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Goliath

Species Player’s Handbook

to quickly grow and temporarily approach the height of goliaths’ gigantic kin. Goliaths have physical characteristics that are reminiscent of the giants in their family lines. For example, some

goliaths look like stone giants, while others resemble fire giants. Whatever giants they count as kin, goliaths have forged their own path in the multiverse—unencumbered by the internecine

Faerl

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

his AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, he must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Faerl, a neutral evil wood elf, is proud and cruel. He believes that he must be in

;Others are beneath me. My position in the cult ensures my future.” Ideal. “My loyalty to the cult is critical to its success. I must lead by example.” Bond. “With my loyal

Swarmkeeper

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

Quickling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

than a blurry streak of color. Only when it stops running do its small, slender form and cold, cruel eyes become apparent. Quicklings owe their existence—and their plight—to the Queen of

rain drifts earthward like lazy snowflakes, and lightning crawls in a meandering path from cloud to cloud. The slow and boring world seems to be populated by torpid creatures whose deep, sonorous speech

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

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

thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lords—ogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle lord

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

physical contact with metal objects (for example, carrying metal weapons or wearing metal armor) takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Each creature

drastically, quadrupling in size (for example, a fire blazing in a 5-foot by 5-foot area expands to a 10-foot by 10-foot area). Pools or streams of lava or other molten material are also affected. Creatures

Oath of Redemption

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath believe that any

Swarmkeeper (TCoE)

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

with one foot in the land of the living and the other in the land of the dead. Those who walk the shadowed path between two lands do so because the spirits of the dead compel them. Other Uthgardt fear

require some sort of blood sacrifice, and their effects are usually transformative. For example, some Black Raven shamans know a ritual that allows them to hatch giant ravens from normal raven eggs, and

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in

what the illithids did to them. The githzerai believed that the path to an enlightened civilization lay in seclusion, not conflict. Their dedication to the principles of order is so strong that they

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

Investigator

backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table after this background), a set of Clothes, Common;common clothes, and 10 gp Path to Mystery Your first case

did it set you on the path to investigating other mysteries? Roll on or choose details from the First Case table to develop the mystery that started your career as an investigator. First Case

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Labyrinthine Recall. Baphomet can perfectly recall any path he has traveled, and he is immune to the maze spell. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Baphomet fails a saving throw, he can choose to

minotaur with six iron horns. A fiendish light burns in his red eyes. Although he is filled with bestial blood lust, there lies within him a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath believe that any

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

partner up on a seafood shipping business. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner. 5 A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to

it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers. 3 A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

reappearing in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied. A creature that dies in the prison is trapped there indefinitely.Avarice is a cruel and vindictive tiefling

archdevil Levistus, having traded her soul years ago for her first taste of magical power. Levistus speaks to her in dreams and guides her path. Shortly after Avarice arrived in Ten-Towns, Levistus

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

world around them. Do they embrace their primal instincts or the path of civilization? The Beast Within Early in childhood, a shifter forms a bond with a beast within, a totemic force that shapes their

ready for change or opportunity. Shifters have a natural inclination toward classes with a primal connection. A shifter barbarian draws their rage from the beast within. A shifter ranger indulges

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

each: dispel magic, dominate beast, hunter's mark, maze, wall of stone 1/day each: teleport Labyrinthine Recall. Baphomet can perfectly recall any path he has traveled, and he is immune to the maze

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

Valenar Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

’re a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. If you’re a ranger, was your ancestor a famous blademaster, or a stealthy hunter? Was your ancestor chivalrous or merciless? Bold

or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a

Way of the Astral Self

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

bonds, and an astral self doesn’t necessarily look anything like the monk. For example, the astral self of a lanky human might be reminiscent of a minotaur—the strength of which the monk

monastic tradition are known more for the appearance of their astral self than for their physical appearance. When choosing this path, consider the quirks that define your monk. Are you obsessed with

