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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Once members of a people who escaped servitude to mind flayers, githyanki split from their cousins, githzerai, and fled to the Astral Plane. In that timeless, silvery realm, githyanki honed their
children can reach adulthood.
A lanky people with skin tones of yellows, greens, and browns, githyanki complement their physical prowess with psionic might, instilled in them by mind flayers and
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and topaz—gleam in these dragonborn’s scaled skin and course through their veins. Theirs are the wonders of the mind, the force of will, the brilliant light of insight, and the resounding
character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, early duergar absorbed traces of it. They were further altered when mind flayers and other Aberrations invaded and performed horrific experiments on them. Fueled by Underdark magic, those experiments
fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice.
Corrosive
successful one.
Beguiling Hex (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Beguiling Hex"}. The horror expels a wave of mind-altering magic. Each creature within 30 feet of the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and
expels a wave of mind-altering magic. Each creature within 30 feet of the horror must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw, taking 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Beguiling
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times
much damage on a successful one.
Beguiling Hex (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Beguiling Hex"}. The horror expels a wave of mind-altering magic. Each creature
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores
","rollAction":"Beguiling Hex"}. The horror expels a wave of mind-altering magic. Each creature within 30 feet of the horror must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw, taking 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice
successful one.
Beguiling Hex (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Beguiling Hex"}. The horror expels a wave of mind-altering magic. Each creature within 30 feet
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features
weapon is its ability to magically crawl under another creature’s skin, control its body, and suppress its mind. The yakfolk use this ability to spy on enemies, rob them, murder their leaders, and kidnap their young.
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features
’s most frightening weapon is its ability to magically crawl under another creature’s skin, control its body, and suppress its mind. The yakfolk use this ability to spy on enemies, rob them, murder their leaders, and kidnap their young.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that
temporary hit points per level of that spell.
Maddening Secrets (Costs 3 Actions). Sul Khatesh whispers an arcane secret into the mind of a creature she can see within 60 feet of her. The target must
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
(Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one bite attack.With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1
intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters.
When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind:
Strahd
Feeblemind
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You blast the mind of a creature that you can see within range, attempting to shatter its intellect and personality. The target takes 4d6 psychic damage and must make an Intelligence saving throw
.
On a failed save, the creature's Intelligence and Charisma scores become 1. The creature can't cast spells, activate magic items, understand language, or communicate in any intelligible way. The
Sending
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You send a short message of twenty-five words or less to a creature with which you are familiar. The creature hears the message in its mind, recognizes you as the sender if it knows you, and can
answer in a like manner immediately. The spell enables creatures with Intelligence scores of at least 1 to understand the meaning of your message.
You can send the message across any distance and even to
Intellect Devourer
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
the creature is protected by a mind blank spell.Multiattack. The intellect devourer makes one attack with its claws and uses Devour Intellect.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
intellect devourer has total cover against attacks and other effects originating outside its host. The intellect devourer retains its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as its
backgrounds
Player’s Handbook
Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, WisdomFeat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and HistoryTool Proficiency: Calligrapher's SuppliesEquipment: Choose A or B
odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Deck of Many Things
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
Jack of spades
Rogue
Two of spades
Balance*
Joker (with TM)
Fool*
Joker (without TM)
Jester
* Found only in a deck with twenty-two cards
Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching
damage plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.
Star. Increase one of your ability scores by 2. The score can exceed 20 but can't exceed 24.
Sun. You gain 50,000 XP, and a wondrous item (which the GM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
that can make it difficult to realize certain character concepts. The following subsections address that lack by adding choice to your character’s race, allowing you to customize your ability scores, languages, and certain proficiencies to fit the origin you have in mind for your character.
Customizing Your Origin At 1st level, you choose various aspects of your character, including ability scores, race, class, and background. Together these elements help paint a picture of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
that can make it difficult to realize certain character concepts. The following subsections address that lack by adding choice to your character’s race, allowing you to customize your ability scores, languages, and certain proficiencies to fit the origin you have in mind for your character.
