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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Gaining a Level When you gain a level, follow these steps: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the
“Multiclassing” section later in this chapter. Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice. Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Gaining a Level When you gain a level, follow these steps: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the
“Multiclassing” section later in this chapter. Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice. Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
you do, the staff absorbs the magic of the spell, canceling its effect and gaining a number of charges equal to the absorbed spell’s level. However, if doing so brings the staff’s total
Dispel Magic
3
Enlarge/Reduce
0
Fireball (level 7 version)
7
Flaming Sphere
2
Ice Storm
4
Invisibility
2
Knock
2
Light
0
Lightning Bolt (level 7 version)
7
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dark Devotion. Thurstwell has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. Thurstwell is a 2nd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13
). He has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame (see “Actions” below), thaumaturgy
1st level (3 slots): command, detect evil and good, sanctuarySacred Flame
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
7th level (1 slot): fire storm
Dragon Wings. As a bonus action on his turn, Zindar can sprout a pair of dragon wings from his back, gaining a flying speed of 30 feet until he dismisses them as a
Spellcasting. Zindar is a 14th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Limited Magic Immunity. Mahadi can’t be affected or detected by spells of 6th level or lower unless he wishes to be. He has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical
prior to gaining entrance.
Mahadi presents himself as a charismatic and gracious host. He makes each guest of Infernal Rapture feel as though they’re the most important person in all the planes of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cultists eagerly offered themselves up to the medusa’s petrifying gaze in hopes of gaining Pharika’s favor. Seeing herself surrounded by willing devotees, Hythonia formulated a cruel plan
become part of her throne.
Hythonia as a Mythic Encounter
Hythonia serves as a potent threat against even high-level characters, but you can increase the challenge by using the Shed Skin trait. When
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the chimera and instead targets the caster.Multiattack. The chimera makes three attacks: one with its claws, one with its head, and one with its tail. When its
especially resilient, gaining resistance to cold and fire damage.
2
Coast Creature. The chimera’s body is that of a coastal or aquatic creature, such as a heron or a shark. The chimera
Flail Snail
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
spell slot level, spell save DC, attack bonus, and spellcasting ability of the caster.
3–4. No additional effect.
5–6. The snail’s shell converts some of the spell’s energy
"} force damage per level of the spell on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Flail Tentacles. The flail snail has five flail tentacles. Whenever the snail takes 10 damage or
Equipment
contract using your blood as ink, you lose all levels in your current classes and have the option of gaining levels equal to your character level in any combination of the illrigger, paladin, and warlock
Monsters
Locathah Rising
visible outside it.
The sphere vanishes at the end of the rest or when Amble leaves the sphere.
Hold Breath. Amble can hold their breath for up to 1 hour at a time.
Spellcasting. Amble is a 12th-level
druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, shape water, shillelagh1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, cure wounds, entangle, speak with animals2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, hold
Experience Points
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As your character goes on adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by experience points. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level.
Staff of the Magi
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Basic Rules (2014)
magic of the spell, canceling its effect and gaining a number of charges equal to the absorbed spell's level. However, if doing so brings the staff's total number of charges above 50, the staff
spell save DC and spellcasting ability: conjure elemental (7 charges), dispel magic (3 charges), fireball (7th-level version, 7 charges), flaming sphere (2 charges), ice storm (4 charges
Level
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points. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level.
Starting off at 1st level marks your character's entry into the adventuring life. As your character goes on adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by experience
Feats
Player’s Handbook (2024)
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Dexterity 13+)
You gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Blindsight. You have
Blindsight with a range of 10 feet.
Fog of War. You exploit the distractions of battle, gaining Advantage on any Dexterity (Stealth) check you make as part of the Hide action during combat.
Sniper. If you
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
racial traits might remain after you gain a lineage, a possibility captured in the Ancestral Legacy trait. Keep this in mind when you explore the details of how you change after gaining a lineage
subsequent to character creation.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of one of the game’s fantastical races. Alternatively, you
Shapechange
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You assume the form of a different creature for the duration. The new form can be of any creature with a challenge rating equal to your level or lower. The creature can't be a construct or an undead
addition to gaining those of the creature. If the creature has the same proficiency as you and the bonus listed in its statistics is higher than yours, use the creature's bonus in place of yours. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Multiclassing Multiclassing allows you to gain levels in multiple classes. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level instead of gaining a
level in your current class. Doing so lets you mix the abilities of those classes to realize a character concept that might not be reflected in a single class.
feats
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, a character who has the Aberrant Dragonmark feat has a chance of manifesting greater power. Upon reaching 10th level, such a character has a 10 percent chance of gaining an epic boon from among the
.
