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Each card’s effect is described below.
Balance. You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, to a maximum of 22, provided you also decrease another
one of your ability scores by 2. You can’t decrease an ability that has a score of 5 or lower. Alternatively, you can choose not to adjust your ability scores, in which case this card has no
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
bonus action.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the deep crow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The deep crow makes three
live alone for an unknown length of years, emerging from the lair only to hunt, to look for potential threats, and to mate. Mating is a once-in-a-lifetime urge that sees each deep crow involved in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
consciously making a Wisdom (Perception) check. A creature’s Passive Perception equals 10 plus the creature’s Wisdom (Perception) check bonus. If the creature has Advantage on such checks, increase
the score by 5. If the creature has Disadvantage on them, decrease the score by 5. For example, a level 1 character with a Wisdom of 15 and proficiency in Perception has a Passive Perception of 14 (10 + 2 + 2). If that character has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks, the score becomes 19.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
consciously making a Wisdom (Perception) check. A creature’s Passive Perception equals 10 plus the creature’s Wisdom (Perception) check bonus. If the creature has Advantage on such checks, increase
the score by 5. If the creature has Disadvantage on them, decrease the score by 5. For example, a level 1 character with a Wisdom of 15 and proficiency in Perception has a Passive Perception of 14 (10 + 2 + 2). If that character has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks, the score becomes 19.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Bonus Feats Whatever background you choose for a character in a Dragonlance campaign, you gain bonus feats, as detailed below. Characters involved in the War of the Lance or other conflicts on Krynn
are changed by the dramatic experiences they face. 1st-Level Bonus Feat If you select the Knight of Solamnia or the Mage of High Sorcery background, you gain the feat specified in that background. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
for Monsters. A monster’s stat block in the Monster Manual includes its Initiative score after its Initiative bonus. Advantage and Disadvantage. If a creature has Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase its Initiative score by 5. If it has Disadvantage on those rolls, decrease that score by 5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
involved. The character is proficient in the Athletics skill, which covers swimming, so you allow the character’s proficiency bonus to apply to this ability check. In effect, you’re asking for a
your proficiency bonus to an ability check you make using that tool. For example, a character proficient with carpenter’s tools can apply his or her proficiency bonus to a Dexterity check to craft a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Handling Mobs Keeping combat moving along at a brisk pace can be difficult when there are dozens of monsters involved in a battle. When handling a crowded battlefield, you can speed up play by
needs in order to hit a target by subtracting its attack bonus from the target’s AC. You’ll need to refer to the result throughout the battle, so it’s best to write it down. Look up the minimum d20 roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. They are the most traditionalist yuan-ti and believe that they are best equipped to achieve the goals of their people. Pit masters are deeply involved in yuan-ti’s long-term plan to take over Humanoid
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the yuan-ti’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
has a +1 bonus to Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws. It can speak and understand all languages. The Sphinx’s Riddle. Instead of asking a traditional riddle that the characters must
decrease by 1. This toll is magically extracted immediately, and manifests as another of the sphinx’s mechanical Ioun stone-like devices. This curse can be removed only by a remove curse spell cast by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
) Proficiency Bonus +2
Magic Resistance. The pech has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the pech has disadvantage on attack rolls
other pechs are within 30 feet of it, the pech can cast Wall of Stone. If at least seven other pechs are within 30 feet of it, it can cast Greater Restoration. Each other pech involved in casting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
cave. Boggles engage in petty pranks to amuse themselves, using the oil they excrete to cause trouble. A boggle also isn’t above breaking dishes, hiding tools, startling cows to decrease their milk, or
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Pummel. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
(1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Magic Resistance. The pech has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the pech has disadvantage
involved in casting the spell can’t have the incapacitated condition and must have at least one use of Communal Spellcasting remaining, which it must immediately expend to participate (no action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as he and his forces have the upper hand. While he controls the orrery components (see below), he uses a bonus action to mutate his goblins or send an eldritch bolt toward a particularly troublesome
involved, but adding or removing pieces has an impact on the ritual’s magic (see “Adding Components” and “Removing Components” below). To seize control of the components fueling the ritual, a creature on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
softly, and a creature can faintly hear music when touching it. The created item disappears after a number of hours equal to your proficiency bonus. For examples of items you can create, see the
animate one Large or smaller nonmagical item within 30 feet of you that isn’t being worn or carried. The animate item uses the Dancing Item stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
a character’s opponents. The character makes three checks: Strength (Athletics), Dexterity (Acrobatics), and a special Constitution check that has a bonus equal to a roll of the character’s largest
success Win 50 gp. 2 successes Win 100 gp. 3 successes Win 200 gp. Complications. Characters involved in pit fighting must deal with their opponents, the people who bet on matches, and the matches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths solve thorny problems by killing everyone involved. They are typically hired as a last resort when a siege has gone on too long or an
, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Resolution. A character seeking to buy a magic item makes a Charisma (Persuasion) check to determine the quality of the seller found. The character gains a +1 bonus on the check for every workweek beyond
the first that is spent seeking a seller and a +1 bonus for every additional 100 gp spent on the search, up to a maximum bonus of +10. The monetary cost includes a wealthy lifestyle, for a buyer must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
try to swamp it by making a DC 25 Strength check, with a +2 bonus to the check for each additional merrow involved in the attempt. Success means that Frostskimmr lurches dangerously and each creature
current position, but warns them to keep away from it. Armed with this information, the characters gain a +1 bonus to their next two daytime event rolls. Scrags. This event occurs only at night, and only on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
merrow try to swamp it by making a DC 25 Strength check, with a +2 bonus to the check for each additional merrow involved in the attempt. Success means that Frostskimmr lurches dangerously and each
current position, but warns them to keep away from it. Armed with this information, the characters gain a +1 bonus to their next two daytime event rolls. Scrags This event occurs only at night, and only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
— 88–91 Talons 89–96 92–96 Throne 97–00 97–00 Void Each card’s effect is described below. Balance You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, to a maximum of 22, provided you also decrease
another one of your ability scores by 2. You can’t decrease an ability that has a score of 5 or lower. Alternatively, you can choose not to adjust your ability scores, in which case this card has no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
chop tables in half with it if he so desires. He also can pull out a double crossbow (a heavy crossbow with reduced range that fires two bolts at the same target). Still, if he gets involved in a brawl
, using the slot level, spell save DC, attack bonus, and spellcasting ability of the caster.
