blade behind deception channel rather

Modron Duodrone

Monsters Monster Manual

Disintegration. If the modron dies, it disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was wearing or carrying.Multiattack. The modron makes two Clockwork Blade attacks. Clockwork Blade. Melee

or Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Clockwork Blade"}, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1", "rollType":"damage

Sword of Kas

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for

blood. If the sword doesn’t taste blood on its blade within 1 minute of being drawn from its scabbard, its wielder makes a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a successful save, the wielder takes

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Finesse or

have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book

this damage disappears in a flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. The book then vanishes, and the creature’s Attunement to it ends. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds

Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

of a Sorcerer is learning to harness and channel that innate magic, allowing the Sorcerer to discover new and staggering ways to unleash their power. As Sorcerers master their innate magic, they grow

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Blood-Soaked Resolve. While Bloodied, the cultist has Advantage on saving throws.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Cursed Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with a use of

Spellcasting. Cursed Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cursed Blade"} (with Advantage if the target doesn’t have all its Hit Points

Bladesinger

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

off harm and allow the Bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a Bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful

experiences in their life— a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade. Bladesinging is associated with the ancient elven societies that first mastered the art and coined the term. Even today

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. That Manshoon is dead, and the current Manshoon is one of the original’s many clones. Being a magical copy rather than an original doesn’t make Manshoon any less of a threat, as he’s

clandestine coup. It’s widely believed he’s turned his attentions elsewhere, but another Manshoon clone lurks in that city, manipulating the Zhentarim behind the scenes to amass

Concealed Blade

Equipment

A Concealed Blade is a dagger built into a mechanism hidden within a bracer or gauntlet. When you roll Initiative, you can make a Dexterity (Deception) check opposed by others’ Wisdom

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once. Fae Blade

. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the rune is destroyed, the giant can inscribe a storm rune on another crystal ball in its possession when it finishes a short or long rest.Multiattack. The giant makes three Lightning Blade or

Lightning Lance attacks. Lightning Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Blade"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9

Champion of Usamigaras

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

worship Usamigaras, a god of magic, messengers, and lies. They hide their identities and intentions behind silver masks depicting the face of their god. Secrecy is key among the Mages of Usamigaras

chastisement.Aura of Deception (1/Day). The champion emits an aura of ghostly illusions that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. While this aura is active, creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls

Trickery Domain Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, stealing from the rich, freeing captives, and flouting hollow traditions. They prefer subterfuge, pranks, deception, and theft rather than direct confrontation. Trickery Domain Spells Cleric

Bladesinging Legacy

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

elven ways. In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many

who have observed a bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life, a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

Bladesinging (Legacy)

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

elven ways. In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many

who have observed a bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life, a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

made from magically dense clouds. It tends to regard other creatures as toys rather than serious threats, and it uses its illusion magic to manipulate creatures into fighting each other. If seriously

within fully awakens.ThunderCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere

Orcsplitter

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

drop to 0 hit points. You can’t be surprised by orcs while you’re not incapacitated. You are also aware when orcs are within 120 feet of you and aren’t behind total cover, although

knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle and serve a courageous, just wielder. It disdains cowards and any form of duplicity, deception, or disloyalty. The weapon’s purpose is to

Yggdrasti

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

Tree, yggdrasti look like gigantic, dead trees covered with barnacles. They fly through Wildspace and the Astral Sea with their topmost branches leading the way and their withered roots trailing behind

sometimes make landfall and disguise themselves as ordinary trees, burying their roots in the ground to pull off the deception. They can uproot themselves at any time and use their roots to shamble awkwardly across the ground, but flying is their preferred mode of travel.LightningBludgeoning, PiercingFire

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

witnessing Strahd himself slay Vladimir's beloved, his fellow knight Sir Godfrey Gwilym. With the battle won, Strahd surrounded Argynvostholt. Rather than cower in his lair, Argynvost emerged and

. When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

Caradoc

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

;The safest place to be is behind the toughest warrior in the room.” Bond. “In life and in death, I’m the only one who matters.” Flaw. “Who can resist a little drama

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice

lay down my life for the people I served with. 2 Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

focuses on detailing the hero behind the mask. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, IntimidationTool Proficiencies: Disguise kitEquipment: Disguise kit, a Clothes, Costume;costume, a pouch

chosen. Even so, that doesn’t stop you. You’ve left your old face behind, taking on a new persona, becoming something more. Characters with the faceless background don a disguise &mdash

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the

motivation behind another strike performed in a different part of the city, or simply to spread fear. As part of your covert work for House Dimir, you maintain a false identity as a member of another guild

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Regis the halfling, the only one of his kind for hundreds of miles in any direction, locked his fingers behind his head and leaned back against the mossy blanket of the tree trunk. Regis was short

treasures locked in a cellar rather than on display for all to see. They have a knack for finding the most straightforward solution to a problem, and have little patience for dithering. Kind and

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather

city that just happens to be for sale. These marvels sound implausible, but you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

be stunned until the end of the mummy lord's next turn. Channel Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord

, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord's next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically transforms into a

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

-undead creature within 10 feet of him that can hear the magical utterance must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of his next turn. Channel Negative Energy

(Costs 2 Actions). Diderius magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of him, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of his next

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

turn.Multiattack. The priest attacks twice. Soul Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Soul Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2

);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Soul Blade","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and if the target is a creature, it is paralyzed until the start of the priest’s

Fungal Servant

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

fungal servant that can hear the magical utterance must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of the fungal servant’s next turn. Channel Negative Energy (Costs

2 Actions). The fungal servant magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the fungal servant, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points

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