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Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as angels, archfey, demons

Decaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

sprout out from their 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. Modrons Constructed on the plane of Mechanus, modrons are partially mechanical beings that belong to a strict hierarchy

Summon Celestial Legacy

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block. Celestial Spirit Large celestial Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor) + 2 (Defender only) Hit Points 40 + 10 for each

spell, choose Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines the creature’s attack in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The creature is an

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and

divine beings who created giff have likewise been forgotten. Their titanic petrified bodies drift on the Astral Sea, isolated and unrecognizable in their current forms. Although they don’t realize

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

A winged people who originated on the Elemental Plane of Air, aarakocra soar through the sky wherever they wander. The first aarakocra served the Wind Dukes of Aaqa—mighty beings of air&mdash

regardless of 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

Githyanki

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

cultivated over eons in the Astral Plane. Now all githyanki can use their psychic bond with that plane to access splinters of knowledge left behind by beings who travel, live, and die among the silver

;Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

branch. Today, hadozees are sapient, bipedal beings eager to leave behind the fearsome predators of their home world and explore other worlds. In addition to being natural climbers, hadozees have feet

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’re free to

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

following tables. These traits override any conflicting personality trait, ideal, bond, or flaw. Personality Traits D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect

1 I am too quick to judge others. 2 I offer forgiveness too readily. 3 I will sacrifice innocent lives for the greater good. 4 Flaw? What flaw? I am flawless. Utter perfection

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its

apply it. The Void. This black card spells disaster. Your soul is drawn from your body and contained in an object in a place of the GM's choice. One or more powerful beings guard the place. While your

Battle Smith

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

Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 2 + your Intelligence modifier + five times your artificer level (the defender has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your artificer level) Speed 40 ft. STR

defender gains a +2 bonus to Armor Class. Whenever your steel defender uses its Deflect Attack, the attacker takes force damage equal to 1d4 + your Intelligence modifier.

Battle Smith

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

Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 2 + your Intelligence modifier + five times your artificer level (the defender has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your artificer level) Speed 40 ft. STR

: The extra damage and the healing of your Arcane Jolt both increase to 4d6. Your steel defender gains a +2 bonus to Armor Class. Whenever your steel defender uses its Deflect Attack, the attacker takes force damage equal to 1d4 + your Intelligence modifier.

Defender

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

Class. The adjusted bonuses remain in effect until the start of your next turn, although you must hold the weapon to gain a bonus to AC from it. Conceptopolis Demon Armor (Plate Armor), Defender (Greatsword)

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

Stone Defender

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

, but as a bodyguard for gnomes and other clockworks. Stone Defender Medium construct, unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21) Speed 30 ft. STR 19(+4) DEX

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

Clockwork Defender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

its creator wants, and it can be programmed by its creator not to attack certain kinds of creatures. Clockwork Defender Medium Construct, Unaligned Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 42

Clockwork Defender A clockwork defender is a mechanical quadruped that vaguely resembles a hound. Its eyes glow and can project intense but harmless beams of light. It tirelessly protects whatever

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

traps, snares, and nets to catch the unwary, and when their hunting patrols encounter other beings, they always look for ways to capture their foes instead of killing them. Goblins that run up against

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

Steel Defender (p. 61)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

defender also perishes if you die.” The steel defender’s stat block has been replaced with the stat block presented here. Steel Defender Medium construct Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 2

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

Homunculi

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

the form of animals. More creative artificers craft iron defenders in the shape of hybrid animals or other fantastical creatures. Iron Defender Medium construct, neutral Armor Class 17 (natural

like mechanical birds or sprites. Expeditious Messenger Tiny construct, neutral Armor Class 13 Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2) Speed 25 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 6 (–2) DEX 16 (+3) CON

Defender

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

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Warrior Warrior 7th-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 10

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

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Warrior Warrior 1st-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT

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

Defender

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

Summon Celestial

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

stat block. Celestial Spirit Large celestial Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor) + 2 (Defender only) Hit Points 40 + 10 for each spell level above 5th Speed 30 ft., fly 40

Defender. Your choice determines the creature’s attack 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

Warrior

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

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

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Warrior Warrior 9th-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

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

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Underdark near the lairs of the earliest dragons. In some lands, kobolds serve chromatic or metallic dragons—even worshiping them as divine beings. In other places, kobolds know too well how

character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character

Creature Type

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

Creature Type Each monster has a tag that identifies the type of creature it is. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of

beings, such as aboleths, beholders, flumphs, and mind flayers. Beasts are non-Humanoid natural creatures, like horses and wolves, as well as most giant animals. Celestials are magical creatures, such

Creature Type

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

Creature Type Each monster has a tag that identifies the type of creature it is. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of

a particular type. The game includes the following creature types, which have no rules of their own: Aberrations are utterly alien beings, such as aboleths, beholders, flumphs, and mind flayers

Defender

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

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

Rudolph van Richten

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

Rudolph van Richten A scholar and monster hunter, Rudolph van Richten has traveled to dozens of domains, investigating reports of monstrous beings and documenting them in a series of published guides

from my enemies.” Flaw. “I am cursed. I will never find peace.” Adventures with Rudolph van Richten Van Richten readily provides mentorship to characters devoted to fighting the creatures of the night

Gods and Divine Magic

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

Gods and Divine Magic Divine magic—which includes the spells cast by Clerics, Druids, Paladins, and Rangers—is mediated through beings and forces that are categorized as divine. These can include

universe. These beings and forces grant characters the power to wield the magic of their planar domains. For game purposes, wielding divine power isn’t dependent on the gods’ ongoing approval or the

Warforged

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Warforged Ignacio Bazan-Lazcano Warforged are mechanical beings built as weapons to fight in the Last War. An unexpected breakthrough produced sentient beings made from wood and metal that

end the Poisoned condition. Integrated Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to your Armor Class. In addition, armor you have donned can’t be removed against your will while you’re alive. Sentry’s Rest

Kysh (Triton)

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

Kysh (Triton) Kysh Medium humanoid (triton), lawful good Armor Class 13 Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 12 (+1

(1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. A prisoner of the sahuagin in The Final Enemy, Kysh is a defender of the deep sea realms who

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