both being design class rise

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges and regains 1d4 + 3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the wand, you can cast one of the spells on the following table

). Call Undead. While holding the wand, you can take a Magic action to conjure 15 Skeleton;Skeletons and 15 Zombie;Zombies. These Undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

“Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has

mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted

Owlin

Species Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl. Creating Your Character If you create an owlin character, follow these

character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

while the wand is attuned to Orcus himself. Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1

can divide 500 hit points among, each undead having average hit points. The undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in unoccupied spaces within 300 feet of you and obey your commands

The Bent Pyramid

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

The Bent Pyramid In the northern desert stands a small pyramid that has a curious design: the sides rise from the earth at a steep angle until halfway up, then come together at a shallower angle. The

Goblin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

inhabited before Maglubiyet’s rise. Now many goblins pursue their own destinies, escaping the plots of both archfey and gods. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your

scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore

Warforged

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Warforged “Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has a soul?” Gerrion said

vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted as a new species. Warforged are made from

The Palace of Bones

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

design. Beautiful but poisonous plants fill the palace’s courtyard. Among these gardens rise an ancient willow tree and Ping’On Tower.

4. Altar of the Deep Father

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

”). Treasure Bloppblippodd’s hovel contains wealth accumulated since her rise to power: 1,000 cp, 500 sp, 290 gp, an embroidered silk handkerchief with a spider design worth 25 gp, three azurite gems worth 10 gp each, a duergar-made bronze cup worth 25 gp, and a silver choker with a spider design worth 30 gp.

Modifying a Class

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

tell you how to design new class features. The best place to start is by looking at other class features, or at spells, feats, or any other rules for inspiration. You’re almost certainly going to have

some missteps, as features that seem good on the surface fall apart in play. That’s all right. Everything you design will need to be playtested. When introducing new class features, be sure the

Star Moth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

organic substance, and its enormous, decorative wings are made of shimmering crystal. The vessel is built for space travel, but its design does enable it to float on water or land safely on the ground

. Standard weaponry includes two ballistae nestled in the star moth’s eye holes and a mangonel mounted above the bridge. Star Moth Summary Armor Class: 13 (ceramic) Cargo: 30 tons Hit Points: 400 Crew

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

; and the word is part of the name they give to any of its practitioners. A goblin with access to booyahg becomes a member of the lashers and can often rise to the role of boss. “Booyahg&rdquo

Druid

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

class’s story since the class first appeared in Eldritch Wizardry (1976) and the original Player’s Handbook (1978). The idea is that druids prefer to be protected by animal skins, wood, and other

of a material other than metal, the druid might wear it. If you feel strongly about your druid breaking the taboo and donning metal, talk to your DM. Each class has story elements mixed with its game

Android

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

android’s critical faculties, causing it to behave erratically. Android Medium Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft

Perception 17 Languages Common plus the languages spoken by its creator Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Design Specialization. When the android is created, it gains one of six possible

Shrike Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Shrike Ship This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates. A shrike ship’s legs enable it to land safely on the ground. The ship can float

the sterncastle. In a desperate situation, the ship’s reinforced bow can be used as a piercing ram. Shrike Ship Summary Armor Class: 15 (wood) Cargo: 20 tons Hit Points: 250 Crew: 11 Damage Threshold

Warforged

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

end the Poisoned condition. Integrated Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to your Armor Class. In addition, armor you have donned can’t be removed against your will while you’re alive. Sentry’s Rest

remain conscious. Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. Tireless. You don’t gain Exhaustion levels from dehydration, malnutrition, or suffocation.

Skeleton

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

Skeleton Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places

saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil. Skeleton Medium undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4

The Empire's Rise and Fall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

The Empire’s Rise and Fall Five thousand years ago, the people (mostly humans) who lived in a collection of small fishing villages called the Alliance of Seventon struck an alliance with the elven

progress and imperial expansion, the Netherese who mastered the power of the Nether Scrolls became the ruling class. Netherese magical might dominated Faerûn for more than 2,500 years. During Netheril’s Shadowed Age, though, several factors led to the empire’s fall.

Skeleton

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

Skeleton Assemblages of bones animated by dark magic, skeletons heed the summons of those who create them or rise of their own accord in places saturated with deathly magic. Skeleton Medium undead

, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 6 (−2) WIS 8 (−1) CHA

Autognome Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

are encased in thin metal or some other durable material. While you aren’t wearing armor, your base Armor Class is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. Built for Success. You can add a d4 to one attack roll

sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but you remain conscious. Specialized Design. You gain two tool proficiencies of your choice, selected from the Player’s Handbook.

