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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teaches techniques that empower a caster’s spells, while also providing methods for wizards to bolster their own defenses.
Followers of this tradition are known as war mages. They see their
their defensive skills foil their opponents’ attempts to counterattack. War mages are also adept at turning other spellcasters’ magical energy against them.
In great battles, a war mage
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teaches techniques that empower a caster’s spells, while also providing methods for wizards to bolster their own defenses.
Followers of this tradition are known as war mages. They see their
their defensive skills foil their opponents’ attempts to counterattack. War mages are also adept at turning other spellcasters’ magical energy against them.
In great battles, a war mage
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight.
Outsiders who don&rsquo
goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +8
Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 9
against any spell that targets only him (not in an area of effect). If Durnan rolls a 20 for the save and the spell is 7th level or lower, the spell has no effect on him and instead targets the caster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +8
Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 9
against any spell that targets only him (not in an area of effect). If Durnan rolls a 20 for the save and the spell is 7th level or lower, the spell has no effect on him and instead targets the caster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
17 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (−3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
separated from their memories, which become wandering eidolons (see chapter 6). They retain their personalities and skills, but each Returned tends to be a very different being from who they once were
. Kakomanteis Returned kakomanteis employ powerful magic at a price paid in blood. Some theorize that in life each kakomantis was a spell caster, and the trip along the Path of Phenax corrupted their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +4
Skills Perception
caster.
Actions
Multiattack. The lion makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claw.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
8 (-1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP
lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
separated from their memories, which become wandering eidolons (see chapter 6). They retain their personalities and skills, but each Returned tends to be a very different being from who they once were
. Kakomanteis Returned kakomanteis employ powerful magic at a price paid in blood. Some theorize that in life each kakomantis was a spell caster, and the trip along the Path of Phenax corrupted their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (-3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
8 (-1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP
lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +4
Skills Perception
caster.
Actions
Multiattack. The lion makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claw.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
17 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
4 (−3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
table to inspire what marks the monster’s rampages. Tarrasque Evidence 1d4 Amid Destruction, the Tarrasque Leaves... 1 Evidence of a magic spell reflected back on its caster, like Ice Knife or Melf’s
+9
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Fire, Poison; Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 120 ft.; Passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
table to inspire what marks the monster’s rampages. Tarrasque Evidence 1d4 Amid Destruction, the Tarrasque Leaves... 1 Evidence of a magic spell reflected back on its caster, like Ice Knife or Melf’s
+9
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Fire, Poison; Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 120 ft.; Passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+10
Dex 11 +0 +9
Con 30 +10 +10
Mod Save
Int 3 −4 +5
Wis 11 +0 +9
Cha 11 +0 +9
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
unaffected and reflects the spell, turning the caster into the target.
Siege Monster. The tarrasque deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The tarrasque makes one Bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
21 (+5)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +10, Wis +8, Cha +9
Skills Deception +9
spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the caster gains the poisoned condition until the end of its next turn.
Irina Nordsol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
21 (+5)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +10, Wis +8, Cha +9
Skills Deception +9
spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the caster gains the poisoned condition until the end of its next turn.
Irina Nordsol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+10
Dex 11 +0 +9
Con 30 +10 +10
Mod Save
Int 3 −4 +5
Wis 11 +0 +9
Cha 11 +0 +9
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
unaffected and reflects the spell, turning the caster into the target.
Siege Monster. The tarrasque deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The tarrasque makes one Bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
)
CHA
1 (−5)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
1 (−5)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
)
CHA
1 (−5)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
1 (−5)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+1 +1
Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 9 −1 −1
Skills Perception +5
Resistances Acid, Cold
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +2, Performance +6, Stealth +5
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+1 +1
Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 9 −1 −1
Skills Perception +5
Resistances Acid, Cold
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +2, Performance +6, Stealth +5
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
collection of an experienced artificer—you’re ready to move on. Otherwise, you can create a schema, but this takes time and skill. An arcane spellcaster uses Arcana to create schema. A divine caster uses
could be used to create an iron flask or dimensional shackles. Creation. Once you have your schema and any rare components, you’re ready to begin. The DM can assign skills or tools that are required for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
spellcaster—not enough to cause harm, but enough to make the caster take notice. A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster
)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +8
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, attacking creatures that cross its path while remaining loyal to its caster. Living Bigby’s Hand
Large construct, unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (5d10 + 25)
Speed 0 ft
., fly 60 ft. (hover)
STR
26 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
1 (−5)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Wis +2
Skills Perception +2, Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Str +11, Dex +8, Cha +9
Skills Athletics +11, Perception +7, Survival +7
Bloodheart Stake. The impaler is magically bound to the ceremonial stake and the sacrificed corpse the ritual caster used to create it. If the impaler is reduced to 0 hit points, it disappears, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
(+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
20 (+5)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +9, Int +11, Wis +8
Skills Arcana +17, History +11, Medicine +8, Perception +8
Damage Resistances cold
caster takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage if the spell fails.
Near-Death Experience. In response to being hit by an attack, Skall teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
collection of an experienced artificer—you’re ready to move on. Otherwise, you can create a schema, but this takes time and skill. An arcane spellcaster uses Arcana to create schema. A divine caster uses
could be used to create an iron flask or dimensional shackles. Creation. Once you have your schema and any rare components, you’re ready to begin. The DM can assign skills or tools that are required for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
spellcaster—not enough to cause harm, but enough to make the caster take notice. A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster
)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +8
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Str +11, Dex +8, Cha +9
Skills Athletics +11, Perception +7, Survival +7
Bloodheart Stake. The impaler is magically bound to the ceremonial stake and the sacrificed corpse the ritual caster used to create it. If the impaler is reduced to 0 hit points, it disappears, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
(+6)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Con +11, Int +14, Wis +13
Skills Arcana +14, History +14, Insight +13, Religion +14
Damage Resistances radiant
Damage Immunities poison
Condition
level or higher, Alustriel makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 plus the spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the caster takes 11 (2d10) radiant damage if the spell fails.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
(+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
20 (+5)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +9, Int +11, Wis +8
Skills Arcana +17, History +11, Medicine +8, Perception +8
Damage Resistances cold
caster takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage if the spell fails.
Near-Death Experience. In response to being hit by an attack, Skall teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
(+6)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Con +11, Int +14, Wis +13
Skills Arcana +14, History +14, Insight +13, Religion +14
Damage Resistances radiant
Damage Immunities poison
Condition
level or higher, Alustriel makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 plus the spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the caster takes 11 (2d10) radiant damage if the spell fails.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, attacking creatures that cross its path while remaining loyal to its caster. Living Bigby’s Hand
Large construct, unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (5d10 + 25)
Speed 0 ft
., fly 60 ft. (hover)
STR
26 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
1 (−5)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Wis +2
Skills Perception +2, Stealth