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Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

with a hag. You are the result of that arrangement. 2 Fey kidnappers swapped you and your parents’ child. 3 A coven of hags lost one of its members. You were created to replace the

creating a hexblood, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Hazlan. The bizarre magic of this crumbling

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created

character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Cantrip Formulas

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

Cantrip Formulas 3rd-level wizard feature You have scribed a set of arcane formulas in your spellbook that you can use to formulate a cantrip in your mind. Whenever you finish a long rest and consult

those formulas in your spellbook, you can replace one wizard cantrip you know with another cantrip from the wizard spell list.

Substitute Features

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

Substitute Features A player can choose one of the following features to replace the feature normally granted by his or her character’s background. Optional Feature: Deep Delver You have a knack for

of Underdark lore, you know a source you can consult for the answer unless the DM rules that the lore is unknown.

Layers

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

, repair drones replace the damaged panels within hours. A 50-foot-wide circular hatch just off the sphere’s equator is the only surface entrance. This hatch opens and closes automatically for detention

perceived by most creatures, but the energy collected is vital to the sphere’s continued operation. Donjon Core The penultimate layer of the Donjon Sphere is described in detail below. Power Core The

Passages

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

, but the width of the passage must be at least 5 feet smaller than the longest dimension of the chamber. Passage d20 Detail 1–2 Continue straight 30 ft., no doors or side passages 3 Continue

dungeon, reroll this result, use the stairs as an alternative entrance, or replace them with another feature of your choice. Passage Width d12/d20 Width 1–2 5 ft. 3–12 10 ft. 13–14 20 ft. 15–16 30

Introduction: How to Use a Monster

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

the rules for monster customization and encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide—to build your own adventures. Consult appendix B for monster lists that will help your adventure building. What’s

of monsters are the same. Much of the book contains new or redesigned elements, and the monsters herein replace versions from older books. Here are highlights: More Monsters. The number of monsters

Gambling

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

character has proficiency with an appropriate gaming set, that tool proficiency can replace the relevant skill in any of the checks. The DC for each of the checks is 5 + 2d10; generate a separate DC for

each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success

DM Tips

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

something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every rule or detail. Even if you don’t realize your mistake until after a game session is over, it’s OK to acknowledge the mistake

reorganized, expanded, and rewritten from the 2014 version, and the versions of things in this book replace versions from older books. Here are a few highlights: Sound Advice. Every chapter (but

Puzzle Features

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

Puzzle Features The mosaics, statues, and tiles are described below in greater detail. Mosaics The four wall mosaics depict the following: A water elemental crashes through a city wall in a huge wave

tile pattern that binds them has fallen apart. Tiles If the characters don’t replace the four fallen tiles in their proper sequence, all four statues revert to their true forms at the same time and

Pit Fighting

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

Hit Die (this roll doesn’t spend that die). If desired, the character can replace one of these skill checks with an attack roll using one of the character’s weapons. The DC for each of the checks is 5

+ 2d10; generate a separate DC for each one. Consult the Pit Fighting Results table to see how the character did. Pit Fighting Results Result Value 0 successes Lose your bouts, earning nothing. 1

Modifying a Class

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

your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose

or tone of your campaign, you can pull them out of the class and replace them with new ones. In doing so, you should strive to make sure that the new options are just as appealing as the ones you are

Living Spells

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

different spell, choose a damage-dealing evocation or conjuration spell from the wizard spell list of up to 5th level. Then consult the Living Spell Customization table to see which stat block to customize

changes to that stat block: Damage Immunity. Replace the living spell’s damage immunity with immunity to the type (or types) of damage dealt by the chosen spell. Magical Strike. Replace the damage that

Random Encounters

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

or at the end of a long rest. Roll a d20 and consult the Whorlstone Tunnels Encounters table to determine what, if anything, they encounter. Whorlstone Tunnels Encounters d20 Encounter 1–10 No

when only two dretches remain; if it succeeds, the cultists in area 14 are alerted. Replace any subsequent demon pack random encounter with 1d4 derro (see appendix C). Flumph This creature

Sorcerer

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

level of the spell you’re duplicating. Does a sorcerer’s Wild Magic Surge effect replace the effect of the spell that triggered it, or do both effects happen? The spell and the Wild Magic Surge

level If you know this rule yet are still unsure whether a particular spell qualifies for Twinned Spell, consult with your DM, who has the final say. If the two of you are curious about our design

Spellcasting

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

create the specialized items you’ll use to produce your effects. If you replace cure wounds with heat metal, you might be altering the device you use to heal — perhaps modifying a tool so that it

can replace one of the artificer cantrips you know with another cantrip from the artificer spell list. Preparing and Casting Spells The Artificer table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your

Spellcasting

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

specialized items you’ll use to produce your effects. If you replace cure wounds with heat metal, you might be altering the device you use to heal—perhaps modifying a tool so that it channels heat instead

list. At higher levels, you learn additional artificer cantrips of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Artificer table. When you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of

Magic Item Special Features

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

, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own special feature. On the Magic Item’s Minor Property table and the Magic Item’s Quirk table, “you

warm to the touch, and any metal parts are crafted from black iron. Flame imagery covers its surface. 10 Elemental Water. Lustrous fish scales replace leather or cloth on this item, and seashells and

Planar Portals

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

Planar Portals [Raistlin’s] eyes studied the Portal, studied every detail intently — although it was not really necessary. He had seen it myriad times in dreams both sleeping and waking. The spells

overwhelming number of such item-keyed portals. Learning and meeting a portal’s requirements can draw characters into further adventures as they chase down a key item, scour old libraries for command words, or consult sages to find the right time to visit the portal.