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

example, an air node creates a devastation orb of air. The ritual takes 1 hour to complete and requires 2,000 gp worth of special components, which are consumed. A devastation orb measures 12 inches in

of the orb’s opposing element. For example, a case inscribed with earth symbols can be used to contain a devastation orb of air and keep it from detonating. While in the container, the orb thrums

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of

find in the Plane of Shadow. She led her people in welcoming strangers, feeding the hungry, and defying the cruel. She and Madam Eva were once friends, until Madam Eva began bargaining with the

Way of the Astral Self (TCoE)

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

bonds, and an astral self doesn’t necessarily look anything like the monk. For example, the astral self of a lanky human might be reminiscent of a minotaur—the strength of which the monk

this monastic tradition are known more for the appearance of their astral self than for their physical appearance. When choosing this path, consider the quirks that define your monk. Are you obsessed

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

glance of his burning eyes, promising a mixture of pleasure and pain. A subtle wrongness pervades his beauty, from the cruel cast of his features to the six fingers on each hand and six toes on each

desires.” 21–40 “Anyone who doesn’t do exactly what I say doesn’t deserve to live.” 41–60 “Mine is the path of redemption. Anyone who says

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. For example, humans confronted by an angry troll experience fear on a basic level. Their limbs shake, their thinking becomes panicked and jumbled, and they react by instinct. The emotion of fear takes

in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle. Utility and Survival The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

features made monstrous by cruel magic and ages of hatred. Webs fill her lair deep in the Nessian Wood, sticky strands made not of silk but of her own endless hair. In her darkened realm, Arasta broods on

beyond the branches of the tree and carpet the forest floor of her realm. Path to the Underworld. Tales are told of forlorn souls who, because of grief or madness over the loss of a loved one, have

Lords of Dust Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and his minions are always eager to cause strife. The servants of Sul Khatesh entice cruel and selfish people to become warlocks, drawing mystical powers from their mistress. These activities won’t

release an overlord, but they help to sustain it. To release an overlord, the Lords of Dust must ensure that the Prophecy unfolds along a specific path. Often, following this path requires specific

Journey Spread Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Journey Spread Example Here is an example of how you might interpret cards from The Deck of Many Things card set in a journey spread, with interpretations informed by the card descriptions in the

terrain for many miles. Ask the character who flipped the card to make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception or Survival) check to choose the best path. Day 1 Reward or Ruin: Comet. Comets are harbingers of doom. If

Spellcasting

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

chapter 11 for the ranger spell list. Spell Slots The Ranger table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your ranger spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a

slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell animal friendship and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Dessarin Valley, were ever a secretive and guarded people, only spotted during their flights over the High Forest. A cruel and rapacious green dragon nearly wiped out the population and scattered the

, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path. Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra

Healing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

hit point maximum, so any hit points regained in excess of this number are lost. For example, a druid grants a ranger 8 hit points of healing. If the ranger has 14 current hit points and has a hit

point maximum of 20, the ranger regains 6 hit points from the druid, not 8. A creature that has died can't regain hit points until magic such as the revivify spell has restored it to life.

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

chapter 11 for the ranger spell list. Spell Slots The Ranger table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your ranger spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a

slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell animal friendship and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level

Healing

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

hit points can’t exceed its hit point maximum, so any hit points regained in excess of this number are lost. For example, a druid grants a ranger 8 hit points of healing. If the ranger has 14 current

hit points and has a hit point maximum of 20, the ranger regains 6 hit points from the druid, not 8. A creature that has died can’t regain hit points until magic such as the revivify spell has restored it to life.

Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Subclasses Class Subclass Level Available Description Barbarian Path of the Ancestral Guardian 3rd Calls on the spirits of honored ancestors to protect others Barbarian Path of the Storm Herald

3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the

Do you gain proficiency in more saving throws when multiclassing?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

the class is your first. For example, if you gain a level in Cleric and choose the Protector option of the Divine Order feature, you gain proficiency with Martial weapons and training with Heavy armor

, and if you’re a Gloom Stalker Ranger and gain the Iron Mind feature, you gain proficiency with Wisdom saving throws—even if Cleric or Ranger respectively isn’t your first class.

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