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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
spells.
Unknown Spell. As a Magic action, you can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the Wizard spell list and have a casting time of an action, and you make a DC 10
Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, you cast the spell. On a failed check, the spell fails, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a Long Rest.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
amulet as a Spellcasting Focus for your Warlock spells.
Unknown Spell. As a Magic action, you can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the Warlock spell list and have
a casting time of an action, and you make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, you cast the spell. On a failed check, the spell fails, and the action used to cast it is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a Long Rest.
Hat of Wizardry
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
wizard spells.
You can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the wizard spell list, and you must make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check succeeds
, you cast the spell. If the check fails, so does the spell, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.
Dark Shard Amulet
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use the amulet as a spellcasting focus for your warlock spells.
You can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the warlock spell list, and you must make a DC 10
Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check succeeds, you cast the spell. If the check fails, so does the spell, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
loves to cook, and uses his mage hand cantrip to cut vegetables. He assumes the characters are intruders unless convinced otherwise. Any ability check to do so is made with disadvantage, since
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
slot to cast the spell as normal, but before resolving it you must make an Intelligence (Arcana) check. The DC is 10 + twice the level of the spell slot you expend to cast the spell.
On a successful
check, you cast the spell as normal, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability modifier. On a failed check, you cast a different spell from the one you intended. Randomly determine the spell
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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The orb has extensive knowledge of four narrow academic subjects. When making an Intelligence check to recall lore from any of its areas of expertise, the orb has a +9 bonus to its roll (including
its Intelligence modifier).
In addition to the knowledge it possesses, the orb can cast the mage hand cantrip at will. It uses the spell only to transport itself. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
+ the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the gem with no other effect.
The obsidian spell gem is a uncommon item and can store a cantrip. The stored spell's saving throw
the gem.
If the spell is of a higher level than you can normally cast, you must make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
the gem.
If the spell is of a higher level than you can normally cast, you must make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10
+ the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the gem with no other effect.
Each spell gem has a maximum level for the spell it can store. The spell level determines the gem
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Friends cantrip. Use your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as the spellcasting ability (your choice). If you already know this cantrip, the card has no effect.
Dawn. This card invigorates you. For
(chosen by the DM) disappears. The item remains nearby but concealed for a short time, so it can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the item isn’t recovered within 1 hour, it disappears forever.
magic-items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
, the scroll isn’t lost.
If the spell is on your spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you
cast the spell. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect.
The level of the spell on the scroll determines the spell
Spell Scroll
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, the scroll isn’t lost.
If the spell is on your spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you
cast the spell. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect.
The level of the spell on the scroll determines the spell
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
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You emanate a weak magnetic aura
hand cantrip at will.
A disembodied spirit follows you around, stealing and scattering coins from you, crumbling your food, and playing with your weapons and gear.
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You are able to decipher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
patron. While you are wearing it, you gain the following benefits: You can use the amulet as a spellcasting focus for your warlock spells. You can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip
must be on the warlock spell list, and you must make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check succeeds, you cast the spell. If the check fails, so does the spell, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Focus. You can use the hat as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Unknown Spell. As a Magic action, you can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the Wizard spell
list and have a casting time of an action, and you make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, you cast the spell. On a failed check, the spell fails, and the action used to cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
following benefits: You can use the hat as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells. You can try to cast a cantrip that you don’t know. The cantrip must be on the wizard spell list, and you must make a DC
10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check succeeds, you cast the spell. If the check fails, so does the spell, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Guidance Divination cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can
roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
don’t know. The cantrip must be on the Warlock spell list and have a casting time of an action, and you make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, you cast the spell. On a failed
, you gain the following benefits. Spellcasting Focus. You can use the amulet as a Spellcasting Focus for your Warlock spells. Unknown Spell. As a Magic action, you can try to cast a cantrip that you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Guidance Divination cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell ends, the target can
roll a d4 and add the number rolled to one ability check of its choice. It can roll the die before or after making the ability check. The spell then ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Guidance Divination Cantrip (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Component: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Guidance Divination Cantrip (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Component: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Guidance Divination Cantrip (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Component: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
navigator’s tools, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Storm’s Boon. You have resistance to lightning damage. Headwinds. You know the gust cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you
. Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. Windwright’s Intuition. When you make a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or any ability check involving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you make a Charisma (Performance) or Dexterity (Stealth) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Shape Shadows. You know the minor illusion cantrip. Starting at 3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. When you make a Charisma (Performance) or Dexterity (Stealth) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Shape Shadows. You know the minor illusion cantrip. Starting at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Maker’s Gift. You gain proficiency with one type of artisan’s tools of your choice. Spellsmith. You know the mending cantrip. You can also
. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1. Artisan’s Intuition. When you make an Arcana check or an ability check involving artisan’s tools, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Scribe. When you make an Intelligence (History) check or an ability check using calligrapher’s supplies, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Scribe’s Insight. You know the
message cantrip. You can also cast comprehend languages once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a short or long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Maker’s Gift. You gain proficiency with one type of artisan’s tools of your choice. Spellsmith. You know the mending cantrip. You can also cast
Intelligence score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1. Artisan’s Intuition. When you make an Arcana check or an ability check involving artisan’s tools, you can roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you make an Intelligence (History) check or an ability check using calligrapher’s supplies, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Scribe’s Insight. You know the message
cantrip. You can also cast comprehend languages once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a short or long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the magic mouth spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
involving navigator’s tools, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Storm’s Boon. You have resistance to lightning damage. Headwinds. You know the gust cantrip. Starting at 3rd
Handbook. Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. Windwright’s Intuition. When you make a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or any ability check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Ever Hospitable. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) check or an ability check involving brewer’s supplies or cook’s utensils, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check
. Innkeeper’s Magic. You know the prestidigitation cantrip. You can also cast the purify food and drink and unseen servant spells with this trait. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can’t cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. If the casting is interrupted, the scroll isn’t lost. If the spell is on your spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to
determine whether you cast the spell. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect. The level of the spell on the scroll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. (If the headmaster is accompanying characters through this hall, the arcanaloth uses a mage hand cantrip to press the button and deactivate the trap.) A stone button is concealed in the north wall
, disguised to look like a section of the staff that represents conjuration. A character who searches the wall spots the button with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Pressing the button results in a loud clicking noise as the arrow trap deactivates for 1 minute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Hospitable. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) check or an ability check involving brewer’s supplies or cook’s utensils, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Innkeeper’s
Magic. You know the prestidigitation cantrip. You can also cast the purify food and drink and unseen servant spells with this trait. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can’t cast that spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10 + the spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no
bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the Spell Scroll table. Spell Scroll Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Cantrip Common 13 +5 1st Common 13 +5 2nd Uncommon 13 +5 3rd Uncommon 15






