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Fighter
Legacy
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opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him.
All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the
left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
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Rogue
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class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but
an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
food and fresh water in these areas for yourself and up to five other people each day.
Gruul Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Gruul
Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
Gruul Guild Spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Darklord an overwhelming threat, doing so risks distancing a rich, versatile villain from the characters. A Darklord is often far from the most physically daunting creature in their domain, but their
nature as a Darklord makes permanently defeating them challenging. To defeat a Darklord, the characters should focus on undermining the Darklord’s plots and striking at the core of the Darklord’s torments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have
they confront brutal giants, ferocious hydras, fearless golems, evil yuan-ti, scheming devils, bloodthirsty demons, crafty mind flayers, and drow assassins. They might have a chance of defeating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
changes: A brain breaker has an Armor Class of 14 due to the strange ring mail it wears. A brain breaker has a speed of 30 feet and has a magical flying speed of 30 feet. It can hover. A brain
tasks because the brain breakers fall to fractious infighting without firm leadership. Only by defeating Ghaluzesh can the characters earn a measure of peace for themselves and for the Far Realms allies that support them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
redcap demands to be paid in victims. A patron who tries to stifle a redcap’s natural and necessary urge for blood risks becoming the redcap’s next target. Redcap
Small Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
necessary urge for blood risks becoming the redcap’s next target. Redcap
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d6 + 24)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, the redcap demands to be paid in victims. A patron who tries to stifle a redcap’s natural and necessary urge for blood risks becoming the redcap’s next target. Redcap
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic
Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d6 + 24)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
9 (−1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ancient Dragon Turtle Ancient Dragon Turtle
Gargantuan Dragon, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 409 (21d20 + 189)
Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
28 (+9
(124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards
and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to confront a hungering dream eater. Dream Eater
Medium Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 77 (14d8 + 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
suggested for the monster, with the DM determining its actual alignment. See also “Alignment.” AC, Initiative, and HP. These entries give the monster’s Armor Class, Initiative, and Hit Points, which
characters receive for defeating a monster and its Proficiency Bonus follow. Some creatures that are created by magic have no CR. See also “Challenge Rating” and “Experience Points.” Traits. The monster’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
suggested for the monster, with the DM determining its actual alignment. See also “Alignment.” AC, Initiative, and HP. These entries give the monster’s Armor Class, Initiative, and Hit Points, which
Experience Points characters receive for defeating a monster and its Proficiency Bonus follow. Some creatures that are created by magic have no CR. See also “Challenge Rating” and “Experience Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Trained in supernatural techniques to overcome such monsters, slayers are experts at unearthing and defeating mighty, mystical foes. Monster Slayer Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Monster
reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Monster Slayer Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of ranger spells you know. Monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Noteworthy in the scene is the replica of the enormous sculpture hanging from the ceiling above the stacks (see area F1 for a description of the sculpture). Shemshime Medium undead
Armor Class 13
” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Defeating Shemshime To defeat Shemshime, it must be crushed by an object weighing at least 1,000 pounds. Objects in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and lions.
Cloud Giant
Huge giant, neutral good (50%) or neutral evil (50%)
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 200 (16d12 + 96)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
10
treasures that bring esteem to a cloud giant’s household. Rather than steal from one another or fight over treasures, cloud giants are inveterate gamblers with a hunger for high risks and high rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
between them is remote, because goliaths like to hold grudges. Goliath Warrior
Medium humanoid (goliath), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (hide armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of them.”
Flaw: “I can’t resist taking risks to feed my ambitions.”
Lifferlas Huge Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 59 (7d12 + 14)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
19 (+4
NPCs Augrek Brighthelm Medium Humanoid (Dwarf), Lawful Good
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Gem), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 507 (26d20 + 234)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft. (hover), swim 60 ft.
STR
28 (+9
can now use its Mass Telekinesis action during the next hour. Award a party an additional 90,000 XP (180,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Gem Awakening activates.
