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Thievesâ Gallery
Equipment. Holga carries a darksteel greataxe, a magic weapon that grants her resistance to lightning damage while she carries it (included above).
Unarmored Defense. While Holga isnât wearing
when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to handâfrom weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it.
Orthons
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
victories.
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A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defenseâuntil someone bests the dragonâs security measures.
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A sapphire dragon
honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defenseâuntil someone bests the dragonâs security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You arenât a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
a ranger move between the attack rolls of the Whirlwind Attack feature? No. Whirlwind Attack is unusual, in that itâs a single attack with multiple attack rolls. In most other instances, an attack has
. Does a Monster Slayer rangerâs Supernatural Defense feature apply if a creature damages the ranger, thus causing the ranger to make a Constitution saving throw to maintain concentration on a spell? Yes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Xaryxispace, encountering a red dragon and its rider along the way!
Dagaz, a githyanki knight, is hunting mind flayers in the Astral Sea. Dagaz and her dragon mount fight only in self-defense and are
, at best, a fleeting distraction. The real trouble begins when the characters enter Xaryxispace and make their way to the imperial citadel of the Xaryxian Empire, which is protected by a fleet of star moths.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
weapon and its best defense, and much of the guildâs work is hidden even from other members. Dimir agents leave no trace of their covert activities, warping the memories of witnesses to their crimes
secret: behind a facade of respectable messengers and reporters lurks an association of spies and assassins whose existence is barely suspected by the populace at large. Secrecy is both House Dimirâs best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Defense One hundred trained warriors serve in the town guard. Each of them wears studded leather armor marked with a town guardâs badge â the green reed of Saltmarsh â and is armed with a club while
longswords and heavy crossbows. A militia of five hundred residents can be mustered to take up the defense of the town if it comes under attack. The militia members have undergone minimal training, since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
defense and is the best source of information on the tunnel and the sally port (see âThe Old Tunnelâ and âThe Sally Portâ below). He carries an enormous ring of iron and brass keys to the many locks in the keep.
donât seek out the governor when they reach the keep, he finds them. Either way, Nighthill welcomes them and takes them to the parapet. From there, they have the best view of Greenest. The right side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, Escobert is in charge of its defense and is the best source of information on the tunnel and the sally port (see âThe Old Tunnelâ and âThe Sally Portâ below). He carries an enormous ring of iron and brass keys to the many locks in the keep.
attacking. If the characters donât seek out the governor when they reach the keep, he finds them. Either way, Nighthill welcomes them and takes them to the parapet. From there, they have the best view of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
when the city was in the mortal realm. Shortly after Elturel was pulled into Avernus, a meteor hurled through the High Hall, collapsing the offices and residences of those who could best organize a
defense of the city. Most of the leaders of Elturel were killed by the meteor, but Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldurâs Gate and his retinue were spared the devastation. Ravengard immediately took control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thievesâ Gallery
fearsome combatant when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to handâfrom weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend
fight. Holga Kilgore Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a business rival looking to acquire your wealth, your blood, or your soul. No matter how dark the adventure gets, your role as a Monster Slayer makes you the best offense and defense against whatever stands in your franchiseâs path to success.