Symbiotic Being

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

appendage inside an unhealing wound 3 A burrowing, worm-like being 4 An intrusive thought that inhabits your mind 5 A living tattoo 6 Crystal growths that replace a portion of

symbiote’s goal, working with your DM to detail the specifics or create another agenda. Symbiotic Agenda d6 Agenda 1 The symbiote seeks to destroy a specific type of being, such as fiends

Spellcasting

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

this class, you can replace one of the artificer cantrips you know with another cantrip from the artificer spell list. Preparing and Casting Spells The Artificer table shows how many spell slots you

artificer spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag and you have the spell prepared. Artificer Spell List Here’s the list of spells you consult when you learn an artificer spell. The list is

Aberrant Mind

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

acquired your powers. Were you born with them? Or did an event later in life leave you shining with psionic awareness? Consult the Aberrant Origins table for a possible origin of your power. Aberrant

sorcerer level, you can replace one spell you gained from this feature with another spell of the same level. The new spell must be a divination or an enchantment spell from the sorcerer, warlock, or

Special Features

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

you roll something that doesn’t make sense, roll again, choose a more appropriate entry, or use the rolled detail as inspiration to make up your own. Who Created It or Was Intended to Use It? d20

. Lustrous fish scales replace leather or cloth on this item, and metal portions are instead crafted from seashells and worked coral as hard as any metal. 14–15 Elf. The item is half the normal weight

Adventuring Gear

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

Tent 20 lb. 2 GP Tinderbox 1 lb. 5 SP Torch 1 lb. 1 CP Vial — 1 GP Waterskin 5 lb. (full) 2 SP Acid (25 GP) When you take the Attack action, you can replace one of your attacks with throwing a vial of

Acid damage. Alchemist’s Fire (50 GP) When you take the Attack action, you can replace one of your attacks with throwing a flask of Alchemist’s Fire. Target one creature or object you can see within 20

Adventuring Gear

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

Waterskin 5 lb. (full) 2 SP Acid (25 GP) When you take the Attack action, you can replace one of your attacks with throwing a vial of Acid. Target one creature or object you can see within 20 feet of

action, you can replace one of your attacks with throwing a flask of Alchemist’s Fire. Target one creature or object you can see within 20 feet of yourself. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving

Currency

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

ambitious traders of Sembia, that nation’s oddly shaped coins can be found throughout Faerûn. In Sembia, square iron steelpence replace copper coins. Triangular silver pieces are ravens, diamond-shaped

moons of Silverymoon, provides another level of detail. As long as you keep the value of these new coins simple (in other words, don’t invent a coin worth 1.62 gp), you add local flavor to key locations in your world without adding undue complexity.

Introducing Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

do things. Encourage the other players on their turns and give suggestions when they ask for them. Be respectful if another player decides to do something that you wouldn’t do. More Rules Detail

an ability check or saving throw is the number that a player’s roll must equal or exceed to succeed. For example, if the Barbarian wants to move a heavy boulder blocking the mouth of a cave, that

Recurring Villains

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

some depth and detail to the actions and motivations of a villain who plagues the characters on a regular basis. Villain You Know d6 Villain 1 A con artist takes advantage of people who fall for

villains in this category are numbered among the driving forces described later in this chapter. You can use the Villain You Don’t Understand table to choose one of these forces, then consult the

Encounter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

swallow his pride. Searching the Laboratory. Use the following boxed text to describe Zikran’s lab in more detail: The cave contains several tables covered with intricate machinery and crafting tools

a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check to search the area can find clues to Zikran’s whereabouts. If the characters have Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome and use it to consult with Gazre-Azam, the djinni

Example Complex Traps

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

(Initiative 10). Air and gas boils from the trap. Roll a d6, and consult the following table. Tempest Effects d6 Effect 1 Hallucinatory gas scrambles the mind and senses. All Intelligence and

, a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to push the door open. Each check requires an action. Disable the Statues. A statue can be disabled by blocking the flow of gas from its mouth

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

audience with Manistrad can find her here when she’s not working at the mine. She sometimes has need for adventurers to help keep the mining operation secure. Roll a d6 and consult the table below to

his time here in his duties as commander of the guard. He sometimes has need for adventurers, and at such times he posts jobs on a board hanging by the tower’s entrance. Roll a d6 and consult the

Shipwreck Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

seconds. C4: Captain’s Quarters The door to the captain’s quarters is barricaded from the inside, though the heavy wooden bar blocking the door is half rotten. A character who tries to force the door

crate in 1 minute; without a crowbar, it takes 10 minutes. When a character opens a crate, roll a d6 and consult the Crate Contents table to determine what’s inside. The characters can find each item on

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

barrier, which is immune to all damage and can’t be dispelled by dispel magic. The barrier also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel. Any creature that touches the barrier for the

into much detail, Xerophon alludes to horrible magical experiments performed on prisoners by the wizard who ran the prison, saying, “I was afraid I might be next.” Once it realizes the fate that has

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

creatures are in the chasm, have them roll initiative. On initiative count 10, roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine what effect, if any, occurs in the chasm: d20 Effect 1–10 None

, causing bits of debris to ricochet off the walls, exploding into dust from the impact. In the middle of the cavern a stone brazier is lit with a steady green flame. Blocking the tunnel to the north

World-Shaking Events

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

presaged this event, or a series of signs and omens. Describe the omen in detail. Describe or name the creature that warned the populace about the oncoming disaster. Who listened? Who were the lucky

departs the world. What is gone from the world — or the region of the world you’ve chosen — that once existed there? If the answer isn’t immediately evident, consult the Extinction or Depletion table for

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