manner some with only add from for lesser

Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

form of dragonshards. Creating a Magewright The magewright stat block provides the baseline statistics for a magewright. You then add to that baseline by choosing a specialty from the Magewright

, lesser restoration (1 hour). Medicine (+4), herbalism kit 4 Lamplighter Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour). Tinker's tools 5 Locksmith Mending. Ritual only: arcane lock (1

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

treasures—often by gambling. While many cloud giants are content with risking their wealth in games with each other, those who aim for the top of their ordning challenge all manner of beings in

the light of an extinct sun, and another who obtained a fraction of power from the demon lord Orcus. To depict a destiny gambler who won such a wager, you can add one or more of these spells to the

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

person, lesser restoration, moonbeam3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, dispel magic, water breathing4th level (3 slots): charm monster, freedom of movement5th level (2 slots): greater restoration

;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Balm of the Summer Court"} of their die pool. Roll the spent dice and add them together. The target regains a number of hit points equal to the total. The

Grung

Species One Grung Above

warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest leadership positions. A tribe’s sovereign is always a gold grung. A grung normally remains in its

lookout for creatures they can capture and enslave. Grungs use slaves for all manner of menial tasks, but mostly they just like bossing them around. Slaves are fed mildly poisoned food to keep them

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or raw meat 3 Cerebral spinal fluid 4 Psychic energy 5 Dreams 6 Life energy Dhampir Origins Dhampirs often arise from encounters with vampires, but all manner of

joined and advanced through their lesser ranks, known as the Kargatane, and were rewarded by being transformed into a dhampir. I’Cath. At night, the starving city of I’Cath is overrun by

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the pain of others. 5 I enjoy testing other people’s patience. 6 I can’t stand it when things are predictable, so I like to add a little chaos to every situation. 7 I

. 5 There’s a lesser demon in the cult who thinks he owes me a favor, and who am I to argue? 6 The master of ceremonies in my troupe is well connected with other troupes. 7 I had

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline. The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than

almost anytime. Furthermore, in the yuan-ti caste system, a greater yuan-ti’s life is worth far more than a lesser one’s. Weaker citizens are expected to lay down their lives to protect their

Tridrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Tridrone Tridrones are shaped like inverted pyramids. They lead lesser modrons in battle. Tridrone Medium construct, lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The tridrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the tridrone dies, its body

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

lair has the following features: Connecting Passages. Because a deep dragon lacks a sapphire dragon’s ability to shape stone, add a few connecting passages or secret doors to otherwise

treasures with significant financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from

Halfling Subrace: Mark of Healing

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

Intuition. When you make a Wisdom (Medicine) check or an ability check using an herbalism kit, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Healing Touch. You can cast the cure

wounds spell with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast lesser restoration with it. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a

Customizing NPCs

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

Customizing NPCs There are many easy ways to customize the NPCs for your home campaign. Racial Traits You can add racial traits to an NPC. For example, a halfling druid might have a speed of 25 feet

replace one or more of its spells. You can substitute any spell on the NPC's spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this manner doesn't alter

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

features: Connecting Passages. Because a deep dragon lacks a sapphire dragon’s ability to shape stone, add a few connecting passages or secret doors to otherwise inaccessible chambers, possibly

financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from inaccessible or storied locales

Mark of Healing Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. When you make a Wisdom (Medicine) check or an ability check using an herbalism kit, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Healing Touch. You can cast the cure wounds spell

with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast lesser restoration with it. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest

Customizing NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

manner doesn’t alter an NPC’s challenge rating. Armor and Weapon Swaps. You can upgrade or downgrade an NPC’s armor, or add or switch weapons. Adjustments to Armor Class and damage can change an NPC’s

Customizing NPCs There are many easy ways to customize the NPCs in this appendix for your home campaign. Racial Traits. You can add racial traits to an NPC. For example, a halfling druid might have a

Devil Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

by the same rules and obey the same social conventions as mortals. Devils have no problem appearing and acting in whatever manner they need to achieve their end goal — usually a contract for services

or a soul. They’ve learned that more can be gained from behaving in a civilized manner than reacting angrily or violently. Deviousness. Devils don’t age, so there’s rarely a sense of urgency with a

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

your choice Empowered Spells. Whenever the spellcaster casts a spell of the evocation school by expending a spell slot, the spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the spell’s

damage roll or healing roll, if any. Potent Cantrip. The spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the damage it deals with any cantrip. Spellcasting (Healer). The spellcaster’s

Summon Lesser Demons

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

Summon Lesser Demons 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a vial of blood from a humanoid killed within the past 24 hours) Duration: Concentration, up to 1

within it. Using the material component in this manner consumes it when the spell ends. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th or 7th level, you summon twice as many demons. If you cast it using a spell slot of 8th or 9th level, you summon three times as many demons.

Lizardfolk Subchief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Lizardfolk Subchief The lizardfolk subchief (seen in Danger at Dunwater) is a devout priest of Semuanya, pursuing the worship of its god in a manner similar to a cleric. It wields a dagger crafted of

will): light, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, purify food and drink 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, lesser restoration, silence 3rd level (2

Hazlan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

nation than a vast magical laboratory, whose wizard overlord Hazlik views every being as either an apprentice or a test subject. He conscripts those he acknowledges as lesser wizards into performing

strange experiments prowl openly. He watches as ravenous worms from deep within the poisoned land crawl to the surface in search of food. And he watches every new magical innovation, eager to claim it and add the discovery to his list of glorious achievements.

