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Spells
Player’s Handbook
your presence remains visible or otherwise detectable by nonmagical senses.
While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear
that you no longer fit within it) expels you and deals 6d6 Force damage to you. The stone’s complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you and deals 50 Force damage
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again.
Aversion of Fire. If the golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the
are stitched together by tomb dwarves and bolted into suits of armor. Once complete, these shambling golems are released into the tomb to hunt intruders.Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin.
If your attunement to the
tattoo ends, the tattoo vanishes, and the needle reappears in your space.
Shadow Essence. You gain darkvision with a range of 60 feet, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
Shadowy
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on
topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them.
Cold, Necrotic
Meld into Stone
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with disadvantage. You remain aware of the passage of time and can cast spells on yourself while merged in the stone. You can use
its shape (to the extent that you no longer fit within it) expels you and deals 6d6 bludgeoning damage to you. The stone's complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Eerie Chanting Zone Regions where magical rituals with harmful effects habitually occur can resonate with disconcerting chanting, even after the rituals are complete. In an eerie chanting zone, which
is typically no more than 300 feet in diameter, discordant chanting insinuates itself into the mind. Creatures have Disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Constitution saving throws to maintain Concentration.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Shannik’s Chores Shannik hires the characters to complete a couple chores around the inner bailey. The characters can refuse his request, but Shannik asks with increasing insistence each time
the following ability checks. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Wisdom (Animal Handling). The character guides a horse off course.
DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation). The character tries to startle a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, complete with black robe, cowl, and rubber mask. A Medium character who wears the costume can make Charisma (Deception) checks to impersonate a mind flayer. Such checks are made with advantage if the
costume is viewed in poor lighting or from more than 15 feet away. A character who wears the mask has disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks. A character who wears the robe and cowl has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The robe and cowl can’t be worn over heavy armor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, you hold the needle to your skin where you want the tattoo to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that
feet, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Shadowy Defense. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to become insubstantial for a moment, halving the damage you take. Then the reaction can’t be used again until the next sunset.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task that he or she has decided to attempt. The Player’s Handbook includes examples of what each ability score is
used for. The Ability Checks table summarizes that material for easy reference. Multiple Ability Checks Sometimes a character fails an ability check and wants to try again. In some cases, a character is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
otherwise detectable by nonmagical senses. While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with
bludgeoning damage to you. The stone’s complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you and deals 50 bludgeoning damage to you. If expelled, you fall prone in an unoccupied space closest to where you first entered.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
by nonmagical senses. While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with Disadvantage. You remain
to you. The stone’s complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you and deals 50 Force damage to you. If expelled, you move into an unoccupied space closest to where you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
by nonmagical senses. While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with Disadvantage. You remain
to you. The stone’s complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you and deals 50 Force damage to you. If expelled, you move into an unoccupied space closest to where you first entered and have the Prone condition.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
otherwise detectable by nonmagical senses. While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with
bludgeoning damage to you. The stone’s complete destruction (or transmutation into a different substance) expels you and deals 50 bludgeoning damage to you. If expelled, you fall prone in an unoccupied space closest to where you first entered.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the player how long the task takes. Alternatively, you can call for a single ability check and use the result to determine how long it takes for the character to complete the task. Group Checks Group
Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task the character has decided to attempt. The Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws table summarizes what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
who becomes attuned to the stone learns that the Vault of Dragons lies beneath a theater in the Castle Ward (encounter 6, “Theater”). Weather Effects Until the encounter chain is complete, the
following weather effects are in play. Heavy Rain. Heavy rain falls from noon until midnight. Creatures in the rain have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. The rain also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
other taverns that adventurers are known to frequent. Jalester offers membership in the Lords’ Alliance to those who qualify. Members are expected to complete whatever missions are assigned to them
in a timely, professional manner. Refusing to accept or complete a mission can result in suspension or dismissal. An alliance member who is suspended receives no alliance missions until the suspension
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
fiendish powers, a bargain that ultimately resulted in the ruin of Manivarsha. She is behind Amanisha’s capture and is loath to let her prisoner escape. Before the party can complete their conversation
has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls until she regains it. She fights to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History) check has heard of Jijibisha Manivarshi and can confirm that she was favored to win the Shankha Trials the year Manivarsha was destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
their manes and creak to life, cantering around the carousel to the delight of their riders.
A ride on the carousel costs 1 ticket punch. Diana Cloppington The individual who checks tickets and
Fortune and Bold, from the proverb “Fortune favors the bold.” Fortune’s name tag is complete, but Bold’s name tag reads B _ _ _. Second Pair. These unicorns’ names are Pride and Fall, from the proverb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
defeated in a variety of ways by using ability checks or magic. This entry in a trap’s description gives the means for counteracting the trap. It also specifies what happens, if anything, on a failed attempt
for using a simple trap in play, start by making note of the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores. Most traps allow Wisdom (Perception) checks to detect their triggers or other elements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
high unless otherwise noted. Darkness. All areas are cast in complete darkness unless otherwise noted. Echoes. Sound travels quickly here. All Wisdom (Perception) checks to hear sounds in these caves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Promising to complete Xanthoria’s original mission to rid the surrounding forest of undead. Destroying Xanthoria’s notes so that the process of creating a lichen lich can never be duplicated by anyone else
. Convincing Thunderwing to give up her life should be handled through roleplaying rather than ability checks, although you can require the characters to succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
complete, the following weather effect is in play. Autumn Wind. Wind whistling through the streets imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. The wind also extinguishes open fires smaller than a torch flame.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
androsphinx tests the courage and valor of supplicants, not only by forcing them to complete quests but also with its terrible roar, which echoes for miles as it terrifies and deafens nearby creatures. Those
refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical.
Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 12th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
(encounter 4, “Mausoleum”). Weather Effects Until the encounter chain is complete, the following weather effects are in play. Blizzard. Shrieking wind and falling snow impose disadvantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. The wind also extinguishes open fires smaller than a torch flame. Visibility is reduced to 60 feet. Snow on the ground creates difficult terrain in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
not be sufficient motivation to take that risk. The Grand Masquerade is a fantastic adventure backdrop, but not a complete adventure. Adventurers need a good reason to attend; you can give them one by
refuse entry to anyone missing acceptable versions of either. Ask the characters to make Charisma (Deception) checks if they present false invitations or have expressed worry that their costumes are subpar, but unless they roll especially poorly, the check simply reinforces the fear of being caught.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, necromancer
A flesh golem lurches with a stiff-jointed gait, as if not in complete control of its body. Its dead flesh isn’t an ideal container for an elemental spirit, which sometimes howls
golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.
Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Task: Obstacle Course. Each cadet must complete the obstacle course by making ability checks or saving throws to overcome the following obstacles in order: Make a straight dash while targeted by loud
contains a dormitory for cadets and a smaller dorm for academy graduates, the Weeping Goddess tavern (a raucous bar that serves cadets), a refectory where cadets take their meals (complete with patio
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
complete the banquet.
A gaunt human male in a dusty black suit quietly arranges the items on the cake table, taking notice of your intrusion. Without a word, he gestures for you to come forward and sample
has advantage on Strength checks, but has disadvantage on attack rolls made against Widow Groat. Both effects have a duration of 24 hours. Squash Stew: The character feels healthier and gains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
village’s four hundred residents. Let the characters concoct ways to solve this problem. If they don’t initially have ideas, characters can make skill checks to identify solutions like the following
. A character proficient with water vehicles makes these checks with advantage. Boat Made of Boats. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Survival) check formulates a plan to use rope and rings of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Border Ethereal, unwilling to depart until its work is complete. (For more information on the Border Ethereal, see the “Ethereal Plane” section in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) Spirit of Macreadus From
ability checks based on Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma only. It applies no modifiers to these checks. As an action, the spirit can attempt to exert up to 5 pounds of force on a creature or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
).
Secret Door. The slime obscures a secret door. Ability checks made to search the walls for secret doors are made with disadvantage until the slime is scraped off the section of wall in which the
silhouette of a drow sewn into it. If the characters find the silhouette in one curtain, they gain advantage on checks made to spot the silhouette hidden in each of the other two curtains. Each silhouette
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
their story. Fortunately, Dagdra is open to reconsidering her life choices and allegiances — and is having a really bad day. If the characters agree to help her complete her tasks, she reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
complete this activity, a character must perform three sets of continuous squats and succeed on three incrementally harder Constitution checks—DC 10, DC 13, and DC 16, respectively. A character who
activity again. Tug-of-War. To complete this activity, a character must stay on their feet in a tug-of-war against the awakened tree. Have the character make DC 16 Strength (Athletics) checks until a check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Character Advancement In this adventure, the characters can gain a level by exploring different regions. After the characters complete at least one encounter in all four regions, everyone in the
described later in this adventure).
A character who inspects the wagon can make one of the following ability checks to learn more about it. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation