both begin degree class reduced

Fighter

Classes Player’s Handbook

weapon techniques, and a well-equipped Fighter always has the right tool at hand for any combat situation. Likewise, a Fighter is adept with every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity

Proficiency Bonus Class Features Second Wind Weapon Mastery 1 +2 Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery 2 3 2 +2 Action Surge (one use), Tactical Mind 2 3 3 +2

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

level 1 features, which are listed in the Warlock Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots. Warlock Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features

Tower Shield (Grim Hollow)

Equipment

This large shield provides more protection than a typical shield. While wielding a Tower Shield, you gain +3 to Armor Class. If you use an action to set the Tower Shield, you have Three-Quarters

Cover until the start of your next turn. Additionally, your Speed becomes 0 and cannot be increased during that time. To wield a Tower Shield, you must have a Strength of at least 15 and your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wielding the shield.

Zorbo

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

its Armor Class based on the material it is standing or climbing on: AC 15 for wood or bone, AC 17 for earth or stone, or AC 19 for metal. If the zorbo isn’t in contact with any of these

a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and the zorbo gains a +1 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield or magic item that drops to a 0 AC increase is destroyed.

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

facets. Zuggtmoy’s cultists often follow her unwittingly. Most are fungus-infected to some degree, whether through inhaling her mind-controlling spores or being transformed to the point where

flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

’, is a soulless mockery of mortal life and its many facets. Zuggtmoy’s cultists often follow her unwittingly. Most are fungi-infected to some degree, whether through inhaling her mind

-controlling spores or being transformed to the point where flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly

Cassiok Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat.Staff of Power. He wields a staff of power, with 20 charges, that grants him a +2 bonus to Armor Class, spell attack rolls, and saving throws. His

charges), lightning bolt (5th-level version, 5 charges), magic missile (1 charge), ray of enfeeblement (1 charge), or wall of force (5 charges). If reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, Cassiok uses his

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

creature wearing nonmagical armor, the armor takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an Armor Class of 10 is destroyed. Web (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

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

Specialists Fighters learn the basics of all combat styles. Every fighter can swing an axe, fence with a rapier, wield a longsword or a greatsword, use a bow, and even trap foes in a net with some degree of

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet, and it must roll a 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Silver Needle"} and subtract the number rolled from each ability check or

otherwise uses the controlled body’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. If the carrionette’s body is destroyed, both the

Leedara

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. She otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class

transformation ends if Leedara is reduced to 0 hit points or uses an action to end it.Leedara died during the Cataclysm over three hundred years ago. Once an elven priest, Leedara witnessed her companion and

Paper Bird

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

whose name you uttered. The recipient must be on the same plane of existence as you, otherwise the bird turns into ash as it takes flight. The bird is an object that has 1 hit point, an Armor Class of

is reduced to 0 or if it is otherwise immobilized, it turns into ash. Paper birds usually come in small, flat boxes containing 1d6 + 3 sheets of the parchment.

Dybbuk Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

","rollAction":"Tendril","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, its hit point maximum is also reduced by 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction

. It otherwise uses the possessed target's game statistics, gaining access to its knowledge and proficiencies but not its class features, if any. The possession lasts until the temporary hit points are

Agony the Ghost

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

object. Crew of the Last Breath. The following rules apply to Agony the ghost: As long as the Last Breath has at least 1 hit point, the ghost can’t be permanently slain. If the ghost is reduced

alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class

Reigar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Glory. The reigar’s Armor Class includes the reigar’s Charisma modifier. Hold Breath. The reigar can hold their breath for 1 hour. Special Equipment. The reigar wears a

own. The duplicate takes its turn immediately after the reigar. It vanishes after 1 hour or when it is reduced to 0 hit points.Reigar were once cephalopods similar to octopi. They inhabited the

Summon Shadowspawn

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block. Shadow Spirit Medium monstrosity Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor) Hit

has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that creature’s next turn. Actions Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (rounded down

Spirit of Death

Spells The Book of Many Things

You call forth a spirit that embodies death. The spirit manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the reaper spirit stat block. The spirit disappears when it is reduced to 0

Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor) Hit Points 40 + 10 for each spell level above 4th Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 16 (+3) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3) INT 16 (+3) WIS

