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Player’s Handbook
spell’s level Radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Radiant damage, and the
Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your allies
Stone Defender
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this
False Appearance. While the stone defender remains motionless against an uneven earthen or stone surface, it is indistinguishable from that surface.
Magic Resistance. The stone defender has advantage
Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
","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
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
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Shocking Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shocking Bolt"} to hit (with advantage on the attack roll if the
number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender.
The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master.
Lightning, PoisonCold, Fire
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the
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
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
her form and all her hit points after 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Reform"} days, reappearing in the location where she died or in the nearest unoccupied space
role as Candlekeep’s defender, Miirym can move anywhere within the library fortress, passing through walls and other solid barriers. She can’t enter extradimensional spaces, since they
Moonblade
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
finesse property.
83–84
The moonblade gains the thrown property (range 20/60 feet).
85–86
The moonblade functions as a defender.
87–90
The moonblade scores a critical
hit on a roll of 19 or 20.
91–92
When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack deals an extra 1d6 slashing damage.
93–94
When you hit a creature of a specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.
Reactions
Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives
Stone Defender Thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection and allow it to conceal itself against a stony surface. Its chief role isn’t as an ambusher, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
5 feet of it.
Reaction
Deflect Attack. The defender imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature
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->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
feet of it.
Reaction
Deflect Attack. The defender imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature
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->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Proficiency Bonus)
Traits
Steel Bond. Add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check or saving throw the defender makes.
Actions
Force-Empowered Rend. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell
Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your Intelligence modifier.
Reactions
Deflect Attack. Trigger: A creature the defender can see within 5 feet of itself makes an attack roll against a creature other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature other than the defender.
Steel Defender (p. 61) In the first paragraph, the third sentence has been changed to “See this creature’s game statistics in the Steel Defender stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of
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->Player’s Handbook
(Defender Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Radiant damage, and the spirit can choose itself or another creature it can see
cast the spell, choose Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
spell’s level Radiant damage.
Radiant Mace (Defender Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Radiant damage, and the spirit
a Celestial spirit. It manifests in an angelic form in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Celestial Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose Avenger or Defender
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection (Defender Only). When a creature the warrior can see attacks a target other than the warrior that is within 5 feet of the warrior, the warrior can use their reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll. The warrior must be wielding a shield.
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->Dragon of Icespire Peak
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.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Sprite Skirmisher Elusive Defender of Fey Realms Sprites are wee spirits of nature that can see the innate goodness or wickedness of other creatures. Those that enter their realms with good
Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage.
Enchanting Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 40/160 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the
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
person, or brigands are plaguing the area. If you help, you must dispatch one or more Bastion Defenders. Roll 1d6 for each Bastion Defender you send. If the total is 10 or higher, the problem is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, and ammunition. This equipment costs you 100 GP plus an extra 100 GP for each Bastion Defender in your Bastion. If your Bastion has a Smithy, the total cost is halved. While your Armory is stocked
, your Bastion Defenders are harder to kill. When any event causes you to roll dice to determine if your Bastion loses one or more of its defenders (see “Bastion Events” at the end of this chapter), roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sprite Elusive Defender of Fey Realms Habitat: Forest, Planar (Feywild); Treasure: Armaments Sprites dwell in mystical forests touched by the magic of the Feywild, living peacefully with most other
+0 +0
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +8
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Needle Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
10th Hold the Line 15th Ferocious Charger 18th Vigilant Defender Bonus Proficiency When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal
someone else marks the creature. While it is within 5 feet of you, a creature marked by you has disadvantage on any attack roll that doesn’t target you. In addition, if a creature marked by you deals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or suffer one random effect (roll a d6):
1–2: Confusion. On its next turn, the target must use its action to make one weapon
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
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
Languages Common
Proficiency Bonus +2
Bonus Proficiencies. Levna is proficient with simple and martial weapons, shields, and all armor.
Pack Tactics. Levna has advantage on an attack roll against
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 (2014)
or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. If the attacker wins the contest, the attack causes no damage or other ill effect, but the defender drops the item. The attacker has disadvantage on its attack roll if
ability to use. Disarm A creature can use a weapon attack to knock a weapon or another item from a target’s grasp. The attacker makes an attack roll contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Gigant A gigant is a towering insectile creature variously regarded as a harbinger of doom, a defender of nature, and a divine messenger of mysterious purpose. Giants regard them as a plague, since
advantage on saving throws against spells, and any creature that makes a spell attack against the gigant has disadvantage on the attack roll.
Actions
Multiattack. The gigant makes one Mandibles attack and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
companions. Roll initiative for the devil, which has its own turns. The DM has the creature’s stat block. On each of your turns, you can issue a verbal command to the devil (no action required by you), and as
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Features” earlier in this chapter). 81–82 The moonblade gains the finesse property. 83–84 The moonblade gains the thrown property (range 20/60 feet). 85–86 The moonblade functions as a defender. 87–90
The moonblade scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20. 91–92 When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack an extra 1d6 slashing damage. 93–94 When you hit a creature of a specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
enemies quietly disappear—though even cynical mercenaries can become true believers when confronted with the miraculous. Roll or pick from the Religious Order Types table to determine the type of religious
entity you worship or through an earthly agent, such as a high priest or an archdruid. Roll or pick from the Religious Order Contact table to determine who relays messages to and from your order’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
contested by the creature’s Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature’s grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.
Guardian Portrait A
, bequeathing unto his armor a malevolence not found in most animated objects. He also fortified his armor and placed a number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
item, roll on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, or allow each player to choose one item from that table. Duvessa Shane’s Quest After dispatching scouts to check on the other
sheriff. If they return with the heads of one or more slain giants, Sheriff Southwell rewards each of them with the title “Defender of Icewind Dale” and spreads news of the party’s heroism throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
World-Shaking Events You can use this section for ideas and inspiration to expand on world-shaking events already occurring (or soon to occur) within your world. Alternatively, you can roll on the
or roll on the World-Shaking Events table. World-Shaking Events d10 Event 1 Rise of a leader or an era 2 Fall of a leader or an era 3 Cataclysmic disaster 4 Assault or invasion 5 Rebellion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. From beyond, you hear the roaring of barbarians.
The anchorites of Talos are using a battering ram to demolish the burning gate. Each time they spot a defender on the wall, the barbarians hurl
each round, ask each player to roll a d20, and then roll a d20 for the dragon. Whoever gets the lowest result is targeted by the effect of a call lightning spell. The dragon attacks any enemy forces