Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 21 results for 'devices skills'.
Other Suggestions:
devils skills
defies skills
devious skills
depicts skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Magical Devices and Their Functions. Matching a list of magical devices with their functions requires a successful DC 18 Intelligence (History
) check. History of Magical Devices. Writing short essays about the origins of different magical devices requires a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
on Dexterity and proficiency in skills such as Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth to get in to a target location, take valuables, and get out without being noticed. Some Burglars specialize in
are natural Burglars, but anyone else with the right combination of skills and abilities can do the job. Mastermind. Somebody has to be the brains of any criminal operation—that’s where the Mastermind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Blastseekers While chemisters focus on inventing new tools, weapons, and other devices for the guild to use, the role of a blastseeker is to put those devices to work. Despite the name, not all such
devices produce explosions, but all the most interesting ones (from the Izzet perspective) do. Cosmotronic Blastseeker
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
)
Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +7
Skills Perception +11
Damage Resistances lightning, psychic
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 12 (8,400
hexton modron (top), a septon modron (middle), and two octon modrons
(bottom) oversee the smooth functioning of devices on the Plane of Mechanus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
aspects of a dragon’s breath weapon attacks and a beholder’s eye rays. An eyedrake left to its own devices exhibits much of the stereotypical behavior of a young dragon, attempting to establish a lair
)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +5
Skills Perception +8, Stealth +6
Condition Immunities prone
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 17 +3 +3
Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +5, Performance +9
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 6 (XP 2,300
.
4 Nets, flotsam, grapnels, and fishing tackle.
5 Oversize stuffed animal or mannequin parts.
6 Rusty armor and torture devices.
7 A sackcloth head atop straw-stuffed clothes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
Damage Immunities fire, necrotic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion
wards of the Underworld, Erebos’s greatest treasures, and noteworthy souls who might attempt to escape the realm of the dead. Three-headed cerberi commonly serve demons, but if left to their own devices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Towers of Day Seven tall watchtowers ring the edge of the Solar Bastion. In addition to offering a clear view of the entire fortress, the towers are equipped with magical devices that give their sentries
the Solar Bastion, but the docks are seldom full. Training Yard In the center of the Solar Bastion is a large training yard where visiting knights hone their combat and magical skills. They mostly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the orders of diabolical generals as they defend infernal realms, invade Material Plane worlds, and clash against demons in planes-spanning conflicts. Left to their own devices, bearded devils
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 12 +1 +1
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +7
Immunities Lightning
Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. Members of the society hone their skills as cutthroats, poisoners, body-disposal specialists, and any other profession focused on ending lives. The society is motivated by profit or labors in service to
a greater cause. 3 Magical Arms Dealer. The syndicate has cornered the market on deadly magical devices. They offer their services and wares for a price and acquire staggering magical might for those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
extra cost, and traveling on foot or by means the franchise provides). A majordomo is proficient in Charisma (Persuasion) and two skills of the DM’s choice. The DM is encouraged to use the rules for
, who slowly applies those features to the headquarters. A majordomo of a franchise modeling itself after a spy organization might constantly invent devices for the franchise, making continuing progress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks
Points 36 (8d8)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
3 (-4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
1 (-5)
Skills Perception +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, but also of fire and glass-work and alchemy. Rock gnomes attribute their knack for crafting devices and alchemical objects to Flandal’s superlative skills in those areas. Gaerdal Ironhand The Shield
invention and discovery, even those whose livelihoods have nothing to do with the construction of odd devices. Any accident that fortuitously results in a new discovery might be credited to Nebelun’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ancient empires. The regalia of their terrible rule still adorns their linen-wrapped bodies, their moldering robes stitched with evil symbols and bronze armor etched with devices of dynasties that fell a
Throws Con +8, Int +5, Wis +9, Cha +8
Skills History +5, Religion +5
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Makers and vendors of weapons sell their wares openly in the markets, experts who can hurl or juggle weapons show off their skills, and the wards compete in wrestling and boxing matches. The most
inventions of the Gondar are revealed on this day and paraded through the city. These devices range from something as humble as new cabinet hinges to massive mechanical constructs that walk or roll about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
parts of their bodies with mechanical devices that they control through their psionic abilities. Duergar Despot
Medium Humanoid (Dwarf), Any Alignment
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points
+2
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances poison
Senses darkvision 120 ft., truesight 30 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
able to do so, he leaves the characters to their own devices and slips away to inform one of the hags about the party’s arrival before returning to his desk. The characters are free to explore the
)
Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giants aren’t honing their crafting skills, they’re drilling with weapons or exercising to keep themselves fit for battle. The typical fire giant has a mastery of combat tactics that few other warriors
giants.
Slaves: Labor-saving Devices It takes a lot of work to build and maintain a fire giant stronghold. Most of that effort comes not from the giants themselves, but from the slaves that they keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
workshop. A large worktable is set up with alembics, retorts, distillation coils, and other alchemical devices, all of them stewing and bubbling away. Bookshelves are crowded with sheaves of parchment and
and staff of defense)
Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (–1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +3
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the passage. This task involves a group ability check in which the characters can use different ability checks and skills to represent different tasks. Moving debris requires a DC 10 Strength
. The setup of gears and attachments within the orrery makes it clear that six round components are meant to be placed into the device. Characters will not recall seeing any such devices in the shrine of destruction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Realm from the Briny Maze. If you choose, curious characters might find locations from the previous chapter nearby. Bubbles. The flumphs installed the organic devices that generate the bubbles. The
)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +9, Wis +6, Cha +8
Skills Arcana +12, Perception +10, Persuasion +8, Stealth +5
Damage






