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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Fey Ancestry. Witch has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep.
Special Equipment. Witch carries and is attuned to the Witchlight watch.Multiattack
later swept floors until an old clock tower keeper took him on as a helper. The tower’s clock was in such poor condition that it would break down often. Naeryx helped with the repairs and found
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, modestly give money to charity. They take steps to keep magic items out of evil hands by stashing them in secret hiding places.
Characters as Wereravens. The Monster Manual has rules for characters
piercing damage (no ability modifier applies to this damage) and carries the curse of lycanthropy; see the “Player Characters as Lycanthropes” sidebar in the lycanthropes entry in the Monster Manual for details.
Shapechange
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Spells
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had before you transformed. If you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to your normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce your normal form to 0
rules for the original form, with one exception: if your new form has more hit points than your current one, your hit points remain at their current value.
Monsters
Locathah Rising
dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over their normal form.
Amble can't cast spells, and their ability to speak or take any action that requires hands is limited to the capabilities of
their beast form. Transforming doesn't break Amble's concentration on a spell they've already cast however, or prevent them from taking actions that are part of a spell.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack
Armor Class
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modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however.
Without armor or a shield, your character's AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries a shield
, or both, calculate your AC using the rules in the Equipment section. Record your AC on your character sheet.
Baphomet
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find a way to salvation.
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You helped break a Guild protection racket afflicting a community of immigrants in the Outer City. Now, you can’t travel through that part of the city without your
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
realm. (For example, Bavlorna Blightstraw considers herself the owner of Hither and everything in it.) Also, the hags are far less inclined to punish those who break the rules than Zybilna was, and
happen to them as a result, but that fact alone is not enough to encourage most others to likewise break the rules—for all they know, the brigands might be acting in the hags’ interests. If Zybilna were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
break the general rules in some way, creating an exception to how the rest of the game works. Remember this: If a specific rule contradicts a general rule, the specific rule wins. Exceptions to the
Specific Beats General This compendium contains rules that govern how the game plays. That said, many racial traits, class features, spells, magic items, monster abilities, and other game elements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
these rules offers guidelines on adjusting their statistics and creating a new stat block. Using Classes and Levels You can create an NPC just as you would a player character, using the rules in the
need an exhaustive list of equipment. An enemy meant to be faced in combat requires weapons and armor, plus any treasure the NPC carries (including magic items that might be used against the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
rules glossary. Breaking Objects As an action, you can automatically break or otherwise destroy a fragile, nonmagical object, such as a glass container or a piece of paper. If you try to damage something more resilient, the DM might use the rules on breaking objects in the rules glossary.
describes what happens. Sometimes, however, rules govern what you can do with an object, as detailed in the following sections. What Is an Object? For the purpose of the rules, an object is a discrete
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rules Glossary. Breaking Objects As an action, you can automatically break or otherwise destroy a fragile, nonmagical object, such as a glass container or a piece of paper. If you try to damage something more resilient, the DM might use the rules on breaking objects in the Rules Glossary.
describes what happens. Sometimes, however, rules govern what you can do with an object, as detailed in the following sections. What Is an Object? For the purpose of the rules, an object is a discrete
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
any destructible object. Use common sense when determining a character's success at damaging an object. Can a fighter cut through a section of a stone wall with a sword? No, the sword is likely to break
before the wall does. For the purpose of these rules, an object is a discrete, inanimate item like a window, door, sword, book, table, chair, or stone, not a building or a vehicle that is composed of many other objects.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
any destructible object. Use common sense when determining a character’s success at damaging an object. Can a fighter cut through a section of a stone wall with a sword? No, the sword is likely to break
before the wall does. For the purpose of these rules, an object is a discrete, inanimate item like a window, door, sword, book, table, chair, or stone, not a building or a vehicle that is composed of many other objects.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here
instead of the spell effects of those spells. Diseases, poisons, and planar effects such as psychic wind or the howling winds of Pandemonium can all inflict madness. Some artifacts can also break the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore the rules in “Equipment” for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its “Equipment
” rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarked house, it is obliged to remain neutral in the politics of all nations, including its homeland. As a result, Clan Kundarak is no longer represented on the Iron Council that rules the Mror
Holds. However, it wields an influence over the other clans that reflects its wealth and its status in the world beyond the Holds, and the voice of Kundarak members arguing against the use of daelkyr magic carries significant weight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
