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Spells
Player’s Handbook
target takes Force damage equal to 4d12 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
On your later turns, you can take a Bonus Action to move the sword up to 30 feet to a spot you can see and repeat the attack against the same target or a different one.
You create a spectral sword that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.
When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the
Monsters
Monster Manual
(1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Sword", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage.Necrotic, Poison
. Typical choices include Heat Metal, Lightning Bolt, and Magic Missile.Multiattack. The helmed horror makes two Arcane Sword attacks.
Arcane Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType
Monsters
Monster Manual
, or if the erinyes dies. If the rope is damaged or destroyed, the erinyes can fully restore it when finishing a Short or Long Rest.Multiattack. The erinyes makes three Withering Sword attacks and can
use Entangling Rope.
Withering Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Withering Sword"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
this weapon and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body. Constructs
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Silver Sword", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Silver Sword", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if used with two hands, plus 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Silver Sword
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Magic Resistance. The living spell has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unfettered. The living spell can move through any barrier, even a wall of magical force
.
Unusual Nature. The living spell doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Force Blade. Melee Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Force Blade"} to hit
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
1d10 force damage. The item remains in its sword form until it leaves your grasp or you use another bonus action to revert it to its key form.
If you end your attunement to the item while it’s in its sword form, it automatically reverts to its key form.
use a bonus action to transform it into a magic longsword. You are considered proficient with the sword, and you have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. On a hit, the sword deals
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body (a construct or an undead is immune). The sword loses 1 charge if the creature is slain
","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The sword has 5 charges. If Zalthar scores a critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the giant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword
attacks, or it uses Wind Javelin twice.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Sword"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Lightning Sword"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 36 (4d12 + 10);{"diceNotation":"4d12+10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Sword", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage
structures.Multiattack. The scion makes one attack using Lightning Sword or Hailstone, as well as two Slam attacks.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18", "rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
became the martial arm of the inquisition, represented by a sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the order’s
":"Silver Longsword","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Mind Fire. The inquisitor targets one creature it can see within 120 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
succeeded and became the martial arm of the inquisition, represented by a sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the
Multiattack. The inquisitor attacks twice.
Force Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Force Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the order’s members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented
hands, plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Silver Longsword","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The inquisitor casts one of the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
herself. The target must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (9d8);{"diceNotation":"9d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bursting Benediction", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on
discovery. She’s as likely to be found climbing trees or poring over arcane texts as she is brandishing her sword in battle. Anyone who engages Asteria in conversation about her interests finds
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 25 (10d4);{"diceNotation":"10d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shattered Shards", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save, or half as much
, while others animate furniture, weapons, or other objects.
Feel free to build encounters with witches that include additional creatures such as animated armor, a flying sword, a rug of smothering, or a Tiny Beast acting as a spy.
Mordenkainen's Sword
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.
When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target of your choice within 5 feet of
the sword. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 force damage. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to move the sword up to 20 feet to a spot you can see and repeat this attack against the same target or a different one.
Rod of Lordly Might
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
opposite the rod's flanged head (you choose the type of sword).
If you press button 2, the rod's flanged head folds down and two crescent-shaped blades spring out, transforming the rod into a magic
your height above it.
Drain Life. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using the rod, you can force the target to make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the target takes an extra
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
As a sell-sword who fought battles for coin, you’re well acquainted with risking life and limb for a chance at a share of treasure. Now, you look forward to fighting foes and reaping even
operate up and down the Sword Coast and throughout the North. Most are small-scale operations that employ a dozen to a hundred folk who offer security services, hunt monsters and brigands, or go to war in
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Factions of the Sword Coast
The lack of large, centralized governments in the North and along the Sword Coast is likely directly responsible for the
proliferation of secret societies and conspiracies in those lands. If your background is as an agent for one of the main factions of the North and Sword Coast, here are some possibilities.
The Harpers
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
deals an extra 1d8 force damage.
In addition, the weapon has the following properties:
Blighted Ruin. You can cast the blight spell from the weapon (DC 15). Once used, this property of the weapon
can’t be used until the next dawn.
Destructive Ruin. You can cast the disintegrate spell from the weapon, but can target only a nonmagical object or a creation of magical force. Once used, this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
: Concentration, up to 1 minute You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration. When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target of your
choice within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 force damage. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to move the sword up to 20 feet to a spot you can see and repeat this attack against the same target or a different one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration. When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes Force damage equal to
Mordenkainen’s Sword Level 7 Evocation (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 90 feet
Components: V, S, M (a miniature sword worth 250+ GP)
Duration: 1 Minute
You create a spectral sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body (a construct or
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The sword has 1d8 + 1 charges. If you score a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body (a construct or
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The sword has 1d8 + 1 charges. If you score a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Force damage equal to 4d12 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. On your later turns, you can take a Bonus Action to move the sword up to 30 feet to a spot you can see and repeat the attack against the same target or a different one.
Mordenkainen’s Sword Level 7 Evocation (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 90 feet
Components: V, S, M (a miniature sword worth 250+ GP)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
leading to the courtyard. A knock spell or similar magic can also unlock a door. Each time such a spell is cast in the courtyard, a blade of force like that created by the Mordenkainen’s sword spell
), dealing 3d10 force damage on a hit. A sword lasts for 1 minute or until successfully dispelled (DC 17), and it can pursue creatures beyond the courtyard’s confines. The statue’s eyes betray a hint of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Sword Burst (p. 143) This spell’s range has been changed to “Self (5-foot radius).” Additionally, the second sentence now reads “All other creatures within 5 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 force damage.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.
When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target of
your choice within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 force damage. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to move the sword up to 20 feet to a spot you can see and repeat this attack against the same target or a different one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Chapter 4: Sword of Zariel The characters should be 11th level by the time they discover the location of the Sword of Zariel. The weapon awaits them in a cathedral formed out of positive energy
otherwise impenetrable. A nalfeshnee named Trantolox oversees this force. The Scab
For characters of level 11
The adventurers try to enter the Bleeding Citadel, which gets its name from the weeping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Sword Burst Conjuration cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (5-foot radius) Components: V Duration: Instantaneous You create a momentary circle of spectral blades that sweep around you. All
other creatures within 5 feet of you must each succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 force damage. This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
attacks):
At will: mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost
2/day each: arcane lock, gust of wind, invisibility, magic missile, unseen servant
1/day each: globe of invulnerability, haste, hypnotic pattern, ice storm, lightning bolt, Mordenkainen’s sword, wall of force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Faction Membership A character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) must choose a faction to belong to (see “Factions in Waterdeep” below). Characters
Guide gives names for various ranks within the Harpers, the Emerald Enclave, the Lords’ Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Zhentarim. Rank names for members of Bregan D’aerthe, Force Grey, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
time, which could complicate things, but also provide some memorable moments. Sword Wraith Platoon. When an adventurer enters the circle of moon runes, the bits of bone, armor, and weapons fly together
to form an undead platoon. The platoon is led by a sword wraith commander plus one sword wraith warrior per character, including sidekicks (see appendix A). The moonstone’s magic temporarily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body. Constructs and Undead succeed on the save automatically. The weapon loses 1 charge if the creature is slain. When the weapon has no charges remaining, it loses this property.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
nature’s call away from the mushrooms, and I lingered long enough in a side tunnel to force my watcher to come and find me. I took the first lash he offered me with his whip, then grabbed the weapon and
pulled the skinny fool toward me before he could sound an alarm or get his blade out. It took me but a second to get both hands around his throat. When he lay dead at my feet, I took his sword and ran






