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Ability Checks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character’s or monster’s innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common
Ability Checks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character’s or monster’s innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common
Monsters with Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Monsters with Classes You can use the rules in chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook to give class levels to a monster. For example, you can turn an ordinary werewolf into a werewolf with four levels of
the barbarian class (such a monster would be expressed as “Werewolf, 4th-level barbarian”). Start with the monster’s stat block. The monster gains all the class features for every class level you add
Monsters with Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Monsters with Classes You can use the rules in chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook to give class levels to a monster. For example, you can turn an ordinary werewolf into a werewolf with four levels of
the barbarian class (such a monster would be expressed as “Werewolf, 4th-level barbarian”). Start with the monster’s stat block. The monster gains all the class features for every class level you add
Ability Checks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character's or monster's innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common DCs.
Typical Difficulty Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Typical Difficulty Classes Task Difficulty DC Very easy 5 Easy 10 Medium 15 Hard 20 Very hard 25 Nearly impossible 30 To make an ability check, roll a d20 and add the relevant ability modifier
hand. Otherwise, it's a failure, which means the character or monster makes no progress toward the objective or makes progress combined with a setback determined by the DM.
Typical Difficulty Classes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Typical Difficulty Classes Task Difficulty DC Very easy 5 Easy 10 Medium 15 Hard 20 Very hard 25 Nearly impossible 30 To make an ability check, roll a d20 and add the relevant ability modifier
hand. Otherwise, it's a failure, which means the character or monster makes no progress toward the objective or makes progress combined with a setback determined by the DM.
Ability Checks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Ability Checks An ability check tests a character's or monster's innate talent and training in an effort to overcome a challenge. The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster
relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common DCs.
NPC Statistics
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPC Statistics When you give an NPC game statistics, you have three main options: giving the NPC only the few statistics it needs, give the NPC a monster stat block, or give the NPC a class and
levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of
NPC Statistics
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPC Statistics When you give an NPC game statistics, you have three main options: giving the NPC only the few statistics it needs, give the NPC a monster stat block, or give the NPC a class and
levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of
Combat Encounters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
force characters who normally attack at range to move around. Mixed Monster Groups. When different types of monsters work together, they can combine their abilities—just like characters with different
classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to move around, such as chandeliers, kegs of gunpowder or oil, and rolling stone traps.
Sidekicks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
sidekick—to the group of adventurers. These rules take a creature with a low challenge rating and give it levels in one of three simple classes: Expert, Spellcaster, or Warrior. A sidekick can be
, and invite the creature to join them on their adventures. You can also use these rules to customize a monster for your own use as DM.
Sidekicks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
sidekick—to the group of adventurers. These rules take a creature with a low challenge rating and give it levels in one of three simple classes: Expert, Spellcaster, or Warrior. A sidekick can be
, and invite the creature to join them on their adventures. You can also use these rules to customize a monster for your own use as DM.
Combat Encounters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
force characters who normally attack at range to move around. Mixed Monster Groups. When different types of monsters work together, they can combine their abilities—just like characters with different
classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to move around, such as chandeliers, kegs of gunpowder or oil, and rolling stone traps.
Spells
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spells that the DM may add to a campaign, making them available to player characters and monster spellcasters alike. The Spells table lists the new spells, ordering them by level. The table also notes
the school of magic of a spell, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes have access to it. Spells Level Spell School Conc. Ritual Class 2nd
Spells
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spells that the DM may add to a campaign, making them available to player characters and monster spellcasters alike. The Spells table lists the new spells, ordering them by level. The table also notes
the school of magic of a spell, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes have access to it. Spells Level Spell School Conc. Ritual Class 2nd
Using These Rules
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
includes information on the various races, classes, backgrounds, equipment, and other customization options that you can choose from. Many of the rules in part 1 rely on material in parts 2 and 3
instructions for how to challenge the player characters with adversaries that are a good test of their abilities, plus dozens of ready-to-use monster descriptions. It also provides a sampling of magic items that
Using These Rules
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
includes information on the various races, classes, backgrounds, equipment, and other customization options that you can choose from. Many of the rules in part 1 rely on material in parts 2 and 3
instructions for how to challenge the player characters with adversaries that are a good test of their abilities, plus dozens of ready-to-use monster descriptions. It also provides a sampling of magic items that
Spells
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. Seems they got lost in the shuffle. Shame. Tasha This section contains new spells that the DM may add to a campaign, making them available to player character and monster spellcasters alike. The
Spells table lists the new spells, ordering them by level. The table also notes the school of magic of a spell, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes
Spells
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. Seems they got lost in the shuffle. Shame. Tasha This section contains new spells that the DM may add to a campaign, making them available to player character and monster spellcasters alike. The
Spells table lists the new spells, ordering them by level. The table also notes the school of magic of a spell, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes
Running the Adventure
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges. Each character class will certainly have its moment to shine. A CLASSIC RETOLD This adventure is a retelling of
Monster Manual. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the monsters and nonplayer characters (NPCs) found in this adventure. Descriptions and stat blocks for new monsters and NPCs are
NPC Stat Blocks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster you want to use isn’t listed on the table, use the process described below under “Monsters with Classes.”
