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Dungeon Master’s Guide
addition, Fiends and Undead within the halo’s Bright Light make attack rolls against you with Disadvantage.
Random Properties. The Book of Exalted Deeds has the following random properties:
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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
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You inscribe a harmful glyph either on a surface (such as a section of floor or wall) or within an object that can be closed (such as a book or chest). The glyph can cover an area no larger than 10
Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
Fear. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Frightened condition for 1 minute. While Frightened, the target must move at least 30
Spells
Player’s Handbook
you. Your familiarity with the destination determines whether you arrive there successfully. The DM rolls 1d100 and consults the Teleportation Outcome table and the explanations after it
six months, such as a book from a wizard’s library.
“Very familiar” is a place you have visited often, a place you have carefully studied, or a place you can see when you cast the
Book of Exalted Deeds
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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
book’s various authors filled the pages with their own vision of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil.
The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
While you are holding this leather-bound book, you can use it as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells, and you gain a bonus to spell attack rolls and to the saving throw DCs of your wizard
spells. The bonus is determined by the book’s rarity.
You can use this book as a spellbook. In addition, when you use your Arcane Recovery feature, you can increase the number of spell slot levels you regain by 1.
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
The pages of this book are bound in fiend hide, and its cover is embossed with a diagram of the Great Wheel of the multiverse. When found, the book contains the following spells: banishment, find
familiar, gate, magic circle, planar binding, and summon elemental (appears in this book). It functions as a spellbook for you.
While you are holding the book, you can use it as a spellcasting
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Assassinate. During its first turn, the hybrid poisoner has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the hybrid scores against a surprised creature is a
interguild conflict looms. Believing that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created soldiers to help defend the guild. These hybrids (also
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. If the target can hear the kender, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.Kender skirmishers are fearless fighters
who use stealth and wiliness to defend their friends and homes. They excel at disrupting their enemies by sabotaging crucial equipment or by taunting opponents into making rash decisions. They wield
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
zombie or a skeleton (the statistics for zombies and skeletons are in the Monster Manual), and it gains a bonus to its attack and damage rolls equal to your spellcasting ability modifier.
You can
commands, the creatures do nothing except defend themselves against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creatures continue to follow it until their task is complete.
The creatures are under your
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
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You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it.
When you roll a 20 on an attack roll with this weapon against an orc, that orc must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or
defend dwarves and to serve as a symbol of dwarven resolve. It hates the traditional foes of dwarves — giants, goblins, and, most of all, orcs — and silently urges its possessor to meet such creatures in battle.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
still draws much of her power from her bond with Euryale. Asteria is foremost a protector and warrior, traveling the multiverse to uproot injustice, defend innocents, and inspire hope. She believes
spectral shield lasts until the start of Asteria’s next turn. While the shield is orbiting the creature, the creature has half cover, is immune to the frightened condition, and makes weapon attack rolls with advantage.
Teleport
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Basic Rules (2014)
on the same plane of existence as you. Your familiarity with the destination determines whether you arrive there successfully. The GM rolls d100 and consults the table.
Familiarity
Mishap
a permanent teleportation circle whose sigil sequence you know. "Associated object" means that you possess an object taken from the desired destination within the last six months, such as a book from
Symbol
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Spells
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When you cast this spell, you inscribe a harmful glyph either on a surface (such as a section of floor, a wall, or a table) or within an object that can be closed to conceal the glyph (such as a book
communication and has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
Fear. Each target must make a Wisdom saving throw and becomes frightened for 1 minute on a failed save. While frightened, the
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls and its speed halved until the end of its next turn.Multiattack. The shator makes one Bite attack and two Enervating Trident
, these bitter, wicked creatures have appointed themselves the jailers of the plane. Demodands viciously defend the few known portals that lead out of Carceri and ruthlessly torment other creatures trapped
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the
, electrum, and steel alloys whose edges constantly shimmer with a deep blue luminescence.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Planecaller’s Codex Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement by a wizard) The pages of this book are bound in fiend hide, and its cover is embossed with a diagram of the Great Wheel of the multiverse
. When found, the book contains the following spells: banishment, find familiar, gate, magic circle, planar binding, and summon elemental (appears in this book). It functions as a spellbook for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
your wizard spells, and you gain a bonus to spell attack rolls and to the saving throw DCs of your wizard spells. The bonus is determined by the book’s rarity. You can use this book as a spellbook. In
Arcane Grimoire Wondrous item, uncommon (+1), rare (+2), very rare (+3) (requires attunement by a wizard) While you are holding this leather-bound book, you can use it as a spellcasting focus for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
(Persuasion) checks. In addition, Fiends and Undead within the halo’s Bright Light make attack rolls against you with Disadvantage. Random Properties. The Book of Exalted Deeds has the following random
Book of Exalted Deeds Wondrous Item, Artifact (Requires Attunement) The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
halo’s bright light make attack rolls against you with disadvantage. Destroying the Book. It is rumored that the Book of Exalted Deeds can’t be destroyed as long as good exists in the multiverse. However
Book of Exalted Deeds Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement by a creature of good alignment) The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
shoots, he then warns his lover, the wizard Snarla, to close and lock the shutter over the arrow slit and move to defend the door that adjoins the corridor. They stand ready to engage anyone that
Snarla finds herself in a bad situation, she changes into werewolf form and attacks with desperate savagery, giving her advantage on all her attack rolls. If she is captured alive and made to talk, she
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
favorite religious hymn that I constantly hum.
