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Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She

. The book contains the spells Avarice has prepared plus the following additional spells: burning hands, cone of cold, find familiar, ice storm, lightning bolt, rope trick, thunderwave, tongues, wall of fire, and wall of force.Cold, Fire

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

diameter, weighs 10 pounds, and has a solid outer shell. The orb detonates 1d100 hours after its creation, releasing the elemental energy it contains. The orb gives no outward sign of how much time

batter it. The wind is strong enough to uproot weak trees and destroy light structures after at least 10 minutes of exposure. Otherwise, the rules for strong wind apply, as detailed in chapter 5 of the

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

chapter 7, "Treasure” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules

woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the

River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains

Crafting Magic Items

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

Crafting Magic Items “Equipment” contains rules on brewing Potions of Healing and scribing Spell Scrolls. To create other magic items, follow the rules below. In these rules, “you” refers to the character crafting the magic item.

Introduction

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

Handbook, which contains the rules your players need to create characters and the rules you need to run the game, and the Monster Manual, which contains ready-to-use monsters to populate your D&D world.

live. Whether you’re running a D&D game already or you think it’s something you want to try, these rules are for you. The Dungeon Master’s Guide assumes that you know the basics of how to play the D

Retainers

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

never meant to achieve the same power level as the player characters. Rules for retainers first appeared in Strongholds & Followers. This book contains updated rules for these followers.

Rules References

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

) Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014) (abbreviated DMG) The free Basic Rules (2014) contains portions of those three books.

Rules References The fifth edition of D&D has three official rulebooks, each of which was first published in 2014: Player’s Handbook (2014) (abbreviated PHB) Monster Manual (2014) (abbreviated MM

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Introduction This content is written for the Dungeon Master. It contains a complete Dungeons & Dragons adventure, as well as descriptions for every creature and magic item that appears in the

adventure. It also introduces the world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the game’s most enduring settings, and it teaches you how to run a D&D game. The Basic Rules contain the rules you need to adjudicate situations that arise during the adventure.

Using These Rules

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

&D, the rules for spellcasting, and a selection of typical spells available to magic-using characters (and monsters) in the game. Part 4 is especially for the Dungeon Master. It contains

Using These Rules The D&D Basic Rules document has four main parts. Part 1 is about creating a character, providing the rules and guidance you need to make the character you’ll play in the game. It

Specific Beats General

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

Specific Beats General This compendium contains rules that govern how the game plays. That said, many racial traits, class features, spells, magic items, monster abilities, and other game elements

break the general rules in some way, creating an exception to how the rest of the game works. Remember this: If a specific rule contradicts a general rule, the specific rule wins. Exceptions to the

Chapter 15: Running the Game

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

Chapter 15: Running the Game This section contains rules that help will help Dungeon Masters run the game. For more information to help with being a Dungeon Master, see the Dungeon Master's Guide.

Part 3: Master of Rules

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

to find the proper reference. The Player’s Handbook contains the main rules you need to play the game. Part 3 of these rules offers a wealth of information to help you adjudicate the rules in a wide

how. That chapter also contains optional rules for unusual situations or play styles, such as the use of firearms in a fantasy setting.

The Psion May 27, 2025

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana

playtest document presents a new class, the Psion, along with its four subclasses and new spells to support this class. It also contains several Wild Talent feats to add psionic abilities to all types of D&D characters. These playtest rules are compatible with, and make use of, the Player's Handbook.

Chapter 9: Dungeon Master's Workshop

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

. You can let your imagination run wild. This chapter contains optional rules that you can use to customize your campaign, as well as guidelines on creating your own material, such as monsters and

Chapter 9: Dungeon Master’s Workshop As the Dungeon Master, you aren’t limited by the rules in the Player’s Handbook, the guidelines in these rules, or the selection of monsters in the Monster Manual

There's More To Explore!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

There’s More To Explore! Continue the story with the D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, which is available now! The boxed set contains the essential rules of the game plus everything you

Glossary Conventions

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

contains definitions of current rules terms only. Abbreviations. The abbreviations listed below appear in this glossary and elsewhere in the rules. AC Armor Class C Concentration CE Chaotic Evil CG

, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about

What You'll Find Within

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

offers feats for groups that use them. Chapter 2 contains patrons who can become one of the driving forces behind your group’s adventures. Chapter 3 sparkles with new magical options, including

spells, magical spellbooks, artifacts, and magic-infused tattoos—available for both player characters and monsters to use. Chapter 4 holds various rules that a DM may incorporate into a campaign, including

