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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Improvised Weapons An improvised weapon is an object wielded as a makeshift weapon, such as broken glass, a table leg, or a frying pan. A Simple or Martial weapon also counts as an improvised weapon
if it’s wielded in a way contrary to its design; if you use a Ranged weapon to make a melee attack or throw a Melee weapon that lacks the Thrown property, the weapon counts as an improvised weapon. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Improvised Weapons An improvised weapon is an object wielded as a makeshift weapon, such as broken glass, a table leg, or a frying pan. A Simple or Martial weapon also counts as an improvised weapon
if it’s wielded in a way contrary to its design; if you use a Ranged weapon to make a melee attack or throw a Melee weapon that lacks the Thrown property, the weapon counts as an improvised weapon. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
The Wash Travelers in the Northern Wastes must contend with both the broken, canyon-riddled land and the Wash. Tides driven by Krynn’s three moons cause floodwaters from the Turbidus Ocean to sweep
characters are in a canyon, its walls are 2d4 × 10 feet high. When the flood starts, have the characters and nearby creatures roll initiative. Each round, on initiative counts 10 and 0, the water level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
wall to a set of doors that lead east. Above the ledge, the water is only 2 feet deep, but the area counts as difficult terrain. The doors that lead east have keyholes in them but are unlocked
. She retreats from close combat and conceals herself in the water. The nereid has a pet named Chac, a giant lightning eel (see appendix B). If she calls to Chac for aid, she does so on her turn when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
race across the street into more shadows, and a woman carrying a round shield and a broken spear turns and faces back in the direction from which they came. Seven kobolds stream out of the alley on the
fight, run the combat normally. When enemies must make a check to notice sneaking or bluffing, make a check with advantage for the group. Each time the party retreats from an enemy group, they run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold
docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Undertakers’ Watch Post Several members of the Undertakers gang dwell here in their vampire disguises. If the bandit keeping an eye on area 1 through the secret door retreats here with news of the
Waterdavian nobles clad in decorative plate armor.
Bones and Broken Staff. Lying at the base of the central statue are the bones of a long-dead hobgoblin and a white wooden staff broken in half.
Carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
churning cauldron of black clouds fills the sky as thunder peals and lightning flashes. Half buried in the cold dunes is a crumbling amphitheater adorned with statues, many of them broken, the rest
they can hurl chunks of sandstone torn from Iymrith’s own amphitheater. If Iymrith is drawn to the surface and reduced to 240 hit points or fewer, she retreats to the dungeon level and makes her final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
.
By the lift’s interior light, you can see into a vast, unlit cavern strewn with broken stonework from ancient buildings as far as you can see in every direction. The air is stale, and filled with
15 to 30 feet. Due to the rubble, the ground around the pit counts as difficult terrain. Four Daask goblins guard this area and rely on darkvision to see. They hide in the pit when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
gems flash in its eye sockets.
A human skeleton lies crumpled near the statue’s feet. Several of its bones are obviously broken, but it’s impossible tell whether these injuries happened while the
attacks. Tracing the maze with a dagger or other tool counts as nothing; it must be done with a finger. If the golem has the opportunity in combat, it pushes enemies off the bridge. The golem is so heavy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
encounters, starting with the first and proceeding in order. Wounded Pride The remnants of a deadly battle lie about this chamber: broken bits of furniture, scattered weapons, and two bodies shrouded in
. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
recall their aggressive nature with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Nature) check. The blood hawks attack any creature that tries to enter the tower through the broken wall or the roof, but
strewn with rubble — stone from the crumbling walls and wood from the partially collapsed roof. The rubble counts as difficult terrain. Treasure. Any character who searches through the rubble finds a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Instead, they feign retreats, regroup, and launch new attacks, wearing down their foes like storm-driven waves eating away at a sandy beach. Almost all water cultists are excellent swimmers skilled
is a sullen man who says little, letting his actions speak for him. He believes he has been wronged by the world and hates all people except those as broken and unfortunate as himself. Gar also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Treasure. A character who searches the area and succeeds on a DC 14
: back straight, arms crossed, and head slightly lowered. Ruins. Except for the mill, every building in Ialos was destroyed on the Day of Mourning. Broken stone and rotten timber lie strewn about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the
following text: The floor of this large cavern is a broken jumble of stone, with steep walls slanting up to a ceiling of hanging stalactites perhaps a hundred feet above. Fifty feet up the jagged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
sound of someone climbing the stairs, he retreats to Storvald’s throne room (area 1G). Two closed doors stand between him and that room. Since he isn’t a giant, Nilraun must use an action to try to
an egg is broken, there is a 50 percent chance that the white dragon wyrmling inside hatches and is able to attack; otherwise, it is dead. A wooden ladder ascends 40 feet to area 1H; the rungs of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
H13. Icicle-Filled Cave This cavern has a ten-foot-high ceiling covered with icicles that nearly touch the floor, forming thin stalactites. Several of these icicles have been broken off, leaving
tell which direction the sounds come from.
The icicles are more of a nuisance than an obstacle and can be easily broken, although smashing them creates enough noise to alert the creatures in area H17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
traverse. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Ward Rune. The ward rune is
in the Astral Sea alone. Regardless of what the characters do on learning this, it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Treasure The hobgoblin captain has a small, polished oak box containing three potions of fire resistance and a potion of greater healing. E11. Cellblock This long passage is broken at regular intervals by
. If it becomes obvious that the fight is going badly for the cultists, the efreeti retreats to his lair in the fire node (see chapter 5) via area E14. If the characters arrive with salamanders or azers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the west and south. Its metal double door bears a rusty broken chain and a padlock that hangs off the door.