. Even in an urban setting, a beast companion makes a solid ally, serving as a guard or a scout when youâre skulking around places you shouldnât be. Gloom Stalker Gloom Stalkers are often best known for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Slayer Magic, Hunterâs Sense, Slayerâs Prey 7th Supernatural Defense 11th Magic-Userâs Nemesis 15th Slayerâs Counter Monster Slayer Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you
creature and magically discern how best to hurt it. As an action, choose one creature you can see within 60 feet of you. You immediately learn whether the creature has any damage immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
aboard ship. The half-orc Krell Grohlg still practices his worship of Lolth at a shrine inside the ship and is aided in his defense of the vessel by various kinds of spiders, swarms of vermin, and other
ADVENTURE
Salvage Operation was written to take place in a coastal region of any campaign setting. Aubreckâs history as a once-powerful merchant makes a port city or a large port town the best starting place for the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Karametraâs Villains Karametraâs followers can embody the best or worst of civilization. Just as society can protect the vulnerable it can also reinforce injustice and give it the power of law. Too
orphans while doing nothing to remedy the circumstances that made them orphans. It can turn defense of oneâs community into xenophobia. It can come to treat the wealthy as moral exemplars and the poor as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
approaching, Iarno the evil mage grabs his staff of defense (see appendix A) and the scrolls in his chest (see the âTreasureâ section), and flees through the secret door in the northeast corner of the room
entertainment for their visit. Beneath his genteel demeanor, however, Iarno is just as thuggish and arrogant as any Redbrand outlaws. If threatened, Iarno uses his staff of defense to cast mage armor on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
frustration boils over into violence. 2 I obey the law, but I strain at its limits to the point of heresy. 3 I put the minimum effort possible into anything that isnât my own idea. 4 A low profile is the best
defense of all. 5 Iâm so reliant on the laws of the Nine Hells that I panic without their guidance. 6 I am secretly jealous of the freedom that mortals enjoy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
instances, the trap is the last line of defense against a thief or intruder. Alarm traps, since they pose no direct physical threat, are appropriate for areas that are also used by a dungeonâs
down enemies, giving a dungeonâs inhabitants time to mount a defense or flee. The hidden pit is a classic example of this kind of trap. A 10-foot-deep pit usually deals little damage and is easy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, using them for menial tasks and for basic defense of Longsaddle. Some apprentices are often the inadvertent test subjects for an experimental spell, but such is the danger of apprenticing to the
smaller matters and keep the peace as best they can, knowing full well that if the Harpells need to get involved in a dispute, there is always the possibility of an offenderâs being blasted into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
each: feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The
that her warmongering would soon make her a tyrant no better than the mind flayers.
Githzerai Zerth Skilled githzerai monks that best exemplify the teachings and principles of Zerthimon are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
understand that they are their own best defense in a siege, so they are careful to maximize their mobility with multiple ways in and out of their lairs. Bronze Dragon Lair Features The bronze dragon
commanderâs eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
kind of slave or minion creature living with or near them as a defense against attackers, even if itâs just a common animal. Hags particularly delight in using mortals bound to their service as
to fire, able to transform into a flock of crows, or able to teleport through shadows â whatever the hag thinks best defends or serves her. Random Hag Minions To determine the minions and helpers in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Booâs Astral Menagerie
you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesnât distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults
battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmlingâs defense. Autognome
Small Construct, Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 39 (6d6 + 18)
Speed 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If the encounter takes place at the Helm and the characters donât make a strong case against him, five commoners (tavern regulars) come to his defense. They arenât cult servants, just bystanders
party; the Temple of the Crushing Wave is appropriate for a 7th-level party; the Temple of Black Earth is designed for an 8th-level group; and the Temple of Eternal Flame works best for a party of 9th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
minotaur terror closed in on her, Rygyra whispered a prayer to Iroas and braced her flimsy wooden shield, knowing it would offer no defense against the giantâs strikes. Yet, when the blow came, the
Glory. Followers of Iroas often push their physical and emotional limits, pursuing victory above all things. Even as priests of Iroas coach their followers to be the best, the most experienced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
in order to maintain my high social status. 2 I prefer saying the blunt truth over a pretty lie, and I donât particularly care whose feelings I hurt. 3 I believe that uplifting my peers is the best
way to succeed. 4 Iâve mastered the art of using humor as a defense, and I always have a charming joke ready. 5 I always wait before speaking, analyzing the situation for whichever angle is most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
believes the charactersâ story, he finds the evidence against Secretary Wei irrefutable. Nevertheless, in her defense, the secretary shares the information from the âEnd of an Eraâ section at the start of
âSecrets of Immortalityâ section. She clearly believes what she says and considers her actions to be in the best interests of the empire. After Secretary Wei has spoken on her own behalf, the emperor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder can kill them whenever it wants and it is in their best interest to stop resisting and just obey the beholderâs orders. Minions build walls in the beholderâs lair, distribute food to other
last line of defense against foes that threaten the inner sanctum. Pets A beholder often has one or more pets in its lair, mainly because (for whatever reason) it enjoys the company of such creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
defense of the ranch. The rest of the defenders listen to them and do their best to carry out the charactersâ plans. Give the players a few minutes to situate themselves, then begin the attacks.
is nearby and heading in the ranchâs direction. Thereâs not enough time to flee, and everyone is hunkering down to defend the compound as best as they can. Stowal and Branikan are brothers (male shield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
castleâs defense. He is resting here when the characters first arrive at Lyn Armaal, doing his best to ignore the tiresome roars of the bronze dragon. Cressaro is blindly loyal to Sansuri and follows her
here, and a permanent unseen servant cleans on a regular basis. The ogres are docile and shun combat, fighting only in self-defense. Each one is trained to prepare a specific kind of meal: one handles