can realms get to have roles

Clockwork Amulet

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

an attack roll while wearing the amulet, you can forgo rolling the d20 to get a 10 on the die. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Hat of Vermin

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This hat has 3 charges. While holding the hat, you can take a Magic action to expend 1 charge and summon your choice of a Bat, a Frog, or a Rat. The summoned creature magically appears in the hat and

tries to get away from you as quickly as possible. The creature is Indifferent toward you and other creatures, and it isn’t under your control. It behaves as an ordinary creature of its kind

Antipathy/Sympathy

Spells Player’s Handbook

that save: Antipathy. The creature has the Frightened condition. The Frightened creature must use its movement on its turns to get as far away as possible from the target, moving by the safest route

. Sympathy. The creature has the Charmed condition. The Charmed creature must use its movement on its turns to get as close as possible to the target, moving by the safest route. If the creature is

Berserker Axe

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

throw or go berserk. This berserk state ends when you start your turn and there are no creatures within 60 feet of you that you can see or hear. While berserk, you regard the creature nearest to you

that you can see or hear as your enemy. If there are multiple possible creatures, choose one at random. On each of your turns, you must move as close to the creature as possible and take the Attack

Commune

Spells Player’s Handbook

You contact a deity or a divine proxy and ask up to three questions that can be answered with yes or no. You must ask your questions before the spell ends. You receive a correct answer for each

finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.

Planar Ally

Spells Player’s Handbook

, though you might get a different creature anyway (DM’s choice). When the creature appears, it is under no compulsion to behave a particular way. You can ask it to perform a service in

to it to aid you, making the creature appear in an unoccupied space within range. If you know a specific creature’s name, you can speak that name when you cast this spell to request that creature

Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

, Mace, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 110 GP Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity

, 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

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They

to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue

Duergar Kavalrachni

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Cavalry Training. When the duergar hits a target with a melee attack while mounted, the mount can use its reaction to make one melee attack against the same target. Duergar Resilience. The duergar

are dwarves of the deep reaches of the Underdark and other sunless realms. Their personalities and abilities have been deeply impacted by their ancestors’ captivity and torment by mind flayers

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacks and two Stomping Foot attacks. After one of the attacks, the duergar can move up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks. It can replace one of the attacks with a use of Flame Jet. Iron

dwarves of the deep reaches of the Underdark and other sunless realms. Their personalities and abilities have been deeply impacted by their ancestors’ captivity and torment by mind flayers; they

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

regulars or organized into elite strike forces for specific missions. Duergar Duergar are dwarves of the deep reaches of the Underdark and other sunless realms. Their personalities and abilities have

neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training dangerous Underdark creatures as mounts. Denigrated by

Duergar Soulblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

reaches of the Underdark and other sunless realms. Their personalities and abilities have been deeply impacted by their ancestors’ captivity and torment by mind flayers; they were infused with

Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with

Duergar Xarrorn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

realms. Their personalities and abilities have been deeply impacted by their ancestors’ captivity and torment by mind flayers; they were infused with powerful psionic abilities but also a

guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Flurry of Claws"}. The mangler makes six Claw attacks. Either before or after these attacks, it can move up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity

attacks.A mangler is a low-slung, creeping horror with multiple gangly arms—it most often has six arms but can have any number from four to eight. Manglers creep along the ground or the walls

Archon of Boundaries

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

celestial realms to watch over the boundary of the wilds and protect those who dare to cross it. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

Duergar Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Javelin", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage while under the effect of Enlarge. Call to Attack. Up to three allies within 120 feet of this duergar that can hear it can each

it.Scouring Instruction. When an ally that the duergar can see makes a d20 roll, the duergar can roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Scouring Instruction"}, and the ally

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The duergar makes two Mind-Poison Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Mind Mastery

. The duergar targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw, or the duergar causes it to use its reaction, if available, either to

Spirit Statue Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Counsel of the Past (2/Day). The spirit statue touches one creature. Once within the next 10 minutes, that creature can roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

assist the living. Some of these spirit statues bond with and mentor a specific mage, but most serve in a variety of roles for numerous individuals, ranging from research colleagues to martial

