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Evoker

Classes Player’s Handbook

Create Explosive Elemental Effects Your studies focus on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid

School of Evocation Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

You focus your study on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid. Some evokers find employment in

Crackling Jasper

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 17 15 12 Some say that crackling jasper contains restless fire spirits that incessantly battle among one another causing the stones to spit sparks

, shoot tiny flames, and sometimes burst apart with a bang. Obojimans are known to put crackling jasper into tin cans tied to poles during festivals to scare away mischievous spirits. Crackling jasper is found near hot springs and lava tubes within the Land of Hot Water.

Bakunawa

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

call home. Iridescent scales crackling with lightning cover a bakunawa’s fearsome serpentine body, and the sharp movements of its mighty wings echo with thunderous winds. Known for their mercilessness in battle, bakunawa swallow whole any who challenge them.Lightning, Thunder

Minotaur

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

carve their horns to sharpen their edges, etch symbols of power into them, or sheathe them in bronze to prevent them from shattering during battle. Thick hair extends down minotaurs’ necks and

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 increase. You can follow

Crook of Rao

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

wizard Tasha). Although she was defeated, Iggwilv managed to damage the crook during the battle, infecting it with an insidious curse—and the potential for future victory. In the aftermath, the

;potentially for the final time. Random Properties. The artifact has the following random properties, which you can determine by rolling on the tables in the "Artifacts" section of the Dungeon Master

Chapter 2: Elturel Has Fallen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

protection to the city for years, now glares down on Elturel like a baleful eye — a black void crackling with lightning. One circumstance has saved the city from being overrun by devils: a massive

River Styx, to be met by the ordered forces of Avernus attempting to drive them back. This battle continues for the entirety of the characters’ stay in Elturel.

Rise of the Storm Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

: Bolts of lightning lash from the heavens, sizzling on the surface of the sea. Through the crackling electricity, a giant figure emerges from the churning water: a muscular man wearing half-plate armor

destroy the rest of the crew! If Fheralai still lives, she fights alongside the party to prove herself to her god. The goal in this final battle is to escape the vessel: make it clear to the players

Rise of the Storm Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

: Bolts of lightning lash from the heavens, sizzling on the surface of the sea. Through the crackling electricity, a giant figure emerges from the churning water: a muscular man wearing half-plate armor

destroy the rest of the crew! If Fheralai still lives, she fights alongside the party to prove herself to her god. The goal in this final battle is to escape the vessel: make it clear to the players

Chapter 2: Elturel Has Fallen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

protection to the city for years, now glares down on Elturel like a baleful eye — a black void crackling with lightning. One circumstance has saved the city from being overrun by devils: a massive

River Styx, to be met by the ordered forces of Avernus attempting to drive them back. This battle continues for the entirety of the characters’ stay in Elturel.

Rise of the Storm Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

: Bolts of lightning lash from the heavens, sizzling on the surface of the sea. Through the crackling electricity, a giant figure emerges from the churning water: a muscular man wearing half-plate armor

destroy the rest of the crew! If Fheralai still lives, she fights alongside the party to prove herself to her god. The goal in this final battle is to escape the vessel: make it clear to the players

Chapter 2: Elturel Has Fallen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

protection to the city for years, now glares down on Elturel like a baleful eye — a black void crackling with lightning. One circumstance has saved the city from being overrun by devils: a massive

River Styx, to be met by the ordered forces of Avernus attempting to drive them back. This battle continues for the entirety of the characters’ stay in Elturel.

Fighter Subclass

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

devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and

Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level

Fighter Subclass

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

devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and

Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level

Beast of Grakenok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its

Schley Map 9.1: Courier Four-Way Battle The characters, Sytri, and Tol all seek the glory of defeating the elder whirlwyrm. Track how much damage each character and the rival heroes deal to the monster

Beast of Grakenok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its

Schley Map 9.1: Courier Four-Way Battle The characters, Sytri, and Tol all seek the glory of defeating the elder whirlwyrm. Track how much damage each character and the rival heroes deal to the monster

Fighter Subclass

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

devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and

Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level

Beast of Grakenok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its

Schley Map 9.1: Courier Four-Way Battle The characters, Sytri, and Tol all seek the glory of defeating the elder whirlwyrm. Track how much damage each character and the rival heroes deal to the monster

School of Evocation

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

School of Evocation You focus your study on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid. Some evokers find

School of Evocation

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

School of Evocation You focus your study on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid. Some evokers find

School of Evocation

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

School of Evocation You focus your study on magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and burning acid. Some evokers find

