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;Daggers, Musical 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 creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic
Classes
Player’s Handbook
devotion through prayer and rituals, not through magic. Many mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can.
Becoming a Cleric...
As a Level 1
table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots.
Cleric Features
——Spell Slots per Spell Level——
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Proficiency Bonus
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Self-Preservation"}.Since the Mournland’s earliest days, Glaive has wielded her namesake weapon in service to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the
advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws.
When Glaive makes a melee weapon attack, she gains a +4 bonus to the damage roll.
Glaive’s speed increases to 50 feet.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest, preferably at the head of a fire giant army.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by
almost nonexistent within 6 miles of the scion, parching the land and withering most plant life.
Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
3rd
Bonus Proficiencies, Fighting Style, Blade Flourish
6th
Extra Attack
14th
Master’s Flourish
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
3rd
Bonus Proficiencies, Fighting Style, Blade Flourish
6th
Extra Attack
14th
Master’s Flourish
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon must
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve
normal.
Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God
Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’s form is shrouded in a continual cloud of billowing ash and smoke. The awakened scion forms a blade of lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest
plant life.
Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
If the scion dies, existing ore remains, but new veins of ore stop forming. The
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Strange rituals have repurposed the body of a flesh golem into this partially sentient suit of leather armor. While wearing this armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and to saving throws against spells
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches a simple or martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dedicated solely to her, but the devotees performed no such ritual. As revenge for the devotees’ betrayal, the Spider Queen manipulated the creation rituals so that they sometimes created
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spectral Dagger", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
The dagger lasts for 1 minute. As a bonus action on later turns, the choldrith can move the dagger up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against one creature within 5 feet of the dagger.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. After encouraging them to engage in wild rituals, Hythonia began turning her followers to stone, weaving their forms to create a grisly throne made of their petrified bodies.
While the medusa&rsquo
worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals.
Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s
Eye and Hand of Vecna
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Seldom is the name of Vecna spoken except in a hushed voice. Vecna was, in his time, one of the mightiest of all wizards. Through dark magic and conquest, he forged a terrible empire. For all his
, and you gain the following benefits:
You have truesight.
You can use an action to see as if you were wearing a ring of X-ray vision. You can end this effect as a bonus action.
The eye has 8
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those
effect as normal.
Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God
Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
descendants have finally emerged, competing among themselves to determine which leader deserves the imperial crown. Once this is settled, they will turn to the conquest of Darguun and Khorvaire. The Dhakaani
, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who tell tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, goblinoids work together. Hobgoblins are the strategists and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, you can use your Channel Divinity to gain a +10 bonus to the roll. You make this choice after you see the roll, but before the DM says whether the attack hits or misses. Aura of Conquest Starting at
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cult of Zariel Goals: Conquest, glory in battle, fame and fortune derived from military victory Typical Cultist: Berserker, cult fanatic, cultist, gladiator, guard, knight, veteran Signature Spells
typically consist of folk who have used rituals to contact devils and pledge their souls to them in return for power. The Lords of the Nine drive most of the soul trade, and the gifts they can offer are determined by Asmodeus’s decrees.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Glamour The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs
, eladrin, and other fey, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others. The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
choice. These attacks have the same attack bonus, reach, and damage as an ancient blue dragon’s bite and claw attacks.
Destroying the Throne. The Wyrmskull Throne can be destroyed by
breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
College of Lore Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads
in taverns or elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Casting Time Most spells require a single action to cast, but some spells require a bonus action, a reaction, or much more time to cast. Bonus Action A spell cast with a bonus action is especially
swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven't already taken a bonus action this turn. You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
light in all rooms. The Dispel Magic spell can turn off a moonstone’s glow. Protection from Scrying. Wanewort’s hag rituals prevent locations or creatures in the guildhall from being targeted by the
Dexterity (Stealth and Sleight of Hand) checks.
Languages. Moonstalkers can speak thieves’ cant.
Bonus Actions. Moonstalkers can use a bonus action to Dash, Disengage, or Hide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Heralds of Dust Remnant Remnants are Dusters who sought undeath via rituals but failed. Liaisons and spies, these agents exist in a halfway point between life and death. Heralds of Dust Remnant Small
) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The remnant makes two Necrotic Surge attacks.
Necrotic Surge. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
spells require a single action to cast, but some spells require a bonus action, a reaction, or much more time to cast.
Bonus Action A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a
bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Subclass A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
their traditions. This section presents the College of Lore subclass. College of Lore Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
rest. The bard can confer this benefit on itself as well.
Taunt (2/Day). The bard can use a bonus action on its turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can hear the bard, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
which leader deserves the Imperial crown; once this is settled, they will turn to the conquest of Darguun and Khorvaire. The Dhakaani are far fewer in number than the Ghaal’dar; they had to carefully
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors