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I must keep a written record of my beliefs and the sins that I witness. When finished, this book will be my gift to the multiverse.
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I have
have disadvantage on attack rolls made within the weapon’s radius of bright light.
As a bonus action, you can intensify the sword’s light, causing it to shed bright light in a 15-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, encourage that player to be less secretive. When a die falls on the floor, do you count it or reroll it? When it lands cocked against a book, do you pull the book away and see where it lands, or reroll
it? What about you, the DM? Do you make your rolls in the open or hide them behind a DM screen? Consider the following: If you roll dice where the players can see, they know you’re playing impartially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
him requires a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If awakened, the fomorian shouts out about “killing egg thieves” and “protecting my precious ones,” then fights to defend the nesting area and
All the treasure Stronk has taken from his victims has been placed under his sleeping skins for safekeeping: 40 pp, an electrum brooch worth 120 gp, six gems worth 50 gp each, two potions of greater healing, and a book of drow poetry worth 100 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
A few days ago, Shalfey turned a page of his current Book of Prophecy and found it blank. Worse still, he found he now could turn the rest of the pages, which were also blank, save for the last
. There, in clear words, the book foretold the arrival of a falling star—and the existence of a second set of Books of Prophecy possessed by a group of svirfneblin smiths. The elder sage resolved to plot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
gingwatzims defend Korvala’s office. Were they guarding something else as well? Characters who choose this violent path might never uncover the pack’s motives, but they can find the real Mazfroth’s Mighty
Digressions and see the book safely back to Candlekeep, if they so desire. NIDALIA
The true leader of the Amberdune Pack, Nidalia is a lamia who delights in hoarding books rather than in corruption and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Kobold Warrior Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. To avoid danger, they frequently employ haphazard traps. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
. While in sunlight, the kobold has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Monster Manual), and it gains a bonus to its attack and damage rolls equal to your spellcasting ability modifier. You can use a bonus action to mentally command the creatures you make with this spell
turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a chamber or passageway against your foes. If you issue no commands, the creatures do nothing except defend themselves against hostile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed
ability checks and attack rolls.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Though they’re not violent by nature, lava children fiercely defend territory they claim as their own. Many intruders have been fooled by a lava child’s smile, believing themselves welcome when in
defend itself and forage on its own. Lava children eat meat, bones, paper, plants, and just about anything else not made of metal or stone. Cooked meat is their favorite. Lava Child
Medium humanoid
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of your childhood pet, Nutmeg
24 A seashell that, when pressed to the ear, speaks in flowing rhymes
25 A recipe book for cooking with mushrooms
26 One expired coupon for “A Free
small pigeon in a cage
38 An Acquisitions Incorporated “Green Flame” foam finger
39 A “C” Team lunchbox
40 A potted plant that grows different fruit on every branch
41 A book of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
with attack rolls or only to saves? Potent Cantrip affects only cantrips that require a saving throw, such as acid splash and poison spray. Does the 14th-level illusionist ability let you make
of a book, complete with all its text, if the wizard hasn’t seen all the text? No. In the case of a multipart object, the intent is that you must have seen all parts of the object to duplicate those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
forces to help the cultists defend themselves, but also to secure the elemental nodes when the time is right. Draconians These corrupted offspring of good dragons are tainted by elemental power in the
attack by a draconian squad can replace one of the cultist responses when one of the dungeons is cleared. There isn’t space in this book to provide stat blocks for draconians, but you can make your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Using This Book The Player’s Handbook is divided into three parts. Part 1 (chapters 1–6) is about creating a character, providing the rules and guidance you need to make the character you’ll play in
in this introduction. That part covers the kinds of die rolls you make to determine success or failure at the tasks your character attempts, and describes the three broad categories of activity in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Assume the owlbear is on whichever side of the stage is closest to the most characters. The player characters must jump into action quickly to defend the other students. When they do, if a character
Exam event of the term, any character who aced that Exam has advantage on all attack rolls during this encounter. At the same time the characters are dealing with the owlbear, the other performers and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kender Skirmisher Kender skirmishers are fearless fighters who use stealth and wiliness to defend their friends and homes. They excel at disrupting their enemies by sabotaging crucial equipment or by
barrage of insults at a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. If the target can hear the kender, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
Bonus Actions
Elusive. The kender takes the Disengage or Hide action.






