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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+)
You gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength or Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 30.
Defense of Body and Mind. While you are Bloodied, you have Resistance to every damage type except Force.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack
damage.A wise ranger knows that the sight of a needle spawn is an ill omen, for it heralds the rise of a dreaded needle lord and a war for the soul of a forest.
Roving Corpses. Needle spawn are created
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
umber. It takes them days to digest a meal, during which time they attack only in self-defense.
A brown scavver likes to swallow its prey whole. The creature’s stomach is filled with poisonous
their “host” moves (often at high speed), the scavvers keep pace. The lesser varieties—brown and gray—rarely rise above the level of nuisances. The larger varieties are more
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to a meteoric rise in the giants’ ordning. Many of them end up as jarls, leading their communities, or as advisers to jarls—often the true power behind the throne. They are usually devoted
to Thrym.
True to their name, these ice shapers manipulate the raw elemental energy of air and water to wield ice in both offense and defense. They summon ice elementals in the shape of wolves, cloak themselves in icy armor, and just as quickly turn that armor into a hail of deadly ice shards.Cold
feats
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+)
You gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Bypass Shield. When you make an attack with a
weapon with the Reach property against a creature wielding a Shield, that creature doesn’t benefit from the Shield’s Armor Class bonus.
Reaching Defense. While wielding a weapon with reach, you have a +1 bonus to your Armor Class.
classes
Player’s Handbook
.
15
+5
Perfect Focus
1d10
15
+25 ft.
16
+5
Ability Score Improvement
1d10
16
+25 ft.
17
+6
Subclass feature
1d12
17
+25 ft.
18
+6
Superior Defense
1d12
18
+30 ft
manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does.
Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Creature Sense. The ulitharid is aware of the presence of creatures within 2 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as well
as each creature’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
beanstalk wurms as a first line of defense against those who would ascend massive beanstalks—also known as Everstalks—to intrude on their lofty palaces. Beanstalk wurms lie coiled along the
length of an Everstalk with their eyes closed and their stomach flattened against the stalk, appearing to be just another enormous vine until a tasty intruder attempts to climb them.
When giants’ prized pets escape Stormkeld, villages fall and new Everstalks rise.
Species
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl.
Creating Your Character
If you create an owlin character, follow these
additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Bak Mei fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Bak Mei carries a staff of striking with 10 charges.
Unarmored Defense. While Bak
past by giving me an unending future.”
Bond. “I will lead my students to a life unstained by the problems of the world. We will rise above all into eternity.”
Flaw. “I am
Hexblood
Legacy
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Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of this crumbling domain exposes the populace to supernatural forces, occasionally giving rise to hexbloods.
Kartakass. Whimsical witches make their homes in the forests of Kartakass. They eagerly
.
When you create a character using a lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
lawful in alignment.
QUICK BUILD
You can make a monk quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background
Defense, Martial Arts
2nd
+2
1d4
2
+10 ft.
Ki, Unarmored Movement
3rd
+2
1d4
3
+10 ft.
Monastic Tradition, Deflect Missiles
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
Rage, Unarmored Defense
2
+2
2nd
+2
Reckless Attack, Danger Sense
2
+2
3rd
+2
Primal Path
3
+2
4th
+2
Ability Score
violated, or a coup that removed you from a position of authority.
QUICK BUILD
You can make a barbarian quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength
classes
Player’s Handbook
Defense, Weapon Mastery
2
+2
2
2
+2
Danger Sense, Reckless Attack
2
+2
2
3
+2
Barbarian Subclass, Primal Knowledge
3
+2
2
4
+2
Ability Score Improvement
3
+2
3
5
+3
Extra Attack, Fast Movement
3
+2
3
6
+3
Subclass feature
4
+2
3
7
+3
Feral Instinct, Instinctive Pounce
4
+2
3
8
+3
Ability Score Improvement
4
+2
3
9
+4
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
defense.
This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far from the comforts of a dry bed and a hot bath. Faced with city-bred adventurers who
relief from solitude that they offer?
QUICK BUILD
You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
inhabited before Maglubiyet’s rise. Now many goblins pursue their own destinies, escaping the plots of both archfey and gods.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your
character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Defense 11th +4 Indomitable (1 use) 12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 13th +5 — 14th +5 Ability Score Improvement 15th +5 Extra Attack (2 extra) 16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 17th +6 — 18th +6
Second Wind (1 use) 3rd +2 Improved Critical 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 5th +3 — 6th +3 Extra Attack (1 extra) 7th +3 Battle Readiness 8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 9th +4 — 10th +4 Improved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Quick Build You can make a barbarian quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the outlander background. The
Barbarian Level
Proficiency
Bonus
Features
Rages
Rage
Damage
1st
+2
Rage, Unarmored Defense
2
+2
2nd
+2
Reckless Attack, Danger Sense
2
+2
3rd
+2
Primal Path
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Quick Build You can make a monk quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background. The Monk Level
Proficiency
Bonus
Martial
Arts
Ki
Points
Unarmored
Movement
Features
1st
+2
1d4
—
—
Unarmored Defense, Martial Arts
2nd
+2
1d4
2
+10 ft.
