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Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

each head regrown in this way. Reactive Heads. For each head the hydra has beyond one, it gets an extra reaction that can be used only for opportunity attacks. Wakeful. While the hydra sleeps, at least

wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to test their mettle against terrors worthy of the gods’ notice. Most ironscale hydras inhabit lakes and boggy caverns, from which

Shadowfell Brand Tattoo

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Defense. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to become insubstantial for a moment, halving the damage you take. Then the reaction can’t be used again until the next sunset. Magic Tattoo

Coverage Tattoo Rarity Area Covered Common One hand or foot or a quarter of a limb Uncommon Half a limb or the scalp Rare One limb Very Rare Two limbs or the chest or upper back Legendary Two limbs and the torso

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

like elves, and to elves, they look human. In height, they’re on par with both parents, though they’re neither as slender as elves nor as broad as humans. They range from under 5 feet to

Coral

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

target gains 11 (2d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d8+2", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Bolstering Treat"} temporary hit points if it immediately uses its reaction to eat one of the cookies. Any leftover

can see within 10 feet of herself. The target gains the ability to understand and speak Common or Sylvan (Coral’s choice) for 10 minutes.

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their

empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds. A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, some on fighting with two weapons at once, and some on augmenting their martial skills with magic. This combination of broad general ability and extensive specialization makes fighters superior

use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry. A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are

humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

heavily muscled warrior, and its great helm is unusual in that it has no openings — only a broad glass plate in the front with a second piece of glass above it. Strange plates, tubing, and large

magic that generates a conduit something like an astral silver cord. While so connected, a willing ally can give up hit points as a reaction to fuel the armor’s abilities.

Diplomats or Wanderers

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

get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent

Diplomats or Wanderers

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

get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and

speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The

Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

turn or on someone else’s. The Opportunity Attack, described later in this chapter, is the most common type of Reaction. When you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your

Reactions Certain special abilities, spells, and situations allow you to take a special action called a Reaction. A Reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your

Testing Phase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, green, gray, and death slaadi requires a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Defusing Slaad Confrontations. Writing short essays about commonly accepted ways to keep slaadi calm during

sometimes assume that “slaad” is a misspelling or mispronunciation. Calling these creatures “salads” is frowned upon. Frogs are common on campus and are often kept as pets

Reactions

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

turn or on someone else’s. The Opportunity Attack, described later in this chapter, is the most common type of Reaction. When you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your

Reactions Certain special abilities, spells, and situations allow you to take a special action called a Reaction. A Reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your

A Broad Spectrum

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

A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little

A Broad Spectrum

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

A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little

Your Turn

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

, which can occur on your turn or on someone else’s. The opportunity attack, described later in this chapter, is the most common type of reaction. When you take a reaction, you can’t take another one until

noted on your character sheet. The most common actions you can take are described in the "Actions in Combat" section later in this chapter. Many class features and other abilities provide additional

Short and Stout

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

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

Short and Stout

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

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

Your Turn

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

. The opportunity attack, described later in this section, is the most common type of reaction. When you take a reaction, you can't take another one until the start of your next turn. If the reaction interrupts another creature's turn, that creature can continue its turn right after the reaction.

noted on your character sheet. The most common actions you can take are described in the Actions in Combat section. Many class features and other abilities provide additional options for your action

Limited Usage

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

Limited Usage Some parts of a stat block have restrictions on the number of times they can be used. Here are the most common ways that usage is limited: X/Day. This notation means the stat block part

can be used a certain number of times (represented by X) and that a monster must finish a Long Rest to regain expended uses. For example, a Reaction that includes “1/Day” means the Reaction can be

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

Warrior

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

10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Con +6 Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common, plus one of your choice

choice: Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls. Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below. Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Con +6 Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common, plus one of your choice

attack rolls. Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below. Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use a bonus action on its turn to regain hit points equal

Flavors of Fantasy

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

Flavors of Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy game, but that broad category encompasses a lot of variety. Many different flavors of fantasy exist in fiction and film. Do you want a horrific

an effort to destroy monsters or villains. This genre is also common in fantasy fiction. Most novels set in the Forgotten Realms are best described as heroic fantasy, following in the footsteps of many of the authors listed in the Appendices of the Player’s Handbook.

Orb of Shielding

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Orb of Shielding Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) An orb of shielding is a polished, spherical chunk of crystal or stone aligned to one of the planes of existence. If you’re a spellcaster

, you can use this orb as a spellcasting focus. If you’re holding the orb when you take damage of the type associated with the orb’s material, you can use your reaction to reduce the damage by 1d4 (to

Orb of Shielding

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Orb of Shielding Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) An orb of shielding is a polished, spherical chunk of crystal or stone aligned to one of the planes of existence. If you’re a spellcaster

, you can use this orb as a spellcasting focus. If you’re holding the orb when you take damage of the type associated with the orb’s material, you can use your reaction to reduce the damage by 1d4 (to

Local Nuisances

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

garbage that gathers in Sigil’s alleys and sewers. Common and giant rats are found throughout the Cage, as are variant cranium rats known as squeakers (further detailed in Morte’s Planar Parade). Adapted

hazard native to the Lower Planes. This black, creeping ivy has broad, glossy leaves with razor-sharp stems and thorns. Work crews fight the rapidly growing weed from overrunning the city. Others use

Hill Giant Bags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Hill Giant Bags The items found in hill giant bags reflect a diversity of taste and interest as broad as that found among any other giants. Some hill giants carry only food and boulders for throwing

used as a toothpick 6 Iron prongs and a trough of coal to create a makeshift spit-roast setup 7 A beehive with live bees 8 A small picture book for learning Common 9 A hefty box containing an assortment

Goliath Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Goliath Traits Goliaths share a number of traits in common with each other. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. Age. Goliaths have

. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again

The Code Legal

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

main body of which can be read in the Code Legal. This document is available in multiple languages at the Palace of Waterdeep, and (in the Common tongue) provided on request by the magisters at the

gates and in the harbor. Be aware that the Code Legal provides only an outline of typical sentences for various offenses, and magisters have broad discretion when meting out justice as they see fit. Any Masked Lord can overturn a magister’s ruling, but there’s rarely a Masked Lord around when you need one.

Campaign Theme

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

doesn’t have to be a work of literature, but it can still draw on common themes that lend a distinctive flavor to its stories. Consider these examples: A campaign about confronting the inevitability of

and domination, whether embodied by the hosts of the Nine Hells or by humanoid rulers bent on conquering the world. With a theme such as “confrontation with mortality,” you can craft a broad range of

Rogue

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

doesn’t limit the number of times you can use it in a round. You sometimes get a chance to use Sneak Attack on someone else’s turn. The most common way for this to happen is when a foe provokes an

the fighter’s turn, and if the attack qualifies, it can use Sneak Attack. Both of those options rely on the use of your reaction, so you could do only one of them in a round. Because you get only one

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

(+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Con +5 Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Survival +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common, plus one of your choice

one of the following traits of your choice: Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls. Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below. Second Wind (Recharges after a

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