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Dungeon Master’s Guide
it longs to be more than mere reference material.
Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival
those hours pass, anyone who opens the book’s remaining binding is transported to a nascent layer of the Abyss that lies hidden within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semisentient domain
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
charges).
Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you
within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semi-sentient domain lies a long-lost artifact, Fraz-Urb’luu’s Staff. If the staff is dragged from the pocket plane, the tome is reduced to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Epilogue Strahd is a deadly challenge for the characters. If they confront the vampire too soon, without the benefit of magic items such as the Holy Symbol of Ravenkind and the Sunsword, they will
likely perish. Characters can improve their chances of survival by exploring the land of Barovia, defeating lesser evils, and gaining allies, magic items, and levels of experience. The outcome of the final showdown between Strahd and the characters determines how the adventure ends.
classes
Player’s Handbook
: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival
Weapon Proficiencies
Simple and Martial weapons
Armor Training
Light and Medium armor and
wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants.
Becoming a Ranger...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
dragons ignore the plots of smaller creatures and other dragons, concerning themselves only with their own survival. White dragons create lairs to defend themselves from other deadly arctic creatures
White Dragons Dragons of Cold and Cruelty Habitat: Arctic; Treasure: Arcana Among the most primal chromatic dragons, white dragons prioritize survival over all. Life is harsh and uncertain in the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape.
Survival First
Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if
royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Valachan Domain of the Hunter
Darklord: Chakuna
Genres: Gothic horror and slasher horror
Hallmarks: Deadly predators, death traps, hostile wilderness, survival games
Mist Talismans
newest quarry. Chakuna forces her victims to participate in the Trial of Hearts, a race through the wilderness to remote sanctuaries. Participants face deadly traps and all the dangers of the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Valachan Domain of the Hunter Darklord: Chakuna Genres: Gothic horror and slasher horror Hallmarks: Diabolical traps, hostile wilderness, survival games Mist Talismans: Displacer beast skin
dissatisfied with simpler prey, she draws sapient quarry into a fatal contest. Pitted against other conscripted players in a game of cat and mouse, Chakuna’s prey struggle to survive the deadly Valachan
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the
of farming of which goblins are capable and are charged with checking traps for captured people or beasts. Gatherers aren’t usually armed with weapons more deadly than a sling or a knife, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills if you don’t already have it. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of those
easier for you and others to strike; attack rolls against that target have advantage until the start of your next turn. Sudden Strike Starting at 17th level, you can strike with deadly speed. If you take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 3: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training
wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A
deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Ranger Traits table. Gain the Ranger’s level 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bandit Crime Lord Bandit crime lords manipulate shadowy organizations and prioritize their own survival over any single lackey or plot. I am he who rules the world, don’t you know? One little piece
plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Pistol. Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Deadly Aim. The bandit gives itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
orders to hunt prey with deadly ferocity. Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter Medium Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +4
Damage Resistances lightning, piercing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
might. Then swear the Oath of Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the Hunter to protect nature with martial
versatility. Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth. Then embody the Thief to master infiltration and treasure hunting. Sorcerer. Wield magic innate to your being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
+5, Wis +5
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Survival +5
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands all languages but
)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Perception +6, Survival +6
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses darkvision 120
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
a reasonable chance of survival if they use their knowledge and cunning to best advantage. These adventures were designed for strategic play, so some areas of the giant settlements are very dangerous
manageable situation into a very deadly one. Therefore, be free with information the players need to make informed decisions. For example, any seasoned adventurer can see that the giants in the great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
intelligence. Many creatures mistake ixitxachitl for common manta rays, but this can prove a deadly mistake. The ixitxachitl are as evil as they are cunning, leading to their common nickname “demon rays
.” They inhabit bodies of fresh and salt water, but their violent nature means that little is known of them. Struggle for Survival. Ixitxachitl emerge from eggs as tiny creatures little more than a hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, manipulates others Rogue Scout 3rd Combines stealth with a knack for survival Rogue Swashbuckler 3rd Delivers deadly strikes with speed and panache Sorcerer Divine Soul 1st Harnesses magic bestowed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
makes them ideal leaders, and thus deadly rivals to orc war chiefs, who must be wary of orog treachery. Detached Killers. Wanting nothing more than to hack their enemies to pieces, orogs are a
11 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Intimidation +5, Survival +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Aggressive. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
gorges and waterways for guidance, characters must make DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) checks to avoid getting lost. Those who fail spend 1d4 hours wandering and risk encountering deadly creatures (see
other than the Darklord herself. Valachan Exploration Valachan is a dense and deadly wilderness. When creating adventures here, refer to chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for details on travel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
there’s a slim chance that one or more characters might die. Deadly. A deadly encounter could be lethal for one or more player characters. Survival often requires good tactics and quick thinking, and
the party risks defeat. XP Thresholds by Character Level Character
Level
----- Encounter Difficulty -----
Easy Medium Hard Deadly 1st 25 50 75 100 2nd 50 100 150 200 3rd 75 150 225 400 4th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
all the above penalties are successfully applied, Tiamat is effectively reduced to a challenge rating 21 foe—but that’s still a deadly fight for four 15th-level characters. Without all five reductions
deity undercuts the whole adventure. No individual’s survival matters against the goal of stopping the Dragon Queen’s return, and heroes sometimes die for the greater good. Certainly, fallen characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal
beast.
Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
Gloom Stalker to hunt foes that lurk in darkness.
Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
75. If all the above penalties are successfully applied, Tiamat is effectively reduced to a challenge rating 18 foe — but that’s still a deadly fight for four 15th-level characters. Without all five
less than a deity undercuts the whole adventure. Characters who tangle with Tiamat must know that they are in the fight of their lives. No individual’s survival matters against the goal of stopping the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
poison harvested from deadly sea beasts, these triton assassins slip into shallow waters and strike when least expected. Often, surface dwellers don’t even realize they’ve been attacked by shorestalkers
earnest offerings to Thassa might defuse the tritons’ ire—that is, if they survive the deadly winds and waves that typically herald these sea guardians’ appearance. Triton Master of Waves
Medium humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
twisted gray wooden staff that can be ridden like a flying broom and that augments the hag’s magic. Bheur hags are attracted to selfish actions inspired by deadly cold, such as murdering a traveler for a
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +4
Skills Nature +4, Perception +4, Stealth +6, Survival +4
Damage Immunities cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal beast.
Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
Gloom Stalker to hunt
foes that lurk in darkness.
Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth. Then embody the...
Arcane Trickster to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pockets, creating a maze of sorts.
A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check confirms that the storm is not natural. It might have been manipulated by a powerful spell, an
1 The storm has become deadly, with pockets of lightning flaring all around the battle balloon. Have the characters make the following ability checks, with the outcome determine as noted . Spells and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check. Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a
remaining binding is transported to a nascent layer of the Abyss that lies hidden within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semisentient domain lies a long-lost Artifact, Fraz-Urb’luu’s Staff. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Mage Oriq blood mages create deadly weapons formed of their own blood. They can also sense the life energy within nearby creatures, making the blood mages almost impossible to ambush. Oriq Blood Mage
20 (+5)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +9, Wis +5, Cha +5
Skills Deception +9, Medicine +5, Survival +5
Damage Resistances necrotic
Condition Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Although she’s a small woman, Aunt Dellie’s charm and knack for survival have gotten her through numerous near disasters. Everyone calls her “aunt,” a trend started by her beloved goddaughter Kianna
deadly predators. While the locals speculate about the fates of other farmers in the Rattle, Aunt Dellie has no patience for debates on what to do next. Aunt Dellie implores the characters to go to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
deadly wildernesses and beasts reinforce themes of predation. When a domain’s terrifying forces reflect aspects of its Darklord, that villain becomes a terrifying culmination of the evil in the land
their own only hope for survival. While characters might find allies or sanctuaries in a domain, the characters must look to themselves for solutions. Escape is rarely an option. Physical Isolation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to a rare toxin granted you visions of Pharika, and you have sought her wisdom ever since.
3 Your medical attention proved crucial to a stranger’s survival, and now your acquaintances
a deadly classroom, and students need an expert guide to survive. (Neutral)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Pharika when you expand the god’s influence in the world in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you can add double your proficiency bonus to the check. Fiendish Scourging. Your magic causes pain to fiends. While
layer of the Abyss that lies hidden within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semi-sentient domain lies a long-lost artifact, Fraz-Urb’luu’s Staff. If the staff is dragged from the pocket plane, the