You learn a cantrip of your choice from the sorcerer spell list. In addition, choose a 1st-level spell from the sorcerer spell list. You learn that spell and can cast it through your mark. Once you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Multiclassing Multiclassing allows you to gain levels in multiple classes. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level instead of gaining a
level in your current class. Doing so lets you mix the abilities of those classes to realize a character concept that might not be reflected in a single class.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Beyond 1st Level As your character goes on adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by experience points. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Beyond 1st Level As your character goes on adventures and overcomes challenges, he or she gains experience, represented by experience points. A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the standard class options. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level, instead of gaining a level in your current class. Your levels in all your
classes are added together to determine your character level. For example, if you have three levels in wizard and two in fighter, you’re a 5th-level character. As you advance in levels, you might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the standard class options. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level, instead of gaining a level in your current class. Your levels in all your
classes are added together to determine your character level. For example, if you have three levels in wizard and two in fighter, you're a 5th-level character. As you advance in levels, you might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, killing off fish and other river dwellers that provide sustenance to the kuo-toa. Illuun plans to take over the entire level as a step toward gaining control of Undermountain and then Waterdeep. The aboleth rarely leaves its watery lair and relies on its servants to capture new slaves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. This advancement is called gaining a level. The Character Advancement table lists the XP you need to advance to a level and the Proficiency Bonus for a character of that level. When your XP total
Level Advancement While going on adventures, your character gains experience, represented by Experience Points (XP). A character who reaches a specified Experience Point total advances in capability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Experience Points (XP). A character who reaches a specified Experience Point total advances in capability. This advancement is called gaining a level. The Character Advancement table lists the XP you need to
Level Advancement CHRIS SEAMAN Adventuring equipment improves as a character progresses through the tiers of play While going on adventures, your character gains experience, represented by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
your character sheet. Typically, a character starts at level 1 and advances in level by adventuring and gaining Experience Points (XP). Write Your XP. Also record your Experience Points. A level 1
Druid
Fighter: Replace with Barbarian, Monk, Paladin, or Ranger
Rogue: Replace with Bard or Ranger
Wizard: Replace with Bard, Sorcerer, or Warlock
Write Your Level Write your character’s level on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
character sheet. Typically, a character starts at level 1 and advances in level by adventuring and gaining Experience Points (XP). Write Your XP. Also record your Experience Points. A level 1 character
Fighter: Replace with Barbarian, Monk, Paladin, or Ranger
Rogue: Replace with Bard or Ranger
Wizard: Replace with Bard, Sorcerer, or Warlock
Write Your Level Write your character’s level on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Level Typically, a character starts at 1st level and advances in level by adventuring and gaining experience points (XP). A 1st-level character is inexperienced in the adventuring world, although he
or she might have been a soldier or a pirate and done dangerous things before. Starting off at 1st level marks your character’s entry into the adventuring life. If you’re already familiar with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Individual Treasure In a shared campaign, each character receives a fixed number of gold pieces upon gaining a new level. (This gain represents the treasure a character might find in a standard
Level Gained Lifestyle Reward 2–4 Modest 75 gp 5–10 Comfortable 150 gp 11–16 Wealthy 550 gp 17–20 Aristocratic 5,500 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Skulker General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Dexterity 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Blindsight. You have
Blindsight with a range of 10 feet. Fog of War. You exploit the distractions of battle, gaining Advantage on any Dexterity (Stealth) check you make as part of the Hide action during combat. Sniper. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
this effort by two cloakers from the conclave on level 5, which hope to turn this level into a hunting ground. After gaining entry through an umber hulk tunnel that leads down from level 5, the raiders
Raiders of Clan Ironeye The duergar of Clan Ironeye, led by a half-shield dwarf, half-duergar prospector named Skella Ironeye, have come to plunder this level of Undermountain. They are assisted in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
over a longer period of time and helps to manage the characters’ level progression, preventing them from gaining too much power too quickly. Allowing characters to pursue side interests between
adventures to give characters the time they need to pursue such interests. Whereas days or weeks might pass between low-level adventures, the amount of downtime between higher-level adventures might be measured in months or years.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
new level, a character must train for a number of days before gaining any class features associated with the new level. You can decide whether the character can train independently or requires a trainer
Leveling Up Some DMs let characters gain the benefits of a new level as soon as the characters have the required XP, which gives the players the joy of using the new features and spells they gain