Actions
Multiattack. Durnan makes four melee weapon attacks.
Grimvault. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
— 88–91 Talons 89–96 92–96 Throne 97–00 97–00 Void Each card’s effect is described below. Balance You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, to a maximum of 22, provided you also decrease
another one of your ability scores by 2. You can’t decrease an ability that has a score of 5 or lower. Alternatively, you can choose not to adjust your ability scores, in which case this card has no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Slots per Spell Level— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Favored Enemy Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 1 +2 Spellcasting, Favored Enemy, Weapon Mastery 2 2 2 — — — — 2 +2 Deft Explorer, Fighting
can use this action a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. Decrease Exhaustion. Whenever you finish a Short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Slots per Spell Level— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Favored Enemy Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 1 +2 Spellcasting, Favored Enemy, Weapon Mastery 2 2 2 — — — — 2 +2 Deft Explorer, Fighting
Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. Decrease Exhaustion. Whenever you finish a Short Rest, your Exhaustion level, if any, decreases by 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
its Initiative score after its Initiative bonus. Advantage and Disadvantage. If a creature has Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase its Initiative score by 5. If it has Disadvantage on those rolls
, decrease that score by 5. Tracking Initiative The following sections describe different methods for keeping track of who goes when in combat. Hidden List You can track Initiative on a list your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
first turn ends (remember that being unable to take an action also means you can’t take a bonus action). In effect, a surprised creature skips its first turn in a fight. Once that turn ends, the
have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant
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
can add the d10 to an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. If it’s not clear who administered the killing blow, you grant this benefit to a random creature involved in the fight. Once you use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
succumb to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths provide the ultimate solution to thorny problems, usually by killing everyone involved. They are hired as a last resort, when a siege
of Plagues (Recharge 5–6). As a bonus action, the oinoloth blights the area within 30 feet of it. The blight lasts for 24 hours. While blighted, all normal plants in the area wither and die, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
below, you can add your proficiency bonus to an ability check to convince a suspicious crowd of your good (or at least non-evil) intentions, encourage franchise hirelings to work faster, or improvise
someone for the first time, their details and a rough sketch are magically stored on a small parchment card in the portfolio keeper. You can access the details of any such stored card as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Tu’narath for the first time. Knights are always involved in important decisions, and it is forbidden to keep secrets from them. They act as commissars and enforcers of Vlaakith’s will. They are the rough
the weapon. Magic Item: Greater Silver Sword
Weapon (greatsword), legendary (requires attunement by a creature that has psionic ability)
This magic weapon grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
involved.” Sometimes the rules allow for any one of two or more proficiencies to apply to a check. When deciding what check a character should make, be generous in determining if the character’s
Proficiency Bonus comes into play. You might specifically ask for an Intelligence (Arcana) check, or you can ask for an Intelligence check and let the player negotiate with you to see if one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
+5 bonus to the attack roll and dealing 11 (2d10) slashing damage on a hit. Crushing Pillars (Initiative 10). Each creature in the 50-foot-long area beyond the first 80 feet of the hallway must make a
blades’ attack bonus increases by 2, and their damage increases by 3 (1d6). These benefits apply until the blades hit a target, after which the values return to normal. Rune’s Defense. Tampering with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
unknown length of years, emerging from the lair only to hunt, to look for potential threats, and to mate. Mating is a once-in-a-lifetime urge that sees each deep crow involved in the pairing produce a
as a bonus action.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the deep crow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
play in the game. Sometimes, a DM might lay out a map and use tokens or miniature figures to represent each creature involved in a scene to help the players keep track of where everyone is.
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add the relevant modifier. This is typically the modifier derived from one of the six ability scores, and it sometimes includes a proficiency bonus to reflect a character’s particular skill. (See