During the Siege

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

deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and

During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin

During the Siege

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

deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and

During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin

During the Siege

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

deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and

During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin

Treasure Hoards

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

belongs to a large group of monsters, use the CR of the monster that leads the group. Each row includes average results for monetary treasure, which you can use instead of rolling. To create a hoard

Hoard CR Monetary Treasure Magic Items 0–4 2d4 × 100 (500) GP 1d4 − 1 5–10 8d10 × 100 (4,400) GP 1d3 11–16 8d8 × 1,000 (36,000) GP 1d4 17+ 6d10 × 10,000 (330,000) GP 1d6 Sam Keiser A climactic battle at the Temple of Elemental Evil brings an adventure to a dramatic end

Treasure Hoards

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

belongs to a large group of monsters, use the CR of the monster that leads the group. Each row includes average results for monetary treasure, which you can use instead of rolling. To create a hoard

Hoard CR Monetary Treasure Magic Items 0–4 2d4 × 100 (500) GP 1d4 − 1 5–10 8d10 × 100 (4,400) GP 1d3 11–16 8d8 × 1,000 (36,000) GP 1d4 17+ 6d10 × 10,000 (330,000) GP 1d6 Sam Keiser A climactic battle at the Temple of Elemental Evil brings an adventure to a dramatic end

Treasure Hoards

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

belongs to a large group of monsters, use the CR of the monster that leads the group. Each row includes average results for monetary treasure, which you can use instead of rolling. To create a hoard

Hoard CR Monetary Treasure Magic Items 0–4 2d4 × 100 (500) GP 1d4 − 1 5–10 8d10 × 100 (4,400) GP 1d3 11–16 8d8 × 1,000 (36,000) GP 1d4 17+ 6d10 × 10,000 (330,000) GP 1d6 Sam Keiser A climactic battle at the Temple of Elemental Evil brings an adventure to a dramatic end

Facing the Dean

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

a crackling fireplace. The Deans’ Repository is a spacious extradimensional library. The only passage leading to or from it is the portal on the wall opposite the fireplace. This portal is the

. In the course of the battle, Tullus speaks mechanically, making threatening declarations such as “You can’t stop what’s coming.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell the

Assault on Hawker's Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battlefield Events During this battle, roll on the Hawker’s Grove Battlefield Events table each round on initiative count 0. Also consider rolling on the table when a red dragon is slain or if a

and his dragonnels stay out of battle unless attacked. Unless the characters prepared another strategy, they begin this encounter adjacent to the tree stump at the southeast corner of the map. The

Assault on Hawker's Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battlefield Events During this battle, roll on the Hawker’s Grove Battlefield Events table each round on initiative count 0. Also consider rolling on the table when a red dragon is slain or if a

and his dragonnels stay out of battle unless attacked. Unless the characters prepared another strategy, they begin this encounter adjacent to the tree stump at the southeast corner of the map. The

Facing the Dean

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

a crackling fireplace. The Deans’ Repository is a spacious extradimensional library. The only passage leading to or from it is the portal on the wall opposite the fireplace. This portal is the

. In the course of the battle, Tullus speaks mechanically, making threatening declarations such as “You can’t stop what’s coming.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell the

Assault on Hawker's Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battlefield Events During this battle, roll on the Hawker’s Grove Battlefield Events table each round on initiative count 0. Also consider rolling on the table when a red dragon is slain or if a

and his dragonnels stay out of battle unless attacked. Unless the characters prepared another strategy, they begin this encounter adjacent to the tree stump at the southeast corner of the map. The

Facing the Dean

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

a crackling fireplace. The Deans’ Repository is a spacious extradimensional library. The only passage leading to or from it is the portal on the wall opposite the fireplace. This portal is the

. In the course of the battle, Tullus speaks mechanically, making threatening declarations such as “You can’t stop what’s coming.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell the

Handling Mobs

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

Handling Mobs Keeping combat moving along at a brisk pace can be difficult when there are dozens of monsters involved in a battle. When handling a crowded battlefield, you can speed up play by

forgoing attack rolls in favor of approximating the average number of hits a large group of monsters can inflict on a target. Instead of rolling an attack roll, determine the minimum d20 roll a creature

Handling Mobs

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

Handling Mobs Keeping combat moving along at a brisk pace can be difficult when there are dozens of monsters involved in a battle. When handling a crowded battlefield, you can speed up play by

forgoing attack rolls in favor of approximating the average number of hits a large group of monsters can inflict on a target. Instead of rolling an attack roll, determine the minimum d20 roll a creature

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