NPC Stat Blocks The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for common NPC archetypes such as bandits and guards, as well as tips for customizing them. Those tips include adding racial traits from the
Running the Adventure
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges. Each character class will certainly have its moment to shine. A CLASSIC RETOLD This adventure is a retelling of
Monster Manual. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the monsters and nonplayer characters (NPCs) found in this adventure. Descriptions and stat blocks for new monsters and NPCs are
NPC Stat Blocks
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster you want to use isn’t listed on the table, use the process described below under “Monsters with Classes.”
NPC Stat Blocks The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for common NPC archetypes such as bandits and guards, as well as tips for customizing them. Those tips include adding racial traits from the
Playing with Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
how to subtly massage (or radically mutate) the feel of the standard character classes to make them the best possible fit for the chaotic and creative majesty of an Acquisitions Incorporated game. This
Monk: Way of the Drunken Master, Way of the Kensei, Way of the Sun Soul Paladin: Oath of Conquest Ranger: Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer Rogue: Mastermind, Scout, Swashbuckler Sorcerer: Divine Soul, Shadow Magic, Storm Sorcery Warlock: Celestial, Hexblade Wizard: War Magic
Playing with Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
how to subtly massage (or radically mutate) the feel of the standard character classes to make them the best possible fit for the chaotic and creative majesty of an Acquisitions Incorporated game. This
Monk: Way of the Drunken Master, Way of the Kensei, Way of the Sun Soul Paladin: Oath of Conquest Ranger: Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer Rogue: Mastermind, Scout, Swashbuckler Sorcerer: Divine Soul, Shadow Magic, Storm Sorcery Warlock: Celestial, Hexblade Wizard: War Magic
Campaign Tracking
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. When the adventurers kill a monster, it stays dead, unless someone raises it. When they remove treasure from a room, it doesn’t reappear the next time they enter — assuming it hasn’t been stolen from
can help you design adventure content that provides opportunities for character development. Keep a running tally of the adventurers’ classes and levels, as well as any quests and downtime activities
Campaign Tracking
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. When the adventurers kill a monster, it stays dead, unless someone raises it. When they remove treasure from a room, it doesn’t reappear the next time they enter — assuming it hasn’t been stolen from
can help you design adventure content that provides opportunities for character development. Keep a running tally of the adventurers’ classes and levels, as well as any quests and downtime activities
Modifying a Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to
modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping
Modifying a Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to
modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping
Combat Encounters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
3 describes dangerous features, such as patches of green slime, that characters or their enemies can use to their advantage. Mixed Monster Groups. When different types of monsters work together, they
can combine their abilities—just like characters with different classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to
Combat Encounters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
3 describes dangerous features, such as patches of green slime, that characters or their enemies can use to their advantage. Mixed Monster Groups. When different types of monsters work together, they
can combine their abilities—just like characters with different classes and origins. A diverse force is more powerful. Reasons to Move. Use features that encourage characters and their enemies to
Druid
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
features; the two types of design go hand in hand in D&D, and the story parts are stronger in some classes than in others. Druids and paladins have an especially strong dose of story in their design
Monster Manual , not creature types or subtypes. Elemental Wild Shape allows you to transform into one of those creatures. Can a Circle of the Moon druid speak the languages it knows while in the form of
That Trunk Has Teeth!
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
trying to deal with panicked students. You can’t just let some monster ruin the first day of classes. Time to step up! In the western part of area B8, the characters see a half dozen old trunks strewn
That Trunk Has Teeth!
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
trying to deal with panicked students. You can’t just let some monster ruin the first day of classes. Time to step up! In the western part of area B8, the characters see a half dozen old trunks strewn