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Feats
Player’s Handbook
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Energy Redirection. When you take damage of one of the types chosen for the Energy Resistances benefit, you can take a Reaction to direct damage of the same type toward another creature you can see
Feats
Player’s Handbook
use this benefit only once on each of your turns.
Interpose Shield. If you’re subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you can take a Reaction to take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw and are holding a Shield.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
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When you take a Magic action to toss an Ioun Stone into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet, conferring its benefit to you while doing so. You can have up to three Ioun
;Absorption (Very Rare). While this pale lavender ellipsoid orbits your head, you can take a Reaction to cancel a spell of level 4 or lower cast by a creature you can see. A canceled spell has no effect
Monsters
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
benefit from the Invisible condition until the end of the heir’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The heir casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13
Beast. The heir targets a Beast it can see within 30 feet. The target can take a Reaction to move up to half its Speed and make one melee attack.
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Origin Feat
You gain the following benefits.
Stand as One. When an ally within 5 feet of you is subjected to an effect that would push or pull it, you can take a Reaction to prevent that ally from
being pushed or pulled. To receive this benefit, the ally can’t have the Incapacitated condition.
Vigilant. When you take the Ready action, the next attack roll made against you has Disadvantage before the start of your next turn.
Feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Intuition. When you use the Sentinel’s Intuition benefit of your Mark of Sentinel feat, you can roll 1d6 instead of 1d4.
Improved Sentinel. When you use the Vigilant Guardian benefit of your
Mark of Sentinel feat, you can also make one attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike as part of that same Reaction.
Feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Reaction to impose Disadvantage on that roll. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
You gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Increase one ability score of your choice by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Improved Intuition. When you use the Warder’s Intuition benefit of
Feats
Astarion's Book of Hungers
damage, you can take a Reaction to mitigate the damage. Roll a number of d6s equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and add them together. Reduce the Necrotic damage you take by this total. Once you use this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.
Feats
Astarion's Book of Hungers
after you take Bludgeoning, Piercing, or Slashing damage, you can take a Reaction to gain Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage until the start of your next turn. Once you use this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Resistance to Cold damage and Necrotic damage.
Siphon Life. When an enemy within 120 feet of you is reduced to 0 Hit Points, you can take a Reaction to regain 50 Hit Points. Once you use this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.
Feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Intuition. When you use the Intuitive Motion benefit of your Mark of Passage feat, you can roll 1d6 instead of 1d4.
Improved Passage. When you use the Magical Passage benefit of your Mark of Passage
feat to cast Misty Step without a spell slot, you can also choose up to two willing creatures you can see within 30 feet of yourself before you teleport. Each target can then take a Reaction to also teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Frightened condition.
Flee, Fools! When a creature with the Frightened condition starts its turn within 60 feet of you, you can take a Reaction to stoke its terror, provided you can see the creature and it
the fastest available means. Once you use this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.
Intimidating. You gain Proficiency in the Intimidation skill if you don’t already have it. You also gain Expertise in Intimidation.
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
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Standard Bearer. As a Bonus Action, choose up to three creatures within 60 feet of yourself that can see you. Each target can immediately take a Reaction to right itself and end the Prone condition
possessed or gain the Charmed or Frightened condition; if a target is already possessed, Charmed, or Frightened, the target has Advantage on any new saving throw against the relevant effect.
Once you use this benefit, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest.
Feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Intuition. When you use the Wild Intuition benefit of your Mark of Handling feat, you can roll 1d6 instead of 1d4.
Improved Handling. While you are mounted, immediately after you hit a target within 5
feet of your mount with a melee attack roll, your mount can take a Reaction to move up to its Speed or take the Attack action to make one attack only (your choice).
Subdue Animal. As a Magic action
Feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
take a Reaction to roll 1d4 and add the number rolled to the save, potentially turning the failure into a success. Once you’ve used this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a
Feats
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
saving throw against a spell, you can take a Reaction to roll on the Mythal-Touched Magic table to create a magical effect. If an effect requires a saving throw, the DC equals 8 plus the modifier of
the ability increased by this feat and your Proficiency Bonus.
You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
":"Divine Eminence","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage to a target on a hit. This benefit lasts until the end of the turn. If Prophetess expends a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra
can call on her spells and abilities in times of need, and remains in constant practice with Confessor, her maul. At her core, she believes that the gods help those who help themselves, and that
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
at his core, the seneschal didn’t return as a skeletal knight but rather as an intangible spirit. Caradoc’s Undead form suits him well, allowing him to possess the living and use unwilling
himself. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw, or the target must immediately use its reaction to make a melee attack against another creature of Caradoc’s choice (wasting its reaction if there are no other creatures within reach).
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
This triangular fire opal measures about three inches on each side and is half an inch thick. The ild (fire) rune shimmers within its core, causing it to be slightly warm to the touch. The opal has
a benefit based on its form:
Weapon. The weapon is now an uncommon magic weapon. It deals an extra 1d6 fire damage to any target it hits.
Armor. The armor is now a rare magic item that requires attunement. You have resistance to cold damage while wearing the armor.
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
magically gifts the target a measure of luck. The creature gains the leprechaun’s Astonishing Luck reaction. The creature can use the reaction three times, after which this gift goes away. The
leprechaun can revoke this gift from a creature at any time (no action required). A creature can benefit from only one leprechaun’s Gift of Luck at a time.
Spellcasting. The leprechaun casts one of
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
the following effects of the witchkite’s choice:
The target must use its reaction to make a melee attack against another creature of the witchkite’s choice that is within the target
forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkite’s hoard seeps into the dragon’s core, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
different creature whenever you finish a long rest, provided that you can touch the creature and the creature is willing.
A creature can benefit from only one ring of amity’s bond at a time. The
the Rune. When the bonded creature hits a target with an attack roll, you can use your reaction to invoke the ring’s rune if you are within 60 feet of the bonded creature. The bonded creature
classes
Player’s Handbook
. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart.
Becoming a Bard...
As a Level 1 Bard
Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table.
Gain the Bard’s level 1
Core Bard Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D8 per Bard level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose any 3 skills
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
item, which gains a benefit based on its form:
Shield. The shield is now a rare magic item that requires attunement. While you wield it, you have resistance to all damage dealt by ranged weapon
attacks.
Boots. The pair of boots is now an uncommon magic item that requires attunement. While you wear the boots, you have advantage on Strength saving throws, and you can use your reaction to avoid being knocked prone.
Feats
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
30 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to reduce that damage by 1d10 + your proficiency bonus. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
) check recognizes it as an uven (“enemy” in Giant) rune that confers great power.
While holding the shield, you benefit from the following properties.
Winter’s Friend. You are immune to
cold damage.
Deadly Rebuke. Immediately after a creature hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to deal 3d6 necrotic damage to that creature.
Bane. You can cast the bane spell from
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
another means of staying aloft.
Comforting Wind. You can’t suffocate.
Wind’s Grasp. As a reaction when you fall, you can cause yourself to take no damage from the fall. Once you use this
appears in silver on the chosen item, which gains a benefit based on its form:
Armor. The armor is now an uncommon magic item that requires attunement. You gain a bonus to speed of 5 feet while you
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
use by the faction’s operatives), haven keepers, and message drop minders, to name a few. At the core of every faction are those who don’t merely fulfill a small function for that
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level
Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s choice that she can see.
Demon Staff. The drow makes one Demon Staff attack.
Cast a
any potential threats against her or her retinue. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, hostile creatures within the lair can’t become hidden from her and gain no benefit from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level
Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game
Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game
Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level
Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game
Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and