Summon Lesser Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Summon Lesser Demons 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (a vial of blood from a humanoid killed within the past 24 hours) Duration: Concentration, up to 1

they can’t target anyone within it. Using the material component in this manner consumes it when the spell ends. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th or 7th level, you

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

your choice Potent Cantrip. The spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the damage it deals with any cantrip. Spellcasting (Healer). The spellcaster’s spellcasting ability is

): bless, cure wounds, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): aid, lesser restoration 3rd level (3 slots): protection from energy, revivify 4th level (3 slots): banishment, death ward 5th level (1 slot

Chapter 6: Bestiary

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

Fiend Folio published in 1981. Many of these monsters, old and new alike, are ideal for use with the earlier chapters of this book. For instance, the demons and devils presented here — lesser varieties as

well as the greatest of the demon lords and the archdevils — can add even more chaos and savagery to a campaign based on the Blood War. Similarly, you’ll find a selection of specialized duergar to

Creating a Spell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

too powerful for its level. A long duration or large area can make up for a lesser effect, depending on the spell. Avoid spells that have very limited use, such as one that works only against good

table, provided that the average result is about the same. Doing so can add a little variety to the spell. For example, you could change a cantrip’s damage from 1d10 (average 5.5) to 2d4 (average 5

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

your choice Potent Cantrip. The spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the damage it deals with any cantrip. Spellcasting (Healer). The spellcaster’s spellcasting ability is

, cure wounds, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): aid, lesser restoration 3rd level (3 slots): protection from energy, revivify 4th level (1 slot): death ward Actions Quarterstaff. Melee

Bard

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

? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world! — Fletcher Danairia, master bard Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the

favorite musicians as a role model for your character. You can add some unique aspects to your bard character by considering the suggestions that follow. Music is stupid. Wait. I changed my mind. Music is

7. Halls of Selvetarm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

7. Halls of Selvetarm The lesser deity Selvetarm serves Lolth. Also known as the Spider That Waits, Selvetarm is worshiped and feared by drow for his battle prowess and blood lust. These rooms are

statue has not been destroyed. Drow restored in this manner have two goals: slay Muiral, and report back to their superior, Zress Orlezziir. The males are named Dhuurak, Jaratlab, Quenmourn, and Seldax. The females are Nizanna, Rezlyrr, Shynlue, and Zilvriss.

Gehenna

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Gehenna A volcanic mountain dominates each of the four layers of Gehenna, and lesser volcanic earthbergs drift in the air and smash into the greater mountains. The rocky slopes of the plane make

to purchase something they can’t find elsewhere, probably at a terrifying cost. This bustling market, crowded with Fiends and occasional mortal visitors, offers all manner of forbidden and sinister

The Celestial

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

cure wounds, guiding bolt 2nd flaming sphere, lesser restoration 3rd daylight, revivify 4th guardian of faith, wall of fire 5th flame strike, greater restoration Bonus Cantrips At 1st level, you

you can see within 60 feet of you, spending dice from the pool. The maximum number of dice you can spend at once equals your Charisma modifier (minimum of one die). Roll the dice you spend, add them

Gods of the Yuan-ti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Gods of the Yuan-ti The detached, intellectual nature of the yuan-ti doesn’t lend itself to fervent or devout worship in the manner that others revere their deities. Nonetheless, they acknowledge a

primary deities discussed below, the yuan-ti worship over a dozen other “serpent gods” — lesser beings such as animal spirits, ascended heroes, divine servants of more powerful gods, and demon lords

Deep Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ability to shape stone, add a few connecting passages or secret doors to otherwise inaccessible chambers, possibly including connections to the adjacent underground stream as entrances to the lair

tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from inaccessible or storied locales, chosen to pique visitors’ curiosity and provide an excuse for the host to tell these items’ tales.

Magewright

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

damage. Creating a Magewright The magewright stat block provides the baseline statistics for a magewright. You then add to that baseline by choosing a specialty from the Magewright Specialties table

Healer Resistance, spare the dying. Ritual only: detect poison and disease, lesser restoration (1 hour). Medicine (+4), herbalism kit 4 Lamplighter Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour). Tinker’s

Enacting the Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

becomes the adventurers’ cue to attack and destroy the last demon lord, banishing it to the Abyss if they succeed. OPTION: THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS If you want to pose a moral dilemma for the characters

fiendish magic. Will the adventurers willingly sacrifice one life to stop the demon lords from threatening the Underdark and the whole of Faerûn? This kind of moral dilemma can add significant drama to

Nautical Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Nautical Adventures The Callapheia chronicles the legendary story of Callaphe, captain of The Monsoon, whose wild adventures pitted her against all manner of pirates and sea monsters. Sailors also

as magical as Theros). That said, if you’d like to add nuance to your nautical adventures in Theros, the book Ghosts of Saltmarsh provides more information on ships, hazards, and environments at sea

Couatl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Couatl Couatls are benevolent serpentine beings of great intellect and insight. Their brilliantly colored wings and gentle manner speak to their celestial origins. Divine Caretakers. Couatls were

sustenance, even surviving without air, but these creatures can die of disease or the passage of time. A couatl can sense its end up to a century beforehand, but it has no insight into the manner of

Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Capricious Elevation. Demons respect power and power alone. A greater demon commands shrieking mobs of lesser demons because it can destroy any lesser demon that dares to refuse its commands. A demon’s

ranks of the demon lords that threaten to tear the Abyss apart with their endless warring. By expending considerable magical power, demon lords can raise lesser demons into greater forms, though such

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