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

successful one. A humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from its corpse and acts immediately after Umbraxakar in the initiative count. The shadow is under

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Soul Binding","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. A creature reduced to 0 hit points from this attack dies and has its soul imprisoned in one of the quori's

alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class

Saving Throws Legacy

Rules

modifier for a Dexterity saving throw. A saving throw can be modified by a situational bonus or penalty and can be affected by advantage and disadvantage, as determined by the DM. Each class gives

bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score. Some monsters have saving throw proficiencies as well. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw is determined by the effect that causes it

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. The possession lasts

Zelennor, watches over the wizard’s frozen remains. It uses the weasel stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fey instead of a beast. If Zelennor is reduced to 0 hit points, Nass’s

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

the fringes of a society first test its defenses by stealing objects, and if these crimes go unpunished, they begin stealing people. Enslaved creatures receive the worst treatment the goblins can dish

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

lifestyle between adventures. Boros Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Boros 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.) Boros Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt,

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

Zuggtmoy

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

life and its many facets. Zuggtmoy’s cultists often follow her unwittingly. Most are fungi-infected to some degree, whether through inhaling her mind-controlling spores or being transformed to the

point where flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul.

Fall of Grimskalle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Fall of Grimskalle When her final form is reduced to 0 hit points, Auril emits a death-howl that causes the two uppermost floors of Grimskalle (the battlement level and the palace level, as shown on

map 5.2) to crack and begin to collapse. Creatures have 1 minute to escape these levels of the fortress before they are crushed to death by icy rubble. Grimskalle’s entry level (areas G1 through G6) and dungeon level (areas G10 through G23) remain intact and accessible after the collapse.

Starting Equipment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Starting Equipment All characters begin the adventure with a free set of cold weather clothing in addition to the starting equipment they receive from their class and background choices. See “Winter

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class. Crystal Dragon Lairs Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky

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.

M10. Shadow Theater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

begin prancing around silently like mimes. If Gleam’s shadow is among them, it leaps onto the trapeze and swings from it. The shadows act as Endelyn’s spies and attack only if they feel threatened

. Shadows that are reduced to 0 hit points are destroyed and reattach to their original owners as normal shadows. A creature whose Strength is reduced to 0 by a shadow’s Strength Drain attack does not die

Level

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

game, or if you are joining an existing D&D campaign, your DM might decide to have you begin at a higher level, on the assumption that your character has already survived a few harrowing adventures

. Record your level on your character sheet. If you’re starting at a higher level, record the additional elements your class gives you for your levels past 1st. Also record your experience points. A 1st

Sample Ships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Armor Class 15 Hit Points 500 (damage threshold 20) Control: Helm Armor Class 16 Hit Points 50 Move up to the speed of one of the ship’s movement components, with one 90-degree turn. If

-degree turn. If the helm is destroyed, the keelboat can’t turn. Movement: Oars Armor Class 12 Hit Points 100; -5 ft. speed per 25 damage taken Speed (water) 20 ft. Movement: Sails Armor Class

The Warlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

following: The black fog curls, and shapes within begin to part. An imposing figure, as insubstantial as the mist but infused with more malevolence, glides through the air. The creature’s voice echoes

the walkway while the Zombies shamble across the ground and climb the walls to fight. The warlord’s spirit is too tenacious to be easily destroyed. Once the Wraith is reduced to 0 Hit Points, its

Piscine Transformation

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

saving throw. Head. The target’s head transforms into the head of a fish, proportionately sized for their body. They can’t speak. Legs. The target’s legs become fins. Their walking speed is reduced to

their breath for 1 hour. If the target isn’t underwater when this transformation takes effect, they begin suffocating. Increased Order. When you manifest this power, you can increase its order by 2 to

14. Infernexus's Quarters

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

-foot-high, 6-inch-wide window slits that peer into the starry void. Ashtyrranthor’s youngest child is miserable on Stardock. He is eager to leave the asteroid and begin life on his own, but his mother

them. If the characters attack Infernexus or refuse his deal, he fights until reduced to 100 hit points or fewer. He then screams for his mother, who hears the call and arrives at the window slits 1d4 + 1 rounds later.

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