martial some with only adopt for for likely

Rune Knight

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Rune Knights enhance their martial prowess using the supernatural power of runes, an ancient practice that originated with giants. Rune cutters can be found among any family of giants, and you likely

Rune Knight (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Rune Knights enhance their martial prowess using the supernatural power of runes, an ancient practice that originated with giants. Rune cutters can be found among any family of giants, and you likely

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

be Constitution, or Intelligence if you plan to adopt the Eldritch Knight martial archetype. Second, choose the soldier background. The Fighter Table Level ProficiencyBonus

, some on fighting with two weapons at once, and some on augmenting their martial skills with magic. This combination of broad general ability and extensive specialization makes fighters superior

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can be shared by multiple changelings; there might be three healers in a community, but whoever is on duty will adopt the persona of Tek, the kindly old medic. Personas can even be passed down through

persona and adopt new names as easily as they change faces. The true name of a changeling tends to be simple and monosyllabic; however, there are often accents to a changeling’s name that are

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

into the mortal world. They adapt well to the mingled elements of the Material Plane, and they sometimes visit—whether of their own volition or compelled by magic. Some genies can adopt mortal

entire lives without encountering another one of their kind. There are no great genasi cities or empires. Genasi seldom have communities of their own and typically adopt the cultures and societies into

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single

adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

existence of deities; they merely see the gods as mercurial and ultimately unworthy of adoration. The Leonin and the Gods table suggests the range of attitudes that leonin might adopt toward the gods

personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore of the Flintclaw. Female Names

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating. Quirks Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given

Quick Build

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

archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should be Constitution, or Intelligence if you plan to adopt the Eldritch Knight martial archetype. Second, choose the soldier background. The

Fighter Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Fighting Style, Second Wind 2nd +2 Action Surge (one use) 3rd +2 Martial Archetype 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 5th +3 Extra Attack 6th +3

Creating a Fighter

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

Intelligence if you plan to adopt the Eldritch Knight martial archetype. Second, choose the soldier background. Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Fighting Style, Second Wind

2nd +2 Action Surge (one use) 3rd +2 Martial Archetype 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 5th +3 Extra Attack 6th +3 Ability Score Improvement 7th +3 Martial

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Fighter With the Last War in the recent past, the Purple Dragon Knight’s role as a combat leader can apply to any fighter who served in one of Khorvaire’s militaries as an officer. Soldiers from Karrnath, with its strong martial tradition, are especially likely to choose this option.

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the sick and injured, to smite the wicked and the

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

Settlements

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

Settlements Sam Keiser Life in a city is full of fantastical surprises! Your campaign world is likely to include settlements that characters can visit. The characters might even adopt one of these

villages, towns, and cities as well as the value of the most expensive item the settlement is likely to have for sale. Adjust these numbers as you wish to account for special circumstances. For example, a

Changeling Names

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

Changeling Names A changeling might use a different name for each mask and persona and adopt new names as easily as they develop new faces. The true name of a changeling tends to be simple and

monosyllabic; however, there are often accents to a changeling’s name that are expressed through shapeshifting, something single-skins will likely miss. So, two changelings might have the name Jin, but one

Changeling Names

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

Changeling Names A changeling might use a different name for each mask and persona and adopt new names as easily as they change faces. The true name of a changeling tends to be simple and

monosyllabic; however, there are often accents to a changeling’s name that are expressed through shapeshifting, something single-skins will likely miss. So, two changelings might have the name Jin, but one is

Warforged Personality

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

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating.

Studies and Philosophy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

reproduce is the most essential principle in the cosmos. Mages who adopt this view wield positive energy and practice healing magic. The philosophy of the vein (decay) focuses on the inevitability of death

philosophy of Witherbloom. The decay philosophy sees life energy as a resource to be consumed, rather than a good to be nourished for its own sake. Mages who adopt this view wield negative energy and

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

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

foes. Druid. Channel nature magic to heal, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal

. Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear the Oath of... Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Glory to reach the heights of heroism. The Ancients to

Chapter 3: Character Classes

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

elements. Then join the Circle of the... Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Moon to adopt powerful animal forms. Sea to channel tides and storms. Stars to gain powers in a starry form

to employ shadows for subterfuge. The Elements to wield elemental power. The Open Hand to master unarmed combat. Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear

Master

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

Master During your studies, you were likely under the tutelage of a master who imparted to you the precepts of the order. Your master was the one most responsible for shaping your understanding of

the martial arts and your attitude toward the world. What sort of person was your master, and how did your relationship with your master affect you? Masters d6 Master 1 Your master was a tyrant whom

A Timeless Perspective

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

, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art

from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.

Barbarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, glory, and power. Others are exiles, forced to leave their homeland under penalty of death. The Path of the Battlerager lacks a direct analog on Oerth. Most likely, a battlerager could be of any race

. A battlerager might be one such unfortunate victim. A prisoner who shows signs of martial aptitude might be trained in an exotic fighting style sure to fetch a high price from a bloodthirsty buyer

A Timeless Perspective

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

, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art

from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.

Mage of High Sorcery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

misuse. You’ve trained among the Mages, but whether you’ll face the dangerous test required to become a full member of the group remains to be determined. Your passion for studying magic has likely

wizards and might have any subclass. Spellcasters who gain their magic through devotion are less likely to be welcomed among the traditionalist mages. Nevertheless, the Mages of High Sorcery are shrewd

Weapons

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

Weapons Your class grants proficiency in certain weapons, reflecting both the class’s focus and the tools you are most likely to use. Whether you favor a longsword or a longbow, your weapon and your

piercing 2 lb. Ammunition (range 80/320), two-handed Sling 1 sp 1d4 bludgeoning - Ammunition (range 30/120) Martial Weapons Weapon Name Cost Damage Weight Properties

Cult of Zariel

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

: True strike (cantrip), heroism (1st level), spiritual weapon (2nd level), crusader’s mantle (3rd level) Zariel’s cult offers martial training and talent. It flourishes in areas wracked by war

recruits. Knightly orders, fighters’ guilds, and mercenary companies are the most likely to come under her sway. Hobgoblins sometimes turn to her, but only if they have escaped the influence of

Genasi Lands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

own and typically adopt the cultures and societies into which they are born. The more strange their appearance, the harder time they have. Many genasi lose themselves in teeming cities, where their

. Though far from common, air and fire genasi are more likely to be found in the western regions of Faerûn, along the coast from Calimshan north up to the Sword Coast, and into the Western Heartlands

Sword Wraith

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

most likely spots for encountering sword wraiths are scenes of ancient ambushes, battlefields where soldiers were felled by magic with no chance to fight back, and sites where enemies were hemmed in

) Martial Fury. As a bonus action, the sword wraith can make one weapon attack, which deals an extra 9 (2d8) necrotic damage on a hit. If it does so, attack rolls against it have advantage until the

Elves of Valenar

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

find challenges worthy of a hero. In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you’re a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. If

Valenar ally. If you work with your DM to create the story behind your double scimitar, you can start with the weapon at 1st level in place of a martial weapon normally granted by your class. However

College of Swords

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

the scimitar. If you’re proficient with a simple or martial melee weapon, you can use it as a spellcasting focus for your bard spells. Fighting Style At 3rd level, you adopt a style of fighting as

damage of the second attack. Blade Flourish At 3rd level, you learn to perform impressive displays of martial prowess and speed. Whenever you take the Attack action on your turn, your walking speed

Witherbloom Student

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

some rogues learn how to create and use poisons during their studies at this college. Suggested Characteristics. Students of Witherbloom College are equally likely to be found picking herbs for a

healing tincture or riding zombified swamp beasts through the bayou. The Witherbloom Personality Traits table suggests a variety of traits you might adopt for your character. Witherbloom Personality

25. Creature Storage

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

adopt it, and gave it a name: Halastron. The modron considers Halaster its friend and follows his orders to the best of its ability. Its orders are as follows: Remember its name. Defend itself. Attack

magic. A restored creature acts in accordance with its nature. For example, the grick in area 25b is likely to attack all other creatures out of hunger. When Halaster wants to restore a petrified

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

likely a legendary archmage. Was your ancestor a famous blademaster, a stealthy hunter, or a war chanter? Were they chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their path, it is your duty to follow

scimitar is a martial weapon, weighing 6 pounds and dealing 2d4 slashing damage on a hit. It has the two-handed property and the following special property: If you attack with a double-bladed

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

energy that fills the space between all things in the multiverse. Monks tap into that energy through spiritual and martial training, meditation, and contemplation. And punching and kicking. And more

likely brings their old monastery’s entrepreneurial spirit with them — along with new ideas to energize that spirit even more. In my experience, hiring a monk skilled in the art of peaceful arbitration

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