being before dire class readily

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but

world where dire rats—and wererats—haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

nature, coming face to face with a giant eagle or dire wolf and surviving the experience. Maybe your character was born during an epic storm or a volcanic eruption, which was interpreted as a sign that

the world from the incursion of aberrations. Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features.

Dire Corby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

settlements—of life. dire corby Medium humanoid (dire corby), neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 14(+2

Dire Corby Heralded by the ominous, deep rumbling of their strange song, great packs of dire corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things

Dire Wolf

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

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Dire Wolf

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

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

Khurgorbaeyag seems to dislike sharing his divine power with his followers. And although many goblins would readily offer anything to have the abilities of a warlock, the patrons that grant such power

Loup Garou

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

plague of lycanthropy. Only through the death of a loup garou might those afflicted by it escape their curse. Loup Garou Medium Monstrosity (Shapechanger) Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit

Points 170 (20d8 + 80) Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. in hybrid form, 50 ft. in dire wolf form STR 18 (+4) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA

Dire Troll

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

how little of its previous form remained. Thus, only trolls slain by acid or fire remain dead, because only those are consumed by Vaprak. Dire Troll Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 15

Dire Troll Trolls kill and eat almost anything — including, in rare cases, other trolls. This cannibalism has the effect of causing the troll to grow to an unusually large size. These dire trolls

A Shady Living

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

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

A Shady Living

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

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

Inkling Mascot

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

require assistance in their writing workshops—the inklings provide endless ink—or by lonely students hoping for company as they study. However, inklings can just as readily support mages in combat

, disrupting opponents’ sight. Inkling Mascot Tiny Ooze, Typically Neutral Armor Class 13 Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 10 (+0) DEX 16 (+3) CON

Trolls

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

trolls tear from their victims and graft onto themselves in this manner. Dire Troll Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75) Speed 40 ft

elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls. Vaprak the Destroyer Although

Size

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily

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

Metallic Warbler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

summon their dragon creators in case of dire need. Metallic Warbler Tiny Construct, Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 14 (4d4 + 4) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft

Winter Wolf

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

Winter Wolf The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the

. Winter Wolf Large monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 7 (−2

Heroes of the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Heroes of the Giants Barbarians who harness the might of giants are not the only adventurers who draw power from giants. A character of any class can explore ties to giants in the following ways

. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle

Uthgardt Shaman

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

: beast sense (wolf or dire wolf only), moonbeam, speak with animals (wolf or dire wolf only) Great Worm: crusader’s mantle, hypnotic pattern Griffon: beast sense (birds only), fly Red Tiger

Shaman Medium Humanoid (Human), Any Alignment Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 12 (+1) CON 13 (+1) INT 10 (+0

Spotted Lion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Spotted Lion When it comes to infiltrating giant steadings, I must admit that spotted lions are in some ways preferable to, say, dire wolves or cave bears. Namely, if they’re well fed, they’re more

Metheney Spotted Lion Huge Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 66 (7d12 + 21) Speed 60 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 17 (+3) INT 5 (−3) WIS 13

Decaton Modron

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

rounded frames in all directions. Their heads contain ten eyes to readily observe the operations of surrounding base modrons. In emergencies, a decaton can discharge a bolt of electricity from each

of its ten eyes, synchronizing them to deadly effect. Decaton Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 144 (17d10 + 51) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft

Izek Strazni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Izek Strazni Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them fishing on Lake Zarovich. On the way back to town, a dire wolf attacked Izek and bit off his

was attacked by the dire wolf and became lost in the woods. She wandered for days in shock until she was found and adopted by Kolyan Indirovich in the village of Barovia. Izek covets her in an

Rain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

Rain Created by Kenzie C. Rain – Illustration by: Kenzie C. Rain lives in happy meadows atop clouds, away from all the evil of the world. She loves cupcakes and readily accepts them as gifts. She

friendly creatures and punish evildoers, transforming the latter into glittering flowers. Rain Small Celestial, Lawful Good Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 60 (11d6 + 22) Speed 30 ft

Walnut Dankgrass

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

Dankgrass Medium humanoid (elf), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 35 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 10

bonus action, Walnut can assume the shape of a dire wolf. She can stay in this form for 3 hours or until she reverts to her normal form as a bonus action. She automatically reverts if she falls

Kraken Priest

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

horrific manifestations intensify when the kraken possesses its minion to utter dire pronouncements. Kraken Priest Medium Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points

Egg Hunter Adult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tended by a dragon or other creatures. If an egg hunter is discovered, it releases spores that make other creatures lethargic, allowing it to scurry to safety. If things turn dire, the egg hunter’s

physical form can magically harden, reducing the harm it suffers from even a dragon’s wrath. Egg Hunter Adult Small Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d6 + 24

Môrgæn

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

Acquisitions Incorporated known to be paid in advance, lest a missed invoice lead to dire repercussions. A child of the forest, Môrgæn defends the natural world with singular ferocity and an impressive

, wine, and other intoxicants doesn’t get the better of her. Môrgæn Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic neutral Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR

Androsphinx

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

exterior, however, an androsphinx has a noble heart. It has no wish to lie or deceive, but it doesn’t give away information readily, choosing its words as wisely as it guards its secrets. An

who pass its tests may be rewarded with a heroes’ feast. Androsphinx Large monstrosity, lawful neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 199 (19d10 + 95) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft

Alkilith

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

alkilith, making what should be a dire warning appear strange but otherwise innocuous. Wherever alkiliths take root, they weaken the fabric of reality, creating a portal through which even nastier demons can

other escape routes out of their native plane. Alkilith Medium fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 157 (15d8 + 90) Speed 40 ft. STR 12(+1) DEX 19(+4

Alkilith

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

alkilith, making what should be a dire warning appear strange but otherwise innocuous. Wherever alkiliths take root, they weaken the fabric of reality, creating a portal through which even nastier demons can

plane. Alkilith Medium Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 168 (16d8 + 96) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 19 (+4

Planar Incarnate

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

Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of

embody. Planar Incarnate Gargantuan Celestial or Fiend, Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 333 (18d20 + 144) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON

Simon Aumar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

place in Edgin’s crew. He performs best under pressure, instinctively unleashing his magic in dire moments. How he will continue to unlock his potential and what he will do with his volatile gift are

yet to be seen. Simon Aumar Medium Humanoid (Sorcerer), Chaotic Good Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 99 (18d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1

Planar Incarnate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of

embody. Planar Incarnate Gargantuan Celestial or Fiend, Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 333 (18d20 + 144) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON

Fate Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

attuned depends on the plane where the hag dwells—hopeful and prosperous in the Feywild or dire and doomed in the Shadowfell. Fate hags carry gleaming magical shears they use to snip strands of fate

slicing deeper as fate turns against the hag’s foes. Fate Hag Medium Fey, Typically Neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 71 (13d8 + 13) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2

Deathlock

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

Deathlock The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion — at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A

world. Undead Nature. A deathlock doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Deathlock Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 36 (8d8) Speed 30 ft. STR

Riffler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

them across worlds, all in service of an incomprehensible agenda to manipulate the fate of the multiverse. Rifflers are as likely to give a deck to adventurers in dire need as they are to wrest cards

organizations stay alert for signs of these Fey creatures, since that usually means a deck is nearby. Riffler Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (20d6

Vargouille

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

Material Plane are a dire threat to all creatures. Their awful shrieking can paralyze other creatures with fear, which also makes the creatures susceptible to the vargouille’s curse. If the curse is allowed

overcome the curse. Vargouille Tiny Fiend, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 5 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 6 (-2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2

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