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Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

Lizardfolk

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

have lived on the worlds of the Material Plane since the worlds’ creation. Gifted by the gods with remarkable physical defenses and a mystical connection to the natural world, lizardfolk can

the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

leave the Dimir and join this guild, but there is no escaping the Dimir. 8 I chose this guild at random or on a lark. Dimir Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class

feature For you, the spells on the Dimir 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 are added to

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Being who you are, you could never be a hero. Whether due to your class, your people, your family, or your sins, something about you prevents you from effectively pursuing the path you’ve

unidentifiable as your true self. By removing your disguise and revealing your true face, you are no longer identifiable as your persona. This allows you to change appearances between your two personalities as

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

advancing civilization, nature needs some help from biomancers and terraformers. If, along the way, you happen to create super-soldiers and mutant monsters that can bolster the combine’s defenses

’t be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Simic Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you

Armor Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class (AC) includes its natural armor, Dexterity, gear, and other defenses. See the Player’s Handbook for information on Armor Class.

Armor Class

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

Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class (AC) includes its natural armor, Dexterity, gear, and other defenses. See “Playing the Game” for information on Armor Class.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the fringes of a society first test its defenses by stealing objects, and if these crimes go unpunished, they begin stealing people. Enslaved creatures receive the worst treatment the goblins can dish

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

During the Siege

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the

. 4 A panicked Talon mage recklessly casts destructive spells, catching zombies and soldiers in the effects. 5 A group of commoners attempts to flee the city, revealing a hidden gap in the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

Giant Skeleton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Giant Skeleton The animated skeleton of a giant is deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. GIANT

SKELETON Huge undead, neutral evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50) Speed 30 ft. STR 21(+5) DEX 10(+0) CON 20(+5) INT 4(−3) WIS 6(−2

Fighter

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

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the worlds of Dungeons

Fighter

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

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the worlds of Dungeons

Giant Skeleton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

skeleton of a giant — deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. Undead Nature. A skeleton doesn’t require air

, food, drink, or sleep. Giant Skeleton Huge undead, neutral evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50) Speed 30 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 10 (+0) CON 20 (+5) INT 4

Girallon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Girallon A girallon looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with gray skin and white fur. Its fangs and claws set it apart from a normal ape, revealing it to be a monstrous predator. Girallon Large

monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 16(+3) CON 16(+3) INT 5(−3) WIS 12(+1) CHA

Battle Tactics

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

essential to many of its defenses and habits. Portions of its lair — especially the remote part where it sleeps — usually aren’t reachable on foot, which makes it harder for its minions to take over the

use such defenses to protect its inner sanctum, allowing it to roam freely through the area while hostiles must dodge or overcome multiple obstacles. Unless its opponents are concealed by fog

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. In the tables, an item’s entry tells you whether the item

Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking

Replicate Magic Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

, picking from the Replicable Items tables. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the common

Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking No Replicable Items (10th-Level Artificer

Aurumach Rilmani

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

the Outlands, manifesting gleaming blades to destroy those that threaten multiversal stability. Aurumach Rilmani Large Celestial, Typically Neutral Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 285

defenses of a creature it can see within 120 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become cursed until the end of the aurumach’s next turn. The next time the

Maurezhi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A Plague of Ghouls. Maurezhi are contagion incarnate. Their bite attacks can drain a victim’s sense of self. If this affliction is

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 14(+2) DEX 17(+3) CON 12(+1) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 15(+2) Skills

Tortles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

pounds. Males and females are nearly identical in size and appearance. They don’t wear clothing other than belts and harnesses for carrying tools and supplies. Natural Defenses. A tortle can retreat into

weapons they manufacture for themselves. They prefer simple melee weapons and crossbows. Tortle Medium humanoid (tortle), lawful good Armor Class 17 (natural) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30

Drowned Assassin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

Drowned Assassin Drowned Assassin Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3

must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of

Drowned Assassin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3) INT 9 (-1) WIS 9 (-1) CHA

or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of the assassin’s choice within 30 feet of it that

Razorvine Blight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp

.” –Morte Razorvine Blight Medium Plant, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 15 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 5 (−3

Replicate Magic Item

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

, picking from the Replicable Items tables below. A table’s title tells you the level you must be in the class to choose an item from the table. Alternatively, you can choose the magic item from among the

No Cloak of elvenkind Yes Cloak of the manta ray No Eyes of charming Yes Gloves of thievery No Lantern of revealing No Pipes of haunting No Ring of water walking No Replicable Items (10th-Level

Archaeologist Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

an outsider. Based on the complex’s defenses, Laysa believes something valuable is held within. Nikki Dawes Laysa Matulin Some Progress. Laysa’s crew uncovered the complex’s entrance, as well as two

and in Acererak’s entry in appendix B. Marian doesn’t realize exactly how dangerous the complex here is. Magic Items. Marian has a Lantern of Revealing sitting near her and a Gem of Seeing strapped to

Battle Smith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

them. Tasha 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 expert at defending others and

reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you

Hobgoblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

evil Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA

surround it first to cut off escape routes and supply lines, then slowly starve their enemies out. Hobgoblins fortify their own holdings, bolstering existing defenses with innovations of their own

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

to be resolved, with those complications revealing useful information concerning the Six’s plots, the ritual site’s possible location, and the defenses around the site.

Battle Smith

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

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

certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Battle Smith Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of

8. Nightstone Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

revealing her location. Any character who peers up through the hole in the ceiling can spot Kella lurking in the shadows with a successful Wisdom (Perception) check contested by Kella’s Dexterity

abandoned village ripe for conquest while leaving its defenses more or less intact. Kella isn’t alone. The morning after the cloud giants attacked, a flying snake carrying a message from her Zhent

Maurezhi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

begins to rot away over the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A maurezhi is contagion incarnate. Its bite can drain a victim’s sense of self. If this affliction is allowed

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 15 (+2

Silverquill Scholars

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

words that find the tiniest, most invisible cracks in an opponent’s defenses and break them. Silverquill Professor of Shadow Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with

Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2

Couatl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Regardless of a couatl’s task, it prefers to remain hidden, revealing itself only as a last resort. Truth Tellers. A couatl can’t lie, but it can withhold information, answer questions vaguely, or

sought out the mate raises the newborn couatl and instructs it as to its duties, so that it can complete whatever task the parent leaves unfinished. Couatl Medium celestial, lawful good Armor Class 19

Arkhan's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

leave at once or die. Krull Medium humanoid (tortle), lawful evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36) Speed 30 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2

reactions, and the only action he can take is to emerge from his shell. In addition to its undead defenses, the tower has four smaller dragons living inside it: a young black dragon named Slarkas

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