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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
":"damage", "rollAction":"Fortified Pickaxe", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target is a Construct or an object, the attack is automatically a critical hit.
Communal Spellcasting (2/Day
Earth to shape stone to its will, but pechs are stronger together than alone. When in groups, pechs can combine their magic to conjure great curtains of stone and infuse creatures with the fortitude of elemental earth.
Magic Items
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
This mirror of elven design allows those who stare into it to reflect on positive memories. The 3-foot-tall mirror weighs 25 pounds, and it has AC 11, 10 hit points, and vulnerability to bludgeoning
harmlessly floats to the ground. Once the mirror has been deactivated, it can’t be activated again until the next dawn.
If a non-Construct creature other than you sees its reflection in the activated
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests
: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
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Suggested Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe
Charlatan
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
kobold minion (or some other poor fool) to ensure her own survival. Vellynne’s most potent spells are useless against the dragon construct, so she relies on her wand of magic missiles, using its
the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Modron Duodrone Duodrones can perform two tasks at once and often oversee monodrone work groups. They are slightly more skeptical of strangers than monodrones are. Modron Duodrone Medium Construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
be found among the towering shelves of the Biblioplex, simultaneously retrieving scrolls for curious students while keeping a stern eye on any rowdy groups that might disrupt the quiet atmosphere
. Cogwork Archivist
Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
avoid the main blast of a fireball, or does he or she take full damage from the blaze? In cases where the outcome of an action is uncertain, the Dungeons & Dragons game relies on rolls of a 20-sided
the six ability scores, and it sometimes includes a proficiency bonus to reflect a character’s particular skill. (See Chapter 1 for details on each ability and how to determine an ability’s modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Conversely, increase the challenge for groups with more than four characters, with characters higher than 8th level, or that revisit the keep over multiple sessions. Decreasing the Challenge If
and phase spiders in the keep, using the rules for encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to create an appropriate challenge. Weaker Construct. The stone golem in area 4 can be replaced with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
man, but a mockery of one. This thing is not a creature of flesh and bone, but a construct made of dyed leather stitched and tightly wrapped over an articulated frame. You hear the soft tumbling and
clicking of gears. Pidlwick II can’t speak and doesn’t have an expressive face, so he relies mostly on hand gestures and simple diagrams to communicate. He understands Common but can’t read or write. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael, because of his battle acumen, to safeguard his holdings. Mammon has never been ousted during a
if they can provide him with an advantage in his own politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves Bael free to pursue his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
texture as varied as that of clay, earth, and stone. A pech can draw on the magic of the Elemental Plane of Earth to shape stone to its will, but pechs are stronger together than alone. When in groups
condition.
Fortified Pickaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) force damage. If the target is a Construct or an object, the attack is automatically a critical hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
groups, pechs can combine their magic to conjure great curtains of stone and infuse creatures with the fortitude of elemental earth. Pech Small Elemental, Typically Neutral Good
Armor Class 17
throw or have the prone condition.
Fortified Pickaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) force damage. If the target is a Construct or an object, the attack is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of mechanical animal or plant. You can use the game statistics for any Construct to represent a detention drone
when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.
Drone Patrols Small groups of detention drones patrol the Donjon Sphere looking for escapees or intruders. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Colossus Titanic Vessel of Divine Might Habitat: Any; Treasure: Relics Colossi are massive Constructs created by the devout to reflect the nature of a deity, which could be benevolent or wicked
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Maxime Minard
Colossus Gargantuan Construct (Titan), Unaligned
AC 23 Initiative +16 (26)
HP 553 (27d20 + 270)
Speed 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 30 +10 +10
Dex 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Dungeons Some dungeons are old strongholds abandoned by the folk who built them. Others are natural caves or lairs carved out by monsters. Dungeons attract cults, groups of monsters, and reclusive
on the table reflect the characteristics of a dungeon’s creator, its intended purpose, its location, or some (often catastrophic) event in its history. You can use a single quirk or combine quirks as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
whips behind it. Opportunistic Predators. When hunting, cloakers glide through the shadows at a safe distance behind groups of other creatures traversing the Underdark. They follow parties of humanoids to
, enveloping and devouring their victims. While it feeds, a cloaker uses its swift, whiplike tail for defense, although it rarely takes a stand against dangerous foes or groups of creatures. As an added
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Hexton Modron When the armies of Mechanus mobilize against the forces of chaos, hextons are the field generals who command modron troops. These hulking hierarchs lead groups of modrons in endeavors
innocent snickering
Hexton Modron Huge Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 209 (22d12 + 66)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
characters and offers to answer any questions they have about the town or guide them to particular points of interest. He doesn’t owe his allegiance to any of the three animal groups that hold power
uses the empyrean stat block, with the following changes: Its creature type is Construct (Titan). Its Maul attack is a Slam instead. It automatically knows when it hears a lie. Wrath questions any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
groups, its expected challenge rating should be lower than the party’s level. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your monster must have a challenge rating equal to the level of the characters to
be a worthy challenge. Keep in mind that monsters with a lower challenge rating can be a threat to higher-level characters when encountered in groups. Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
oversees the city administration. An elected city council represents the middle class and might hold more actual power than the lord mayor. Other groups serve as important power centers as well. Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
or the duergar. These boats are equivalent to keelboats (see the Airborne and Waterborne Vehicles table in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Makeshift Raft Characters can also construct
the water. Some are completely submerged, navigable only by those able to breathe underwater.
