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Ranger
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
relief from solitude that they offer? QUICK BUILD You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who
, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final preparations for invading the Nine Hells, while he ventured to the Material Plane in search of an
him win back his title.
Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Quick Build You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who focus on two-weapon fighting make
Strength higher than Dexterity.) Second, choose the outlander background. The Ranger
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
future.
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An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has already claimed a dozen draconic trophies.
3
An ancient crystal dragon follows a pod of whales from one sea to
seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing
Warlock
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pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils
their patrons in dreams or waking visions, or deal only with intermediaries. QUICK BUILD You can make a warlock quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability
Shifter
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
different in personality. With any shifter, identifying the beast within is a crucial part of understanding the character.
Similar and Diverse
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are
hair on nearly every part of their bodies.
The traits of the beast within affect a shifter’s appearance as well. A swiftstride shifter may have catlike eyes and delicate build, while a beasthide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from solitude that they offer? Quick Build You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who focus on
Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
for driving away a topaz dragon attempting to claim the sea devils’ territory.
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A pirate captain tells stories of an adult topaz dragon;adult topaz dragon's legendary hoard while
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Vistani The Vistani (singular: Vistana) are wanderers, traveling about in horse-drawn, barrel-topped wagons, which they build themselves. Compared to Barovians, they are flamboyant, dressing in
are closely knit. They resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. The Vistani are quick to act when their lives or traditions are threatened and are merciless when they believe they must be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
choose a result from the Hobgoblin Strategies table to inspire how a hobgoblin carries out its conquest. Hobgoblin Strategies 1d6 The Hobgoblin Works To... 1 Build a vessel to carry hobgoblin armies
devils, dragons, or hobgoblins from Acheron to invade an enemy land. 6 Help shortsighted merchants undermine a government or despoil the environment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
throwing rocks in ways that hone their skills for hunting and war. One of the most popular contests, especially among fire giants, involves nothing more than taking turns trying to knock each other down with
boulders. Frost giants build targets out of snow and ice and compete to see who can knock down the most with a single toss. A popular one-on-one game begins with the challenger throwing a stone as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Variant: Customizing Ability Scores At your Dungeon Master’s option, you can use this variant for determining your ability scores. The method described here allows you to build a character with a set
, ranger, rogue
Racial Increases:
Elf (+2)
Halfling (+2)
Forest gnome (+1)
Human (+1)
Constitution Measures: Health, stamina, vital force
Important for: Everyone
Racial Increases:
Dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
unlike devils, they are rarely true to their word. Yugoloths can be found anywhere, but the high cost of maintaining a yugoloth army’s loyalty typically exceeds what any warlord on the Material Plane
of devils. Without a powerful leader to keep them in line, yugoloths fight simply to indulge their violent predilections, and only as long as it benefits them to do so. Back to Gehenna. When a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
your ability scores. The method described here allows you to build a character with a set of ability scores you choose individually.
You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of
, paladin
Racial Increases
Mountain dwarf (+2), Dragonborn (+2), Half-orc (+2), Human (+1)
Dexterity
Important for: Monk, ranger, rogue
Racial Increases: Elf (+2), Halfling (+2), Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A military unit, like most adventuring parties, incorporates a range of useful skills while covering each member’s weaknesses with another’s strengths. Thus, characters of any class
with the skills of a ranger or rogue. High Dexterity and Wisdom scores, combined with proficiency in the Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival skills, support this character’s core capabilities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Chapter 1 introduces draconic-themed options for adventurers, including three variant dragonborn races, two dragon-oriented subclasses (the Drakewarden ranger and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon monk
(supernatural gifts explicitly connected to a dragon’s power). Chapter 3 presents tips, advice, and tables to help Dungeon Masters build encounters, adventures, and whole campaigns around dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.”