Customizing Your Origin At 1st level, you choose various aspects of your character, including ability scores, race, class, and background. Together these elements help paint a picture of your
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
spades
Rogue
Two of spades
Balance
Joker (with TM)
Fool
Joker (without TM)
Jester
Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching alteration, causing your alignment to change for
. Increase one of your ability scores by 1 for the duration of the adventure. The score can exceed 20 but can’t exceed 24.
Sun. You gain proficiency in the skill of your choice for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sage LIXIN YIN Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard) (see chapter 5)
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and History
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s
monasteries, performing various odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sage Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard) (see “Feats”)
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and History
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s Supplies
Equipment
, performing various odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Step 3: Determine Ability Scores To determine your character’s ability scores, you first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions below and then assign them to your six abilities. Chapter
1 explains what each ability means. Generate Your Scores Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one. Standard Array
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Step 3: Determine Ability Scores To determine your character’s ability scores, you first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions below and then assign them to your six abilities. Chapter
1 explains what each ability means. Generate Your Scores Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one. Standard Array
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sage LIXIN YIN Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard) (see chapter 5)
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and History
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s
monasteries, performing various odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sage Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom
Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard) (see “Feats”)
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and History
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s Supplies
Equipment
, performing various odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
New Ability Scores: Honor and Sanity If you’re running a campaign shaped by a strict code of honor or cosmic horror, consider adding one or both these new ability scores: Honor and Sanity. These
standard array of ability scores, add one 11 to the array for each optional ability you add. If your players use the optional point-buy system, add 3 points to the number of points for each optional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Step 3: Determine Ability Scores To determine your character’s ability scores, you first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions below and then assign them to your six abilities
. “Playing the Game” explains what each ability means. Generate Your Scores Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one. Standard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Step 3: Determine Ability Scores To determine your character’s ability scores, you first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions below and then assign them to your six abilities
. “Playing the Game” explains what each ability means. Generate Your Scores Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one. Standard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
New Ability Scores: Honor and Sanity If you’re running a campaign shaped by a strict code of honor or cosmic horror, consider adding one or both these new ability scores: Honor and Sanity. These
standard array of ability scores, add one 11 to the array for each optional ability you add. If your players use the optional point-buy system, add 3 points to the number of points for each optional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
a creature with which you are familiar. The creature hears the message in its mind, recognizes you as the sender if it knows you, and can answer in a like manner immediately. The spell enables
creatures with Intelligence scores of at least 1 to understand the meaning of your message. You can send the message across any distance and even to other planes of existence, but if the target is on a different plane than you, there is a 5 percent chance that the message doesn’t arrive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Feeblemind 8th-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 150 feet Components: V, S, M (a handful of clay, crystal, glass, or mineral spheres) Duration: Instantaneous You blast the mind of a
creature’s Intelligence and Charisma scores become 1. The creature can’t cast spells, activate magic items, understand language, or communicate in any intelligible way. The creature can, however, identify its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Feeblemind 8th-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 150 feet Components: V, S, M (a handful of clay, crystal, glass, or mineral spheres) Duration: Instantaneous You blast the mind of a
creature’s Intelligence and Charisma scores become 1. The creature can’t cast spells, activate magic items, understand language, or communicate in any intelligible way. The creature can, however, identify its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
a creature with which you are familiar. The creature hears the message in its mind, recognizes you as the sender if it knows you, and can answer in a like manner immediately. The spell enables
creatures with Intelligence scores of at least 1 to understand the meaning of your message. You can send the message across any distance and even to other planes of existence, but if the target is on a different plane than you, there is a 5 percent chance that the message doesn’t arrive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Feeblemind 8th-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 150 feet Components: V, S, M (a handful of clay, crystal, glass, or mineral spheres) Duration: Instantaneous You blast the mind of a
creature’s Intelligence and Charisma scores become 1. The creature can’t cast spells, activate magic items, understand language, or communicate in any intelligible way. The creature can, however, identify its