combat race guides to her related

Faerie Pest

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

toddler, except for the black-feathered wings sprouting from the faerie’s shoulders. When engaged in combat, faerie pests wield thought-manipulating magic alongside sharp blades coated in

moss than most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie;pixies or Sprite;sprites. Mischievous Stealth. The faerie takes the Hide action.

Irda Seeker

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

combat, irda seekers can momentarily cloak themselves as they dart around the battlefield. Irda The Dragon Queen created the irda long ago. While most irda embraced their wicked creator’s

minions. Distantly related to oni, ogre;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Surprise Attack. During the first round of combat, the

medusas of Ravnica, often called gorgons, are a monstrous race of creatures that appear superficially similar to human women. In place of hair, a gorgon has a writhing mass of black, serpentine

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

unarmed combat) 7 Hoplite race (racing in full armor with a unit) 8 Pentathlon (running, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling) Feature: Echoes of Victory You have attracted admiration

excel. Favored Event d8 Favored Event 1 Marathon 2 Long-distance running 3 Wrestling 4 Boxing 5 Chariot or horse race 6 Pankration (mixed

Orthon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

value the challenge of the chase and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthon’s first loyalty is to its archduke, but one with no immediate assignment might work for anyone who

promises it a worthy struggle against a lethal foe. Because they travel widely, orthons are unequaled as guides through the layers of the Nine Hells.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits

who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Fist or the Watch. If you do, you have responsibilities related to your post. For as long as you perform these responsibilities, you gain benefits. If you stop performing your responsibilities, though

I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5 I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression

Traveler's Guide

Equipment

These handy books contain detailed information on a single large city or notable destination chosen by the GM. Most of these guides were written by Jonall, though some were written by other notable

explorers. A traveler’s guide allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any Intelligence checks you make related to the destination it details.

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean’s black depths to hunt the creatures of the

devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near enough to an aquatic elf community can enter the world as a malenti — a sahuagin that physically resembles an aquatic elf in

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean's black depths to hunt the creatures of the shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest

maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict. So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

their race, allowing them to shed their frail humanity like dead skin. Those that did not transform eventually became slaves or food for the blessed of the serpent gods. The yuan-ti empires withered

are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they

Goliath Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

The first goliaths lived on the highest mountain peaks—far above the tree line, where the air is thin and frigid winds howl. Distantly related to giants and infused with the supernatural

, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or several, as

more like closely related families than true subraces. Choose one of these subraces or one from another source.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

scythe. Only a skilled and determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their

while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods. The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

Fighter As you build your fighter, think about two related elements of your character’s background: Where did you get your combat training, and what set you apart from the mundane warriors

mastery with weapons and armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face. Well-Rounded

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

identities and affiliations, recognize related dwarves, and invoke their ancestors’ names in oaths and curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a dwarf. Dwarves in other lands are

a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust. Elves. “It’s not wise

Changeling

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, investigation, and combat. Personas can be shared by multiple changelings; a community might be home to three healer changelings, with whoever is on duty adopting the persona of Andrea, the gentle

level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

Creature Lists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Creature Lists This section contains three guides to help you find your way to the right giant (or giant-related creature) for an encounter. First, “Giants by Kind” presents seven tables indexing the

Creature Lists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Creature Lists This section contains three guides to help you find your way to the right giant (or giant-related creature) for an encounter. First, “Giants by Kind” presents seven tables indexing the

Creating a Dragonmarked Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

elf. There is another option related to dragonmarks if your group uses feats: the Aberrant Dragonmark feat grants potentially dangerous magical abilities. Aberrant dragonmarks aren’t tied to the dragonmark houses and can be taken by a character of any race.

Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks are associated with race, depicted by a combination of variant races and subraces. For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race that replaces

Creating a Dragonmarked Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

elf. There is another option related to dragonmarks if your group uses feats: the Aberrant Dragonmark feat grants potentially dangerous magical abilities. Aberrant dragonmarks aren’t tied to the dragonmark houses and can be taken by a character of any race.

Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks are associated with race, depicted by a combination of variant races and subraces. For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race that replaces

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Creating a Dragonmarked Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks manifest on certain members of a few species, represented in the rules by variant race options: For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race

that replaces traits associated with those races. For half-elves, a dragonmark is a variant race that lets you keep some half-elf traits and replace others with the traits associated with your mark

Creating a Dragonmarked Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks manifest on certain members of a few species, represented in the rules by variant race options: For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race

that replaces traits associated with those races. For half-elves, a dragonmark is a variant race that lets you keep some half-elf traits and replace others with the traits associated with your mark

Scout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Scout Scouts are skilled hunters and trackers who offer their services for a fee. Most hunt wild game, but a few work as bounty hunters, serve as guides, or provide military reconnaissance. Scout

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0

Scout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Scout Scouts are skilled hunters and trackers who offer their services for a fee. Most hunt wild game, but a few work as bounty hunters, serve as guides, or provide military reconnaissance. Scout

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the sick and injured, to smite the wicked and the

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Magical Physiologies Exam: Slaadi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

). The course covers the anatomy, abilities, and dispositions of monsters commonly encountered while adventuring. Students read popular accounts related to Aberrations, Monstrosities, and Oozes, as well

events of the “A Great Frog Race” section and sees students tested on their knowledge of the creatures known as slaadi. The rules for Exams can be found earlier in this chapter.

Magical Physiologies Exam: Slaadi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

). The course covers the anatomy, abilities, and dispositions of monsters commonly encountered while adventuring. Students read popular accounts related to Aberrations, Monstrosities, and Oozes, as well

events of the “A Great Frog Race” section and sees students tested on their knowledge of the creatures known as slaadi. The rules for Exams can be found earlier in this chapter.

Sidekick Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

points, as well as the actions a sidekick is most likely to take in combat. Like any character, a sidekick can use the action options in the combat rules. These stat blocks work with any character race

Sidekick Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

points, as well as the actions a sidekick is most likely to take in combat. Like any character, a sidekick can use the action options in the combat rules. These stat blocks work with any character race

Racial Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Racial Traits The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. Ability Score Increase A race

that has this trait increases one or more of a character’s ability scores. Age The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan

Racial Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Racial Traits The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. Ability Score Increase A race

that has this trait increases one or more of a character’s ability scores. Age The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan

Names and Surnames

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Names and Surnames The naming conventions among the people of Khorvaire tend to follow language, rather than being linked to race. A Brelish dwarf who doesn’t speak Dwarvish might also carry a name

name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan Magewright are all names you might find among the common folk. The noble families of Galifar

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