Navigation. Without the sky or the stars to navigate by, any successful passage of the Darklake relies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
ancient giants. You can alter the appearance of any Construct on this table to reflect the nature of its creators. An iron golem built by fire giants might spew embers and sooty smoke between its iron
, or saddles—that reflect the culture and nature of the giants who care for them. Hill giants might use crude twisted rope or rough leather cords, while storm giants could use bridles of spun copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to turn them into thralls and illithids. Operating individually or in small groups, its members use stealth and deception to infiltrate the humanoid community while keeping their presence secret
topics pursued by a colony reflect the ambitions and priorities of the elder brain that controls it. Each one has particular ideas about how best to contribute to the ultimate success of the Grand Design
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
look at a diagram in a book. No mortal can verify whether Mount Celestia is sandwiched between Bytopia and Arcadia, but it’s a convenient theoretical construct based on the philosophical shading among
planes, it’s a good idea to stick to that model. Create one simple trait that players notice, that doesn’t create too much complication at the gaming table, and that’s easy to remember. Try to reflect the philosophy and mood of the place, not merely its physical characteristics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
heroes of pulp adventure are often able to overcome seemingly impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to use the optional hero points rule from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This is
? This isn’t something every group will enjoy, and you never want players to feel as though they can’t succeed. But for some groups, this sort of collaboration can produce a compelling story and a sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
track how much damage each monster takes. Most DMs track damage in secret so their players don’t know how many Hit Points a monster has remaining. It helps to have a system to track damage for groups of
Many rules and features in the game apply conditions to creatures. You can also apply conditions on the fly when it makes sense to do so. For example, the Poisoned condition can reflect a variety of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
uncertain, the Dungeons & Dragons game relies on rolls of a 20-sided die, a d20, to determine success or failure.
Every character and monster in the game has capabilities defined by six ability
add the relevant modifier. This is typically the modifier derived from one of the six ability scores, and it sometimes includes a proficiency bonus to reflect a character’s particular skill. (See
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ruler could be immortal or undead. Aundair and Karrnath, two kingdoms in the Eberron campaign setting, have autocrats with royal blood in their veins. Whereas Queen Aurala of Aundair relies on wizards
government is composed of groups or individuals primarily seeking wealth for themselves, often at the expense of their subjects. The grasping Bandit Kingdoms in the Greyhawk campaign setting are prime
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Clockwork Dragon These intricately crafted constructs are typically made to reflect the forms of the metallic dragons. Plated in brass, bronze, copper, or faux gold and silver, they are often taken
damage, depending on their makers’ whims. Clockwork Dragon
Medium construct, neutral
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
villain and improve its challenge rating to make it relevant to the higher-level characters. NPC Stat Blocks. Some of the stat blocks in the Monster Manual can reflect the same character at different
exploring these noir themes in the stories you develop. It can be fun for some people to wrestle with moral quandaries in adventures, but it doesn’t work for all play groups. In particular, if there’s no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Guild There’s power in groups. One bee’s a pest, but nobody messes with the swarm.
Tasha
Your group has ties to a powerful consortium of professionals who work together for mutual benefit. You
potential and try to push you to greatness? 5 Golem Guide. Your guild contact is the soul of a long-dead artisan preserved in a construct body. This golem is wise and knowledgeable, but it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the character refuses the offer, the altar emits smoke that coalesces into a hulking figure. This hostile figure uses the clay golem stat block, but it is an Undead instead of a Construct. If the
them a gift, the mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). An elven relic used to help long-lived peoples recall happier times, the mirror was intended to help the kingpriest reflect on simpler