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Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

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

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Choose 3 Musical Instruments Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, 2 Dagger

, including performing music, working magic, and making jests. A Bard’s life is spent traveling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer

Master Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp"} to hit (with advantage if the target is wearing armor made of metal), reach

, dispel magic, identify, levitate, locate object, Tenser's Floating Disk, unseen servant 1/day each: banishment, contact other plane, Drawmij's instant summons, legend lore, locate creature, planar

Sofina

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At will: mage hand, message, prestidigitation 2/day each: bestow curse, Bigby's hand, dimension door, mage armor, Otiluke's resilient sphere, thunderwave 1/day

each: Evard's black tentacles, finger of death, time stop Swarm of Meteors (1/Day). Sofina magically calls down a meteor swarm that detonates in four 40-foot-radius spheres, each one centered on a point

Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp"} to hit (with advantage if the target is wearing armor made of metal), reach

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

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Armor of Spiders (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If Arasta is reduced to 0 hit points, she doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, she regains 200 hit points. In

addition, Arasta’s children immediately swarm over her body to protect her, granting her 100 temporary hit points. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Arasta fails a saving throw, she can choose to

Grim Champion of Pestilence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At will: Detect Magic, Mage Armor (self only) 2/day each: Blight, Blindness/Deafness

, the Grim Champion of Pestilence is nonetheless a fearsome entity of sickness and blight. A swarm of insects surrounds him in a mockery of a halo, and debilitating plagues flow from his fingertips

Bel

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, mirror image, mislead, raise dead, teleport, wall of fire 1/day each: imprisonment, meteor swarm Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Bel fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic

oversees the forges that furnish weapons and armor for the Blood War. Though Asmodeus has instructed Zariel to accept Bel as her advisor, Bel and Zariel loathe each other and invent distractions to

Swarm of Rot Grubs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

inside a body. Magic that neutralizes poison can also stop them before they kill their host. Swarm of Rot Grubs Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 5

stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with a single rot grub must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

short or long rest. Halaster has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile

, symbol, teleport 8th level (1 slot): maze, mind blank 9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wishBlast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16

Swarm of Rot Grubs

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

as a swarm. See the accompanying stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with one must make a DC 10 Dexterity

. Burning a body kills any rot grubs infesting it. Swarm of Rot Grubs Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft. STR 2 (-4) DEX

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

necessary, using their magic to bolster their swords and armor. Their spells lean toward charms and illusions rather than blatantly destructive spells. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of many

wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of magic

Swarm of Insects

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

Swarm of Insects Swarm of Insects Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 3(−4) DEX 13(+1

, prone, restrained, stunned Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages — Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm

Skeletal Swarm

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

mass. Skeletal Swarm Large swarm of Medium undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2

Skeletal Swarm This swarm of bones is made from the remains of several animated skeletons. A skeletal swarm alternates its appearance between partially formed humanoid shapes and a chaotic, swirling

Skeletal Swarm

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

partially formed humanoid shapes and a chaotic, swirling mass. Skeletal Swarm Large swarm of Medium undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR

Skeletal Swarm This swarm of bones found rising out of the sand in Isle of the Abbey is made from the remains of several animated skeletons. A skeletal swarm alternates its appearance between

Swarm of Insects

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

Swarm of Insects VARIANT: INSECT SWARMS Different kinds of insects can gather in swarms, and each swarm has the special characteristics described below. Swarm of Beetles. A swarm of beetles gains

a burrowing speed of 5 feet. Swarm of Centipedes. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by a swarm of centipedes is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and paralyzed while

Skeletal Swarm

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

Skeletal Swarm Skeletal Swarm Large swarm of Medium undead, lawful evil Armor Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2) CON

. Creatures are deafened while in the swarm’s space. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Small humanoid. The

Swarm of Hoard Scarabs

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

Swarm of Hoard Scarabs Swarm of Hoard Scarabs Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 31 (7d8) Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 20 ft. STR

False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must

Swarm of Ravens

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

Swarm of Ravens Swarm of Ravens Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 24 (7d8 − 7) Speed 10 ft., fly 50 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 8

, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned Senses passive Perception 15 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm

Swarm of Bats

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

Swarm of Bats Swarm of Bats Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. STR 5 (−3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0

, restrained, stunned Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Echolocation. The swarm can’t use its blindsight while deafened. Keen Hearing. The swarm has

Swarm of Rats

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

Swarm of Rats Swarm of Rats Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 10 Hit Points 24 (7d8 − 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (−1) DEX 11 (+0) CON 9 (−1) INT

