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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
You can take a Magic action to blow this horn. In response, warrior spirits from the plane of Ysgard appear in unoccupied spaces within 60 feet of you. Each spirit uses the Berserker stat block and
summons, as well as the requirement for its use. The DM chooses the horn’s type or determines it randomly by rolling on the following table. If you blow the horn without meeting its requirement, the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
knows which one, but not the exact location there.Explosive Retribution. In response to dropping to 15 hit points or fewer, the orthon explodes. All other creatures within 30 feet of it must each make
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
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo
increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
’ interface to the D&D world, who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM is a referee. When it’s not clear what ought
to happen next, the DM decides how to apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a roleplayer. The DM plays the monsters in the adventure, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays all the other people the characters meet, including helpful ones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Tracking the Raiders The raiders’ path is easy to follow across the rolling grassland of the Greenfields. A wide swath of grass is trampled down, but it’s impossible to determine the raiders’ numbers
, but let players reach that conclusion on their own. It’s not possible to tell from the confusing jumble of prints whether any specific footprints are those of prisoners. The trail leads south about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Tracking the Raiders The raiders’ path is easy to follow across the rolling grassland of the Greenfields. A wide swath of grass is trampled down, but it’s impossible to determine the raiders’ numbers
, but let players reach that conclusion on their own. It’s not possible to tell from the confusing jumble of prints whether any specific footprints are those of prisoners. The trail leads south about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, they seal the deal with a physical contract, which can take one of many forms (see “Infernal Contracts”). Ability Checks and Deal-Making Most deals with devils can be resolved without rolling dice to
deal that sounds too good to be true or is confusing, they’re likely to pause negotiations while they ask smarter devils for their opinions on the deal. The following ability checks can be made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Horn of Valhalla Wondrous Item, Rare (Silver or Brass), Very Rare (Bronze), or Legendary (Iron) You can take a Magic action to blow this horn. In response, warrior spirits from the plane of Ysgard
, each made of a different metal. The horn’s type determines how many spirits it summons, as well as the requirement for its use. The DM chooses the horn’s type or determines it randomly by rolling on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Horn of Valhalla Wondrous Item, Rare (Silver or Brass), Very Rare (Bronze), or Legendary (Iron) You can take a Magic action to blow this horn. In response, warrior spirits from the plane of Ysgard
, each made of a different metal. The horn’s type determines how many spirits it summons, as well as the requirement for its use. The DM chooses the horn’s type or determines it randomly by rolling on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, either in physical form or on DnDBeyond.com: Player’s Handbook. This book is your essential reference for the game’s rules, and it guides you through making an adventurer of your own. Dungeon Master’s
Guide and Monster Manual. The first of these books guides the DM through creating and running adventures, and the second holds hundreds of monsters to fill those adventures. Dice. You need a set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
D&D world, as well as the one who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM plays monsters. The DM plays the monsters
and villains the adventurers battle against, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays the part of all the other characters the players meet in the course of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, “Calculate!” In response, the monodrones select from their placards, shuffle around, and hold up their numerals to display the answer. The Math Wizard cheers “Huzzah!” after every successful calculation
by rolling on the Mysterious Equation table. A character who experiences this revelation gains no further benefit from studying the chalkboard equations. If any of the equations are erased, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
example, you could ignore a Critical Hit to save a character’s life. Don’t alter die rolls too often, though, and never let the players know when you fudge a die roll. Visible Die Rolls. Rolling dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
example, you could ignore a Critical Hit to save a character’s life. Don’t alter die rolls too often, though, and never let the players know when you fudge a die roll. Visible Die Rolls. Rolling dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
lethal foe. Because they travel widely, orthons are unequaled as guides through the layers of the Nine Hells. Orthon
Large Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (half plate)
Hit
attack roll.
Reactions
Explosive Retribution. In response to dropping to 15 hit points or fewer, the orthon explodes. All other creatures within 30 feet of it must each make a DC 17 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
traveling “through the Lady’s dream.” Voosbur describes “the Lady” as a powerful being that loves and guides all myconids. He offers to share “the Lady’s gift” with the characters, allowing them to travel
standing by itself is named Rumpadump. It sends a subtle warning as a feeling of distress through its own rapport spores in response to Voosbur’s offer, saying that the other myconids aren’t behaving right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
crossroads who take advantage of this fact to offer their services as city guides. Though some reputable members of this cadre will guide you true for a fair fee, plenty of citizens with nothing to lose
or gain by doing so will also readily set you on the right course if you’re simply polite.
