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Sword of Vengeance

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

other than this one. In addition, while the weapon is on your person, you must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw whenever you take damage from another creature in combat. On a failed save, you must

ways. Alternatively, casting Banishment on the weapon forces the vengeful spirit to leave it. The weapon then becomes a +1 Weapon with no other properties.

Sythian Skalderang

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

isn’t incapacitated.Fiendish Rebuke (3/Day). Immediately after a creature within 5 feet of Sythian hits him with an attack roll, Sythian forces that creature to make a DC 14 Constitution saving

throw. The creature takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiendish Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The hexton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the

spell fails and has no effect. Lightning Rebuke. When a creature within 120 feet of the hexton damages it, the hexton magically retaliates with an arc of lightning. The creature must make a DC 17

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shortsword", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Biting Rebuke. Immediately after the

skilled in close combat, using two weapons to tear at their foes. Dragon Followers Dragons boast many minions, students, employees, acolytes, and thralls. Dragon followers are those servitors whose

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in platinum scales, his physical features combine various elements of the five kinds of metallic dragons—according to some scholars, combining them in different ways with each manifestation of

often accompanied by seven ancient gold dragon;ancient gold dragons who favor disguising themselves as canaries. In combat, Bahamut’s enemies experience the full force of his justice, while his

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. Undermountain is his home, an amusement gallery in which others perform to entertain him. The Mad Mage knows the ever-changing ways of Undermountain as no one else does, for he is the one who controls those

, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself.As the

Ube

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 2 6 5 Ube has long been eaten as a staple by Obojimans and there is rarely a festival feast that doesn’t feature ube cooked in a variety of ways

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

bound themselves to the worship of the serpent gods and imitated their ways, indulging in cannibalism and humanoid sacrifice. Through foul sorcery, the yuan-ti bred with snakes, utterly sacrificing

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

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

cosmic implications of Maglubiyet’s attacks. To prevent the goblinoids from outstripping her people in population, she urges the orcs to have many offspring and teach them the ways of battle not only

Changeling

Species 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

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt, vicious mockery 1st burning hands, dissonant whispers, hellish rebuke 2nd crown of madness, enthrall,

find more ways to express my art through pain — my own as well as others’. (Chaotic) 4 Freedom. No one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) 5 Equality. I want to see Ravnica

Combat Options

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Combat Options The options in this section provide alternative ways to handle combat. The main risk of adding some of these rules is slowing down play.

Dragon Chosen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

quick to defend them if they sense any ill intent. Dragon chosen are skilled in close combat, using two weapons to tear at their foes. Dragon Chosen Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 17

+ 4) piercing damage. Reaction Biting Rebuke. Immediately after the chosen takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of it, it can make a Shortsword attack with advantage against that creature.

Alterations to Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Alterations to Magic Avernus is the entrance to the Nine Hells, a battlefield drenched in eldritch energy. The magic of the Weave works differently here, manifesting in unusual ways. Cosmetic Spell

, disappearing when the destination is reached or the spell ends. Fog Cloud. Moaning faces appear and fade in the yellow fog that smells like sulfur. Hellish Rebuke. The cackling of imps accompanies the fire

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

accidentally insulted a deep dragon is tormented by the dragon’s servants in ways that can’t be tied to the dragon conclusively. 3 A group of cyclops;cyclopes wants a deep dragon to protect

Where to Use Riddles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Where to Use Riddles Puzzle-loving antagonists and mischievous monsters are the most common ways to introduce a riddle. Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate riddles into adventures

: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of

Ghost Stories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

events. Look for ways to test heroes’ psychology with your hauntings. Heroes need agency—a way to put spirits to rest. Once the story is revealed, ensure the way to combat the haunting is clear. Spirits are often evil, but they need not be. A spirit might appear to warn heroes of impending doom.

heroes to spirits in ways they won’t predict, such as revealing that a phantasmal villain was a hero’s ancestor. Heroes are pure-hearted or unsuspecting individuals whose resolve is shaken by the story’s

3. Foyer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

statues of dwarves flank the double door to the southwest. Each statue stands atop a crumbling, 2-foot-high stone block. The statues have been magically reshaped in gruesome ways. Arcturia used stone

giants and the hobgoblins aren’t happy with drudge work and eagerly hurl themselves into combat if the chance presents itself. The scrap iron was brought down from level 13 and will later be transported to area 14 to be eventually melted down and recast.

