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Starting at Higher Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Starting at Higher Level Experienced players familiar with the capabilities of the character classes and impatient for more significant adventures might welcome the idea of starting a campaign with

, and probably starts with better equipment. Starting equipment for characters above 1st level is entirely at your discretion, since you give out treasure at your own pace. That said, you can use the

Spider Climb

Spells Player’s Handbook

Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch gains the ability to move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and along ceilings, while leaving its hands free. The target also gains a Climb

Speed equal to its Speed. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2.

Robe of Stars

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

particularly large. While wearing this robe, you can take a Magic action to remove one of the stars and expend it to cast the level 5 version of Magic Missile. Daily at dusk, 1d6 removed stars

reappear on the robe. While you wear the robe, you can take a Magic action to enter the Astral Plane along with everything you are wearing and carrying. You remain there until you take a Magic action to

Flaming Sphere

Spells Player’s Handbook

saving throw, taking 2d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. As a Bonus Action, you can move the sphere up to 30 feet, rolling it along the ground. If you move

Dim Light for an additional 20 feet. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 2.

Gaseous Form

Spells Player’s Handbook

A willing creature you touch shape-shifting;shape-shifts, along with everything it’s wearing and carrying, into a misty cloud for the duration. The spell ends on the target if it drops to 0 Hit

it was carrying or holding can’t be dropped, used, or otherwise interacted with. Finally, the target can’t attack or cast spells. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 3.

Giant Insect

Spells Player’s Handbook

its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Giant Insect Large Beast, Unaligned AC 11 + the spell

’s level HP 30 + 10 for each spell level above 4 Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Fly 40 ft. (Wasp only) Mod Save STR 17 +3 +3 DEX 13 +1 +1 CON

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

’s Tools or Musical Instrument Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 5 Dagger;Daggers, Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the tool

Find Steed

Spells Player’s Handbook

anything it was wearing or carrying. If you cast this spell again, you decide whether you summon the steed that disappeared or a different one. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s

level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Otherworldly Steed Large Celestial, Fey, or Fiend (Your Choice), Neutral AC 10 + 1 per spell level HP 5 + 10 per spell level (the steed has a

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Warlock Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Warlock level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana

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

Ranger

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Ranger Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D10 per Ranger level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 3

Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather;Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorer's Pack, and 7 GP

Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

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

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics

Light property Tool Proficiencies Thieves’ Tools Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, 2 Dagger;Daggers, Shortsword, Shortbow

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Wizard Traits Primary Ability Intelligence Hit Point Die D6 per Wizard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Intelligence and Wisdom Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana

, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) 2 Dagger;Daggers, Staff

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Barbarian Traits Primary Ability Strength Hit Point Die D12 per Barbarian level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Constitution Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

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

Fighter

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Fighter Traits Primary Ability Strength or Dexterity Hit Point Die D10 per Fighter level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Constitution Skill Proficiencies

, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A, B, or C: (A) Chain Mail, Greatsword, Flail, 8 Javelin;Javelins, Dungeoneer's Pack, and 4 GP; (B) Studded Leather;Studded Leather

True Polymorph

Spells Player’s Handbook

creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s Challenge Rating or level. The target’s game

on how you have treated it. Creature into Object. If you turn a creature into an object, it transforms along with whatever it is wearing and carrying into that form, as long as the object’s

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills

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

Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Cleric Traits Primary Ability Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Cleric level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: History, Insight

, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Shirt, Shield

Druid

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Druid Traits Primary Ability Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Druid level Saving Throw Proficiencies Intelligence and Wisdom Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Animal Handling

Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, Shield, Sickle, Druidic Focus (Quarterstaff), Explorer's Pack, Herbalism Kit, and 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP Druids belong to ancient

Arcanaloth Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. The arcanaloth’s weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The arcanaloth is a 16th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield, Tenser's floating disk 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, phantasmal force, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots

Color Spray Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

are affected in ascending order of their current hit points (ignoring unconscious creatures and creatures that can’t see). Starting with the creature that has the lowest current hit points, each

creature’s hit points must be equal to or less than the remaining total for that creature to be affected. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, roll an additional 2d10 for each slot level above 1st.

Arcanaloth (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. The arcanaloth’s weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The arcanaloth is a 16th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield, Tenser's floating disk 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, phantasmal force, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots

Robe of Stars Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

particularly large. While wearing this robe, you can use an action to pull off one of the stars and use it to cast magic missile as a 5th-level spell. Daily at dusk, 1d6 removed stars reappear on the robe

. While you wear the robe, you can use an action to enter the Astral Plane along with everything you are wearing and carrying. You remain there until you use an action to return to the plane you were

Carrion Stalker

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

and tentacles. When an adult carrion stalker detects movement, it bursts from its corpse-cradle to attack, intent on implanting its young into the living and starting its species’ life cycle

zombies. The embedded carrion stalkers ride along in their freshly animated conveyances, bursting forth once they detect living creatures nearby. This destroys the zombie, but unleashes a new horror

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

sphinx's intentions or sincerity have disadvantage. Magic Weapons. The sphinx's weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Special Equipment. In addition to his sword cane, Rictavio wears a hat of disguise and a ring of mind shielding, and he carries a spell scroll of raise dead. Spellcasting. Rictavio is a 9th-level

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Spellcasting. The hobgoblin is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, prestidigitation, true strike 1st level (3 slots): charm person, disguise self, expeditious

Sleep Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

affected in ascending order of their current hit points (ignoring unconscious creatures). Starting with the creature that has the lowest current hit points, each creature affected by this spell falls

aren’t affected by this spell. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, roll an additional 2d8 for each slot level above 1st.

Derwyth

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following

druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce flame, shillelagh 1st level (4 slots): entangle, longstrider, speak with animals, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

sphinx's intentions or sincerity have disadvantage. Magic Weapons. The sphinx's weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 12th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom

following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration

Daern's Instant Fortress Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

is divided into two floors, with a ladder running along one wall to connect them. The ladder ends at a trapdoor leading to the roof. When activated, the tower has a small door on the side facing you

. Only a wish spell can repair the fortress (this use of the spell counts as replicating a spell of 8th level or lower). Each casting of wish causes the roof, the door, or one wall to regain 50 hit points.

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage. Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical. Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is

sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message 1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person

Duergar Keeper of the Flame

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Keeper of the Flame is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks

). The Keeper of the Flame has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, sacred flame 1st level (4 slots): bane, inflict wounds, shield of faith 2nd level (2 slots

Snurrevin

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Spellcasting. Snurrevin is a 3rd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save

, minor illusion, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): color spray, shield, silent image 2nd level (2 slots): hold person, shatterEnlarge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, Snurrevin

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