master smite with often advisors for for light

Oath of the Ancients

Classes Player’s Handbook

Preserve Life and Light in the World The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the first elves. Paladins who swear this oath cherish the light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the

world more than any principles of honor, courage, and justice. They often adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things—leaves, antlers, or flowers—to reflect their commitment

Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting

armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side. Almost by

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

Fighter

Classes Player’s Handbook

Choose 2: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Perception, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light

mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it. Fighters master various

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting

deepest self. For every Barbarian, their Rage is a power that fuels not just battle prowess, but also uncanny reflexes and heightened senses. Barbarians often serve as protectors and leaders in their

Druid

Classes Player’s Handbook

, Arcana, Insight, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Religion, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Herbalism Kit Armor Training Light armor and Shields

. Druids are concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant and animal life and with the need for people to live in harmony with nature. Druids often guard sacred sites or watch over

Kithkin

Species Lorwyn: First Light

temporarily or even permanently for a variety of reasons, often due to trauma suffered during the Phyrexian invasion (see Lorwyn: First Light). Regardless, kithkin typically believe that betraying their own is

Book of Kith and Kin. They also often entertain many superstitions, particularly related to Lorwyn’s incarnations of nature. In Shadowmoor Shadowmoor kithkin are more insular and xenophobic

Harvester Devil

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals, often securing a deal with a contract they produce in a flash of brimstone. This contract binds the mortal signatory’s soul to the Nine Hells

other souls to Mephistopheles. 2 Stands under the light of a full moon and a half-moon simultaneously. 3 Renounces the contract while in the Abyss. 4 Is under the protection of

Artificer

Classes Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

one type of Artisan’s Tools of your choice Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather;Studded Leather Armor, Dagger

Point Die, proficiency with Tinker’s Tools, proficiency in one skill of your choice from the Artificer’s skill list, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

often believe their immortality will exempt them from any infernal claim to their souls. The archdevil Mephistopheles happily exploits such hubris and proves that even undead aren’t immune to the

course it is. —Astarion on Vampire Infernalists Vampire Infernalist Lairs Vampire infernalists lurk in gloomy libraries or ritual chambers, far from the sun’s light. The region

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

powerful Undead scions. Should a wearer prove unworthy of this honor, the crown teleports away to find a new mortal to corrupt for its master. Cursed. The crown is cursed. Attuning to the crown extends

instantly complete this transformation. Cone of Undeath. You can take a Magic action to unleash a wave of unholy light in a 60-foot Cone. Each creature in the Cone makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw

Firefist

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

with spell attacks). It has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st level (4 slots): guiding bolt, healing word, heroism, shield

of faith 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): blinding smite, crusader's mantle, revivify 4th level (3 slots): banishment, wall of fire 5th level (1 slot

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): command, protection from evil and good, thunderous smite 2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, find steed 3rd level (2

slots): blinding smite, dispel magicMultiattack. Ziraj makes three attacks with his glaive or with his oversized longbow. Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

Lightly Armored Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have trained to master the use of light armor, gaining the following benefits: Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You gain proficiency with light armor.

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Rejuvenation. While its master lives, a destroyed boneclaw gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Hours"} hours, with all its hit points. The new body

appears within 1 mile of the boneclaw’s master. Unusual Nature. The boneclaw doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two Piercing Claw attacks. Piercing

Jim's Glowing Coin

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

Of the many tactics employed by master magician and renowned adventurer Jim Darkmagic, the old glowing coin trick is a time-honored classic. When you cast the spell, you hurl the coin that is the

spell’s material component to any spot within range. The coin lights up as if under the effect of a light spell. Each creature of your choice that you can see within 30 feet of the coin must

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

must obey the knight's commands until the knight dies or until the knight releases it as a bonus action. The knight can command up to twelve undead at a time this way. Master of the Pallid Banner. While

(4 slots): command, compelled duel, hellish rebuke, wrathful smite 2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, crown of madness, darkness, find steed, magic weaponMultiattack. The knight attacks twice with

Mordakhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

). Mordakhesh can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: chromatic orb (see “Actions” below), detect thoughts, disguise self 1/day each: banishing smite

, destructive wave, fly, mass suggestion, staggering smite, suggestion, true seeing Limited Magic Immunity. Mordakhesh can't be affected or detected by spells of 6th level or lower unless he wishes to be

Iron Defender

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Keen Senses. The defender has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks. Telepathic Bond. While the defender is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to

its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3

Dual Wielder Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

You master fighting with two weapons, gaining the following benefits: You gain a +1 bonus to AC while you are wielding a separate melee weapon in each hand. You can use two-weapon fighting even

when the one-handed melee weapons you are wielding aren't light. You can draw or stow two one-handed weapons when you would normally be able to draw or stow only one.

