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Zorbo

Monsters 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.

Vellynne Harpell

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

Verdan

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

Spells Known and Prepared (p. 164)

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.”

Monsters with Classes

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

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

Spellcasters Beyond 7th Level

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

Suspicion

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

Suspicion

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

Common Doors

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

Modifying Encounter Difficulty

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

Virgil's Mission

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.

Getting Into and Out of Armor

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.

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

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

Step 3: Determine Ability Scores

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

The Ordning

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

Statistics

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

Group Attacks

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

Purphoros's Champions

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

Vedalken

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

Approaching the Outpost

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

Champions and Quests

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

Renown

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

Spellcasting

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

Path of the Storm Herald

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

New Ability Scores: Honor and Sanity

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

Creating Quick Monster Stats

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

Bobby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

: Level 4+, Strength 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength score by 1, to a maximum of 20. (This is included above.) Heavy Weapon Mastery. When you hit a

Strength-based attack. To determine the extra damage, roll a number of d6s equal to your Rage Damage bonus, and add them together. The damage has the same type as the weapon or Unarmed Strike used

Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. If a cantrip of yours increases in power at higher levels, the increase is based on your total character level, not your level in a particular class, unless the spell says otherwise. Spell Slots. You

Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

use the spellcasting ability of that class when you cast the spell. Cantrips. If a cantrip of yours increases in power at higher levels, the increase is based on your total character level, not your

Eladrin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1. Fey Step. As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until

you finish a short or long rest. When you reach 3rd level, your Fey Step gains an additional effect based on your season; if the effect requires a saving throw, the DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus

Werewolves in the Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

return to Barovia through some kind of ancient portal. (This is a deduction on Eravien’s part, based on the werewolf prisoner’s vague description of how the pack gets to and from Barovia.) Eravien believes

Jassur, a member of the Zhentarim based in Waterdeep, arranges a private meeting with you. Davra Jassur (LE female human assassin) poses as a recruiter for the Black Network but is, in fact, a

Monster Behavior

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

College of Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

life that you choose. When the creature uses the Bardic Inspiration die, the mote provides an additional effect based on whether the die benefits an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw

bonus Immutable Form. The item is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Irrepressible Dance. When any creature starts its turn within 10 feet of the item, the item can increase or

Armor and Shields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

determine the increase in cost based on the extent of the alterations required. The Armor table shows the cost, weight, and other properties of the common types of armor and shields used in the worlds

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