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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This beetle-shaped medallion provides three benefits while it is on your person.
Defense. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
Preservation. The scarab has 12 charges. If you fail a saving throw
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies
Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain expended
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
continue their horrid life cycle.
An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can
infest and overwhelm an unprepared population. Desperate rulers discovering that settlements are at risk often order entire neighborhoods or whole villages burned at the first sign of infestation. Within
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
class feature
For you, the spells on the Selesnya Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells
finally know peace. (Any)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I would give my life in the defense of the small enclave where I first encountered Mat’Selesnya.
2
I love beasts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Unarmored Defense If you already have the Unarmored Defense feature, you can’t gain it again from another class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
you're multiclassing: Channel Divinity, Extra Attack, Unarmored Defense, and Spellcasting. Channel Divinity If you already have the Channel Divinity feature and gain a level in a class that also grants
eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn't give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack. Unarmored Defense If you already have the Unarmored Defense feature, you can't gain it again from another class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Enhanced Defense Item: A suit of armor or a shield A creature gains a +1 bonus to Armor Class while wearing (armor) or wielding (shield) the infused item. The bonus increases to +2 when you reach 10th level in this class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Defense Fighting Style Feat (Prerequisite: Fighting Style Feature) While you’re wearing Light, Medium, or Heavy armor, you gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Unarmored Defense While you are not wearing any armor, your Armor Class equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Constitution modifier. You can use a shield and still gain this benefit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bracers of Defense Wondrous Item, Rare (Requires Attunement) While wearing these bracers, you gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class if you are wearing no armor and using no Shield.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Character Creation How do you calculate a creature’s Armor Class (AC)? Chapter 1 of the Player’s Handbook describes how to determine AC, yet AC calculations generate questions frequently. That fact
Defense (Barbarian): 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Constitution modifier. Unarmored Defense (Monk): 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Wisdom modifier. Draconic Resilience (Sorcerer): 13 + your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Scarab of Protection Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement) This beetle-shaped medallion provides three benefits while it is on your person. Defense. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Silverymoon (East) The siege weapon in Silverymoon’s defense zone (see Map 1.4) is a ballista. Imperceptible fey spirits automatically aim the ballista. However, the spirits aren’t strong enough to
lift the heavy ballista bolts, so it must be loaded by hand. Enchanted Ballista Large Object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50
Ballista Bolt (Requires Load). Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 120/480 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
sidekick has advantage on initiative rolls. Improved Defense 10th-level Warrior feature The sidekick’s Armor Class increases by 1. Indomitable 11th-level Warrior feature The sidekick can reroll a saving
the following class features as it gains levels in this class, as summarized on the Warrior table. The Warrior Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Bonus Proficiencies, Martial Role 2nd +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. Champion
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
points you have, as shown in the Ki Points column of the Monk table. You can spend these points to fuel various ki features. You start knowing three such features: Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and
Step of the Wind. You learn more ki features as you gain levels in this class. When you spend a ki point, it is unavailable until you finish a short or long rest, at the end of which you draw all of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
possessions. Julie Dillon
Tower Hand Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
9 (–1)
Skills Insight +4
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unarmored Defense. While the tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Swashbuckler Swashbuckler
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment
Armor Class 17 (leather armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
18(+4
)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Mithral Hall (Northwest) The siege weapon in Mithral Hall’s defense zone (see Map 1.3) is a modified catapult that launches iron canisters of superheated metal that explode on impact. A cunning
mechanized device drops a new canister into place with the recoil, loading the launcher immediately and automatically when it’s fired. Forge Launcher Large Object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 30
Fiery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Class Features Martial Arts Focus Points Unarmored Movement 1 +2 Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense 1d6 — — 2 +2 Monk’s Focus, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism 1d6 2 +10 ft. 3 +2 Deflect
Monk Class Features As a Monk, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Monk levels. These features are listed in the Monk Features table. Monk Features Level Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class
. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Step 1: Choose a Class Choose a class, and write it on your character sheet. The Class Overview table summarizes the classes. See chapter 3 for the classes’ details. Class Overview Class Likes
combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class
. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Traveler Medium Aberration (Gith), Any Alignment
Armor Class 15 (Psychic Defense)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3
+2
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, rarely staying in one place for too long. Swashbuckler
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment
Armor Class 17 (leather armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12(+1
language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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Horizon Walker Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8) 7th Ethereal Step 11th Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8) 15th Spectral Defense
Horizon Walker Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Horizon Walker Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
administration. An elected town council represents the interests of the middle class. Defense: The noble commands a sizable army of professional soldiers, as well as personal bodyguards. Commerce: Basic
oversees the city administration. An elected city council represents the middle class and might hold more actual power than the lord mayor. Other groups serve as important power centers as well. Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Brown Scavver Brown scavvers are 10 feet long and range in color from sun-dappled brownish gold to dark umber. It takes them days to digest a meal, during which time they attack only in self-defense
, Unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
even among their allies. Indeed, members of other races sometimes thoughtlessly treat gnomes as second-class citizens, perhaps thinking highly of their gnome friends but rarely giving credit to gnomes
as a people. Gnomes are regularly underestimated, and they use that lack of esteem as both a defense and an offense, when need be. Like dwarves, gnomes have long battled for territory with kobolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Warrior Warrior
11th-level Medium humanoid
Armor Class 21 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
Battle Readiness. The warrior has advantage on initiative rolls.
Improved Critical. The warrior’s attack rolls score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.
Improved Defense. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
tier of their training become one of the githzerai known as the enlightened. Githzerai Enlightened
Medium humanoid (gith), lawful neutral
Armor Class 18
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft
invisibility, shield
1/day each: haste, plane shift, teleport
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. 10th 60 (11d8 + 11) Improved Defense. Ayik’s Armor Class increases by 1. 11th 66 (12d8 + 12) Indomitable. Ayik can reroll a saving throw that he fails, but he must use the new roll. Once he uses this feature, he can’t use it again until he finishes a long rest. Ayik Ur and Ayik’s Shortsword
back in Khur. Ayik Ur
1st-Level Warrior (Attacker);
Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Good
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tigress carries a red wooden key that unlocks the door to area L3. Jade Tigress Medium humanoid (human)
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 71 (11d8 + 21)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18
Defense. While Jade Tigress is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. Jade Tigress makes three attacks.
Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
faith, making them proficient with the quarterstaff and nothing else. You could give them a benefit to make up for the loss of proficiencies—something like the monk’s Unarmored Defense class feature, but
Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to