Master Thief

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury. When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave

attack that hits it. The thief must be able to see the attacker.Master thieves are known for perpetrating daring heists. They tend to develop a romanticized reputation. A master thief might &ldquo

Gunvald Halraggson

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Bear King cuts an impressive figure and is renowned for his size and strength. He tries to be honorable, but he is often merciless and doesn't change his mind easily. He has trouble relating to Ten

wives in six years, each of whom died while she was pregnant. His advisors fear that the gods have cursed Gunvald and the entire tribe. In truth, the king's doting shaman, Ulkora, lusts for him and

Boneclaw Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

boneclaw's master. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the boneclaw can take the Hide action as a bonus action.Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two claw attacks. Piercing Claw. Melee

Rejuvenation. While its master lives, a destroyed boneclaw gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} hours, with all its hit points. The new body appears within 1 mile of the

Firenewt Warlock of Imix

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

): At will: guidance, light, mage armor, mage hand, prestidigitationFirenewts who serve Imix, Prince of Evil Fire, live in militaristic theocracies that revere elemental fire in its most destructive

incarnation and promote aggression and cruelty. Firenewt warlocks of Imix lead these theocracies or serve as advisors to a high priest. Firenewts Originally from the Elemental Plane of Fire

Bandit Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range

80 ft./320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Light Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Bandits rove in gangs and are

Donaar Blit'zen

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

with spell attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, cure wounds, wrathful smite 2nd level (2 slots): aid, branding smite, lesser restoration

of his clan bear — a stylish tail that is rare and often considered a deformity among dragonborn. As with his tail, an odd quirk of heritage makes Donaar's acid breath more of a signature vomiting

Giant Coral Snake

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

begins to hallucinate and is afflicted with a short-term madness effect (determined randomly or by the DM; see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The effect lasts 10

minutes.Comfortable on land or in water, these brilliantly colored snakes are renowned for their potent and hallucinogenic venom. They are most often found in coastal caves. In the abandoned chambers

Kobold Scale Sorcerer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;s diplomat and mouthpiece—anticipating the dragon’s needs, issuing commands to others on the dragon’s behalf, and reporting information back to the dragon. Such scale sorcerers often

requires them not to fawn over their master at all times. They also understand that their frequent proximity to their dragon master means they would probably be the first to die if their master became

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(spell save DC 24). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect thoughts, dispel magic, spirit guardians 1/day each: banishing smite, blinding smite

, staggering smite Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Rak Tulkhesh fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Rak Tulkhesh has advantage on saving throws against spells and

Blackguard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

consort with Fiends and Undead, and they reject many of the goodly things from their former lives. Blackguards often adorn their armor and weapons with dread accoutrements or are marked by eerie

hanging from a chain around the blackguard’s neck 8 Glaive adorned with a length of cloth bearing the words “I choose violence” Smite. Immediately after the blackguard

Time Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Time Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Time Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of shimmering light in a 15-foot cone

scales and have horns that are barely more than nubs. As they master the flow of time, their horns grow with branching, rainbow-hued veins suggestive of time’s paths and possibilities. Ancient

Young Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Time Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Time Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of shimmering light in a 30-foot cone

wyrmling;Time dragon wyrmlings are born with shining scales and have horns that are barely more than nubs. As they master the flow of time, their horns grow with branching, rainbow-hued veins suggestive

Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): At will: light, mage hand, mending 3/day each: comprehend languages, detect magic, identify 1/day each: dispel magic, levitate, locate object

resident lore experts are master sage;master sages and sages who dedicate themselves to scholarship above all.

Draconian Mastermind

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

AC against that attack and potentially causing the attack to miss.The rarest and most powerful of the draconians are the masterminds—spellcasters and strategists who most often serve as military

commanders or as advisors to those who created them. They emerge from gold, red, or amethyst dragon eggs, wingless but possessed of an arsenal of eldritch power. Like their dragon progenitors

Metallic Peacekeeper

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Immutable Form. The peacekeeper is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Telepathic Bond. While the peacekeeper is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically

convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically with each other.Multiattack. The peacekeeper makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20

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