The well-oiled door opens noiselessly. The crypt interior is dusty, with numerous tracks
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the lintel above this door is the word “Cruelty” in Common. Door to Area G17. Part of the lintel has broken off, but characters can still make out the word “Endurance” carved into it in Common. Door
to Area G18. Carved into the lintel above this door is the word “Isolation” in Common. Door to Area G19. The lintel above this door has partially broken off, destroying some of the inscription carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
this room like glittering curtains. A path of broken icicles on the ground winds from one exit to the other. A life-size statue of a frost giant woman bearing a look of surprise stands near the
can be broken by Dispel Magic cast as a level 6+ spell on the box or by a Wish or similar magic. The box weighs too much for Gelida to move by herself. Treasure. There are 310 SP in the bottom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
anyone using the greataxe as a weapon. T7: Armory Other than a few broken shields and warped crossbow bolts on battered shelves and hooks, nothing remains in this room.
Six dust mephits lair here with
first meal. T11: Common Room The long stone table here is broken in two pieces. Several metal chests are stacked against a wall. The largest opening leading from this room is choked with rubble and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
door hears them and retreats through the southern secret door, which connects area 21 with the caverns. 21. Cellar If the party makes a lot of noise while exploring area 20, the smuggler here has already
(see appendix B). 24. Laboratory The secret door opens toward you to reveal a clutter of broken glass and earthenware piled on the floor beyond. Three small copper pots lie amid the debris.
As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
next deck amid crates, barrels, and broken bits of equipment.
Moving among the detritus are four creatures. Three of them are small, repulsive, purple things that float above the ground and pull
. Once the self-destruct’s countdown timer has begun, it can’t be stopped. A voice in Deep Speech counts down the seconds from 60. When the timer reaches 0, the ship disintegrates in an explosion bright
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
rings (worth 25 GP each) Fifty sheets of music (worth 1 GP each) Dump Pile Five Books of poetry (worth 25 GP each) Drum that’s battered and worn (worth 1 GP) Lute with two broken strings (worth 15
feet.
A Purple Worm has been drawn to Nakari’s lair by the dragon’s frequent excavation work. The worm bursts up through the floor of the cave when the characters arrive and attacks them. It retreats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
following changes: Orok is chaotic neutral. He doesn’t have darkvision. He speaks Bothii (the Uthgardt language) and broken Common. He lacks the kobold’s Sunlight Sensitivity feature (but retains the pack
retreats to the hearth if he sees any magic. Like most Uthgardt, he is fearful of magic and distrustful of spellcasters. Orok is drawn to rough-looking wilderness types, such as barbarians and rangers. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(Stealth) check while doing so. Once the grate is open, characters can drop down into area D7. The chains holding the ship aloft are too sturdy to be broken by any quick or simple method. Severing one
before they arrive here. While the golem holds intruders at bay, Dory retreats to the far corner of the room and uses Eye of Corruption to weaken the most threatening character. He then follows up with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a trap (see below). The door cannot be broken down or otherwise smashed, and attempting to do so triggers the trap. A successful DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check allows a character to spot
Strength (Athletics) check, or broken down with attacks (AC 10, 30 hit points, immunity to poison and psychic damage). Mummy Chamber. When the characters can see the chamber beyond the double doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Web’s Edge Locations The following locations are keyed to map 2.2. Dyson Logos Map 2.2: Web’s Edge View Player Version W1: False Front The remains of mold-covered broken wagons and barrels languish
cyclops fears a terrible fate for the miners. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lit by a multitude of candles. The walls are jagged, and the cave’s floor is littered with broken skulls and splintered bones. In the center of the cave, a staircase ascends to a carved stone altar
) come to investigate. G16: Lofty Cavern The ceiling of this large cave soars overhead, and natural ledges on the walls spiral upward. Broken stalactites litter the floor, and a pile of treasure is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
broken Common to know when the weapons will be delivered to their kinfolk. A pseudodragon named Bimz sleeps in a small nest behind the chest. It is the companion of one of the lizardfolk and joins in
still alive when its master dies, it stops attacking and retreats to its nest. It continues to fight only if pursued. After the remaining lizardfolk are dealt with, Bimz chooses one character and bonds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
alcove to the south appear to have been broken up for firewood. The long hallway to the west includes doors to the showroom (area G5) and the depleted mine (area G9). Treasure. A shredded backpack contains
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, next to a large wooden cage containing a rust monster. Along the walls are piles of broken and rusted helmets, shields, and weapons. Hanging from hooks on the back wall are three mannequins made of
, Ahmaergo retreats to area X22, heads downstairs to gather reinforcements from area X28, and leads a search party to capture the interlopers. If he sees only one intruder, he draws his axe and attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
might wander even farther within the Briny Maze. B13: Past Feeding Shreds of flesh and broken bones are scattered around this room. An enormous double door made of the same spongy material as the rest
finally earn Ilvaash’s approval and a lair of its own. The beholder is unwilling to die for its goal, though, so Mublinesh retreats to area B15 to hide if reduced to fewer than 50 hit points. Rear and






