called into channel bards shield need

Emblem

Equipment

An Emblem is a Holy Symbol that is bejeweled or painted to channel divine magic. A Cleric or Paladin can use this item as a Spellcasting Focus. Emblems must be borne on fabric or a Shield.

Holy Symbol

Equipment

A Holy Symbol takes one of the forms in the Holy Symbol table and is bejeweled or painted to channel divine magic. A Cleric or Paladin can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus. The table

indicates whether a Holy Symbol needs to be held, worn, or borne on fabric (such as a tabard or banner) or a Shield. Holy Symbols Symbol Weight Cost Amulet (worn or held) 1 lb. 5 GP Emblem (borne on fabric or a Shield) — 5 GP Reliquary (held) 2 lb. 5 GP

Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Shirt, Shield

, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes. Because their power is a divine gift, Clerics typically

Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelin;Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the

Spell Level— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 1 +2 Lay On Hands, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery — 2 2 &mdash

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

structured life of ascetic withdrawal helps them cultivate the physical and mental focus they need to harness their power. Other Monks believe that immersing themselves in the vibrant confusion of life helps

Druid

Classes Player’s Handbook

Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, Shield, Sickle, Druidic Focus (Quarterstaff), Explorer's Pack, Herbalism Kit, and 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP Druids belong to ancient

. Druids are concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant and animal life and with the need for people to live in harmony with nature. Druids often guard sacred sites or watch over

Clay Gladiator

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the clay gladiator hits with it (included in the attack). Construct. It doesn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or breathe.Multiattack. The

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to

Orb of the Stein Rune

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

properties, which work only while it’s on your person. Indomitable Stand. As an action, you can channel the orb’s magic to hold your ground. For the next minute or until you move any distance

;t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Gift of Stone. You can transfer the orb’s magic to a nonmagical item — a shield or a pair of boots — by tracing the stein rune

Lonely Sorrowsworn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of isolation afflicts many creatures that lurk in the Shadowfell, but the need for companionship is never manifested more dramatically than in the lonely sorrowsworn—also called the Lonely. When

these sorrowsworn spot other creatures, they feel keenly the need for interaction and launch their harpoon-like arms to drag their victims closer. Sorrowsworn The Shadowfell’s pervasive

Fire Giant Dreadnought

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d10+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Shield Charge (Recharge 5

–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shield Charge"}. The giant moves up to 30 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature smaller than Huge. The

Istrid Horn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

dying 1st level (4 slots): divine favor, guiding bolt, healing word, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, magic weapon, hold person, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots

metals and stones, such as coins and gems, within 60 feet of her.Istrid is regarded as the Black Network's Master of Trade and Coin in Waterdeep. The shield dwarf operates an illegal lending operation

Akroan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Shield Bash. Melee

Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Prophetess Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Dran clan, Prophetess is a retired paladin of Tymora who now runs the inn known as the Dran & Courtier. Formerly owned by her parents (and once called the Omindran), the inn has been a central

can call on her spells and abilities in times of need, and remains in constant practice with Confessor, her maul. At her core, she believes that the gods help those who help themselves, and that

Nester

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

thoughts, mirror image, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): blight, fire shield, stoneskin 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, Rary's telepathic

and mage armor spells on itself before combat. He doesn't need material components to cast any of his prepared spells.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to

Way of the Sun Soul

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Monks of the Way of the Sun Soul learn to channel their life energy into searing bolts of light. They teach that meditation can unlock the ability to unleash the indomitable light shed by the soul of

every living creature. Way of the Sun Soul Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Radiant Sun Bolt 6th Searing Arc Strike 11th Searing Sunburst 17th Sun Shield

Way of the Sun Soul (SCAG)

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Monks of the Way of the Sun Soul learn to channel their life energy into searing bolts of light. They teach that meditation can unlock the ability to unleash the indomitable light shed by the soul of

every living creature. Way of the Sun Soul Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Radiant Sun Bolt 6th Searing Arc Strike 11th Searing Sunburst 17th Sun Shield

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for healing and

;t help but lose myself in the emotions of others. 5 The stars have much to tell us, and folk need me to interpret what the stars say. 6 All play and no work—those are the words I

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and when not called on to take action, they root themselves in the earth and silently take sustenance from it. Like trees, wood woads need only sunlight, air, and nutrients from the earth to go on

roots. After three days, a sprout emerges from the ground at the base of the tree and swiftly grows into a bipedal form. This new body, armored in tough bark and bearing a gnarled club and shield, is

Advanced Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

enough to contain the creature. While encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use

mechanical animal or plant. This Construct doesn’t have a control amulet and can’t be controlled like other shield guardian;shield guardians.Poison

Thri-kreen Gladiator

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize themselves. The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To

, particularly the gythka (a two-handed polearm with a blade at each end) and a light thrown weapon called a chatkcha (a flat, triangular wedge with three serrated blades). Gythkas typically have shafts

Skeemo Weirdbottle

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly 4th level

for the Black Network in Waterdeep, setting up a cover in the Trades Ward in the form of a cramped little shop called Weirdbottle's Concoctions. Most of his potions and elixirs are nonmagical, but he

Trenzia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrip (at will): mage hand 1st level (3 slots): magic missile, shield 2nd level (2 slots): blur, flaming sphere 3rd level (1 slot): lightning boltMultiattack. Trenzia uses

skull blasts foes with fiery rays from its eyes and dreadful spells called up from the dark recesses of its memory.Cold, Lightning, PoisonFire, Necrotic, Piercing

Thri-kreen Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

two pairs of arms. Because their bodies are encased in protective chitin, they tend to eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize

, thri-kreen rely on a form of telepathy. Thri-kreen often use weapons of their own design, particularly the gythka (a two-handed polearm with a blade at each end) and a light thrown weapon called a

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

features and two pairs of arms. Because their bodies are encased in protective chitin, they tend to eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to

weapon called a chatkcha (a flat, triangular wedge with three serrated blades). Gythkas typically have shafts of bone and obsidian blades, while chatkchas are usually made of sharpened bone or crystal. A

Astral Elf Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through

Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for

well. I can’t help but lose myself in the emotions of others. 5 The stars have much to tell us, and folk need me to interpret what the stars say. 6 All play and no work—those are

Astral Elf Aristocrat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: 1/day each: fly, mislead, sendingAn astral elf aristocrat is a brilliant, highborn leader gifted with magical abilities, including the power to channel sunlight and

faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through their weapons, just as they

astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold

adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt — took Auspicia from the

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

the confusion spell without making a saving throw. The effect lasts until the start of Demogorgon’s next turn. Demogorgon doesn’t need to concentrate on the spell.Demogorgon can take 2

in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer of the Abyss known as the Gaping Maw. Demogorgon’s lair is a place of madness and duality; the portion of the palace that lies above water takes the

Mizzium Apparatus

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

channel and control their magic. This apparatus is a collection of leather straps, flexible tubing, glass cylinders, and plates, bracers, and fittings made from a magic-infused metal alloy called mizzium

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers, hold person, see invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, dispel

magic 4th level (3 slots): fire shield, greater invisibility 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, wall of stoneMultiattack. Diderius can use his Dreadful Glare and makes one attack with his rotting fist

Astral Elf Commander

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through their weapons, just as they empower astral elf

called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t need to concentrate on the spell. 5–6: Hypnotic Gaze. The target is charmed by Demogorgon until the start of Demogorgon’s next turn. Demogorgon chooses how the charmed target uses

long to delirium. As a result, all followers of the Prince of Demons break with reality sooner or later.Demogorgon’s Lair Demogorgon makes his lair in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer

Oath of Conquest

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go so far as

to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash

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