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Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

power. Some Warlocks respect, revere, or even love their patrons; some serve their patrons grudgingly; and some seek to undermine their patrons even as they wield the power their patrons have given

level 1 features, which are listed in the Warlock Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots. Warlock Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power. Survival of the Fittest Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

been given dominion over a small aspect of the natural world; there are dukes and duchesses for each of the seasons, and noble archivists track every promise made and broken within the borders of

untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Though they are smaller than a human rider mounted on a horse, they fill similar roles as cavalry warriors, messengers, outriders, and scouts. Affinity for Nature Centaurs have an affinity for the

Centaurs’ given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

them. Altered by unbridled magic, a group of gnomes were transformed and given almost supernatural curiosity and fearlessness. These were the first kender. Originating on the world of Krynn, kender are

others might become professional thieves. Creating Your Character If you create a kender character, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When

Grung

Species One Grung Above

, and blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. Red grungs are the tribe&rsquo

;s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status. Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use in diplomatic roles or as swindlers. Half-Elf Names Half-elves use either human or elven

naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among humans are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take human names

Satyr

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While they’re usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of

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 Increases When determining your character

Proficiency Bonus Legacy

Rules

Characters have a proficiency bonus determined by level, as detailed in chapter 1. Monsters also have this bonus, which is incorporated in their stat blocks. The bonus is used in the rules on ability

checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can add your

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

Chapter 7: Using Ability Scores

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

compare the total to a target number. This chapter focuses on how to use ability checks and saving throws, covering the fundamental activities that creatures attempt in the game. Rules for attack rolls appear in chapter 9, “Combat.”

Social Interaction

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

interaction, which takes many forms. For example, you might try to convince a burglar to confess to wrongdoing or try to flatter a guard. The Dungeon Master assumes the roles of any nonplayer characters who are

participating. An NPC’s attitude toward your character is Friendly, Indifferent, or Hostile, as defined in the Rules Glossary. Friendly NPCs are predisposed to help, and Hostile ones are inclined to hinder. Social interactions progress in two ways: through roleplaying and ability checks.

The Dungeon Master

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

helps the other players visualize what’s happening around them, improvising when the adventurers do something or go somewhere unexpected. As an actor, the DM plays the roles of the monsters and

supporting characters, breathing life into them. And as a referee, the DM interprets the rules and decides when to abide by them and when to change them. Inventing, writing, storytelling, improvising, acting

What Does a DM Do?

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

What Does a DM Do? The DM gets to play many fun roles: Actor. The DM plays the monsters, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays all the people the characters

session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the characters’ actions in a

D20 Tests

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

Ability Modifier. This chapter and the Rules Glossary explain which ability modifiers to use for various D20 Tests. Your Proficiency Bonus If Relevant. Each creature has a Proficiency Bonus, a number added

spell, or another rule might give a bonus or penalty to the die roll. Compare the Total to a Target Number. If the total of the d20 and its modifiers equals or exceeds the target number, the D20 Test

D20 Tests

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

Ability Modifier. This chapter and the rules glossary explain which ability modifiers to use for various D20 Tests. Your Proficiency Bonus If Relevant. Each creature has a Proficiency Bonus, a number added

spell, or another rule might give a bonus or penalty to the die roll. Compare the Total to a Target Number. If the total of the d20 and its modifiers equals or exceeds the target number, the D20 Test

What Does a DM Do?

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

What Does a DM Do? The DM gets to play many fun roles: Actor. The DM plays the monsters, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays all the people the characters

session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the characters’ actions in a

Running for One Player

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

the selection of Sidekicks. Rules and stat blocks for sidekicks appear in the “Sidekicks” section. You might need to help the player run the sidekick for the first few sessions. If a sidekick is lost

or no longer needed, the character can return to Phandalin and acquire a new one. Using Sidekicks Make sure the player understands the roles and limitations of sidekicks in this adventure: Sidekicks

Observatories

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

Observatories Observatories are structures that help astronomers and stargazers observe the cosmos. This section includes rules and adventure ideas the DM can use for an observatory in any campaign

such as complex telescopes, libraries, mechanical clocks, and magical divinatory aids. An observatory can serve a variety of roles in adventures. Its air of occult mystery makes it an enticing place to

Social Interaction

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

to flatter a guard. The Dungeon Master assumes the roles of any nonplayer characters who are participating. An NPC’s attitude toward your character is Friendly, Indifferent, or Hostile, as defined in

the rules glossary. Friendly NPCs are predisposed to help, and Hostile ones are inclined to hinder. Social interactions progress in two ways: through roleplaying and ability checks.

