rampage (1/Day). Immediately after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, twenty feet above the floor.
Any character who can see the bridge in area 5 might also notice the goblin guarding the bridge. Doing so requires a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the goblin’s
the Basic Rules). The ledge between the two escarpments is fragile. Any weight in excess of 100 pounds loosens the whole mass and sends it tumbling down to the east. Any creature on the ledge when it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ranged Attacks When you make a ranged attack, you fire a bow, hurl an axe, or otherwise send projectiles to strike a foe at a distance. Many spells also involve making a ranged attack. Range You can
a weapon, a spell, or some other means, you have Disadvantage on the roll if you are within 5 feet of an enemy who can see you and doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition (see the Rules Glossary).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Special Weapons Weapons with special rules are described here. Lance. You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield
creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees the creature without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
character who suspects that “Vilroy” is hiding something can make a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the changeling’s Charisma (Deception) check. A character who wins the contest detects slight
real Sergeant Vilroy and flubs any sustained questioning. If the characters realize they’re not dealing with the real Sergeant Vilroy and confront the changeling, Jas leaps out of the skycoach, uses a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ranged Attacks When you make a ranged attack, you fire a bow, hurl an axe, or otherwise send projectiles to strike a foe at a distance. Many spells also involve making a ranged attack. Range You can
a weapon, a spell, or some other means, you have Disadvantage on the roll if you are within 5 feet of an enemy who can see you and doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition (see the rules glossary).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
are meant to help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Energy Bow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon, which has no string. Each time you pull your
properties. Arrow of Restraint. Whenever you use this weapon to make a ranged attack against a creature, you can try to restrain the target instead of dealing damage to it. If the arrow hits, the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dealing with Amrik Unless the characters attack him at once, Amrik assumes they’ve come to him for a loan. He is more than happy to provide one, up to a limit of 150 gp (the amount currently carried
paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, you are proficient with attacks made using this shield. On a hit, it deals 1d6 slashing damage. If you throw the shield, it reappears in your hand the instant after it hits or misses a target. Bow of
Conflagration Weapon (Any Bow), Rare (Requires Attunement) Ammunition fired from this bow blazes brightly. When you hit with an attack roll using this bow, the target takes an extra 1d6 fire damage. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
“Know Your Players” in chapter 2), but it can cross a line into being exploitative, interfering with everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
to be around. Commodore Krux If he isn’t sulking, Krux practices his aim with his firearms, and he invites the characters to join him. Five wooden targets line the port bow, each bearing the poorly
the ante. The rules are as follows: Each player chooses any number of d6s and shakes them in a cup. Everyone rolls and reveals their dice at the same time. The player with the highest total wins, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
undead captain places his boot on the rail along the deck of his creaky galleon and leans over the bow. His disembodied hand perches on his shoulder, and lightning from the cosmic storm flashes
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
“Cover” in the Basic Rules). DISGUISED CHARACTERS
Rather than storm Cragmaw Castle with weapons in hand, clever characters might try to talk their way inside. For example, they might don the scarlet
) check contested by the monsters’ Wisdom (Insight) checks, and give the characters advantage on their checks if the deception is particularly well planned or roleplayed. If at least one character wins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
start of the play, each player draws a slip of paper from the container, as Stagefright hisses a line to that player’s character from the wings. The rules of the play are as follows: The players must ad
the story in this fashion can leave the stage but is expected to return and take a final bow once the play has concluded. Antics performed by offstage characters (including but not limited to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
characters are trying to achieve, and make ability checks only if you ask them to. When a situation comes up and you’re not sure how to adjudicate it using the rules, use these four questions to help
, whereas no lucky die roll will allow a character with an ordinary bow to hit the moon with an arrow. Call for a D20 Test only if there’s a chance of both success and failure and if there are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn. SWASHBUCKLERS AND TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING
The Swashbuckler relies on a good understanding of the D&D rules to realize its
attack roll. All the other rules for Sneak Attack still apply to you. Panache At 9th level, your charm becomes extraordinarily beguiling. As an action, you can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
) check contested by the goblin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. This guard is lazy and inattentive. If no characters are using light sources, each character can attempt a Dexterity (Stealth) check
points, it collapses. Creatures on the collapsing bridge must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage and landing prone (see “Being Prone” in the Basic Rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to use your Sneak Attack against a creature if you are within 5 feet of it, no other creatures are within 5 feet of you, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll. All the other rules for
Sneak Attack still apply to you. Panache At 9th level, your charm becomes extraordinarily beguiling. As an action, you can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check contested by a creature’s Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Charisma (Deception) check contested by the golems’ Wisdom (Insight) check, with advantage on the check if the portrayal is particularly convincing. On a successful check, the golem won’t attack that
is one of Halaster’s gates (see “Gates”). It is composed of one hundred stone jigsaw pieces, each weighing 10 pounds. The rules of this gate are as follows: Only one piece of the arch can be removed at