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Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that

. Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. His statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions

form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the powers they would wield if they were ever unleashed upon the world. Immortal Nature. An overlord doesn't require air, food, drink or sleep. It also

Using This Book

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

surrounding the city of Kalaman in the nation of Solamnia as the War of the Lance first reaches its borders. Details of the world and the perils facing Kalaman are presented through this introduction

Solamnia and their pursuit of a terrifying magical weapon. Beyond these chapters, appendices support the adventure with equipment, magic items, stat blocks, and other resources. A poster map of the continent of Ansalon is included, depicting the regions mentioned throughout and those beyond.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

Adventurer’s Guide.) Use one of the warlock stat blocks in appendix B to represent this goblin, adding darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Booyahg Booyahg Booyahg. This

Creating a Character

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

Creating a Character You can make a character for Dungeons & Dragons using the building blocks found here. Your character is a combination of game statistics, roleplaying hooks, and your imagination

. You choose a class (such as Fighter or Wizard), a background (such as Soldier or Acolyte), and a species (such as Human or Elf). You also invent the personality and appearance of your character. Once completed, your character serves as your avatar in the D&D multiverse.

Chapter 2: Creating a Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

& Dragons using the building blocks in this book. Your character is a combination of game statistics, roleplaying hooks, and your imagination. You choose a class (such as Fighter or Wizard), a

Saving Throw Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

your Proficiency Bonus to your Wisdom saves. Some monsters also have saving throw proficiencies, as noted in their stat blocks. Each class gives proficiency in at least two saving throws, representing

Mordenheim's Powers and Dominion

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

the recipient’s body’s statistics, but don’t gain access to the recipient’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. Dr. Mordenheim can swap a donor’s brain or head back from the recipient’s body to

, such as by keeping it in cold storage or under the effect of a gentle repose spell. Closing the Borders. When Dr. Mordenheim closes Lamordia’s borders, temperatures across the domain drop below 0

Saving Throw Proficiencies

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

your Proficiency Bonus to your Wisdom saves. Some monsters also have saving throw proficiencies, as noted in their stat blocks. Each class gives proficiency in at least two saving throws, representing

Actions in Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Actions in Combat When you take your action on your turn, you can take one of the actions presented here, an action you gained from your class or a special feature, or an action that you improvise

. Many monsters have action options of their own in their stat blocks. When you describe an action not detailed elsewhere in the rules, the DM tells you whether that action is possible and what kind of roll you need to make, if any, to determine success or failure.

Actions in Combat

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

Actions in Combat When you take your action on your turn, you can take one of the actions presented here, an action you gained from your class or a special feature, or an action that you improvise

. Many monsters have action options of their own in their stat blocks. When you describe an action not detailed elsewhere in the rules, the DM tells you whether that action is possible and what kind of roll you need to make, if any, to determine success or failure.

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Centaur Reclusive wanderers and omen-readers of the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of

other creatures. Centaur Large monstrosity, neutral good Armor Class 12 Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 9 (-1

Using This Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

: Creating a Character. Chapter 2 walks you through the steps of character creation. Chapter 3: Character Classes. Characters’ capabilities are largely determined by class, such as Fighter or Wizard

shapes the character’s abilities beyond the choice of class. Background and species options are presented in chapter 4. Chapter 5: Feats. The feats in chapter 5 are special features that characters

Aarakocra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies. Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind

it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil. Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means

Chapter 2: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically. A few are gathered under a group heading; for example, the “Dinosaurs” section contains stat blocks for various dinosaurs. Herein you will find some

; the exception has no affect on how a weapon or a spell functions for someone else. Finally, if a stat block contains the name of a class in the monster’s name or in parentheses under the name, the

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

of the Monster Manual before proceeding. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here. The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating

block contains the name of a class in parentheses under the creature’s name, the creature is considered a member of that class for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for magic items. Brian

Phylaskia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phylaskia These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would pass, and they slay those who defy them

. Undead Nature. A phylaskia doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Phylaskia Large undead, lawful neutral Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 104 (11d10 + 44) Speed 40 ft. STR 20 (+5

Merrow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

undersea caves filled with treasures and trophies, taken from their victims and sunken ships. They tie the rotting corpses of dead enemies and drowned sailors to strands of kelp to mark the borders of

their territory. Merrow Large monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 15

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of other creatures. Wilderness Nomads. Centaur tribes

its days. Centaur Large monstrosity, neutral good Armor Class 12 Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 9 (−1

Cerberi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

to the Underworld’s borders. Two-Headed Cerberus Medium monstrosity, lawful evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 40 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2

trespass upon the borders of life and death. Most cerberi have a boundless hunger for fresh meat, especially the flesh of humanoids. Villains have been known to exploit that hunger by luring cerberi away

