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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm uses one of the following breath weapons:
Elemental Breath. The greatwyrm exhales elemental energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in
greatwyrms are among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm uses one of the following breath weapons:
Elemental Breath. The greatwyrm exhales elemental energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm uses one of the following breath weapons:
Elemental Breath. The greatwyrm exhales elemental energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm uses one of the following breath weapons:
Elemental Breath. The greatwyrm exhales elemental energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm uses one of the following breath weapons:
Elemental Breath. The greatwyrm exhales elemental energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spectators finally reaches High Hill. The grassy slope is spotted with trees and crumbled stone fencing. Near the base, several dozen soldiers in matching armor stand in even formation. The contrast
, reenactment participants and spectators break up, with the former taking up wooden weapons while the latter settle down to watch the reenactment. Encourage all characters to participate in the reenactment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intrigue Stories in the noir tradition tend to start slowly and build gradually as the mystery gets deeper and more convoluted, until the situation erupts in a climactic confrontation. In contrast to
the pulse-pounding action of a pulp adventure, noir typically relies on intrigue — in every sense of the word — to keep the protagonists engaged as they move deeper into the story. Setting the Stage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
you create a melee weapon out of nothing. Whenever you do so, you determine the weapon’s form, choosing from the melee weapon options in the Weapons table in the Player’s Handbook. For example, you
the conjuring forth of a melee weapon, yet we allow more versatility when it comes to magic weapons. We didn’t want a narrow focus in this feature to make a warlock unhappy when a variety of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
almost like a performance. Duelists and pirates typically belong to this archetype. A Swashbuckler excels in single combat, and can fight with two weapons while safely darting away from an opponent
creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn. SWASHBUCKLERS AND TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING
The Swashbuckler relies on a good understanding of the D&D rules to realize its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
truncheon, a dagger, and a buckler. Because most citizens in Waterdeep don’t bear weapons, these tools prove a more than ample deterrent to criminal activity. Members of the Watch typically don’t carry
crossbows or other weapons to attack at range, but running from the Watch — though it may be a time-honored tradition for local miscreants — rarely works out for newcomers to the city. I guarantee that all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
terms of strategy and maneuvering, and see herself as just a pawn in a much larger game. A cleric, by contrast, might see himself as a willing servant in a god’s unfolding plan or a conflict brewing
variety of special features, such as a fighter’s mastery of weapons and armor, and a wizard’s spells. At low levels, your class gives you only two or three features, but as you advance in level you gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tradition. Karrnathi tradition emphasizes teamwork, focus, and force, and melee warriors prefer heavy armor and weapons. Fighters favor the Champion and Battle Master martial archetypes, and Karrnathi
use of undead as weapons of war. Drago Thul asserted that Kaius III was actually Kaius I, a vampiric monster “seeking to drain the lifeblood of Karrnath itself.” This was a serious accusation; the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
jewelry and sturdy weapons from the minerals they mine, and they value the dignity of work. Merfolk. In the wilds, merfolk are known as covetous keepers of arcane magic, knowledge, and artifacts. They are
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
weapons of the gods, asking nothing in return. But his infrequent though memorable bouts of destructive fury have earned him more ill will in the pantheon than he realizes. Heliod despises Purphoros’s
Purphoros, deeply involved in the project of civilization. Purphoros’s desire to overturn the established order with violence stands in stark contrast to their measured ways. As a result, Purphoros stands aloof from them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
City of Skophos When Akroan soldiers encounter minotaurs in ordered squads, patrolling the badlands on predictable routes, clad in armor and wielding bronze weapons, they tend to speak of the
Skophos that can coexist in some measure of peace with the wider world. Mogis’s Chalice Many grand temples to Mogis stand in Skophos, presenting a stark contrast to the crude shrines that usually serve as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Ozymandius relies on spirit guardians and spiritual weapon to wear down the characters. The veterans try to keep Ozymandius safe, possibly by standing in the doorway to his chamber. Odium shrinks back in
off the island, Ozymandius orders Ogmund to keep his hands off his weapons. Odium, Bayleaf, and the cultist from area 10 arrive next. Odium begs the characters to take him with them, even offering to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from armies—or lay waste to whole regions. JUSTICE
executioner when dragons commit grave injustices against dragonkind. He is lawful neutral, and he is said to be incapable of mercy or forgiveness.
Tamara, by contrast, embodies the ideal of mercy. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
weapons? Things designated as weapons by the rules, including natural weapons, are indeed weapons. In contrast, unarmed strikes are not weapons. They are something you do with an unarmed part of your
modifier to the attack and damage rolls of the attack. In contrast, if you make the spell attack of the fire bolt cantrip, you add your spellcasting ability modifier to the attack roll. If you’re a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
different dragons’ breath weapons, so a fire-based faction would include red, gold, and brass dragons, while green dragons would have a poison-based faction all to themselves. The gem dragons would also be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, Insight +9, Perception +9
Damage Vulnerabilities piercing from magic weapons wielded by good creatures
Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Senses
, true seeing
Magic Weapons. Mahadi’s weapon attacks are magical.
