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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creature’s stat block. How to read and use a stat block is explained in “How to Use a Monster” and to a lesser degree in the “Rules Glossary”.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
some free time to exercise your creativity as you invent compelling plots, create new NPCs, craft encounters, and think of clever ways to foreshadow story events yet to come. Part 2 of these rules is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
comparisons because of the way individual adventures are limited in scope but blend together (to some degree) to create a larger narrative. If an adventure is a single episode or season of a series, a
as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
“Cover” in the Basic Rules). DISGUISED CHARACTERS
Rather than storm Cragmaw Castle with weapons in hand, clever characters might try to talk their way inside. For example, they might don the scarlet
cloaks of the Redbrands and claim to be emissaries sent by Iarno “Glasstaff” Albrek, the Redbrand leader, to meet with King Grol. A good DM rewards this kind of clever thinking by giving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Avernus 12 the Voluminous 3 the Insightful 13 the Stoic 4 Collector of Debts 14 the Shatterer 5 the Summoner 15 the Keeper 6 Speaker of Profit 16 the Faithful 7 Chainer of Demons 17 the Clever
resistance. 6 Every problem can be solved with the use of force. Devil Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Loyalty. I keep my vows to my superior and respect those who do the same. 2 Law. I might not like the rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
ludicrous degree, he listens to anything that sounds like fawning, servile, helpful obedience but offers nothing in return. He will generously spare the lives of those who offer him tribute in the form
tucking in his wings. Once outside, he alerts the rest of the castle, shouting “They’re after the treasure!” in Draconic. Clever characters can lure the dragon into a narrow tunnel where it is unable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
have achieved this degree of consistency, you can provide an occasional change. If the adventurers come back to buy more horses at the stables, they might discover that the man who ran the place went
— makes the players feel as though their characters are part of a living world that changes and grows along with them. Part 1 of these rules is all about inventing your world. Chapter 1 asks what type of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
ludicrous degree, he listens to anything that sounds like fawning, servile, helpful obedience but offers nothing in return. He will generously spare the lives of those who offer him tribute in the form of
tucking in his wings. Once outside, he alerts the rest of the castle, shouting “They’re after the treasure!” in Draconic. Clever characters can lure the dragon into a narrow tunnel where it is unable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
be at least partially blinded by dark emotions, a state that might make them easy to manipulate by the followers of clever deities. The servants of the god of slaughter aren’t all mindless brutes
. Mogis’s Villains d8 Villain
1 A petty tyrant (gladiator) rules his populace through threats and intimidation. His favorite pastime is forcing unwilling subjects to fight in gladiatorial blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
contain only one fire elemental at a time. 2. Harpoon Gun A spring-loaded harpoon gun, fashioned from burnished bronze with iron fittings, is bolted to the forward upper deck. It has a 90-degree arc of
closer to the gun. 3. Ballista A wooden ballista is mounted on an iron swivel on the aft castle. It has a 90-degree arc of fire (side to side, and up and down). Behind it rests a crate that holds a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
all. Rules for Everything Devils are evil schemers by nature, but they must operate within the bounds of the Nine Hells’ intricate legal code. A devil’s attitude toward the law is in part driven by its
and specific circumstances. A clever upstart that wants to annihilate its superior could manipulate events to bring about one such circumstance, then look on as the commander succumbs while it cites the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
on the degree of failure. For example, a character who fails to disarm a trapped chest might accidentally spring the trap if the check fails by 5 or more, whereas a lesser failure means the trap wasn’t
rules cover what happens on a natural 20 (it’s a Critical Hit) or a natural 1 (it always misses). Resist the temptation to add additional negative consequences to a natural 1 on an attack roll: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
threat. Use this book to help you and your players communicate about a game’s rules, plots, and other content, assuring it includes only the elements you all enjoy. Focus on Fun. Suspenseful stories don’t
need to be somber or shocking. Action, mystery, and comedy can feature in your adventures to any degree. Heroes can be bold monster-hunters or bumbling mystery-solvers. Choose what elements of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. If the characters are wearing scarlet cloaks taken from elsewhere, the bugbears assume that they serve Iarno. Clever characters might even persuade the bugbears to help deal with “traitors” or
in the Basic Rules). Droop knows the general layout of the Redbrand hideout, as well as the location of its secret doors and traps. He doesn’t think to offer up the information, but if prompted, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
that is craftily executed and might offer all manner of clever assistance to mortals he deems worthy. What did you do to garner his attention? What set you apart in his eyes from petty schemers, grifters
he hadn’t.
Devotion to Phenax Following Phenax means devoting yourself to a life of trickery and guile. To a champion of Phenax, a life without risk is no life at all. Some rules are meant to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
-wielding skills. These wands can create minor effects such as little puffs of smoke or crackles of energy, but clever spellcasters can use the wands while skating to perform minor jumps and acrobatic
characters wish to earn Relationship Points with, treat this as a Relationship encounter, as described in the rules found in the “Relationships” section in chapter 3. Have players note the results of this encounter on their tracking sheets.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Expert The Expert is a master of certain tasks or knowledge, favoring cunning over brawn. It might be a scout, a musician, a librarian, a clever street kid, a wily merchant, or a burglar. To gain the
2d6. Reliable Talent 14th-level Expert feature The sidekick has refined its skills to an exceptional degree. Whenever the sidekick makes an ability check that includes its whole proficiency bonus, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Poison, magic, or anything else that would directly interfere with beast or rider is strictly forbidden—though over the years we’ve certainly seen imaginative attempts to stretch the rules!