Ki, Unarmored Movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bonus Class Features Martial Arts Focus Points Unarmored Movement 1 +2 Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense 1d6 — — 2 +2 Monk’s Focus, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism 1d6 2 +10 ft. 3 +2 Deflect
Attacks, Monk Subclass 1d6 3 +10 ft. 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall 1d6 4 +10 ft. 5 +3 Extra Attack, Stunning Strike 1d8 5 +10 ft. 6 +3 Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature 1d8 6 +15 ft. 7 +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
extremes of the multiverse. Githzerai Monk Medium Aberration (Gith), Lawful Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +3
Dex
15 +2 +4
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 13 +1 +3
Wis 14 +2 +4
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Insight +4, Perception +4
Senses Passive Perception 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Class Features Martial Arts Focus Points Unarmored Movement 1 +2 Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense 1d6 — — 2 +2 Monk’s Focus, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism 1d6 2 +10 ft. 3 +2 Deflect
Attacks, Monk Subclass 1d6 3 +10 ft. 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall 1d6 4 +10 ft. 5 +3 Extra Attack, Stunning Strike 1d8 5 +10 ft. 6 +3 Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature 1d8 6 +15 ft. 7 +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Folk Hero Saltmarsh has long relied on its local people to rise up and deal with threats to the village. Only recently has the king taken more than passing notice of the area. You are beloved by the
prompted your rise to heroic status or use the table below to tie your background to events in Saltmarsh. Use this table in place of the Defining Event table in the Player’s Handbook. Saltmarsh Defining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Caldron Magen Caldron magen are powerful bodyguards that stretch their limbs and spit acid in defense of those they protect. JOHN TEDRICK Caldron Magen Caldron Magen Medium Construct, Unaligned
AC
20Initiative +3 (13)
HP 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score MOD SAVE
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score MOD SAVE
Int 10 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
without fear of being followed by githyanki or mind flayer foes. Githzerai Zerth Medium Aberration (Gith), Lawful Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score
Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +4
Dex 18 +4 +7
Con 15 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +6
Wis 17 +3 +6
Cha 12 +1 +1
Skills Arcana +6, Insight +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
how the ancient gith were transformed. Githzerai Psion Medium Aberration (Gith), Lawful Neutral
AC 18 Initiative +8 (18)
HP 169 (26d8 + 52)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 40 ft. (hover)
Ability Score
Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +5
Dex 18 +4 +8
Con 15 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 19 +4 +8
Wis 18 +4 +8
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Arcana +8, Insight +8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Chaotic Neutral
AC 15 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion
2/Day: Mind Spike
Reactions
Psionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
+2
Rage, Unarmored Defense
2
+2
2nd
+2
Reckless Attack, Danger Sense
2
+2
3rd
+2
Primal Path
3
+2
4th
+2
Ability Score Improvement
3
+2
5th
+3
Extra Attack
. First, put your highest ability score in Strength, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the outlander background. Level
Proficiency
Bonus
Features
Rages
Rage
Damage
1st
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background. Level
Proficiency
Bonus
Martial
Arts
Ki
Points
Unarmored
Movement
Features
1st
+2
1d4
—
—
Unarmored Defense, Martial Arts
2nd
+2
1d4
2
+10 ft.
Ki, Unarmored Movement
3rd
+2
1d4
3
+10 ft.
Monastic Tradition, Deflect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
regain hit points equal to 1d10 + his level. Once he uses this feature, he can’t use it again until he finishes a short or long rest. 3rd 22 (4d8 + 4) Improved Critical. Ayik’s attack rolls now score a
critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. 4th 27 (5d8 + 5) Ability Score Improvement. Ayik’s Dexterity score increases by 2, raising the modifier by 1, so increase the following numbers by 1: his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ghoul Ghouls rise from the bodies of cannibals and villains with depraved hungers. They form packs out of shared voracity. Ghoul Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 22 (5d8
)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +1
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 6 −2 −2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
creatures are indistinguishable from the liquid surrounding them. Should their aquatic territory be disturbed, they rise as animate water spouts with vague snake- or dragon-like features. Often their
Elemental, Neutral
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 65 (10d10 + 10)
Speed 5 ft., Swim 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 13 +1 +1
Ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
consume and grow. These masses of vegetation rise up to half again as tall as a human and possess thick limbs and a vague head. As they move through bogs and undergrowth, they ensnare creatures that
come within reach. Shambling mounds bury those they catch within their own forms as compost. Strange circumstances might give rise to shambling mounds, transforming vegetation into hulks with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Tortle Traits Your tortle character gains traits that enable it to cope with the perils of a savage world. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases
. Shell Defense. You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to AC, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in your shell, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
increase the following numbers by 1: the bonuses in the Saving Throws and Skills entries, her passive Perception score, and the bonuses to hit of her weapon attacks. 10th 71 (11d8 + 22) Improved Defense
1d10 + her level. Once she uses this feature, she can’t use it again until she finishes a short or long rest. 3rd 26 (4d8 + 8) Improved Critical. Levna’s attack rolls now score a critical hit on a roll