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Instant Death
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Massive damage can kill you instantly. When damage reduces you to 0 hit points and there is damage remaining, you die if the remaining damage equals or exceeds your hit point maximum.
For example, a
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
long rest.
Bead of Instant Karma
At rank 3, one of the beads on your occultant abacus channels the power of instant karma, turning the occultant abacus into a rare magic item. As a reaction, you can
death of a creature has unintended consequences. Within seven days of a creature’s death, you can use your occultant abacus to divine ways to reverse or mitigate events resulting from that death. As
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over
their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis.
As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
; malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago
attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
priest’s next turn.
Circle of Death (Spell; Recharge 5–6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Circle of Death"}). Each creature in a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on a point
the priest can see within 150 feet of it must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Circle of Death","rollDamageType":"necrotic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
points.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature
Dark Powers and tapped into their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis.
As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the
into their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis.
As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded
grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil
his life. He became a devotee of the Dark Powers and tapped into their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis.
As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death.
Suggested Characteristics
Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors
Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil)
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Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any)
6
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
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Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant
who study this entity claim that it is clearly evil and destructive. Others call it simply a necessary part of the cycle of death and rebirth. In the end, though, That-Which-Endures shows precious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious, as explained in the following sections. Instant Death Massive damage can kill you instantly. When
death saving throw failure. If the damage is from a critical hit, you suffer two failures instead. If the damage equals or exceeds your hit point maximum, you suffer instant death. Stabilizing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious, as explained in the following sections. Instant Death Massive damage can kill you instantly. When
maximum, you suffer instant death. Stabilizing a Creature The best way to save a creature with 0 hit points is to heal it. If healing is unavailable, the creature can at least be stabilized so that it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Healing Unless it results in death, damage isn't permanent. Even death is reversible through powerful magic. Rest can restore a creature's hit points, and magical methods such as a cure wounds spell
or a potion of healing can remove damage in an instant. When a creature receives healing of any kind, hit points regained are added to its current hit points. A creature's hit points can't exceed its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Healing Unless it results in death, damage isn’t permanent. Even death is reversible through powerful magic. Rest can restore a creature’s hit points (as explained in chapter 8), and magical methods
such as a cure wounds spell or a potion of healing can remove damage in an instant. When a creature receives healing of any kind, hit points regained are added to its current hit points. A creature’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When a creature drops to 0 Hit Points, it either dies outright or falls unconscious, as explained below. Instant Death Here are the main ways a creature can die instantly
. Monster Death. A monster dies the instant it drops to 0 Hit Points, although a Dungeon Master can ignore this rule for an individual monster and treat it like a character. Hit Point Maximum of 0. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dropping to 0 Hit Points When a creature drops to 0 Hit Points, it either dies outright or falls unconscious, as explained below. Instant Death Here are the main ways a creature can die instantly
. Monster Death. A monster dies the instant it drops to 0 Hit Points, although a Dungeon Master can ignore this rule for an individual monster and treat it like a character. Hit Point Maximum of 0. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
death of their society and regain Cynidicea’s past glory. However, cooperation between the groups is rare and frequently devolves into altercations. Guardians of Gorm The Guardians of Gorm are
followers of Gorm, a god of justice, storms, and war. Members of this tight-knit fellowship value bravery, honesty, and justice tempered by mercy. They view storms as holy and believe thunder to be Gorm’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the worlds of Dungeons
armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the worlds of Dungeons
armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
living and the dead Position Proficiency: In addition to the proficiencies noted below, you can add your proficiency bonus to an ability check to intimidate a creature close to death, assess what disease
2 Eldritch Occultant, Bring Out Your Dead
3 Bead of Instant Karma, Death’s Omen
4 Bead of Diverted Karma, Correct the Balance
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
advantage on any Charisma (Deception) check you make to avoid detection. Death Strike Starting at 17th level, you become a master of instant death. When you attack and hit a creature that is surprised, it
Assassin You focus your training on the grim art of death. Those who adhere to this archetype are diverse: hired killers, spies, bounty hunters, and even specially anointed priests trained to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
text: A violet star plummets from the sky and crashes nearby, throwing up a cloud of debris. A breathless screech rises from the black-lit dust. An instant later, blackened fangs and violet flame burst
forth in the form of a massive skeletal dragon.
