broad barriers down class role

Fighter

Classes Player’s Handbook

broad ability and extensive specialization makes Fighters superior combatants. Becoming a Fighter... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Fighter Traits table. Gain the

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

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their

Class Features Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery 3 4 2 — — — — — — &mdash

Druid

Classes Player’s Handbook

regions of unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

to determine your available spell slots. Druid Features ——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips

Lorehold Professor of Order

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

structures and find the safest paths as they search. When confronted, they confound their foes by channeling the stasis of perfect order, creating resilient barriers of force and quashing hostile

magic. Lorehold Scholars The archaeomancers of Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad

Lorehold Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

broad field of history. You might dream of using magic to contact great historical figures or your own ancestors or of recreating the mighty magic of a distant age. Skill Proficiencies

Lorehold 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.)

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

role as Candlekeep’s defender, Miirym can move anywhere within the library fortress, passing through walls and other solid barriers. She can’t enter extradimensional spaces, since they

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

even be stripped of your position. Azorius Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Azorius 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.) Azorius Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip

Living Loot Satchel

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

. Class-Based Living Loot Satchel Class Satchel Barbarian Broad belt with a dozen hanging pockets Bard Lute case Cleric Hollowed-out holy tome Druid Made from natural

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

, some on fighting with two weapons at once, and some on augmenting their martial skills with magic. This combination of broad general ability and extensive specialization makes fighters superior

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise. A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is

Champion Unlimited +4 Class Features As a barbarian, you gain the following class features.

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and

. Follow this rule 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

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers. Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your

the world from the incursion of aberrations. Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features.

Build Your Group

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

give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s

devices, including guild artisans and even sailors, also fall naturally into this role. Artificer or rogue makes a natural class choice for the Safecracker. Talker. From con artists to fences, anyone who

Know Your Players

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

Know Your Players While your players’ role is to create characters (the protagonists of the campaign), breathe life into them, and steer the campaign through their actions, your role as Dungeon

match their preferences. At best, a group of players is a lot like their characters, in that having different interests and capabilities enables them to handle a broad range of challenges.

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

treated by your creator, so you ran away from home. 5 You were built to complete a special mission. 6 You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator

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

Running the Adventure

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

running a D&D adventure, read “The Dungeon Master” section; it will help you better understand your role and responsibilities. The “Background” section tells you everything you need to know to set up the

adventure. The “Overview” section describes how the adventure is expected to run and gives you a broad sense of what the player characters should be doing at any given time.

Cult of Rakdos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

labor. Some argue that any effort to give a demonic cult a respectable role in society was doomed to failure, but the cult remains part of Ravnica’s social fabric nevertheless. The Guildpact prohibits

the cult’s extermination, and its entertainments — even as dark and destructive as they are — hold broad appeal. From rowdy mobs who love to see the Rakdos skewer the powerful elites to decadent

Dimetrodon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Dimetrodon This sail-backed reptile is commonly found in areas where dinosaurs live. It hunts on shores and in shallow water, filling a similar role as a crocodile. Dimetrodon Medium beast

, unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 10 (+0) CON 15 (+2) INT 2 (–4) WIS 10 (+0

Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Class 2nd Warp sense Divination Sorcerer, warlock, wizard 4th Gate seal Abjuration Sorcerer, warlock, wizard Gate Seal 4th-Level Abjuration Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M

. On a failed check, you learn nothing and can’t study that portal again using this spell until you cast it again. The spell can penetrate most barriers but is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Spellcaster Spellcaster 1st-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 12 (leather) Hit Points 9 (2d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON 10 (+0) INT 15 (+2

Role. Choose a role for the spellcaster: healer or mage. Your choice determines which Spellcasting trait to use below. Spellcasting (Healer). The spellcaster’s spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell

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

Doppelganger

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

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2

of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is within range, the doppelganger can

Race and Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

guilds, but exceptions exist. If you choose a class or a race that’s not typical for your guild, you might have trouble finding a role in the guild — or, more accurately, your superiors might have trouble

Race and Class Each guild description in chapter 2 provides suggested races and classes for characters belonging to that guild. Some races have strong traditions that direct them toward certain

Creating an Artificer

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

role played by artificers in the campaign and the sort of organizations you might have ties to. ARTIFICERS IN OTHER WORLDS Eberron is the world most associated with artificers, yet the class can be

found throughout the D&D multiverse. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the island of Lantan is home to many artificers, and in the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class

Brain in a Jar

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

. Others are transformed as punishment, forced to endure endless contemplation with no way to interact with the world. Brain in a Jar Medium undead, any alignment Armor Class 11 (natural armor

) Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

Doppelganger

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

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 18(+4) CON 14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 14(+2) Skills

creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

A Life of Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

A Life of Danger Not every member of the tribes deemed “barbarians” by scions of civilized society has the barbarian class. A true barbarian among these people is as uncommon as a skilled fighter in

a town, and he or she plays a similar role as a protector of the people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is fraught with peril: rival tribes, deadly weather, and

Wards of Sharn

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

economic role, a separate culture, or both. For example, Lower Northedge includes the districts of Stoneyard, Longstairs, and North Market. It’s generally true that the combination of a district’s ward

and quarter will give you a broad idea of what to expect there. A district in Upper Central will typically be well kept and swarming with guards, while a district in Lower Dura will be squalid and dangerous. Sharn: The City of Towers

Spellcaster

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

gain the Spellcaster class, a creature must have at least one language in its stat block that it can speak. A sidekick gains the following class features as it gains levels in this class, as

Spellcaster’s role: Mage, Healer, or Prodigy. This choice determines the spell list and spellcasting ability used by the sidekick, as shown on the Spellcasting table. Spellcasting Role Spell List Ability

Warrior

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

the following class features as it gains levels in this class, as summarized on the Warrior table. The Warrior Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Bonus Proficiencies, Martial Role 2nd +2

gains proficiency with shields and all simple and martial weapons. Martial Role 1st-level Warrior feature Each warrior focuses on offense or defense in their training. Choose one of the following

Creating an Artificer

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

role played by artificers in the campaign and the sort of organizations you might have ties to. ARTIFICERS IN OTHER WORLDS Eberron is the world most associated with artificers, yet the class can be

found throughout the D&D multiverse. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the island of Lantan is home to many artificers, and in the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class

Goblin Psi Commander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Goblin Psi Commander Small Aberration (Goblinoid

), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor) Hit Points 58 (13d6 + 13) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 19 (+4) CON 13 (+1) INT 17 (+3) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 10 (+0

Build Your Group

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

firsthand experience with the creatures, cultures, forces, and histories being investigated, and the best way to get that is in the field. This role is similar to the Scholar, but the Field Researcher is

ballrooms, boardrooms, and seedy taverns, willing to do whats necessary to get what they need. Those in this role often exude Charisma and might be adept with the Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Warrior Warrior 1st-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT

Martial Role. The warrior has one of the following traits of your choice: Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls. Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below

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