Kraul Warrior

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Spider Climb. The kraul can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

metaphor or nuance. Kraul society is organized into well-defined roles and castes. The vast majority of the kraul occupy various tiers of soldiery, from commanders and elite troops down to the lowliest

Sunfly

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

inhabitants of the Outer Planes. They travel widely and are important indicators of the health of the realms in which they reside; when sunflies struggle, so do the places they inhabit. Sunflies have

stingers that they use to inject natural toxins into other creatures. Planar magic can alter a sunfly’s toxin so that its effect is different depending on which Outer Plane the sunfly is on. Many

Plasmoid Boss

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Amorphous. The plasmoid can squeeze through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide, provided it is wearing and carrying nothing. It has advantage on ability checks it makes to initiate or escape a grapple

. Hold Breath. The plasmoid can hold its breath for 1 hour.Multiattack. The plasmoid makes three Pseudopod attacks. Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit

Twilight Domain (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

The twilit transition from light into darkness often brings calm and even joy, as the day’s labors end and the hours of rest begin. The darkness can also bring terrors, but the gods of twilight

Arrah Eberron Helm Forgotten Realms Ilmater Forgotten Realms Mishakal Dragonlance Selûne Forgotten Realms Yondalla Halfling

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three Scimitar or Arcane Eruption attacks. The drow can replace one of the attacks with a use of

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate. Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

"} piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. The animated coffin can grapple only one creature at a time.Animated coffins are heavy, macabre Constructs designed to ferry the dead to places of rest

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

condition (escape DC 15). The robot has two cargo tentacles, each of which can grapple one target. Tractor Beam. The robot casts Telekinesis, targeting only creatures with the incapacitated condition

worker robots fill public-facing service roles. Antigravity technology and built-in tractor beams allow worker robots to effortlessly lift cargo and other heavy objects with their mechanical tentacles

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the

personnel and bureaucracy, and you know how to navigate those connections with some ease. Additionally, you are likely to gain preferential treatment at other libraries across the Realms, as

Lifferlas

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

would do anything to make them feel happy and safe.” Flaw: “I can’t remember people’s names and often get them mixed up.”Bludgeoning, PiercingFire

Circle of Dreams

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Druids who are members of the Circle of Dreams hail from regions that have strong ties to the Feywild and its dreamlike realms. The druids’ guardianship of the natural world makes for a natural

alliance between them and good-aligned fey. These druids seek to fill the world with dreamy wonder. Their magic mends wounds and brings joy to downcast hearts, and the realms they protect are

Knucklehead Trout

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

knucklehead trout can't easily be caught in nets. Moreover, using a line to reel in such a strong fish is a significant undertaking. Incautious fishers who get pulled into freezing water can quickly die

Water Breathing. The trout can breathe only underwater.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

Circle of Dreams (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Druids who are members of the Circle of Dreams hail from regions that have strong ties to the Feywild and its dreamlike realms. The druids’ guardianship of the natural world makes for a natural

alliance between them and good-aligned fey. These druids seek to fill the world with dreamy wonder. Their magic mends wounds and brings joy to downcast hearts, and the realms they protect are

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way

hopelessness. Star Spawn The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes of existence lie realms alien to mortal life. Some are so hostile that even a moment

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, with little grasp of metaphor or nuance. The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon

with spell attacks). The kraul can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: chill touch, poison spray 3/day each: ray of enfeeblement, ray of sickness 1/day each

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

location can’t be discerned by magic.Multiattack. The hulk makes two Slam attacks. If both attacks hit the same target, the target also takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage

-known planes of existence lie realms alien to mortal life. Some are so hostile that even a moment’s contact is enough to break a mortal’s mind. Yet beings do exist that are native to these

Tressym

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

that rely on smell. Poison Sense. A tressym can detect whether a substance is poisonous by taste, touch, or smell.Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit

experimentation on house cats, tressym are intelligent and have been known to form strong friendships with humanoids, particularly rangers and wizards. Tressym get along well with others of their kind

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