Dura
race is fair.
The beasts of Middle Dura are versatile. The Eagle represents Broken Arch and Stormhold in Middle Dura, and its supporters wear brown and gold. The clever Owl flies for Rattlestone and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
power and detonate with formidable explosive force wherever they hit. VEHICLE RULES
Battle balloons and mechanical beholders are vehicles, and as such, they have special rules associated with them
speed of the ship’s propeller, with one 90-degree turn. If the helm is destroyed, the ship can’t turn.
Control: Balloon
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 75
If its balloon is destroyed, a battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
vary in configuration depending on their purpose and the degree of luxury afforded to them. Some have solid sides and roofs, while others are covered only with canvas. Map 4.10 shows the different
paths. There are no stations in the expanses between these settlements, and House Orien rules prohibit lightning rail pilots from stopping anywhere but at a station. Stations throughout Khorvaire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Glasya, the rebellious daughter of Asmodeus, rules the place and oversees the punishments doled out to devils that stray from their assigned tasks. These lawbreakers are put on trial in Phlegethos, and if
unpredictable. She flaunts the rules of tradition and bends the law without breaking it. She delights in shocking others by springing gambits that catch them unaware. Mortals who go up against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or be hoisted 5 feet into the air. The hoisted creature has the Restrained condition until it gets free. Rules for detecting, disabling, and escaping the trap are as
examples: DC 10 Charisma (Deception). The character dupes the ogre with a clever ruse or outlandish lie. DC 10 Charisma (Performance). The character amuses the ogre with a small performance, such as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
villagers cover themselves in blankets and stand on one another’s shoulders holding a giant-painted pumpkin head. Reasoning with a hill giant is futile, although clever creatures can sometimes encourage a
territory where other humanoids live, it rules strictly by terror and tyranny. Its decisions shift with its mood, and if it forgets the title it bestowed upon itself, it might eat its subjects on a whim.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
extremely clever and observant. See the “Cerulean Hall” section later in this chapter for more information about gaining favor with her. Rezran “Snake Eyes” Agrodro Master of the Viridian Den Rezran, a greedy
an explanation of the game’s rules). Rezran is an opportunist to his core, always chasing after riches. He is a devoted follower of Tiamat and covets the Dragon Queen’s amassed wealth. Gaining Rezran’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
a bristly cube of interlocking spears. Each spear barricade has these rules.
Difficult Terrain. The barricade is Difficult Terrain. A creature that moves through the barricade takes 1d6 Piercing
Barricade” sidebar). The cube is Hostile toward all other creatures and fights them on detection. Clever characters might be able to lure the cube out of the cave through the entrance to area F1, shutting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
threat of betrayal. Mindless Undead, shambling mounds, carnivorous flora, Oozes, and Constructs make appealing servants, especially working in concert with a black dragon’s fiendishly clever traps. A
nearing fruition. If their pact succeeds, they will unleash devastation on a continental scale.
4 An ancient black dragon rules a vast, decadent city built on artificial islands within a polluted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
psionic ability to send visions to a humanoid shaman, causing it to proclaim the mind flayers as emissaries of the gods. With that ruse in place, the “gods” then dictate strict rules that cause some
and easily controlled. The clever duergar threw off the long-ago attempt by the mind flayers to rule them and have been enemies of the illithids ever since. Grimlocks The first grimlocks were descended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
city, patrol its streets, and send raiding parties into the surrounding jungle. Ras Nsi rules over them, but traitorous priests plot his downfall. Salida’s Treachery. One of the guides presented in
territory and are unified only in their reverence of the Great Rift. Even if the vegepygmies could communicate with the characters, they have little desire to work with them. Their chiefs aren’t clever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
ways to cross the gap. See the sidebar called “Clever Solutions” for advice to help you determine whether these solutions work. The rhythm of the waves below echoes throughout this cramped tower. Part
entrance in the observatory tower (area D5). CLEVER SOLUTIONS
The challenges characters face in this adventure can have more than one solution. For example, to reach the isolated study (area D4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
under their wing when you were young and became a parental figure. 2 Clever Urchin. An innocuous person, perhaps a beggar or menial laborer, knows all the right people and shares their connections with
, and avaricious members of your syndicate in line with the goals and rules of the organization. 5 Assassination. You dispatch prominent people—the sort who have numerous bodyguards and elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but various game features distinguish between the armor you wear and a shield you wield. Take a look at the monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and
of effect needn’t be voluntary, unless a spell says otherwise. You can, therefore, hurl a creature into the area with a spell like thunderwave. We consider that clever play, not an imbalance, so hurl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these words, the goats wait to see if the characters offer them something in return, thereby honoring the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). The goats are hungry but not picky
communicate with Mudlump can, with a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check, convince him not to attack Amidor or the party. Here are three options for settling the dispute, though clever players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
custody of a cyclops to the Web’s Edge prison (see area W6a). Makubli and Torkner dislike each other intensely. Neither knows many other covert Lolth operatives, so clever characters could masquerade as
cyclops fears a terrible fate for the miners. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
set these traps hoping to thin out the wolf population, but Strahd’s wolves are too clever to be caught in them. If none of the characters in the front rank spots the hidden trap, one random party
member steps on it. Rules for the hunting trap are presented in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook. Needle Blights Hunched figures lurch through the mist, their gaunt bodies covered in