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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Flyby. The faerie doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Needle Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Needle Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d4+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Needle Blade", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Fae Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Stunning Soliloquy if available.
Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade
"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7);{"diceNotation":"3d8+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fae Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Stunning Soliloquy (Recharge 5–6
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once.
Fae Blade
. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B):
Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, light, mending
":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Black Earth Rod","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. The stonemelder can also expend a spell slot to deal extra damage, dealing 2d8
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Neither bugs nor bears, bugbears are the hulking cousins of goblins and hobgoblins. With roots in the Feywild, early bugbears resided in hidden places, in hard-to-reach and shadowed spaces. Long ago
character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining
Deep Dragon Wyrmling
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
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it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers.
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A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending
Gnome
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Basic Rules (2014)
over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about
, svirfneblin are as good as their surface cousins. However, their humor and enthusiasm are dampened by their oppressive environment, and their inventive expertise is directed mostly toward stonework.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Distant cousins of giants, the first firbolgs wandered the primeval forests of the multiverse, and the magic of those forests entwined itself with the firbolgs’ souls. Centuries later, that
Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Once members of a people who escaped servitude to mind flayers, githyanki split from their cousins, githzerai, and fled to the Astral Plane. In that timeless, silvery realm, githyanki honed their
race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hobgoblin legions have emerged, with ranks of devoted soldiers famed for their unity.
Hobgoblins are generally taller than their goblin cousins but not quite as big as bugbears. They have curved
fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Githzerai migrated to the Everchanging Chaos of Limbo after the ancient schism that split their ancestors from their cousins, githyanki. Limbo is a roiling maelstrom of matter and energy, collapsing
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own people and
level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Monk
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Basic Rules (2014)
shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel ir’Wynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
blade-like fins and reading from a spellbook. The statue faces southwest, and the pedestal on which it rests is engraved with the word “MADDGOTH.” Doors. Paths radiating from the statue end in front of
leading to the courtyard. A knock spell or similar magic can also unlock a door. Each time such a spell is cast in the courtyard, a blade of force like that created by the Mordenkainen’s sword spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Blade Bazaar This marketplace is named after the most abundant goods the duergar offer, but the shops here sell almost everything available in the city, along with stalls set up by visiting merchants
unload some of the treasures they might be carrying. Nonmagical weapons, armor, and shields can be purchased in the Blade Bazaar. Merchant Madness Characters who look around the bazaar notice a number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
or their thralls can use — a sensible security measure to keep enemies from turning the illithids’ own creations against them. Mind Blade Weapon (any sword), rare (requires attunement by a specific
individual) Mind flayers can turn any nonmagical sword into a mind blade. Only one creature can attune to it: either a specific mind flayer or one of its thralls. In the hands of any other creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
anything in return. Lunitari Lunitari, the god of neutral magic and illusions, is patron of the Mages of High Sorcery’s Order of the Red Robes and other neutral mages. With her cousins Solinari and
merchants, her influence spans legitimate and underhanded commerce alike, and she receives occasional worship from thieves. Despite this, most consider her a god of fair dealing; supplicants pray she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Special Weapons Weapons with special rules are described here. Lance. You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield
creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees the creature without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
are meant to help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Exploring Mount Ironrot Use the following rules when the characters travel around Mount Ironrot. Regional Effects Mount Ironrot is affected by these environmental phenomena: Impeded Navigation. In
food to forage in the Mournland, and monsters are everywhere. If the party lingers too long between locations, introduce random encounters with creatures such as blazebears (see appendix A) or blade scouting parties (see the “Blade Scouting Party” section later in this chapter).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each
scimitar is a masterpiece, and as a result the double-bladed scimitar is an expensive weapon (100 gp) — few though ever have the opportunity to purchase one. A Valenar blade in the hands of a non-elf is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
overwhelming — numbers. They crave power and regularly abuse whatever authority they obtain. Goblinoids. Goblins belong to a family of creatures called goblinoids. Their larger cousins, hobgoblins
than a glorified goblin boss) rules hundreds of goblins, spread out among multiple lairs to ensure the tribe’s survival. Goblin bosses are easily ousted, and many goblin tribes are taken over by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
surest sign of Lolth’s approval. No tactic is outside the rules in this ongoing conflict. Raids against another house’s outlying property (farming caverns, trade caravans, or hunting parties) are
commonplace. Rumors about disloyalty, conspiracies with surface elves, or heresy against Lolth are circulated so frequently that no one knows what to be sure of. Assassinations, both by blade and by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Class Features When you gain a new level in a class, you get its features for that level. You don't, however, receive the class's starting equipment, and a few features have additional rules when
eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn't give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack. Unarmored Defense If you already have the Unarmored Defense feature, you can't gain it again from another class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
“Know Your Players” in chapter 2), but it can cross a line into being exploitative, interfering with everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
by their gold dwarf cousins. Shield dwarf crafters build to last, and each one’s signature mark placed upon an enduring masterpiece serves as a way of gaining immortality. DWARF CLANS OF THE NORTH
, Worldthrone, Wyrmslayer, and Yund.
Some dwarves hail from the family that founded or rules a given clan, and so they use the clan name as their family name. Others are simply “of” the clan, but bear the clan name with as much pride as their own surnames.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks
creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn. SWASHBUCKLERS AND TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING
The Swashbuckler relies on a good understanding of the D&D rules to realize its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
envision him. Tempus’s favor might be randomly distributed, but over the centuries his priests have made an effort to spread and enforce a common code of warfare — to make war a thing of rules, respect for
reputations, and professional behavior. This code, called Tempus’s Honor, has the purpose of making conflicts brief, decisive, and as safe as possible for those not directly involved. The rules in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
their trade. Some Arcane Tricksters use their talents as pickpockets and burglars, while others are pranksters.
Level 3: Spellcasting You have learned to cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on
spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules as an Arcane Trickster.
Cantrips. You know three cantrips: Mage Hand and two other cantrips of your choice from the Wizard spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks
to use your Sneak Attack against a creature if you are within 5 feet of it, no other creatures are within 5 feet of you, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll. All the other rules for






