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Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
Martial Role. The warrior has 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.Longsword
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
Reckless. At the start of her turn, Holga can gain advantage on melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against her have advantage until the start of her next turn.
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when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
Poltergeist
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
":"Incorporeal Movement","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the poltergeist has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on
, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target’s Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including
Ancient Gold Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
one.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength
in a row:
The dragon glimpses the future, so it has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until initiative count 20 on the next round.
One creature the dragon can see within
Adult Gold Dragon
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.
Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks
:
The dragon glimpses the future, so it has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until initiative count 20 on the next round.
One creature the dragon can see within 120 feet
Magic Items
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic vorpal sword. In addition, the weapon ignores resistance to slashing damage. When you use this weapon to attack a creature that has
Strength modifier for attack and damage rolls made with the weapon.
Sentience. Snicker-Snack is a sentient, chaotic good greatsword with an Intelligence of 9, a Wisdom of 14, and a Charisma of 18. It has
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
attacker.The thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard.
Clockworks
Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has
the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1, the clockwork makes attack rolls with disadvantage until the end of its turn.
3
Ground Fault. The clockwork has vulnerability to lightning damage
Sword of Kas
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead.
If the sword isn’t bathed in blood
Kas. The creature must cast the wish spell and make a Charisma check contested by the Charisma check of the sword. The sword must be within 30 feet of the creature, or the spell fails. If the sword
Moonblade
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
preserving and protecting elvenkind. If the blade rejects you, you make ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws with disadvantage for 24 hours. If the blade accepts you, you become attuned to it and a
first rune always grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Defender Weapon (Any Melee Weapon), Legendary (Requires Attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each
of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
get into position and onto the larger creature, the smaller creature uses its action to make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check contested by the target’s Dexterity (Acrobatics
has advantage on attack rolls against it. The smaller creature can move around within the larger creature’s space, treating the space as difficult terrain. The larger creature’s ability to attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
weapons. When you attack with a magic weapon, you can use your Intelligence modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity modifier, for the attack and damage rolls. Steel Defender By 3rd level, your tinkering
Battle Smith Battle Smith with Steel Defender Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Defender Weapon (Any Melee Weapon), Legendary (Requires Attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each
of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
materiel and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are accompanied by a Steel Defender, a protective companion of their own creation.
Level 3: Tools of the Trade You gain the following
. Arcane Empowerment. When you attack with a magic weapon, you can use your Intelligence modifier, instead of your Strength or Dexterity modifier, for the attack and damage rolls. Weapon Knowledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
with a magic weapon, you can use your Intelligence modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity modifier, for the attack and damage rolls. Steel Defender 3rd-level Battle Smith feature Your tinkering has
repairing both materiel and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are accompanied by a steel defender, a protective companion of their own creation. Many soldiers tell stories of nearly dying before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
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
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.
Martial Role. The warrior has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Defender Weapon (any sword), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the sword on each of your turns
, you can transfer some or all of the sword’s bonus to your Armor Class, instead of using the bonus on any attacks that turn. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack and damage rolls to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
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
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->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
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
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.
Indomitable (1/Day). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Defender Weapon (any sword), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the sword on each of your turns
, you can transfer some or all of the sword’s bonus to your Armor Class, instead of using the bonus on any attacks that turn. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack and damage rolls to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Martial Role. The warrior has 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
to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of it whose target isn’t the warrior. The warrior must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
if you miss on attack rolls with the weapon three times in a row. Each time you finish a long rest after that happens, you can attempt to regain the sword’s trust by making a contested Charisma check
Snicker-Snack Weapon (Greatsword), Legendary (Requires Attunement by a Non-evil Creature) Snicker-snack You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic vorpal sword. In addition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
fearsome combatant when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend
passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Halfling
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Reckless. At the start of her turn, Holga can gain advantage on melee weapon attack rolls during that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, this creature makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the Wisdom (Insight) check of a creature it can see within 15 feet of it. If this
carries great wealth. Until the end of this creature’s next turn, those allies gain advantage on all attack rolls against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
options: Attacker. The sidekick gains a +2 bonus to all attack rolls. Defender. The sidekick can use its reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of it whose target
3rd-level Warrior feature The sidekick’s attack rolls score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. Ability Score Improvement 4th-level Warrior feature At 4th level and again at 8th, 12th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
maps of their Bastions (see “Bastion Map” earlier in this chapter).
Attack A hostile force attacks your Bastion but is defeated. Roll 6d6; for each die that rolls a 1, one Bastion Defender dies
The guest is a mercenary, giving you one additional Bastion Defender. The guest doesn’t require a facility to house them, and they stay until you send them away or they’re killed. 4 The guest is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
her. Levna Drakehorn
1st-Level Warrior (Defender);
Medium Humanoid (Human), Lawful Good
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
10 (+0
1d10 + her level. Once she uses this feature, she can’t use it again until she finishes a short or long rest. 3rd 26 (4d8 + 8) Improved Critical. Levna’s attack rolls now score a critical hit on a roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
into battle. You can give yourself a bonus to your initiative rolls equal to your Charisma modifier. You also gain an additional way to use your Sneak Attack; you don’t need advantage on the attack roll
Sneak Attack still apply to you. Panache At 9th level, your charm becomes extraordinarily beguiling. As an action, you can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check contested by a creature’s Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
at 3rd level, your confidence propels you into battle. You can give yourself a bonus to your initiative rolls equal to your Charisma modifier. You also gain an additional way to use your Sneak Attack
contested by a creature’s Wisdom (Insight) check. The creature must be able to hear you, and the two of you must share a language. If you succeed on the check and the creature is hostile to you, it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Bonus Actions
Reel In. The clockwork pulls the creature grappled by its Harpoon up to 20 feet closer.
Stone Defender The thick plates of stone
riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard. Clockwork Stone Defender
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
of your next turn, the creature has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. Additionally, other creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target for the duration
throw this card to an unoccupied space on the ground within 60 feet of yourself while speaking a command word, whereupon the card magically transforms into a deck defender (see chapter 9 for its stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
requires a successful DC 17 Dexterity check. Two successful tosses earn one roll on the Carnival Prizes table; three successes earn two rolls on the table. Catch the Dragon by the Tail “Prizes! Prizes
flutters around them. The participant has three chances to succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check. Someone who succeeds on the check catches the dragon by the tail and rolls once on the Carnival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with preserving and protecting elvenkind. If the blade rejects you, you make ability checks, attack rolls, and
destroyed. A moonblade has one rune on its blade for each master it has served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune always grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood
spell and make a Charisma check contested by the Charisma check of the sword. The sword must be within 30 feet of the creature, or the spell fails. If the sword wins the contest, nothing happens, and the wish spell is wasted. If the sword loses the contest, it is destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
see if you can perform acrobatic stunts, including dives, rolls, somersaults, and flips. Sleight of Hand. Whenever you attempt an act of legerdemain or manual trickery, such as planting something on
object Attack Rolls and Damage You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow. You can also add your