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
about Decks of Many Things than anyone else alive. She has encountered many factions that concern themselves with the decks, defeating hierophants of the Heralds of the Comet (see chapter 12), dueling
who would abuse its fate-altering power—securing the deck and delivering it to her. Asteria Medium Humanoid (Human, Paladin), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 18 (breastplate, shield)
Hit Points 195 (26d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Metallic Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Metallic), Typically Lawful Good
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 565 (29d20 + 261)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
XP (240,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Metallic Awakening activates.
Unusual Nature. The greatwyrm doesn’t require food or drink.
Actions
Multiattack. The greatwyrm makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, destroying buildings and defenders alike. Chromatic Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 533 (26d20 + 260)
Speed 60 ft., burrow
Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 105,000 XP (210,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Good
Armor Class 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points 585 (30d20 + 270)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
29 (+9)
INT
“Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Bahamut after his Platinum Brilliance activates.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points 574 (28d20 + 280)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
14
, the aspect can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Tiamat after her Chromatic Wrath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
little use for those who won’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals. In this adventure, Kas fools Tasha and Alustriel, two incredibly powerful wizards. In addition to defeating Vecna, Kas
desperately wants the wizards to witness and acknowledge his strength. Kas the Betrayer Medium Undead (Vampire), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 315 (30d8 + 180)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Two dullahans seek the same head, both believing they’re the actual owner.
Dullahan
Medium Undead
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 135 (18d8 + 54)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4
initiative order. Additionally, the dullahan can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section. Award a party an additional 5,900 XP (11,800 XP total) for defeating the dullahan after it uses Headless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi the rakshasa appears as a wealthy merchant lord. Though extremely powerful, Mahadi doesn’t believe in taking unnecessary risks, particularly in the Nine Hells where he
” in exchange for the artifact. This is in lieu of the terms normally offered by Asmodeus. Mahadi the Rakshasa
Medium fiend, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 195 (23d8 + 92
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. To obtain Shagambi’s puzzle cube, the characters must obtain the four bronze spears from the monsters in area 4C and place the weapons in the hands of the four warrior statues. Only by defeating the
construct with an Armor Class of 17 (natural, shield). It has a climbing speed of 30 feet and can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
supernatural link to her. The webs remain, but they dissolve within 1d10 days. Arasta
Huge monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 300 (24d12 + 144)
Speed 40 ft
in one encounter. Award a party 66,000 XP for defeating Arasta after she uses Armor of Spiders. (IGOR KIERYLUK)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each hour. Hythonia
Large monstrosity, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 199 (21d10 + 84)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40
challenge rating 17 creatures in one encounter. Award a party 36,000 XP for defeating Hythonia after she uses Shed Skin. (MATT STEWART)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary.
Soldier
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 16 (3d8
absence of order, we must establish it.”
Flaw: “If Ravnica didn’t need me, I would prefer to live a life of solitude and contemplation.”
Isperia
Gargantuan monstrosity, lawful neutral
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
appendix B). Grell Psychic Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13
gibbering mouthers and then retreat from this room without defeating them all, the surviving gibbering mouthers combine into a single flesh meld (see appendix A) that arises from the muck the next time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
during the battle or after the demons are defeated. He speaks to the characters, thanking them for any assistance in defeating the demonic intruders. He makes it clear that his singular focus is stopping
corrupted link to Torm to connect the Abyss to Avernus, by way of Elturel. Ulder Ravengard
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 25
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
area T6, hoping to draw the characters to the false tomb and the other golems waiting there. Canopic Golem Large construct
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 252 (24d10 + 120)
Speed 30 ft
) after that time. See the “Conclusion” section for more information. If the characters destroy Valin’s heart before defeating her, she says the following before dying: “Fate defies me. So be it. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, the maps might contain hints to further quests or treasure hunts for the characters to pursue after this adventure. Oshundo the Alhoon Medium Undead (Mind Flayer, Wizard), Neutral Evil
Armor Class
Characters Withdraw. If the characters encounter this pair and retreat before defeating them, Duoro converts Larnon to Ilvaash’s worship after 1d4 hours. Larnon succumbs to the Far Realm and becomes an