before breath devising counts resolve

Orb of Damara

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

A wizard named Damara created this orb while devising a way to become a dragon. Aided by a mysterious magician (actually an aspect of Tiamat in disguise), Damara eventually created an Artifact that

it, the orb shrinks to the size of a grape. Properties of the Orb. While attuned to the orb, you gain the following benefits: Dragon’s Breath. You can take a Magic action to exhale a 15-foot

Making an Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. 3. Resolve the attack. You make the attack roll. On a hit, you roll damage, unless

the particular attack has rules that specify otherwise. Some attacks cause special effects in addition to or instead of damage. If there's ever any question whether something you're doing counts as an attack, the rule is simple: if you're making an attack roll, you're making an attack.

Chase Complications

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

obstacle counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 2 A crowd blocks your way. Make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (your choice) to make your way through the crowd unimpeded. On

a failed check, the crowd counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 3 A large stained-glass window or similar barrier blocks your path. Make a DC 10 Strength saving throw to smash through the barrier

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

wielding such a weapon with two hands. Fundamentally, a monk weapon counts as such no matter how a monk uses it. The dart is not classified as a monk weapon, yet a monk gets 10 darts as starting equipment

Missiles catches and throws a projectile, what is the damage of the attack? A missile counts as a monk weapon if it is thrown using Deflect Missiles; it deals its damage or Martial Arts damage (the monk’s

Making an Attack

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

target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. Resolve the attack. You make the attack roll. On a hit, you roll damage

counts as an attack, the rule is simple: if you’re making an attack roll, you’re making an attack. Attack Rolls When you make an attack, your attack roll determines whether the attack hits or misses. To

The Undying

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, speak with dead 4th aura of life, death ward 5th contagion, legend lore Among the Dead Starting at 1st level, you learn the spare the dying cantrip, which counts as a warlock cantrip for you. You

you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Undying Nature Beginning at 10th level, you can hold your breath indefinitely, and you don’t require food, water, or sleep

White Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

larder, as they have discovered that the dragon’s cold breath keeps their meat fresh. Young White Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A young white dragon and a young remorhaz are

seek out new mineral veins for sustenance. 8 A clan of winged kobolds treat the air currents and ice slides of an adult white dragon’s lair as an obstacle course. The dragon enjoys devising

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders

storm! Ularan Mortus has sent his dragon to crush his enemies. Claugiyliamatar is an ancient green dragon, except her breath weapon deals necrotic damage instead of poison damage as a result of

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements

breath and clearly hiding something on their person, a teenage tiefling spy begs the characters to help them avoid two oncoming Harmonium peacekeepers (see Morte’s Planar Parade). 4 A drunk elf

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

incinerated their barricades and then burned them out with her breath. The entire area from the bottom of the steps to the backs of the chambers is scorched and black. A dozen or more (it’s difficult to sort

, which serves as the kobolds’ egg nursery. These kobolds protect their eggs with flinty resolve. The mossy niches in the walls contain a total of thirty eggs. 6C. Rolling Stone Trap A tripwire

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising. 05 You emanate a weak magnetic aura

You have increased lung capacity, increasing your walking speed by 10 feet and letting you hold your breath for twice as long as normal. Whenever you exert yourself by fighting, running, and so

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Learning of Sarcelle’s vision counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules found in this book’s introduction. C6: Supply Room Stone shelves in this room contain boxes and bags. A few

Umberto to impart basic history about Vecna and Kas as described in the introduction. Learning about Umberto’s secret research topic counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an

Undercommon, and is blessed by Imix. The blessing grants the minotaur immunity to fire damage as well as the following additional action option: Burning Breath (Recharge 5–6). The minotaur exhales a cloud

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest. Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 4 (−3) Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 0 (10 XP) Hold Breath. Kingsport can hold its

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

isn’t involved, as specified in the text of those attacks. For example, an unarmed strike counts as a melee weapon attack, even though the attacker’s body isn’t considered a weapon. Here’s a bit of

effect. A dragon uses a breath weapon against me. I succeed on the save, and I have resistance to the damage. Do I take only one-quarter of the damage? Yes, because resistance is applied after all

Areas of the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

counts as an actual unicorn for the purpose of opening the Vault of Dragons (see “Vault Keys”). C18a–C18b. Closets These closets are filled with stuffed animals and spare blankets. C19. Master Sitting

accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

gallery (area G4). During the conversation, Lludd sizes up the party. If the characters appear wounded or offend the behir, he seizes his chance and unleashes his breath on them. Treasure. Inside Lludd’s

! We’re all trapped, but perhaps we can help each other?” This box canyon on the plane of Elysium tests the compassion and resolve of those trapped within. Six centaurs who speak Common were exploring

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