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Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly. Any

cards drawn in excess of this number have no effect. Otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card no more than 1 hour after the previous draw. If

Gloom Stalker

Classes Player’s Handbook

Draw on Shadow Magic to Fight Your Foes Gloom Stalkers are at home in the darkest places, wielding magic drawn from the Shadowfell to combat enemies that lurk in darkness.

Sensory Stone

Magic Items Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

longer than 6 seconds experienced by a creature of your choice within 30 feet of yourself, infusing the essence of that experience into the stone. This replaces any sensation already stored within the

stone. Siphon Sensation. As a bonus action, you can draw on the stone’s magic to end the charmed or frightened condition on yourself, destroying the stone in the process.

Ruxithid the Chosen

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

gemstone. Unknown to Ruxithid the Chosen, a new group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Brain Tendrils", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and have the stunned condition until the start of Ruxithid’s next turn. Combat Command. Ruxithid commands

Hoard Mimic

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

False Appearance (Hoard Form Only). If the mimic is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the mimic move or act

dragon’s lair to draw unwitting intruders away from the real riches—and into the mimic’s maw. If faced with unexpectedly fierce opposition, though, a hoard mimic might offer information about the true hoard in exchange for its life.

Venus Fly Rat

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 9 2 8 Named after a strange document found in the ancient observatory, the Venus fly rat can draw blood from an unwary beast without any sensation

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

pouch, stitched with images of heroes and whimsical creatures. Where the teeth fall, they bring legends to life. Using the Teeth. While you are holding the pouch, you can use an action to draw one tooth

. Roll on the Teeth of Dahlver-Nar table to determine which tooth you draw, and you can either sow the tooth or implant it (both of which are described later). If you don’t sow or implant the

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

fierce animal spirits. Others draw from a roiling reservoir of anger at a world full of pain. For every barbarian, rage is a power that fuels not just a battle frenzy but also uncanny reflexes

by walls and crowds. They thrive in the wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a

Nature's Veil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Nature’s Veil 10th-level ranger feature, which replaces the Hide in Plain Sight feature You draw on the powers of nature to hide yourself from view briefly. As a bonus action, you can magically

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature

ocean. (Good) 6 Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful) Topaz Dragon

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature protectors who don’t

Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful) Topaz Dragon Adventures The Topaz Dragon

Demonic Boons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

organization, they are united in their desire to draw power from the bottomless evil of the Abyss. The following entries outline boons that a DM can grant to monsters and NPCs dedicated to a particular demon

is of the same level as the spell it replaces. A typical demon can impart boons to a number of creatures equal to the demon’s number of Hit Dice. In contrast, demon lords have no limit on the number

Primal Instinct

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

crowds. They thrive in the wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a berserk state

where rage takes over, giving them superhuman strength and resilience. A barbarian can draw on this reservoir of fury only a few times without resting, but those few rages are usually sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.

Mapping a Dungeon

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

prefer a scale where each square represents 5 feet, or you can subdivide your 10-foot grid into a 5-foot grid when you draw your maps for combat.) When you draw your map, keep the following points in

more interesting and make combat encounters in those areas more challenging. Give the dungeon some wear and tear. Unless you want to stress that the dungeon’s builders were extraordinarily skillful

Deck of Many Things

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

some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend

to draw and then draw them randomly. Any cards drawn in excess of this number have no effect. Otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card no

Character Classes

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

, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the Champion to strive for peak combat

with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of

Melee Attacks

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

Melee Attacks Used in hand-to-hand combat, a melee attack allows you to attack a foe within your reach. A melee attack typically uses a handheld weapon such as a sword, a warhammer, or an axe. A

. Contests in Combat Battle often involves pitting your prowess against that of your foe. Such a challenge is represented by a contest. This section includes the most common contests that require an action

Primal Instinct

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

wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a berserk state where rage takes over, giving

them superhuman strength and resilience. A barbarian can draw on this reservoir of fury only a few times without resting, but those few rages are usually sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.