Actions
Multiattack. Mahadi makes four claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
operates the training ship’s rigging and shipboard weapons. The ship’s Captain can switch to this role as necessary. Spelljammer (Mandatory). A team member in this role pilots the training ship using
crew:
Using a spelljamming helm requires a keen mind, focus, and magical talent. A character with the ability to cast spells is essential for the Spelljammer role.
A crew relies on their captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the absent dwarves. They defaced statues, tore down altars, and carved obscenities into the sacred tablets. Anything of value, such as silver or mithral trim, gold icons, and hallowed weapons, has
upon the characters to be on their guard, or to take guards with them, if they visit. From time to time, the sound of combat rings through the tabernacle hallways, a contrast to the chanting voices of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
each of these brave jockeys rides a different flying creature—except for the gargoyle Carralag, who relies on his own wings!
Speed is important, but merely surviving the race can be a challenge. The
thrown or carried, and there are no limits on contact between participants, although only natural weapons are allowed. Typically, a low-level druid or adept is on hand to provide healing if needed—but any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Weapons and Armor. All metal armor and weapons listed in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook are available for sale at this shop, at a 150 percent markup. Infernal War Machine Repair. The salamanders can
the ends, increasing his reach by 5 feet. Elliach’s ears sprouted wings and flew away. Consequently, he is deaf. He relies on lip-reading and hand gestures. Elliach met Mahadi while on the run from debt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Miners’ Guild The svirfneblin base most of their economic subsistence on their ability to mine ores and gems. The settlement is largely self-sufficient, but it still relies on the duergar of Mantol
-Derith for tools, weapons, and supplies. Because the Blingdenstone economy depends on mining, the Miners’ Guild holds a lot of power in Blingdenstone. Led by the Pickshine family, the Miners’ Guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeing the inside of the dragon’s home. This scenario also means an adult or older dragon has access to lair actions. In contrast, a dragon fighting outdoors can more easily fly out of reach of opponents
feature unless the encounter is going badly, then either activates the feature or tries to goad the characters into doing so.
13 Spell effects and breath weapons used inside the dragon’s lair cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
reminisce over the defeat of a dragon, or weep as they recall the death of a beloved elder.
In contrast to clan gatherings, dwarves who drink alone invariably become morose and sullen — when
war wagon laden with gold, gems, stout armor, and sharp weapons. Given the orcs’ propensity to rely on brute force rather than cunning, they can overcome only severely weakened dwarven strongholds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Hardbuckler don’t have cause to use them very often, these weapons usually discourage the bandits, raiders, and occasional orc bands that would lay claim to Hardbuckler’s wealth. The town eschews the sort
newness of the world as a contrast to the familiarity of their homeland. Few dangerous creatures lurk in the hills — they are so densely settled (on and beneath the surface) that there is little space
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
working forge bellows or moving coal. However, there is one role at which the strongest among them can excel and gain rank: the dreadnought. Weapons of War. Dreadnoughts are massively powerful fire
can be taken or lost. True greatness relies on personal prowess. Faced with this truth, a frost giant might seek a supernatural gift from Vaprak the Destroyer. Troll Eater. Frost giants mainly turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, worth 1 gp each Eleven pewter serving pieces of small worth Twenty-four various weapons (a +2 dagger among them) Nine shields Eight suits of armor (including a silvered set of +2 chain mail) Twenty
equipped with a weapons and throwing stones, plus a giant’s bag. If a conflict erupts, the giant tries to sound a great iron horn suspended from the ceiling on iron chains in the center of the cavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
herds. These herds are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of the Lagonna. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but
melee weapon attack on the same turn, you can immediately follow that attack with a bonus action, making one attack against the target with your hooves. Hooves. Your hooves are natural melee weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Piles of straw and moth-eaten blankets have been set up in this area as rough beds, and broken furniture and garbage is scattered around. In contrast to the squalor, four fine paintings hang along the
scattered throughout the room like furniture, holding broken weapons, moldering clothing, and other odd objects.
The top floor of the tower has been turned into the lair of the Fetid Gaze. Each of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
reveal that each of these burial vaults contains only the remains of a king or a queen, moldering garments, a few corroded weapons, and similar worthless items (wererat grave robbers stole anything of
before exiting at area 2 on map 6.7. 2. Ettin Guards’ Chamber Four ettins reside here when they are not on duty near the main entrance to the grand hall (map 6.5, area 2). Two are asleep, their weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The
, and adventuring gear, armor, and weapons in back. Rooms on the second floor contain accommodations for the store’s young proprietors, Alaestra Ulgar (NG female Illuskan human commoner) and Narth