This lesser death dragon (see appendix B) has come specifically for the characters. After its dramatic crash landing, it starts the battle with 160
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
as Mordenheim sought to glimpse the secrets hidden in the instant of death. One moonless night, Elise fell into a sleep from which she wouldn’t wake. Bringing Elise to her lab, Dr. Mordenheim worked
more than create life—she could defeat death! She wished to breathe sentience into dead flesh and produce sturdier shells than the bodies of fragile, temporary mortals. She added corpse theft to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
those under them. Unjust laws must be overturned or changed in a reasonable fashion. Bravery. Gain glory through battle. Defend any charge unto death. Pride in one’s actions. Lead by example. Let your
redemption. Honor. Hold true to the code. Death before dishonor. Every paladin grades and emphasizes these virtues based on his or her own personal ethos and religious background. A paladin of Sune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
.
The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from
telepathic bond, telekinesis, wall of stone
6th level: chain lightning, disintegrate, Drawmij’s instant summons, eyebite, flesh to stone, Otto’s irresistible dance, true seeing
7th level: forcecage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Manor (or asking Arnulf the butler) reveals that Vecken still lives on Immar Street, a few blocks away from the manor. All the people in the area know Vecken and speak of him as an example of bravery
death of his beloved Sarah, and he becomes noticeably distraught when speaking of her. Personality Trait. “We all have a moral obligation to protect the weak and the innocent, and I will do so at any cost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
most of its kind, this beholder is hateful and paranoid, trusting no one. Its servants are keenly aware that failure to please their master means death or petrification. Karazikar has goals beyond simply
. All of the slaves fear Karazikar, and the notion of acting against the beholder seems impossible to them. However, witnessing the bravery of the adventurers has a chance to sway them. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
unworthy of their status and are desperate to prove themselves deserving of it. But they also have the ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring others to follow them into battle
. Believe it or not, I like kobolds. I find their oscillation between bravery and cowardice endlessly entertaining. In fact, I’d say kobolds are proof of the universe’s most fundamental lesson: there is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
collapses in on itself and ceases to exist the instant before it can shuffle off to some horrible afterlife. When this occurs, the spirit becomes a soulless wraith — a malevolent void trapped on the
humanoid creature that has recently suffered a violent death. Such a fragment of woe becomes a specter, spiteful of all that lives.
Wraiths sometimes rule the legions of the dead, plotting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Monster. A giant two-headed rat (use death dog statistics) is trapped here. This rodent is the size of a human and is hostile toward all intruders.
Meat Chute. In the ceiling near the north wall is a
finish his meal in peace. A successful dispel magic spell (DC 19) cast on Guffaw rids him of his unique magical malady. Treasure. The instant he is cured of his malady, Guffaw coughs up two diamonds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Conjuration C Chain Lightning Evocation — Circle of Death Necromancy M Contingency Abjuration M Create Undead Necromancy M Disintegrate Transmutation — Drawmij’s Instant Summons Conjuration R, M
Divination C, M Counterspell Abjuration — Dispel Magic Abjuration — Fear Illusion C Feign Death Necromancy R Fireball Evocation — Fly Transmutation C Gaseous Form Transmutation C Glyph of Warding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
silver cord — a strike against such an enemy has a chance of severing the silver cord, causing instant death. Knights and their silver swords are inseparable, and a knight will fight to the death to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
death brings, others refuse to rest, joining a shadowy cabal of Undead warriors. Reborn as ghosts, liches, and mummy lords, they guide the Crown Generals from beyond the grave. The most feared and
respected among them is the death knight Nagaro, a former paladin from the world of Krynn who severed her oath in her pursuit of conquest. While the strategies of other Undead generals in her company have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
to protect their neighborhood, and who relish the opportunity to display their bravery by patrolling neighborhood taverns wearing expensive swords and purple armbands. More often, physical territory
post-death damages.
5 Scalm Shilvin of Eastway Expeditions mocks a party member’s armor. She offers to apply “raptor repellent” at the discounted price of 10 gp.
6 A man with a dreadful