, stunned Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Keen Smell. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Swarm. The swarm

Swarms

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

other debris as if it were alive Swarm of Maggots Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts Armor Class 11 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 3 (−4) DEX 12 (+1) CON

random effect for the disease two long rests in a row. Swarm of Scarabs Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft., climb

Monster Conversions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gas Spore Gas Spore Fungus Giant Poisonous Snake Giant Venomous Snake Gnoll Gnoll Warrior Goblin Goblin Warrior Grick Alpha Grick Ancient Gynosphinx Sphinx of Lore Half-Ogre (Ogrillon) Ogrillon Ogre

Shrieker Shrieker Fungus Swarm of Poisonous Snakes Swarm of Venomous Snakes Swarm of Quippers Swarm of Piranhas Thri-kreen Thri-kreen Marauder Thug Tough Tribal Warrior Warrior Infantry Tridrone

Cranium Rats

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

cranium rats come together to form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and they

retain their heightened intelligence for as long as the swarm persists. The swarm also awakens latent psionic abilities implanted within each cranium rat by its mind flayer creators, bestowing upon

Swarm of Quippers

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

Swarm of Quippers Swarm of Quippers Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 28 (8d8 − 8) Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 16 (+3) CON

, prone, restrained, stunned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages — Challenge 1 (200 XP) Blood Frenzy. The swarm has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that

Cranium Rats

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

range of the elder brain’s telepathy. Swarm of Cranium Rats Swarm of Cranium Rats Medium Swarm of Tiny Aberrations, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 76 (17d8) Speed 30 ft

form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain their heightened

Gremishka

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

. The swarm uses the gremishka’s initiative. Swarm of Gremishkas Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities Armor Class 12 Hit Points 24 (7d6) Speed 25 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2

spontaneously created swarms can rapidly turn a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws. Gremishka Tiny Monstrosity Armor Class 12 Hit Points 10 (4d4

Neogi Hatchling Swarm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Neogi Hatchling Swarm A neogi lives about a century. When an individual is rendered weak by advanced age, the other neogi in the group overpower it and inject it with a special poison. The toxin

newborns are left. Sometimes the newborns, united by a singular evil purpose, coalesce into a skittering swarm instead. Neogi Hatchling Swarm Medium Swarm of Tiny Aberrations, Typically Lawful Evil

Sunflies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, highly protective owners. Sunfly Tiny Celestial, Typically Chaotic Good Armor Class 13 Hit Points 2 (1d4) Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 4 (−3) DEX 17 (+3) CON 10 (+0) INT 4 (−3

sunfly sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light. Brian Valeza Swarm of Sunflies Medium Swarm of Tiny

Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

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

Swarm of Poisonous Snakes Swarm of Poisonous Snakes Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 14 Hit Points 36 (8d8) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 18 (+4

, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 2 (450 XP) Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and

Campestris

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Swarm of Campestris Medium Swarm of Tiny Plants, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (6d8) Speed 5 ft. STR 3 (–4) DEX 7 (–2) CON 10 (+0) INT

, because it makes the campestris taste salty and thus unpleasant to most creatures, though bullywugs consider them a delicacy. Campestri Tiny Plant, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 2

Cranium Rat Squeakers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Burdett Cranium Rat Squeaker Swarm Medium Swarm of Tiny Aberrations, Typically Neutral Armor Class 12 Hit Points 76 (17d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 15

and the accumulated memories of its constituents. Cranium Rat Squeaker Tiny Aberration, Unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 2 (1d4) Speed 30 ft. STR 2 (−4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 10 (+0

Sahuagin Hatchling Swarm

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

individual members devour one another until only the strongest hatchlings are left alive to grow to maturity. Sahuagin Hatchling Swarm Large swarm of Tiny beasts, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 Hit

Sahuagin Hatchling Swarm Roiling through the waters in The Final Enemy, these swarms of sahuagin hatchlings are dangerous to any creatures they encounter. Other sahuagin avoid the swarms, while the

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons. Delvers into Secrets Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and

, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant student’s mind is opened to realities beyond the material world and to the alien beings that dwell in the outer void. Once a pact is made, a

Gibberling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, gibberlings share a strong aversion to fire. On the Material Plane, gibberlings tend to dwell in dense forests or the Underdark. Gibberling Small Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 Hit

concentration on spells and similar effects. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage. Swarm of Gibberlings Large Swarm of Small

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