Deck of Many Things

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

some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend

to draw and then draw them randomly. Any cards drawn in excess of this number have no effect. Otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card no

Melee Attacks

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

Melee Attacks Used in hand-to-hand combat, a melee attack allows you to attack a foe within your reach. A melee attack typically uses a handheld weapon such as a sword, a warhammer, or an axe. A

attack replaces one of them. The target of your grapple must be no more than one size larger than you and must be within your reach. Using at least one free hand, you try to seize the target by

Creature Roles

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

effectively in combat. Ambusher Ambushers are creatures who hide well—not just before an encounter, but during it. They utilize surprise and stealth to gain the upper hand. Artillery Artillery creatures

more information, see the “Retainers” section. Skirmisher Skirmishers are mobile warriors who use hit-and-run tactics in combat. Their traits allow them to make the most of their position. Soldier

Something for Everyone

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

different players and characters in your group to draw them into the story. An adventure that includes a balance of exploration, social interaction, and combat is likely to appeal to a wide breadth of

18. First Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

areas 17a through 17e beyond. 18b. Fight Club Drow. In the middle of the room, a female drow elite warrior named Drinrith Auvryndar (Vlonwelv’s niece) is providing melee combat training to fourteen

circle around Drinrith and the fourteenth male drow, who are engaged in a duel. When Drinrith draws blood or knocks the male to the ground, she either replaces him with a new challenger or orders two

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

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

below. Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw violence. Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals. World

foes. Druid. Channel nature magic to heal, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal

Character Creation Options

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

also includes character creation advice and magic items appropriate for clerics, druids, paladins, and other characters with a connection to the divine. Chapter 9: Knight. Characters who draw the

includes character creation advice and new magic items for barbarians, fighters, monks, and other combat specialists. Claudio Pozas Jared warns Basil of the deck’s many dangers

Chapter 3: Character Classes

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

character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes, each of which contains four subclasses—all summarized below. Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat

elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal forms. Sea to channel tides and storms. Stars to gain powers in a starry form

Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

like goblins, which tend to squabble among themselves and cooperate only when threatened by a strong leader. Kobolds avoid combat on a large scale, instead sticking to hit-and-run raids using smaller

attract enemies and draw the foes into greater danger, which can be especially effective if the invaders have made camp, are injured, or are otherwise compromised (such as having to move by climbing

Leaving the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

) arrives with six bugbears and a gazer (see appendix B). If Noska is dead or otherwise indisposed, the beholder replaces him with Nar’l Xibrindas (see appendix B) and his grell bodyguard. If the

progress, you can have reinforcements arrive to help combat the villains or introduce a new element to the situation. Bregan D’aerthe. If Jarlaxle Baenre (see appendix B) isn’t the main villain, he

Wandslingers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. An exceptional wandslinger may know up up to three spells of up to 3rd level. A wandslinger’s spells and cantrips are almost always combat spells with an immediate effect, such as fire bolt, ray of

you primarily view your magic as a weapon, or do you hate being forced into combat? Do you have a diverse range of spells, or is your magic largely oriented around combat? A player character is never

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and

beauty of the ocean. (Good) 6 Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful) Topaz

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Topaz dragons often come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw

the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good) 6 Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures

Using Miniatures

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

should also consider using miniatures. The Player’s Handbook offers simple rules for depicting combat using miniature figures on a grid. This section expands on that material. Tactical Maps You can draw

Using Miniatures In combat, players can often rely on your descriptions to visualize where their characters are in relation to their surroundings and their enemies. Some complex battles, however, are

Combat

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

Combat Does surprise happen outside the initiative order as a special surprise round? No, here’s how surprise works. The first step of any combat is this: the DM determines whether anyone in the

combat is surprised (reread “Combat Step by Step” in the Player’s Handbook). This determination happens only once during a fight and only at the beginning. In other words, once a fight starts, you can’t

Brass Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

lands, they cheerfully journey considerable distances to visit friendly creatures, pass on what they’ve learned, and collect news. Though good natured, brass dragons don’t shirk from combat when

oases that regularly draw visitors. They enjoy adopting Humanoid forms, disguising themselves as traveling merchants, scholars, storytellers, or anyone else invested in others’ stories. Caio

Your Turn

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

noted on your character sheet. The most common actions you can take are described in the Actions in Combat section. Many class features and other abilities provide additional options for your action

taking the Dodge or Ready action, as described in "Actions in Combat." Bonus Actions Various class features, spells, and other abilities let you take an additional action on your turn called a bonus

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