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Summon Dragon

Spells Player’s Handbook

when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands

type until the spell ends. Actions Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of Rend attacks equal to half the spell’s level (round down), and it uses Breath Weapon. Rend. Melee Attack Roll

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of

power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make

12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll

target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on

Nokumai's Frozen Breath

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 0 0 20 High up beyond the snowline is a stark realm where many magical beings reside. One of them is the legendary snow dragon, Nokumai, whose icy

breath is desired by all who deal in things of an arcane nature. It’s rumored that Nokumai’s Frozen Breath never thaws, and the great dragon only breathes once every thousand years, although no one living has actually seen Nokumai and the dragon may be long gone.

Akroan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

called stratians, number among the fiercest soldiers on Theros. They train relentlessly and possess unflinching resolve. In the annals of Akros, tales abound of squads of stratians that defended a

glorification of the warrior's spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to

Mechachimera

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Mechachimera. In addition to defeating the construct in combat, characters can pull out its charged disks to hinder its attacks. With a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check, any character

Hand) check can remove a disk, causing one head to power down and preventing it from making attacks. If the dragon head is disabled, the creature loses its Fire Breath. If the goat head is disabled

Gavel of the Venn Rune

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

used as part of rituals to resolve disputes. The gavel has the following properties. Arbiter’s Shield. At the start of every combat, attack rolls against you have disadvantage before the start of

Summon Draconic Spirit

Spells Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal

until the spell ends. Actions Multiattack. The dragon makes a number of Rend attacks equal to half the spell’s level (rounded down), and it uses Breath Weapon. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: your

Draconian Mastermind

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, masterminds have a breath weapon—a billowing cloud of poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat. Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold

. Noxious Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Noxious Breath"}. The draconian exhales a 15-foot cone of noxious gas. Each creature in that area must make a DC

Groff

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

False Appearance. If the groff is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the groff move or act, that creature must

succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the groff isn’t an ordinary moss-covered bog patch. Hold Breath. The groff can hold its breath for up to 1 hour.Multiattack

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Firestorm Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Firestorm Breath"}. Ember exhales roiling

", "rollAction":"Firestorm Breath", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and is pushed up to 30 feet away from Ember and knocked prone. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage with no other

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Platinum Brilliance (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the aspect would be reduced to 0 hit points, his current hit point total instead resets to 500 hit points, he recharges his Breath

target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 27 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The

Zarak

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

agree to kill something, I pursue my quarry until the job is done.” Flaw. “A friend is just an enemy I haven’t made yet.” Combat Notes When faced with multiple foes, Zarak

prefers to hurl daggers from a distance. When targeting a lone individual, especially someone he has been hired to kill, he prefers the up-close-and-personal garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath

Beanstalk Wurm

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

False Appearance. If the wurm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the wurm move or act, that creature must

enormous creatures that resemble limbless, wingless dragons, though they lack a dragon’s breath weapons and keen intelligence. On the world of Eldraine, many wurms have adapted to life among the world

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and it is frightened of the dragon for 1 minute. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

your character. D6 HARDSHIP 1 Nearly Drowned. You hid underwater to avoid detection by enemies and held your breath for an extremely long time. Just before you would have

who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales. Holding his hand high, a half-elf

hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone. Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he

. Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harness the energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Desiccating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath"}. The dragon exhales yellowish necrotic

":"Desiccating Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Desiccating Breath

(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath"}. The dragon exhales yellowish necrotic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13

How to Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

the flow of the game right back to step 1. This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a mighty dragon

while a second examines an esoteric symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. The players don’t need to take turns, but the DM listens to every player and decides how to resolve

Attack Rolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Attack Rolls In combat, an attack roll is used to determine whether an attack hits. You can also use attack rolls to resolve noncombat activities that are similar to attacks in combat, such as an

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hit points or uses its action to end it. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 90

-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 49 (9d10);{"diceNotation":"9d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

or uses its action to end it. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 60-foot cone

. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

Running Social Interaction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Running Social Interaction During a social interaction, the adventurers usually have a goal. They want to extract information, secure aid, win someone’s trust, escape punishment, avoid combat

rarely come into play. Other DMs resolve interactions by having characters make Charisma checks. Most games fall somewhere in between, balancing roleplaying with the occasional ability check.

Social Interaction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Social Interaction During a social interaction, the adventurers usually have a goal. They want to extract information, secure aid, win someone’s trust, escape punishment, avoid combat, negotiate a

roleplaying exercise, where dice rarely come into play. Other DMs prefer to resolve the outcome of an interaction by having characters make Charisma checks. Either approach works, and most games fall

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

chapter 2 offers advice on combat. Spellcasting. If a character casts a spell, you can usually let the player tell you what the spell does and how to resolve it. If questions arise, read the text of

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

actions. In combat, everyone takes turns in Initiative order. Step 3: Describe What Happens After the players describe their characters’ actions, it’s the DM’s job to resolve those actions, guided by the

Crew in Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Casualties Slaying a ship’s crew reduces the number of actions most ships can take, making the crew a tempting target in combat. Resolve individual attacks as normal, using the guidelines for

Crew in Combat Managing a ship’s entire crew in combat can prove cumbersome, especially as larger ships often host dozens of sailors. Typically the crew is too busy managing the ship to do anything

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures

. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Surprise Attack. If the

Valachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

magical creatures this land is home to. But Valachan is fiercely protected by its Darklord, the devious and immortal hunter Chakuna. She roams the jungles hunting dangerous beasts—and when she grows

her power or plunge the land into utter catastrophe. The secret pulses in the breath of the forest, timed to the heartbeat of its master. Those who survive long enough in Valachan to discover its secrets might end up twisted into the predator they oppose.

Healthy Competition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

obstacles along the way, possibly inspiring the characters to do the same. Using the power of a mechanical guide might allow for the creation of particularly devious traps that can be set across space and

missing components, whether they steal them out from under the characters or take them directly in combat. Any stolen components will be delivered to their respective agents before the characters return from the past.

Large Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Large Groups The biggest considerations with large groups are maintaining order at the table and keeping combat from becoming too slow. Structured Turns If you find yourself in a situation where

individual players are having trouble getting a chance to do things during exploration or social interaction, have the characters roll Initiative and act in Initiative order, just as you do in combat

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