Creature Roles

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

Creature Roles Each creature has a role listed next to their challenge rating. Roles are descriptive and most don’t follow special rules—they simply help you build encounters and use the creature

Falling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Falling Falling from a great height is a significant risk for adventurers and their foes. The rule given in the Player’s Handbook is simple: at the end of a fall, you take 1d6 bludgeoning damage for

every 10 feet you fell, to a maximum of 20d6. You also land prone, unless you somehow avoid taking damage from the fall. Here are two optional rules that expand on that simple rule.

The Boromar Clan

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

and crimelords reaching across Sharn. … has halflings in many leadership roles but includes members of all races. … is facing a serious challenge from Daask. The Boromar Clan began with a family of

values tradition and prefers to avoid violence. However, you’ll be expected to respect the hierarchy and follow the rules… and you may be targeted by Daask.

Creature Type

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

a particular type. Lists of monsters organized by creature type appear in appendix B. The game includes the following creature types, which have no rules of their own: Aberrations are utterly alien

people defined by their roles and professions, such as mages, pirates, and warriors. They include members of varied species. Monstrosities are unnatural creatures with strange origins, such as mimics

The D20

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

the core of the rules of the game. All three follow these simple steps. Roll the die and add a modifier. Roll a d20 and add the relevant modifier. This is typically the modifier derived from one of

.) Apply circumstantial bonuses and penalties. A class feature, a spell, a particular circumstance, or some other effect might give a bonus or penalty to the check. Compare the total to a target

Grapple Rules for Monsters

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

Grapple Rules for Monsters Many monsters have special attacks that allow them to quickly grapple prey. When a monster hits with such an attack, it doesn't need to make an additional ability check to

Dexterity (Acrobatics) check against the escape DC in the monster's stat block. If no escape DC is given, assume the DC is 10 + the monster's Strength (Athletics) modifier.

Objects

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

Objects When characters need to saw through ropes, shatter a window, or smash a vampire’s coffin, the only hard and fast rule is this: given enough time and the right tools, characters can destroy

before the wall does. For the purpose of these rules, an object is a discrete, inanimate item like a window, door, sword, book, table, chair, or stone, not a building or a vehicle that is composed of many other objects.

Creature Type

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

a particular type. The game includes the following creature types, which have no rules of their own: Aberrations are utterly alien beings, such as aboleths, beholders, flumphs, and mind flayers

as balors and hell hounds. Giants are towering beings with humanlike shapes, like cyclopes, fire giants, and trolls. Humanoids are people defined by their roles and professions, such as mages, pirates

Objects

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

Objects When characters need to saw through ropes, shatter a window, or smash a vampire's coffin, the only hard and fast rule is this: given enough time and the right tools, characters can destroy

before the wall does. For the purpose of these rules, an object is a discrete, inanimate item like a window, door, sword, book, table, chair, or stone, not a building or a vehicle that is composed of many other objects.

Strixhaven Is a University

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

going to class, doing homework, and studying for exams. Optional rules in chapter 3 reinforce the importance of study in the adventures. The characters are also subject to the authority of the

, sleep, study, socialize, and adventure as part of a community of students, faculty, and staff. The school is like a town, where a relatively small cast of characters can play significant roles over the course of the campaign.

Faction Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

factions described in this adventure. You can use the optional renown rules in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track a character’s rank and ascent within a given faction. The Dungeon Master’s

the Xanathar Guild are given below, with the renown needed to attain each rank. Bregan D’aerthe Ranks: Orbb (private, 1), Kyorlinorbb (corporal, 3), Khal’abbil (sergeant, 10), Mallasargtlin

Gear

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

Gear Monsters have proficiency with their equipment. If a monster has equipment that can be given away or retrieved, the items are listed in the Gear entry. The monster’s stat block might include

special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore the rules in “Equipment” for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its “Equipment

Chapter 2: Downtime Revisited

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

pace works fine for many campaigns, some DMs prefer a campaign story with pauses built into it — times when adventurers are not going on adventures. The downtime rules given in this section can be

and go, and royal lines rise and fall over the course of the story that you and the characters tell. Downtime rules also provide ways for characters to spend — or be relieved of — the monetary treasure

Proficiency Bonus

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

bonus is used in the rules on ability checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different

rules say you can add your proficiency bonus to a Wisdom saving throw, you nevertheless add the bonus only once when you make the save. Occasionally, your proficiency bonus might be multiplied or divided

Proficiency Bonus

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

the rules on ability checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can

an ability check that wouldn’t normally benefit from your proficiency bonus, you still don’t add the bonus to the check. For that check your proficiency bonus is 0, given the fact that multiplying 0

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