Purphoros's Villains

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

rise to deadly rivalries. Resistance to lawful authority can become tyranny of another sort. And when passions become inflamed, giving in to them can lead to tragedy rather than triumph. Purphoros’s

conflict he’s certain Purphoros will win. 4 A gladiator of Purphoros partakes of the fumes at Mount Velus then goes on what seems to be a rampage that contributes to a mysterious design. 5

Skeletal Juggernaut

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

before disassembling into a gang of individual undead. Skeletal Juggernaut Large undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 142 (19d10 + 38) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Disassemble. If the juggernaut is reduced to 0 hit points, twelve skeletons rise from its remains. Falling

Bards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

it is considered a gift of their gods. Characters with the bard class who rise to prominence among these folk must align themselves with their clan’s priests and shamans or risk being outcast. Most

skalds are members of the College of Valor, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook.

Battle Balloon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

an original design created by the Heuristic Arcane Research and Development department of Acquisitions Incorporated. But the wizards of Halruaa developed similar skyships in ages past, and the Cult of

. The standard design of an Acquisitions Incorporated-grade airship features an enormous balloon covered in a rope net. Trailing lines connect the balloon to the vessel of metal and wood suspended

Rule of Matriarchs

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

also a merciless assassin with blood on her hands. Unlike with many other races, female drow are typically taller and more robust than males. To rise to the top echelons of power, a female must first

females of their houses. Even the most intelligent, strong-willed, and devious male will never be more than a second-class citizen in any drow city or house. That situation will never change as long as Lolth reigns as their queen.

Minotaur Skeleton

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

Minotaur Skeleton While most skeletons are the animated remains of dead humans and other humanoids, skeletal undead can be created from the bones of other creatures besides humanoids, giving rise to

a host of terrifying and unique forms. Minotaur Skeleton Large undead, lawful evil Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 67 (9d10 + 18) Speed 40 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 11(+0

Barrowghast

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

encounter. When barrowghasts drain Humanoids’ life energy, those Humanoids rise as zombies. Barrowghast Huge Undead, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 138 (12d12

Barrowghast A hill giant who dies with an empty stomach, full of rage and regret, might become suffused with energy from the Negative Plane and rise as a barrowghast. Though it looks like little more

Zombie

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

. Zombies appear as they did in life, showing the wounds that killed them. However, the magic that creates these vile creatures often takes time to run its course. Dead warriors might rise from a

battlefield, eviscerated and bloated after days in the sun. The muddy cadaver of a peasant could claw its way from the ground, riddled with maggots and worms. A zombie might wash ashore or rise from a marsh

Chapter 1: Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Chapter 1: Character Creation The skyscrapers of Sharn rise up before you, the spires glimmering with magical lights. Or wind rushes through your hair as the airship you’re riding races toward

serving a dragonmarked house. Artificer. You have the option of choosing the artificer as your character’s class, becoming an unmatched magical inventor. Group Patron. Working with the other players

Skeletal Juggernaut

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

skeletal guardians hold together for only a short time before disassembling into a gang of individual undead. Skeletal Juggernaut Large undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit

0 hit points, twelve skeletons rise from its remains. Falling Apart. If the juggernaut does not have all of its hit points at the start of its turn, it loses 10 hit points. Actions Multiattack

8. Ballroom

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

8. Ballroom Broken boards mar the weblike design worked into this ballroom’s wooden floor. A short stage for long-departed musicians stands at the room’s far end, overlooked by cracked stained-glass

bleed until the end of their next turn. Channel Divinity. If a character uses the Channel Divinity class feature, treat this manifestation as a haunted trap with a +4 Haunt Bonus. If the character’s

Secret

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

up serving, choose a Divine Domain that is appropriate for it, and if it doesn’t have a holy symbol, work with your DM to design one. The cleric’s class features often refer to your deity. If you

Brahma Lutier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

dragonborn design in combat. Known as a war lute, this unique item comes replete with hidden storage and powerful weaponry. Brahma Lutier Medium humanoid (elf), neutral Armor Class 12 Hit Points 33

Warforged Traits

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

Protection. Your body has built-in defensive layers, which can be enhanced with armor: You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class. You can don only armor with which you have proficiency. To don armor, you must

this way. While you live, your armor can’t be removed from your body against your will. Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Harrow Hawk

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

Harrow Hawk When a beloved animal companion dies traumatically alongside its master, the beast might rise again as an Undead. Falcons, ravens, and other birds of prey that suffer this fate are known

Hawk Tiny Undead, Unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 25 (10d4) Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 5 (−3) DEX 16 (+3) CON 10 (+0) INT 2 (−4) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 7 (−2) Skills

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