Creating a Ranger

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

until you mastered the ranger’s ways? Did you leave your apprenticeship, or was your mentor slain — perhaps by the same kind of monster that became your favored enemy? Or perhaps you learned your

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Aftermath of the Siege

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Aftermath of the Siege When Kansaldi is defeated, the Red Dragon Army breaks completely, retreating southeast toward the Taman Busuk. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass

Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 12” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance

Flight to Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

outnumbered. Rather than joining the Kalaman forces in their advance, the characters find themselves defending a retreat. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you’re using

the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 4” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game

Group Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

many minions join a group attack. For instance, if five minions surround a target, the GM may decide to have all five attack at once to speed up combat, or may break up the attacks among smaller groups

similar effect that would normally affect a single attacker, such as the fire shield or hellish rebuke spell, the target of the group attack picks one minion who joined the attack to be affected by the

13. Vestibule

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

has betrayed his kin by choosing to serve Xarann A’Daragon, a House Freth spy who has infiltrated Muiral’s Gauntlet. When combat erupts, Sornnozz switches sides and helps the characters kill the

phase spiders and the other guards. He then offers to lead the characters to Xarann in area 17d. If pressed for details, Sornnozz claims that Xarann is looking for ways to weaken House Auvryndar’s hold over Muiral’s Gauntlet, and he thinks a band of adventurers might be the answer to Xarann’s prayers.

Creating a Heist Crew

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

tight-knit from the start. Similarly, ask your players to consider creating characters suited to undertaking heists. Combat prowess is less important when sneaking through a guarded complex, for

adventures. Equipment such as thieves’ tools, rope, and a grappling hook might mean the difference between taking a shortcut to the objective and getting caught. Characters can accomplish these adventures’ missions in multiple ways. As the Dungeon Master, reward creative thinking!

Primal Instinct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Primal Instinct People of towns and cities take pride in how their civilized ways set them apart from animals, as if denying one’s own nature was a mark of superiority. To a barbarian, though

crowds. They thrive in the wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a berserk state

Primal Instinct

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

Primal Instinct People of towns and cities take pride in their settled ways, as if denying one’s connection to nature were a mark of superiority. To a barbarian, though, a settled life is no virtue

wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt. Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a berserk state where rage takes over, giving

Learning by Observing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Learning by Observing One of the best ways to learn how to run a D&D game is to observe other DMs in action. Another DM can give you a solid foundation for understanding the role—as well as inspire

unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the

Learning by Observing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Learning by Observing One of the best ways to learn how to run a D&D game is to observe other DMs in action. Another DM can give you a solid foundation for understanding the role—as well as inspire

unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the

The Enemy Sighted

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

road, headed toward Vogler. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the

“Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 1” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, continue with the “Invasion of Vogler” section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 1

Escaping the Enemy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

between the Red Dragon Army and Kalaman’s forces. However, the Red Dragon Army is regrouping. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance

: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the “Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 8” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, continue with the

Droaam

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

different monsters can work together in unusual ways and how their special abilities could be used outside combat. Droaam offers a way to introduce monsters into any adventure, and for characters to

Droaam are learning to work together and finding ways to use their supernatural gifts to help build and sustain society. A medusa might use its petrifying gaze to preserve the life of an injured ally

Attack Rolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

“Combat” later in this chapter, but the DM might also ask for an attack roll in other situations, such as an archery competition. Ability Modifier The Attack Roll Abilities table shows which ability

Class A creature’s Armor Class represents how well the creature avoids being wounded in combat. The AC of a character is determined at character creation (see chapter 2), whereas the AC of a monster

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

traps, snares, and nets to catch the unwary, and when their hunting patrols encounter other beings, they always look for ways to capture their foes instead of killing them. Goblins that run up against

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

Keeping Combat Moving

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

of infernal flame, and a devil erupts from the ashes. You can also alter a monster’s stat block in subtle ways in the middle of combat; for example, you might decide that a monster flies into a frenzy

Keeping Combat Moving Sometimes even the best-planned combat encounter can turn into a slog, where no one’s moving and neither side is hitting or dealing much damage to the other. When that happens

Attack Rolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

“Combat” later in this chapter, but the DM might also ask for an attack roll in other situations, such as an archery competition. Ability Modifier The Attack Roll Abilities table shows which ability

. Armor Class A creature’s Armor Class represents how well the creature avoids being wounded in combat. The AC of a character is determined at character creation (see chapter 2), whereas the AC of a

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