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Dungeon Master’s Guide
(Cantrip);Cantrip
Common
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Spell Scroll (Level 1);1st
Common
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+5
Spell Scroll (Level 2);2nd
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Spell Scroll (Level 3);3rd
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Spell Scroll
is copied in this way, the copier must succeed on an Intelligence (Arcana) check with a DC equal to 10 plus the spell’s level. On a successful check, the spell is copied. Whether the check succeeds or fails, the Spell Scroll is destroyed.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
“Actions” below.Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature (the attack roll
target can’t take reactions until the start of his next turn.
Acid Splash (Cantrip). Dzaan hurls a bubble of acid at one creature he can see within 60 feet of it, or at two such creatures that
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
missile*
2nd level (2 slots): invisibility, levitate, phantasmal force
*See “Actions” below.Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
":"Shocking Grasp","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
Acid Splash (Cantrip). The simulacrum hurls a bubble of acid at one
Magic Items
Tales from the Yawning Portal
This whistle is carved from transparent crystal, and it resembles a tiny dragon curled up like a snail. The name Night Caller is etched on the whistle in Dwarvish runes. If a character succeeds on a
under the night sky, it allows you to cast the animate dead spell. The target can be affected through up to 10 feet of soft earth or similar material, and if it is, it takes 1 minute to claw its way to
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
than a typical spellcaster, a magewright is dedicated to learning a handful of spells, and magewrights cast their non-cantrip spells as rituals — even spells that can’t normally be cast in
this way. Most magewright rituals take 10 minutes to perform, but certain complex rituals can take up to 1 hour. However long the ritual takes, it requires extra material components, usually in the
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws).Psychic
the link this way, the target takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Link", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. The link also ends if the target and
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
A war pick forged from a single piece of iron, Ironfang has a fang-like head inscribed with ancient runes. The pick is heavy in the hand, but when the wielder swings the pick in anger, the weapon
you, but not their exact location.
You can cast dominate monster (save DC 17) on an earth elemental. Once you have done so, Ironfang can’t be used this way again until the next dawn
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, prismatic spray
8th level (1 slot): incendiary cloud, maze
9th level (1 slot): power word kill, time stopChill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit
"} poison damage and is poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the creature can’t regain hit points. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fiery Touch","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Fire Bolt (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType
so blessed is that oreads go out of their way to leave such sites alone.
Tales of Fire. The followers of Purphoros regard oreads with special reverence, as myths tell of cagey smiths befriending these
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
, the target is grappled in this way at a time.
6
Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
or an archway previously removed in this way.
Halaster deactivates or reactivates one of Undermountain’s magic gates. The gate must be within 120 feet of him.
Regional Effects
When Halaster
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Innovation is a dangerous pursuit, at least the way the mages of the Izzet League engage in it. As protection against the risk of an experiment going awry, they have developed a device to help
you cast by rolling on the table for the level of the spell slot you expended. If the slot is 6th level or higher, roll on the table for 5th-level spells.
If you try to cast a cantrip you don’t
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells and other
this way at a time.
6
Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
or thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
, the target is grappled in this way at a time.
6
Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
*Found only in a deck with twenty-two cards.
Beginning. Your hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 2d10. Your hit point maximum remains increased in this way for the next 8 hours
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
Feats
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you have.
Rune Magic. You know a number of runes equal to half your
You’ve studied the magic of Giant runes, granting you the following benefits:
Comprehend Languages. You learn the comprehend languages spell. You can cast this spell without expending a spell
Skull Lord
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
start of its turn.
Bone Staff (Costs 2 Actions). The skull lord makes a bone staff attack.
Cantrip. The skull lord casts a cantrip.
Move. The skull lord moves up to its speed without provoking
in this way roll initiative and act in the next available turn. The skull lord can have up to five undead summoned by this ability at a time.PoisonCold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Teleportation Circle
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
circles inscribed somewhere within their confines. Each such circle includes a unique sigil sequence--a string of magical runes arranged in a particular pattern. When you first gain the ability to cast
sequence to memory after studying it for 1 minute.
You can create a permanent teleportation circle by casting this spell in the same location every day for one year. You need not use the circle to teleport when you cast the spell in this way.