The Dungeon Master The Dungeon Master (DM) has a special role in the Dungeons & Dragons game. The DM is a referee. When it’s not clear what ought to happen next, the DM decides how to apply the rules
and the DM isn’t adversarial. The DM’s job is to challenge the characters with interesting encounters and tests, keep the game moving, and apply the rules fairly. The most important thing to remember
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
) are hiding out in a secure apartment on the upper floor (area W7). In combat, they wield shovels that deal damage as clubs. Each carries 3d6 gp in a pouch. Volkarr and Urlaster were recently hired by
Losser Mirklav, a halfling necromancer, to help him break into mausoleums in the City of the Dead. They undertook the job because the pay was good, but they have no loyalty to the necromancer. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a cipher. The DM and the rules often call for an ability check when a creature attempts something other than an attack that has a chance of meaningful failure. When the outcome is uncertain and
a Check To... Strength Lift, push, pull, or break something Dexterity Move nimbly, quickly, or quietly Constitution Push your body beyond normal limits Intelligence Reason or remember Wisdom Notice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore Player’s Handbook rules for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its Player’s
Handbook rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Temporary Hit Points and take damage, those points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your Hit Points. For example, if you have 5 Temporary Hit Points and take 7 damage, you lose
those points and then lose 2 Hit Points. Duration Temporary Hit Points last until they’re depleted or you finish a Long Rest (see the rules glossary). Temporary Hit Points Don’t Stack Temporary Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Temporary Hit Points and take damage, those points are lost first, and any leftover damage carries over to your Hit Points. For example, if you have 5 Temporary Hit Points and take 7 damage, you lose
those points and then lose 2 Hit Points. Duration Temporary Hit Points last until they’re depleted or you finish a Long Rest (see the Rules Glossary). Temporary Hit Points Don’t Stack Temporary Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
a cipher. The DM and the rules often call for an ability check when a creature attempts something other than an attack that has a chance of meaningful failure. When the outcome is uncertain and
a Check To... Strength Lift, push, pull, or break something Dexterity Move nimbly, quickly, or quietly Constitution Push your body beyond normal limits Intelligence Reason or remember Wisdom Notice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Conclusion If the characters are exiled, they are never welcomed back in Yongjing while the White Jade Emperor rules. Zhong Yin leaves the party’s company as soon as possible. If the characters
1,000 gp if they promise not to speak of what they have learned about Dragon’s Blessing and his eventual death. If the characters break their promise, rumors spread quickly, but the emperor does not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
into a single helmet. This makes the item more powerful (and probably increases its rarity), but it won’t break your game. Special Features and Sentience Chapter 7 has rules for giving magic items interesting histories, minor properties, quirks, and sentience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Baphomet Civilization is weakness and savagery is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped
by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
them is a shiny brass tuba.
The duergar have taken a break from looting to inspect the arch in the east wall. They turn invisible if they detect other creatures approaching, then move up behind the
indentation with a sigil representing magic scribed into the palm. The rules for this arch are as follows: Casting the mage hand cantrip and pressing its spectral fingers into the keystone’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
rules apply: Your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast, but you retain your alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your
form, you return to the number of hit points you had before you transformed. However, if you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to your normal form. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, this corrupted avatar of Lurue is instead a nightmare come to life. While tainted by the influence of Malar, the avatar of Lurue carries out the Beast Lord’s will: to slaughter anything that dares
the avatar is getting the upper hand) or break off and run away (if the characters seem to be in control of things).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dexterity modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however. Without armor or a shield, your character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries
a shield, or both, calculate your AC using the rules in chapter 5. Record your AC on your character sheet. Your character needs to be proficient with armor and shields to wear and use them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
good, which is why I live by an ever-changing set of rules. (Chaotic) 5 Honor. A deal is a deal, and I would never break one. (Lawful) 6 Rule of Three. Everything in the multiverse happens in threes. I
idea, I get wildly excited about it until I come up with another, better idea. 7 I live by my own set of weird and wonderful rules. 8 I can’t bring myself to trust most adults. Ideals d8 Ideal 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
break something, to force your body through a space, or to otherwise apply brute force to a situation. The Athletics skill reflects aptitude in certain kinds of Strength checks. Athletics Your Strength
might also call for a Strength check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Force open a stuck, locked, or barred door Break free of bonds Push through a tunnel that is too small Hang on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Baphomet Civilization is weakness and savagery is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped
by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
following rules apply: Your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast, but you retain your alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your
form, you return to the number of hit points you had before you transformed. However, if you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to your normal form. For