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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
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
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
action. He otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.
The possession lasts until the body
’s swiftly pulled back if caught beyond its walls without a host.
Personality Trait. “I might be dead, but there’s no reason I can’t live it up a little.”
Ideal. &ldquo
Backgrounds
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
you’re just good at getting the job done by any means necessary. Whatever your reason, you enlisted with the Zhentarim, the most notorious mercenary guild in the Realms. Though the Zhentarim&rsquo
;s leaders insist the organization is more like a family than a shadowy syndicate, few families exhibit as much dishonesty, nepotism, and corruption as this one. You’ve honed your cunning, reflexes, and blade to climb the guild’s ranks.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores
vaporous visions amid the fog, mysterious eddies in the Mists sometimes gather such evils, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade
into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of
unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and
eddies in the Mists sometimes gather such evils, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends
in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times
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
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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
guildless masses of the city.
Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you
.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Drowned Blade Drowned Blade
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 10 (leather armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Extra Attack If you gain the Extra Attack class feature from more than one class, the features don’t add together. You can’t make more than two attacks with this feature unless it says you do (as the
fighter’s version of Extra Attack does). Similarly, the warlock’s eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn’t give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Blade Scout Blade scouts are responsible for exploring and charting Mournland regions not yet claimed by the Lord of Blades’ legions. Blade Scout Medium Construct (Warforged), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105 (14d8 + 42)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
20 (+5)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Dex +8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn't give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack. Unarmored Defense If you already have the Unarmored Defense feature, you can't gain it again from another class.
Class Features When you gain a new level in a class, you get its features for that level. You don't, however, receive the class's starting equipment, and a few features have additional rules when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Blade Lieutenant Blade lieutenants lead subordinates on raids on behalf of the Lord of Blades. Soldiers who fail to meet a lieutenant’s demands are harshly disciplined. Blade Lieutenant Medium
Construct (Warforged), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 153 (18d8 + 72)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Statue
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 102 (12d8 + 48)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
6 (-2
would alter its form.
Actions
Multiattack. The statue makes two attacks: one with its blade and one with its hammer.
Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Sahuagin Blademaster Sahuagin Blademaster
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
Armor Class 20 (plate armor and shield)
Hit Points 97 (15d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
16 (+3
any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Actions
Multiattack. The blademaster makes three attacks with its wavecutter blade, or one attack with its bite and two with its claws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
blademasters often serve as officers in the sahuagin army. Sahuagin Blademaster
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
Armor Class 20 (plate armor and shield)
Hit Points 97 (15d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft
blademaster can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Actions
Multiattack. The blademaster makes three attacks with its wavecutter blade, or one attack with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His
approaches problems with absolute seriousness of purpose—an outlook that clashes with Edgin’s nonchalance. Xenk Yendar Medium Humanoid (Paladin), Lawful Good
Armor Class 15 (half plate)
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Rakdos Performer By offering a place for those of many different talents, the Cult of Rakdos has seen its numbers swell with performing artists, including blade jugglers, fire eaters, and high wire
humanoid (any race), chaotic evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
13(+1)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
12(+1)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
8(−1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
will of its own. It looks like a floating, black planar rift in the shape of a sword. Like a demon, it craves destruction. Living Blade of Disaster
Small construct, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
, attacking creatures that cross its path while remaining loyal to its caster. Living Bigby’s Hand
Large construct, unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (5d10 + 25)
Speed 0 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
forge, to pump bellows, heft ingots, and carry barrels of quenching oil. The place is called the City of Blades, for good reason: the fine steel of the duergar is impressive, considering the quality of
the strength of his new blade. It broke, as I expected, but did the job well enough. The duergar didn’t seem to be angry that the apprentice lay dead at my feet, but it was only a short time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
the Outlands, manifesting gleaming blades to destroy those that threaten multiversal stability. Aurumach Rilmani Large Celestial, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 285
ft.
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Actions
Multiattack. The aurumach makes three Manifested Blade or Gleaming Ray attacks.
Manifested Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
shadow assassin doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow Assassin
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
6(−2)
DEX
19(+4
Weakness. While in sunlight, the assassin has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.
Actions
Multiattack. The assassin makes two Shadow Blade attacks.
Shadow Blade. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Markos Delphi Markos Delphi
Medium Humanoid (Human, Warlock), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
8 (−1)
DEX
15 (+2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Celestial, Deep Speech
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. Markos makes two Ceremonial Blade attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
knots around itself. “I unearthed this in the Fortress Badlands during my most recent expedition. Its creator and use remain uncertain. But by investigating the reason for its creation, we stand to
much about it yet. She suspects it was used as a magical focus by an ancient wizard she has yet to identify. A character who subtly casts detect magic in class learns the object exudes an aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
creating a Tairnadal character, including a Valenar elf, think about your patron ancestor. Most Tairnadal pursue the same class as their patron, so if your character is a wizard, your ancestor was
weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
skeletal knight doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The skeletal knight makes three Enervating Blade or Throwing Axe attacks in any combination.
Enervating Blade. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
), Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor)
Hit Points 58 (13d6 + 13)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
19 (+4)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0
goblin makes three Psychic Blade attacks.
Psychic Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) psychic damage, and the target must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
), lawful evil
Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 18 (4d8)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
10(+0)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
12(+1
against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.
Create Soulblade. As a bonus action, the duergar can create a shortsword-sized, visible blade of psionic energy. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a Check To... Strength Lift, push, pull, or break something Dexterity Move nimbly, quickly, or quietly Constitution Push your body beyond normal limits Intelligence Reason or remember Wisdom Notice
you have proficiency in the Acrobatics or Athletics skill. See “Proficiency” later in this chapter for more information about skill and tool proficiencies. Difficulty Class The Difficulty Class of an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Celestial, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 13 (mage armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
between them.
Actions
Multiattack. The mercane makes three Psi-Imbued Blade attacks.
Psi-Imbued Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ogre Zombie A zombie can follow simple orders and distinguish friends from foes, but its ability to reason is limited to shambling in whatever direction it is pointed, pummeling any enemy in its path
Zombie
Large undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 85 (9d10 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
6 (−2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
6 (−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Str +9
mortal world to ash. Ashen Rider
Medium celestial, lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 178 (21d8 + 84)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
19 (+4)
INT