NPC Statistics

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

levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of

these rules offers guidelines on adjusting their statistics and creating a new stat block. Using Classes and Levels You can create an NPC just as you would a player character, using the rules in the

Sidekick Stat Blocks

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

Sidekick Stat Blocks A sidekick’s game statistics are presented in a box called a stat block, which is essentially a mini character sheet. A stat block contains things like ability scores and hit

points, as well as the actions a sidekick is most likely to take in combat. Like any character, a sidekick can use the action options in the combat rules. These stat blocks work with any character race

Glossary Conventions

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

glossary contains definitions of current rules terms only. If you’re looking for a term from an earlier version of the fifth edition rules, consult the index. Abbreviations. The abbreviations listed

, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about

4. Silt Pit

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

4. Silt Pit The giants avoid this cave, since they know it contains a 40-foot-deep pit of silt, more commonly known to adventurers as quicksand. A character who prods the floor or otherwise searches

for traps detects the natural hazard with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. The characters can avoid the pit by staying within 5 feet of the walls. If a character falls into the pit, resolve the outcome using the quicksand rules in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Rulebooks

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

Rulebooks As the Dungeon Master, you need this book plus the Player’s Handbook (which contains most of the rules of the game) and the Monster Manual. Your players need access to the Player’s Handbook

If You're the Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

If You’re the Dungeon Master Follow these steps if you’re the DM: Review the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. Familiarize yourself with the D&D Beyond Basic Rules and its organization. You don’t need to

and read its introduction. If this is your first time playing D&D, the Wilderness section is a good place to start, followed by the Keep on the Borderlands. Each section contains a tutorial location

Using This Book

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

gain as part of their background and class. Chapter 6: Equipment. Armor, weapons, and adventuring gear are found in chapter 6. Chapter 7: Spells. This chapter contains descriptions of the spells that

game information for creatures that certain characters can befriend or transform into. Appendix C: Rules Glossary. The game’s main rules terminology is summarized in this appendix, making it an invaluable reference during play.

Using This Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

void that surrounds each of the worlds of the Material Plane: Chapter 1 contains new material for players, including two backgrounds and six race options. Chapter 2 gives players and DMs rules for

Dragonmarked Dynasties

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

Ghallanda seal in the corner of an inn sign assures customers that the establishment meets health and safety standards. Chapter 1 contains more details about dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, along with rules for creating dragonmarked characters.

38. Zombie Horde

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

38. Zombie Horde Zombies. The stench of death fills this 20-foot-high cavern, which contains forty zombies in various states of decay. They shamble about aimlessly. Sinkhole. A 70-foot-deep

dividing the zombies into mobs of ten or fewer and using the mob rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Laboratory

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

Laboratory Level 9 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: None Space: Roomy Hirelings: 1 Order: Craft A Laboratory contains storage space for alchemical supplies and workspaces for crafting various

with Alchemist’s Supplies using the rules in the Player’s Handbook and chapter 7 of this book. Craft: Poison. You commission the facility’s hireling to craft a vial containing one application of a

Underwater

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

Underwater See chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook for rules on underwater combat. Random Undersea Encounters You can check for random undersea encounters as often as you would check for them on land

Encounters d12 + d8 Encounter 2 Sunken ship covered in barnacles (25 percent chance that the ship contains treasure; roll randomly on the treasure tables in chapter 7) 3 Sunken ship with reef sharks

Chapter 2: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here. The

creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically. A few are gathered under a group heading; for example, the “Dinosaurs” section contains stat blocks for various dinosaurs. Herein you will find some

Introduction: How to Use a Monster

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

the rules for monster customization and encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide—to build your own adventures. Consult appendix B for monster lists that will help your adventure building. What’s

New in the 2025 Version? This is the 2025 version of the fifth edition Monster Manual. If you’ve read the 2014 version, much of this book will feel familiar, since the fundamental rules and variety

19. Giant Spider Den

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

Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm

. Armoire. Standing against the south wall is a wooden armoire draped in cobwebs. Treasure. The armoire contains the skeletal remains of a halfling adventurer who was trapped inside by giant spiders and

3. Glabbagool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

3. Glabbagool This area contains the skeletal remains of a drow, along with a dark metal mace and a scattering of coins. However, the characters are quick to notice that these items appear to hover

, this monster has an Intelligence of 10 (+0) and telepathy out to a range of 60 feet (see the Monster Manual introduction for telepathy rules). Juiblex’s arrival in the Underdark has granted Glabbagool

Campaign Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

between Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the

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