Crokek'toeck

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

terrible waters. Crokek’toeck Gargantuan fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 297 (17d20 + 119) Speed 60 ft., swim 60 ft. STR 28 (+9) DEX 10 (+0

vrocks (see the Monster Manual for these creatures’ stat blocks). Each creature it disgorges appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of Crokek’toeck’s mouth, or the next closest unoccupied space. Crokek’toeck

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2

of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is within range, the doppelganger can

Equipment Packs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Equipment Packs The starting equipment you get from your class includes a collection of useful adventuring gear, put together in a pack. The contents of these packs are listed here. If you are buying

) Includes a backpack, a blanket, 10 candles, a tinderbox, an alms box, 2 blocks of incense, a censer, vestments, 2 days of rations, and a waterskin. Scholar's Pack (40 gp) Includes a backpack, a book of lore, a bottle of ink, an ink pen, 10 sheets of parchment, a little bag of sand, and a small knife.

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 18(+4) CON 14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 14(+2) Skills

creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

Firbolgs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

serve her fall into two distinct roles that parallel Hiatea’s dual nature. At home, primeval wardens tend the hearths and tutor the young. Primeval wardens who patrol the borders of firbolg communities

are fierce hunters who guard against external threats and incursions. Firbolg Primeval Warden Medium Humanoid (Druid), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield) Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20

People of Akros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Akroan society are the lektoi, the large warrior class of Akros. Members of this class claim descent from the seven warriors who first established the Kolophon after the fall of the archons. Though the

ornamentation, and some lektoi even wear their hair braided into stylized ram horns. Although the lektoi claim descent from heroes, membership in this noble class isn’t strictly hereditary. Anyone can earn

Example Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Example Members The stat blocks in this chapter represent members from each level of membership. Aspirant of the Comet Aspirants aren’t yet initiated into the mysteries of the Heralds of the Comet

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 11 Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 13 (+1) Senses

Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

—though these are similar to other creature stat blocks, retainers follow a few different rules. Level A retainer’s level equals their mentor’s level. As a retainer levels up, their hit points

, skills, and save DC (see “Proficiency Bonus”). Their other statistics typically remain the same regardless of their level. Armor Class Unlike player characters, a retainer’s armor class isn’t

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges. Each character class will certainly have its moment to shine. A CLASSIC RETOLD This adventure is a retelling of

Monster Manual. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the monsters and nonplayer characters (NPCs) found in this adventure. Descriptions and stat blocks for new monsters and NPCs are

Racial Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

sorcerer can choose a different ancestor for the racial trait and for the Dragon Ancestor feature. Your choice for the racial trait is your actual ancestor, while the choice for the class feature could be

blocks darkvision only if the rules text for a particular instance of darkness says it does. For example, the darkness spell specifies that it produces a magical darkness that obstructs darkvision. That obstruction is a feature of the spell, not of magical darkness in general.

Lynx Creatlach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Lynx Creatlach Lynx Creatlach Medium undead (tiefling), lawful evil Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 136 (16d8 + 64) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 18

” section of their stat blocks) have been granted to them by their diabolical masters, and are not meant to be claimed as treasure. If either agent is killed in the course of the adventure, their special equipment vanishes, returning to Bel or Zariel.

Oracle of Strixhaven

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

Oracle of Strixhaven Somewhere in the lands beyond Strixhaven’s borders lives the Oracle: a wise and accomplished mage, tasked by the Founder Dragons to ensure that the magic of Strixhaven is used

abstractions she wielded at Strixhaven with benevolent divination and a return to the basics of magic itself. Oracle of Strixhaven Medium Humanoid (Human, Wizard), Neutral Good Armor Class 12 (15

Archon of Boundaries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are

archons difficult to kill, but they don’t create the boundaries, merely mark them. Archon of Boundaries Huge Celestial, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 195 (17d12 + 85

Stat Block Overview

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

Stat Block Overview A monster has a stat block that contains the rules necessary to use it in the game. Stat blocks are divided into the following parts, which correspond with the example stat block

General Details. The name of the monster is followed by its size, creature type (along with any descriptive tags), and alignment. 2Combat Highlights. Armor Class, Hit Points, Speed, and Initiative

Spell Restrictions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Spell Restrictions Many spells have altered effects when cast in the Tomb of the Nine Gods, including spells cast from magic items or artifacts, and class abilities that duplicate the effects of

passage through surfaces or doors in the tomb. Plane shift Same as arcane gate. Stone shape This spell has no effect on surfaces, doors, sarcophagi, stone blocks, or statues in the tomb. Teleport Same as

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