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Tomb of Annihilation
its Armor Class based on the material it is standing or climbing on: AC 15 for wood or bone, AC 17 for earth or stone, or AC 19 for metal. If the zorbo isn’t in contact with any of these
a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and the zorbo gains a +1 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield or magic item that drops to a 0 AC increase is destroyed.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spell. She can increase the spell slot level by one for each additional charge she expends. The wand regains 1d6 + 1;{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Wand of Magic Missiles
family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and tenacity that can’t be matched, and the god equipped his children to be able to live above or below ground.
On some worlds, such as Eberron, orcs were among the first defenders of the natural
additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
, particularly those based on physical characteristics such as gender, race, or appearance.
Wide-Eyed and Curious
Verdan are hungry to undertake new challenges and absorb new experiences. When they meet
When a verdan character gains an ability score improvement at certain levels, that increase can be tied to a physical mutation at the player’s determination. A boost to Strength might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Spells Known and Prepared (p. 164) A new paragraph appears at the end of this subsection: “If a cantrip of yours increases in power at higher levels, the increase is based on your character level, not your level in a particular class.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, with the following exceptions: The monster doesn’t gain the starting equipment of the added class. For each class level you add, the monster gains one Hit Die of its normal type (based on its size
), ignoring the class’s Hit Die progression. The monster’s proficiency bonus is based on its challenge rating, not its class levels. Once you finish adding class levels to a monster, feel free to tweak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
their ancestor’s message. Defending the Land. Djaynai’s leaders often employ experienced adventurers to exchange knowledge and magic with Djaynaian scouts and defenders. Based on the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster’s effective hit points by 3 × the number of hit points the monster regenerates each round. Rejuvenation Lich — Relentless Wereboar Increase the monster’s effective hit points based on the
Bullywug — Tunneler Umber hulk — Turn Immunity Revenant — Turn Resistance Lich — Two Heads Ettin — Undead Fortitude Zombie Increase the monster’s effective hit points based on the expected challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(s) player characters occupy, summarizing results from the other zones based on how you’d like the narrative to work. This method increases speed of play and lowers complexity. You can concentrate
repeat this pattern several times, perhaps breaching a spot here or there before the defenders push them back. Then they start trying different tactics. Smoke Screen Late in the day, the orcs start a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters arrive at the prison, the suspicion level is 1. Suspicion can increase when prison staff members witness or find evidence of behavior outside the norm. Circumstances that increase the suspicion
sight of a guard Conversing with a prisoner about anything other than prison business (such as giving them instructions for tasks) For suspicion to increase, prison staff members must witness the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
modifier by 1, so increase the following numbers by 1: the Int. or Wis. saving throw bonus; Int. or Wis. based skill bonuses; and the bonuses to hit and to saving throw DCs with spells.
Spellcasting. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
“Nonplayer Characters” section of chapter 3 to flesh out the details of that individual’s personality and aims. For a group of nameless monsters, you can decide on a personality based on the monsters
to fortify its location by using furniture or heavy objects to block doors or entryways. Increase the DC to force open a blocked door by 3, and hastily blocked passageways are Difficult Terrain. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
characters arrive at the prison, the suspicion level is 1. Suspicion can increase when prison staff members witness or find evidence of behavior outside the norm. Circumstances that increase the suspicion
sight of a guard Conversing with a prisoner about anything other than prison business (such as giving them instructions for tasks) For suspicion to increase, prison staff members must witness the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
sun or moon is. Defenders. The potential foes in this area are varied. The fire cultists pretend to be servants of the Circle of the Scarlet Moon. Among them, only Elizar has druid capabilities. Fires
modify the damage based on the size of the fire. See the “Damage Severity by Level” table in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Slope. Within the keep walls, within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
basic or special facility can have one or more closets, washrooms, or similar enclosures. The closets must be inside the facility and can’t increase the facility’s area in squares. These features are
), reduce by 2 the number of dice rolled to determine how many Bastion Defenders are lost in the attack.
Doors and Windows. Each facility comes with one or more doors and shuttered windows, placed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crush the defenders in a pincer attack. The Saltmarsh council explains that the characters’ role is to serve as a strike force, disrupting the sahuagin defenses and slaying as many foes as possible before
the main force engages the enemy. A cunning party should have the chance to take out numerous defenders, open the gate in area 1, and slay sahuagin leaders, possibly without ever raising an alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, doing so with a successful Strength (Athletics) check. The table provides the DC of the check. For bigger doors, double or triple the Hit Points and increase the DC of the check by 5. Doors Door AC HP
table tells you how long it takes to try to pick a lock based on its complexity. At the end of that time, the character picks the lock by making a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Modifying Encounter Difficulty An encounter can be made easier or harder based on the choice of location and the situation. Increase the difficulty of the encounter by one step (from easy to medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sinking. Virgil knows the location of the Tammeraut and can guide the characters there. Based on the attack tonight, the gull correctly deduces that Tammeraut’s crew is active once more and must be
, Virgil is indebted to them for avenging his former master. The bird follows the group and does what it can to help. It can warn of danger, carry notes or messages, and so forth. Use the stat block for a hawk, but increase its Intelligence to 9.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Then downplay those NPCs’ secret agendas as needed to increase their party loyalty.
Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body. For encounters built around five monks led by an elder monk, use three
those defenders activate only every 20 minutes, and within 50 to 100 feet of the characters.
Appendix D: Magic Items. As a reminder, many items listed in the appendix — even though thematic to the adventure — are not level appropriate. The appendix offers advice for limiting their use.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, tailor, leatherworker, or similar expert to make the item wearable. The cost for such work varies from 10 to 40 percent of the market price of the item. The DM can either roll 1d4 × 10 or determine the increase in cost based on the extent of the alterations required.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
; increase one of those scores by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20. Some players like to increase their class’s primary ability
, while others prefer to increase a low score. Backgrounds and Species from Older Books
Backgrounds in older D&D books don’t include ability score adjustments. If you’re using a background from an older
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
12 13 15 14 10 Adjust Ability Scores After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Your background lists three abilities; increase one of those scores by 2 and a
different one by 1, or increase all three by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20. Some players like to increase their class’s primary ability, while others prefer to increase a low score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
place within the larger framework of the ordning, and each kind of giant has a different way of assigning that place. Cloud giants rank themselves based on wealth, fire giants based on crafting skill
, frost giants based on physical strength, and stone giants based on a combination of artistry and rock throwing. Hill giants give their respect to larger and stronger giants without putting much thought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
increase (see “Hit Points and Hit Dice”) and they gain combat features (see “Features”). Additionally, a few of their statistics increase when their mentor’s proficiency bonus does, including attack bonuses
medium armor have AC 15. Retainers with heavy armor have AC 18. Hit Points and Hit Dice Retainers gain one Hit Die per level. Their hit point maximum is based on the size of their Hit Die, as shown on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
to increase the odds that some minions hit while others miss. A single minion can even use their group attack action on their own—they make the attack as a normal creature would, and simply don’t
the minions into multiple groups based on the type of cover or concealment they have, then make a separate attack for each group. Target Response Effects If a group attack triggers a reaction or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
believe is right in the moment. Purphoros’s Favor Purphoros is notoriously impulsive, often selecting champions based on momentary whims. Despite this seemingly blasé attitude, he is dedicated to all his
. (Good)
6 Rage. I follow my passions, no matter how dark they might seem to others. (Evil)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Purphoros when you expand the god’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
tend to engage more with ideas than with people. They form close friendships based on mutual interests or compelling disagreements, and their interactions dwell on their thoughts about those issues
, Ossya, Pierenn, Roya, Sestri, Triel, Uzana, Yaraghiya, Zlovol Vedalken Traits Your vedalken character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching the Outpost The duergar outpost, a recent addition to the foothills north of Kelvin’s Cairn, was carved out of a hillside. Although the duergar are based mainly in Xardorok’s mountain
, these duergar use their Enlarge trait to increase their size. If a duergar is caught alone by a group of foes, it calls out for help before turning invisible. When backup arrives, it uses its Enlarge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champion can expect a reward for doing so. As long as the champion is actively pursuing the quest and upholding the god’s ideals along the way, you can increase the character’s piety score, using the
increase. Declining a Quest. The cost to a champion for refusing to accept a god’s quest can be steep. Sometimes, a champion can safely put the task on hold for a time, such as when helping another champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
renown separately for each organization his or her character is a member of. For example, an adventurer might have 5 renown within one faction and 20 renown within another, based on the character’s
punish evildoers, you might increase each character’s renown within the order by 1. Conversely, if killing the dragon was a mission given to the adventurers by a senior member of the order, completing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
associated with that focus. If a cantrip of yours increases in power at higher levels, the increase is based on your character level, not your level in a particular class. Spell Slots. You determine
1st-level ranger spells based on your levels in the ranger class. As 3rd-level wizard, you know three wizard cantrips, and your spellbook contains ten wizard spells, two of which (the two you gained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
gains 2 temporary hit points, as icy spirits inure it to suffering. The temporary hit points increase when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 3 at 5th level, 4 at 10th level, 5 at
15th level, and 6 at 20th level. Storm Soul At 6th level, the storm grants you benefits even when your aura isn’t active. The benefits are based on the environment you chose for your Storm Aura. Desert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
increases to Honor—or impose reductions—based on a character’s actions. At the end of an adventure, if you think a character’s actions in the adventure reflected well or poorly on his or her
understanding of the code, you can increase or decrease the character’s Honor by 1. As with other ability scores, a character’s Honor can’t exceed 20 or fall below 1. Honor Checks. Honor checks can be used in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
by Challenge Rating table to determine the monster’s Armor Class, hit points, attack bonus, and damage output per round based on the challenge rating you chose in step 1. Step 3. Adjust Statistics
Raise or lower the monster’s Armor Class, hit points, attack bonus, damage output per round, and save DC as you see fit, based on whatever concept you have in mind for the monster. For example, if you