Glyph of Warding
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
runes or a spell glyph.
Explosive Runes. When triggered, the glyph erupts with magical energy in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the glyph. The sphere spreads around corners. Each
creature or an area. The spell being stored has no immediate effect when cast in this way. When the glyph is triggered, the stored spell is cast. If the spell has a target, it targets the creature that
feats
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You learn the magic of the primeval woods, which are revered and protected by your people. You learn one druid cantrip of your choice. You also learn the longstrider and pass without trace
;spells, each of which you can cast once without expending a spell slot. You regain the ability to cast these two spells in this way when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for all three spells.
Spell Scroll
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
(0 - Cantrip);Cantrip
Common
13
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Spell Scroll (1st Level);1st
Common
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Spell Scroll (2nd Level);2nd
Uncommon
13
+5
Spell Scroll (3rd Level);3rd
Uncommon
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+7
into a spellbook. When a spell is copied in this way, the copier must succeed on an Intelligence (Arcana) check with a DC equal to 10 plus the spell’s level. On a successful check, the spell is
Valindra Shadowmantle
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monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
and only at the end of another creature's turn. Valindra regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Cantrip. Valindra casts a cantrip.
Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). Valindra uses
wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The brutes are at the gate, chaos is looming, and the only thing standing in the way of disaster is the foundation of law and order — as embodied in the Azorius Senate. You’re a proud
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
feats
Jolt cantrip. You also learn one of the following spells of your choice: Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Identify, Illusory Script. You can cast the chosen spell once without expending a spell slot
, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Feats
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
You’ve learned some of an artificer’s inventiveness:
You learn one cantrip of your choice from the artificer spell list, and you learn one 1st-level spell of your choice from that list
. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
You can cast this feat’s 1st-level spell without a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way
Feats
The Book of Many Things
cantrip and can use it to create illusions that duplicate the effects of stage magic. When you use Prestidigitation in this way, you can conceal the verbal and somatic components of the spell as
feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Lunitari; or the white moon, Solinari. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list and two 1st-level spells based on the moon you choose, as specified in the Lunar Spells table
a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast them in this way again. You can also cast the spells using any spell slots you have.
Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (choose when you select this feat).
feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Lunitari; or the white moon, Solinari. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list and two 1st-level spells based on the moon you choose, as specified in the Lunar Spells table
a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast them in this way again. You can also cast the spells using any spell slots you have.
Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (choose when you select this feat).
feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Lunitari; or the white moon, Solinari. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list and two 1st-level spells based on the moon you choose, as specified in the Lunar Spells table
a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast them in this way again. You can also cast the spells using any spell slots you have.
Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (choose when you select this feat).
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
concentrates the spoils at the top of the hierarchy. As a functionary in that system, your best hope is to claim as much as possible of the money that passes through your hands on its way up, so that
you can work your way into a more prominent position.
Regardless of your past and the wealth of your family, your initial status with the guild is near the bottom, until you have proven your value
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
all of them.)
Dimir Guild Spells
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
encode thoughts, mage hand
1st
disguise self, sleep
2nd
detect thoughts, pass without trace
it might pull shadows or clouds of mist around you as you cast your spells. Using the encode thoughts cantrip described below, you can turn a creature’s thoughts (including your own
Feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
A god chose you to carry a spark of their power.
You learn one cantrip of your choice from the cleric spell list and one 1st-level spell based on the alignment of your character, as specified in the
cast either of these spells in this way again. You can also cast these spells using spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence
feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, Lunitari; or the white moon, Solinari. You learn one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list and two 1st-level spells based on the moon you choose, as specified in the Lunar Spells table
a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast them in this way again. You can also cast the spells using any spell slots you have.
Your spellcasting ability for this feat’s spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (choose when you select this feat).
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
dancing lights, spare the dying
1st
entangle, ray of sickness
2nd
protection from poison, ray of enfeeblement, spider climb
3rd
affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Rune Shaper Prerequisite: Spellcasting Feature or Rune Carver Background You’ve studied the magic of Giant runes, granting you the following benefits: Comprehend Languages. You learn the comprehend
languages spell. You can cast this spell without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you