— Tale of a half-orc ranger
Forest Protectors. Sprites build little villages in the boughs of trees and willing treants, in verdant glades brightened by moss, wild flowers, and toadstools. Wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
death—only the timely use of a planar portal allowed him to escape. Moloch wasted no time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final
times wandering the planes in search of magical might or secrets that might help him win back his title. Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of his station and sentenced to death — and only the timely use of a planar portal allowed him to escape. Moloch wasted no time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters
found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to offer in exchange, so he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
history of shared traditions, recorded and retold to keep the knowledge fresh for new generations. When hobgoblins aren’t waging war, they farm, they build, and they practice both martial and arcane arts
. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
creatures that typically build dungeons. You can choose a creator from the table or roll randomly, or choose some other dungeon builder appropriate for your campaign. Dungeon Creator d20 Creator
–18 Neutral evil 19–20 Chaotic evil NPC Class d20 Class 1 Barbarian 2 Bard 3–4 Cleric 5 Druid 6–7 Fighter 8 Monk 9 Paladin 10 Ranger 11–14 Rogue 15 Sorcerer 16 Warlock 17–20 Wizard Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
their habitats. The Dreadwood Long a home of horrid monsters and vicious raiders, the Dreadwood hides within its borders a multitude of terrors. Keoland maintains ranger patrols that sweep through the
as lightly wooded as those of any other forest and extend five to ten miles into the woods. This part of the forest is as safe as any other woodland, thanks to frequent ranger and elf patrols that keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
carved relief shows a column of mounted knights charging through a portal into a fiery hellscape.
Zariel’s warlocks helped build the Crypt of the Hellriders to gain infernal power in their mortal world
legs, and the angel holds her sword high. All around them are the broken bodies of fallen knights and devils.
Characters who use detect magic or similar magic to examine the steles discern a strong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
, clerics, druids, sorcerers, and wizards. For a paladin or ranger, halve the character’s level in that class and then consult the table. For a fighter (Eldritch Knight) or rogue (Arcane Trickster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
build, fix, and drive infernal machines. At some point during their visit, the characters see the kenku angrily hammering on a nonfunctional Demon Grinder. It isn’t working, and they can’t figure out
her shoulders. When not loitering around Fort Knucklebone, Pins and Needles keep tabs on the Blood War and spy on Mad Maggie’s rivals. Unlike most devils, Pins and Needles aren’t gunning for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Many festhalls sponsor Founders’ Day costume contests, with prizes going to those who wear the best recreations of the garb of historical personages. Once banned as frivolous and distracting, the
martial skill, and stage mock battles. Those desiring to join their ranks are given a chance to demonstrate their prowess, usually with wooden practice weapons in contests against veteran soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Members hone their bodies and minds through rigorous conditioning, and they regularly challenge others in the Market Ward to contests of artistic, athletic, or spiritual prowess. Because Ciphers tend to
creatures in possession of the corresponding portal key, each vault door leads to a demiplanar dungeon that guards the riches deposited within. Hoard of Directors. Ancient dragons, mighty devils, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their superior strength and endurance through cruel contests against their tribe mates, acts of unprovoked belligerence, and great success in battle. It is through these tests of strength that
have typically already been taken into Yurtrus’s fold, and their bones are used to build furnishings and structures in the area of the lair dedicated to the worship of Yurtrus. Chosen of Yurtrus. Orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that city officials decided to build the hospital right next to Cliffgate, convenient to the graveyard and as far as possible from the wealthy neighborhoods. Hissing Stones This low stone bathhouse in
dwarf druid named Torimesh arrived home in the city after decades of adventuring abroad and purchased this small portion of the hillside. Too steep to build on, the area had long been an illegal junkyard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
-good faiths, or excessive withdrawals from the stores of painkilling narcotics. It perhaps says something about Baldur’s Gate that city officials decided to build the hospital right next to Cliffgate
adventuring abroad and purchased this small portion of the hillside. Too steep to build on, the area had long been an illegal junkyard, with locals standing atop a rocky promontory and dumping their refuse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
castles that still drift across the sky. No one can build those majestic structures any longer. The methods of their construction were lost (along with much other knowledge) when Ostoria fell. Some
. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his






