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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic.
Humble Guardians
Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the
forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions.
By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin
martial skills by regularly using a horn of Valhalla to summon berserker;berserker spirits to fight.
2
A young sapphire dragon has found a collection of long-forgotten clay golem;clay golems and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Animal Handling +5, Deception +3, Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances poison
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages
Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Rust Monster Cloak. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits Barbatos corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
4 (−3)
Skills Stealth +10
Damage Immunities acid
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
6 (−2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
6 (−2)
CHA
2 (−4)
Skills Stealth +2
Damage Resistances acid
(100 XP)
Amorphous. The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Corrode Metal. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits the ooze corrodes. After dealing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Wis +2
Skills Athletics +4
restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 12 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a hooked net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Cha 17 +3 +6
Skills Perception +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Abyssal, Common, Gnoll
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The gnoll makes two
10 Temporary Hit Points. Success: Half damage only.
Bonus Actions
Rampage (2/Day). Immediately after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Abyssal Strike attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +7, Insight +4
Damage Resistances lightning, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
) acid damage. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the Ooze Master corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to -5, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
against the Undying Court? As one of the Aereni, think about your history. What is your family known for, and how can you prove yourself to be a master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying
Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them? Elf Variants
The Valenar and Aereni are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
)
INT
16(+3)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Con +9, Int +8, Wis +8
Skills Insight +8, Intimidation +9, Perception +8
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Gith
material body, instead of dealing damage.
Reactions
Parry. The githyanki adds 5 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the githyanki must see the attacker and be wielding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Con 25 +7 +13
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 13 +1 +7
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +7, Survival +7
Resistances Cold, Fire, Lightning
Immunities
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 1 −5 −5
Wis 6 −2 −2
Cha 2 −4 −4
Skills Stealth +2
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire
Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
powerful monster abilities, skill proficiencies, and spellcasting. Fill the Gaps One way to avoid overshadowing the characters is to create an ally who has skills and abilities that complement the party’s
. Healing, tracking, and proficiency with thieves’ tools (to disarm traps and unlock doors) are common examples of such skills. A group without magical healing isn’t going to complain when an NPC cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +4
Con 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4
Immunities
Wis 11 +0 +3
Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +5
Immunities Acid
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Matriculating from the Schools of Magic With so many schools of magic available to wizards, each type of specialization brings a different set of skills and strengths to a franchise. Your chosen
character classes, with their focus on dealing the most damage in the flashiest way possible. But in an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, where property and real estate need protection as much as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +6
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Gith
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Actions
Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Longsword
)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +7, Int +7, Wis +6
Skills Intimidation +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
character is a wandslinger is really a question of style.
Did you serve in the Last War? If so, who did you fight for? Did you learn or hone your magical skills as part of your military training? Do
. Instead of dealing with the demands of a patron, you might receive requests from your former commander or your comrades from the war. Ultimately, it’s about the story you want to tell with your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +3
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
one of which can be a bite attack.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
comes to a dead stop. Alignment. Neutral evil. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than
.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
9 (-1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Con +6, Int +4, Wis +6, Cha +5
Skills Arcana +7, Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Yagnoloth Anyone who would contract yugoloths for a task usually ends up dealing with a yagnoloth. Cunning negotiators, these strange Fiends handle the writing of contracts for their fellow yugoloths
15 (+2)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +8
Skills Deception +8, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +5, Cha +6
Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6
Senses passive
damage when used with two hands, and Kelek can expend up to 3 of the staff’s charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6) force damage for each expended charge.
Fiery Explosion (Recharge 4–6). Kelek creates a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Voice in the Dark After dealing with or avoiding the troglodytes, the adventurers can continue on toward the purple worm nursery. However, within six miles of the nursery they come across an
statistics of a drow, with the following modifications: Hanne’s AC is 12, or 15 with mage armor. She doesn’t wear a chain shirt. Her Intelligence is 17 (+3). Add Arcana +5 and Investigation +5 to her skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(+2)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Intimidation +5, Nature +3, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 2 (450
, dealing an extra 4 (1d8) lightning damage for each expended charge.
Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
outsiders for help in dealing with an ettercap infestation, being ill-equipped to deal with the malevolent creatures themselves. Ettercap
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor
)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
7 (−2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Perception +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
.
Mod Save
Str 11 +0 +0
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 10 +0 +0
Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear
+1 +1
Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
19 +4 +4
Dex 14 +2 +4
Con 17 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4
Immunities
Score Mod Save
Str 23 +6 +6
Dex 14 +2 +6
Con 21 +5 +5
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis 13 +1 +5
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Insight +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
he bears the strongest aberrant mark seen in modern times along with the skills of a military commander. Some call him Halas Tarkanan born again, believing he is mustering an aberrant army to lead into
to be members of House Tarkanan, whom the characters must bring to justice. Levels 5–10. After the characters’ success in dealing with the Tarkanan killers, the Watch comes to them for additional help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
the Sharn Watch unhelpful in dealing with these criminals, though, and some legitimate businesses and law-abiding citizens start shunning or insulting the characters, angry at their interference with
+2 +4
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +2
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
Gear Leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
)
Skills Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog
will: mage hand, Tasha’s hideous laughter
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The nilbog takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Reactions
Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the damage to 0 and regains 3 (1d6) hit points.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
their local kingpin. A kingpin might receive requests for help from citizens, asking for loans or dealing with unauthorized crime, such as a thieving neighbor. A kingpin tracks these favors and debts
, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, Wis +13, Cha +16
Skills Intimidation +16, Perception +21, Stealth +10
Damage Immunities acid (black), cold (white), fire (red), lightning (blue), or poison (green)
Condition Immunities charmed
spear hits a creature of the greatwyrm’s choice it can see within 120 feet of it, dealing 12 (1d8 + 8) force damage to its target, then disappears.
Mythic Actions
If the greatwyrm’s Chromatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
self-destructs, leaving no trace of itself behind. The destruction of a fractine is accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of shattering glass. A fractine attacks by falling on its targets, dealing
)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +8
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the rug can give it the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) instead of dealing damage. Until the grapple ends, the target has the
Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +6, Stealth +10
Resistances Poison
Gear Light Crossbow, Shortsword, Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Thieves’ Cant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
their local kingpin. A kingpin might receive requests for help from citizens, asking for loans or dealing with unauthorized crime, such as a thieving neighbor. A kingpin tracks these favors and debts
)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
mirthful sybarite with an unfettered love of food, drink, and romance. When dealing with the forlarren, the only constant is the malleable, chaotic, and temperamental nature they all share. When its
Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
17(+3)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
18(+4)
Skills Acrobatics