Undercliff This area of rolling grassland and small wooded areas east of the city is a rural community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
names, titles, and lineage carved into the stone. A number of scholars have been drawn to Gauntlgrym in response to Bruenor’s call, hoping to record a complete lineage of the great families of Gauntlgrym
the priests and a sure sign that something unwelcome has made its way into this most sacred of places. Check for a random encounter once every hour of travel in the Iron Tabernacle by rolling a d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
“Pride goes before a fall.” Fall’s name tag is complete, but Pride’s name tag reads PR _ _ _. Third Pair. These unicorns’ names are Stone and Moss, from the proverb “A rolling stone gathers no moss
, each unicorn telepathically shares with its rider three secrets about Prismeer or the Hourglass Coven during this ride. These secrets can be imparted in response to questions asked by the character, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
form of the response might vary depending on the method of divination used, which can go beyond the inlaid sticks, dragon bones, or ornate cards mentioned in the spell description. Diviners in Theros
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
players’ interface to the D&D world, as well as the one who reads (and sometimes also writes) the adventure and describes what happens in response to the characters’ actions. The DM is a roleplayer. The DM
plays the monsters and villains in the adventure, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays the parts of all the other characters who the adventurers meet, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Your size is Medium. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d10 Height = 4 feet + 6 inches + your size modifier in inches Weight
centaur Perisophia guides Meletis
as a member of the polis’s ruling council, the Twelve
(CORY TREGO-ERDNER)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
requiring the player-controlled NPCs to act. Vonindod Fragment Ildmane clutches a rod of the Vonindod, which guides her to area T2. When the fire giants arrive there, they use their greatswords like
sack holding 1d6 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction, and a ruby pendant (worth 750 gp). The magmins and the orcs have no treasure. Each orog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, after all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. (STEVE PRESCOTT) Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of
feet in height, with generally slender builds. Your size is Medium. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d8 Height = 4 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
action, Dispel Magic can be cast in response to another spell being cast, yet Dispel Magic can’t substitute for Counterspell. The main reason is that Dispel Magic removes a spell that is already on a
AC calculation. I find it confusing that the Mage Armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as armor. Some spells and class features have figurative, not literal, names. The text of the spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
attack against it as a bonus action.
Galeb Duhr
Medium elemental, neutral
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (9d8 + 45)
Speed 15 ft. (30 ft. when rolling, 60 ft. rolling
XP)
False Appearance. While the galeb duhr remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal boulder.
Rolling Charge. If the galeb duhr rolls at least 20 feet straight toward a target and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, ogres, bugbears, and goblins died that day. The survivors fled, only to stumble into an Uthgardt ambush. At that point, it became clear to those who remained alive that Lob and Ogg were poor guides and
through the air (maximum 20d6).
Treasure Each hill giant carries a sack that holds 1d4 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction, and 1d4 - 1 art objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
response from a githyanki outpost on the Astral Plane. At a moment of your choosing, a Lawful Neutral Githyanki Knight named Qaara Valreth teleports into the room, appearing in an unoccupied space as
like a parlor, complete with padded divans and armchairs, a rolling cart topped with crystal goblets and decanters, and a coat rack. The east room contains a comfortable four-poster bed, a wardrobe, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
important business with Valin, and she freely answers any questions put to her. Power of Disbelief. Alessia scoffs in response to a suggestion that Valin might be involved in improper activities or evil
cover this area and hang as freestanding walls inside it show a super-realistic reflection of everything in the room, including the other mirrors—quickly creating a confusing cascade of images. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the east or west doors without an escort. If the monks are convinced that the characters are potential recruits or engaged in important cult business, one of the monks guides the party to area M9 to
(most quite obscure), and philosophical treatises on self-denial and nihilism as the response to a flawed and illogical world. Marlos’s Testament. Characters who wade through the banal “insights” and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
action, dispel magic can be cast in response to another spell being cast, yet dispel magic can’t substitute for counterspell. The main reason is that dispel magic removes a spell that is already on a
modifier) and is therefore incompatible with Unarmored Defense or any other feature that provides an AC calculation. I find it confusing that the mage armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
to wait to act in response to something, take the Ready action, which lets you take part of your turn later. For a variety of reasons, we didn’t include the option to delay your turn: Your turn
by rolling initiative and then undermine turn order with a delay option. Moreover, we felt that toying with initiative wasn’t where the focus should be in battle. Instead, the dramatic actions of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
wall shelves, each in the form of a silver chalice with a golden sun etched on its outside. If the characters are expected guests, Willifort Crowelle (see “Head Servants”) awaits them here and guides
books. Each bookshelf is outfitted with a ladder on a rolling track to enable people to reach the highest books. Shelves that take up the entire southwest wall hold not books but eighty wide-necked glass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Brimskarda. The goblins are familiar with the layout of the fire giant stronghold and can be bullied into acting as guides or providing directions. Goblin captives always act in their own self-interest
. The ogres are too stupid to surrender or flee; they fight to the death, wielding giant rolling pins that are treated as greatclubs. Archways in the north wall lead to storerooms with wooden shelves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
who spends at least 10 minutes searching a garden terrace for treasure inevitably stumbles upon a hidden creature or exotic plant, determined by rolling a d20 and consulting the Garden Discoveries
about Thiru-taya or refers to his “betrayal,” they draw a furious response from Zalkoré, but she recomposes herself. If it happens a second time, a battle is assured. If someone snatches away