belong before down contested roll

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, 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

upward. If the target then comes into contact with a hard surface or heavy object, the target takes 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} damage per 10 feet moved. If the target is an object

Tower Hand

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the tower hand deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"roll

", "rollAction":"Deflect Missile"}.Tower hands belong to the Order of the Night Sky, an ancient society of martial artists who protect the sages of the Tower of the Heavens. They rarely speak and carry few

Snicker-Snack

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

at least one head and roll a 20 on the attack roll, you cut off one of the creature’s heads. The creature dies if it can’t survive without the lost head. A creature is immune to this

finish a long rest after that happens, you can attempt to regain the sword’s trust by making a contested Charisma check against Snicker-Snack. If you win the contest, your attunement to the weapon is instantly restored. Your attunement to the weapon can’t be restored in any other way.

Sword of Kas Legacy

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

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

guild. You can select your guild business from the Guild Business table or roll randomly. d20 Guild Business 1 Alchemists and apothecaries 2 Armorers, locksmiths, and finesmiths

in the guild’s good graces. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don&rsquo

Infernal Calling

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Roll initiative for the devil, which has its own turns. It is under the Dungeon Master’s control and acts according to its nature on each of its turns, which might result in its attacking you

, you must make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

storm giants and add it to her trove. The disguised dragon put Mirran and Nym in contact with representatives of Slarkrethel, a legendary kraken that haunts the Trackless Sea. These small folk belong to

1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Falling Distance"} × 10 feet into the sinkhole. If the dragon dies, the dust devils disappear immediately, and the thunderstorms

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. You can choose your secondary guild or roll to determine it randomly. This secondary guild membership determines a portion of your starting equipment and is also where most of your contacts come from

. d8 Reason for Infiltration 1 My parents belong to this guild, and I let them think I’m following in their footsteps. 2 I’ve been assigned to track this guild&rsquo

Action Options

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

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

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

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

from the Guild Business table or roll randomly. d20 Guild Business 1 Alchemists and apothecaries 2 Armorers, locksmiths, and finesmiths 3 Brewers, distillers, and vintners

your district. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don’t craft items yourself

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

almost like a performance. Duelists and pirates typically belong to this archetype. A Swashbuckler excels in single combat, and can fight with two weapons while safely darting away from an opponent

; you don’t need advantage on your attack roll to use Sneak Attack against a creature if you are within 5 feet of it, no other creatures are within 5 feet of you, and you don’t have disadvantage on the

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

almost like a performance. Duelists and pirates typically belong to this archetype. A Swashbuckler excels in single combat, and can fight with two weapons while safely darting away from an opponent

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

Approaching the Den

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

, or magic to conceal their movement. Regardless of how the characters approach the den, have them make a group Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the hobgoblins’ Wisdom (Perception) check. (Roll

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

don’t belong to me, especially if they are very well made. Saltmarsh Ties Ships make Saltmarsh’s economy run. You have contacts with one of the following leaders in town. Choose

or roll on the table. D6 CONTACT 1–2 Eda Oweland 3–4 Gellan Primewater 5–6 Anders Solmor

Snicker-Snack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, the weapon ignores resistance to slashing damage. When you use this weapon to attack a creature that has at least one head and roll a 20 on the attack roll, you cut off one of the creature’s heads

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

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the

darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic effect.

Inquisitive

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Ear for Deceit When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you develop a talent for picking out lies. Whenever you make a Wisdom (Insight) check to determine whether a creature is lying, treat a roll

a Wisdom (Insight) check against a creature you can see that isn’t incapacitated, contested by the target’s Charisma (Deception) check. If you succeed, you can use your Sneak Attack against that

5. Numbered Golems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

5. Numbered Golems Five flesh golems are clustered against the north wall. Each has a number on its chest: 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13. Number 5 says, “One of us does not belong with the others. If you can

. Give the players an actual 60 seconds to figure it out. If the characters give the wrong answer, roll initiative. The golems lumber forward to confront the intruders, trying to prevent anyone from

Melee Attacks

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

making a grapple check instead of an attack roll: a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). You

must be no more than one size larger than you and must be within your reach. Instead of making an attack roll, you make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or

Melee Attacks

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

size larger than you and must be within your reach. Using at least one free hand, you try to seize the target by making a grapple check instead of an attack roll: a Strength (Athletics) check contested

be no more than one size larger than you and must be within your reach. Instead of making an attack roll, you make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target's Strength (Athletics) or

Tracking the Moose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with an ordinary moose, the characters can repeat their search for moose tracks and, upon finding some, make another d6 roll to determine if the tracks belong to the elusive white moose. After every

succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check finds a set of them. If the characters follow these tracks, roll a d6. On a 6, the tracks lead to the elven tomb, where the white moose can be found. On any

6. Shrine to Lolth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

shrine, overseeing routine rituals and offerings to Lolth. Roll a d6 when the characters enter the shrine to determine who they might meet. Shrine Activity d6 Activity 1–2 Asha is in the room alone

(Perception) check contested by the spider’s Dexterity (Stealth) check to spot it before it moves. Treasure The altar is flanked by a pair of heavy silver candlesticks worth 25 gp each. They hold thick

Factions in Waterdeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Factions in Waterdeep Various factions have roots in Waterdeep, and any character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) can choose to belong to one of

whose character has the faction agent background to roll a d4 to determine that character’s renown at the start of the adventure. See the “Tracking Renown” sidebar for more information. Characters of

House Freth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

House Freth Three drow mages have infiltrated Arcturiadoom in the hope of securing powerful magic to conquer other levels of Undermountain. These drow belong to House Freth (see level 12). They avoid

creature are absorbed into its new form. The new form is hostile toward all other creatures and must attack any other creatures it can see. Roll a d10 to determine the creature’s new form: 1. Carrion

Kyorbblivvin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

private hunting domain. Drow warriors patrol the forest, alert for poachers and intruders. Check for random encounters in Kyorbblivvin once every hour. Roll a d20 and consult the Kyorbblivvin Encounters

“Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2). Roll a d6 and consult the Exotic Fungi table to determine what they find. d6 Fungi 1 1d6 nightlights (50 percent chance they are unlit) 2 2d6 Nilhogg’s

Infernal Calling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

that you can see within range. The devil disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The devil is unfriendly toward you and your companions. Roll initiative for the devil, which

Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check fails, the devil becomes immune to your verbal commands for

Tavern Brawl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

fights for her pride. Getting Involved If the characters choose to join the fray, have everyone roll initiative. But the fight is almost over by the time they push through the rowdy spectators

successful Strength check contested by Yagra’s Strength check. Yagra thanks the characters if they help her, but is disappointed that they interfered in the fight. Remember how the characters deal with Krentz

Customizing the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

&D players of all ages. Giants’ Bags Many opportunities arise throughout these adventures for the characters to search miscellaneous bags and chests that belong to giants. The contents of these

containers can be determined randomly by using the following table. Roll 3d4 to determine the number of different items among the contents, then roll d100 for each item and refer to the table to

Darklake Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

their boat is abandoned so as to lure the adventurers on board before they attack. Roll a d20 and consult the Duergar Keelboat Cargo table to determine what, if anything, the duergar are transporting in

fungi (see “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2) 20 A locked iron chest containing 3d6 × 100 gp and a random magic item (roll once on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Dexterity (Stealth) check with advantage, contested by the character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. Mad Duergar The characters encounter a duergar afflicted with a form of indefinite madness. Roll a

Random Encounters With routine patrols of heavily armed gray dwarves who can turn invisible, Gracklstugh is a relatively safe place for those who know where they belong and stay there. However

Dexterity

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

object Dexterity 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

Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear

Dexterity

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

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

Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier. Armor Class Depending on the armor you wear, you

Creating Sentient Magic Items

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

sentient magic item has Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You can choose the item's abilities or determine them randomly. To determine them randomly, roll 4d6 for each one, dropping the lowest

roll and totaling the rest. Communication A sentient item has some ability to communicate, either by sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

Mysterious, anonymous conspirators 7 Contested leadership (with open fighting) 8 Acrimonious council unable to make decisions 9 Doltish lout 10 Dying leader (with disputed succession) 11 Iron-willed and

Barrel and Bucket 16 The Thirsty Crow 17 The Wandering Satyr 18 The Barking Dog 19 The Happy Spider 20 The Witch and Dragon *Roll a separate d20 for each part of the tavern’s name. Random Shops

Sword of Kas

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.

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