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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the dullahan scores a critical hit against a creature, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or the dullahan cuts off the target’s head. The
"} necrotic damage.Dullahans are headless undead warriors—the remains of villains who let vengeance consume them. These decapitated hunters haunt the areas where they were slain, butchering innocents in
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nylea wields the shortbow Ephixis, the bow whose arrows herald the turning of the seasons. Nylea is quick to let her favored followers borrow her bow, particularly when they intend to use it to
. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this bow, and you suffer no disadvantage when attacking at the weapon’s long range. Additionally, Ephixis scores a critical hit on a d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
connections and opportunities. Depict the public’s interest in the characters by using the renown system presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Start the characters with high renown scores, but let their
renown scores decay if they don’t work to keep the public’s interest. At the height of their fame, characters might be recognized by strangers on the streets, given free room and board, or invited to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Using Ability Scores When a player wants to do something, it’s often appropriate to let the attempt succeed without a roll or a reference to the character’s ability scores. For example, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
from the castle. If he is with the characters, he can prevent them from blundering into a trap or an ambush. He talks to the six lizardfolk guards if characters let him. What he tells them depends on
in the castle. The guards accept that story without question and let everyone pass. If the heroes have established strong trust between themselves and Snapjaw, he tells the guards that the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
from the castle. If he is with the characters, he can prevent them from blundering into a trap or an ambush. He talks to the six lizardfolk guards if characters let him. What he tells them depends on
in the castle. The guards accept that story without question and let everyone pass. If the heroes have established strong trust between themselves and Snapjaw, he tells the guards that the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
background you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit
which ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there. Ability Scores and Backgrounds Ability Backgrounds Strength Soldier Dexterity Criminal, Soldier Constitution Criminal, Sage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit which
ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there. Ability Scores and Backgrounds Ability Backgrounds Strength Artisan, Entertainer, Farmer, Guard, Noble, Sailor, Soldier Dexterity Artisan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
for your players to claim on D&D Beyond. The Characters
The characters are heroes that the players use to interact with the world and story the DM presents. Let the players review these characters
. Other information on a character sheet is based on these three elements.
Abilities and Ability Scores. All creatures (including your characters) have six abilities – Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
ask the question, pressing the sphinx into a strange loop of logic that forces her to let the characters pass. It’s also possible that the characters might wish to use the enhanced sphinx to ask a
decreases to ability scores) might then be usable by their original owners to reverse the decrease. If any of those owners are still alive, the stones might help guide the characters to them, allowing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephixis, Bow of Nylea Weapon (shortbow), artifact (requires attunement) Nylea wields the shortbow Ephixis, the bow whose arrows herald the turning of the seasons. Nylea is quick to let her favored
disadvantage when attacking at the weapon’s long range. Additionally, Ephixis scores a critical hit on a d20 roll of 19 or 20. Blessing of the Wild. If you are a worshiper of Nylea, you gain all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Yriltorn) and three giant spiders. If the characters didn’t encounter the drow mage in area 5a, he is present as well.
Spiders. Scores of tarantula-sized baby giant spiders creep and crawl throughout
.
T’rissa is as malevolent as the demonic god she worships and refuses to speak to non-drow, let alone negotiate with them. T’rissa stabilizes dying characters so that they can be implanted with spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
appeal to players of any tastes. Appeal to Player Preferences. Players who like acting (see “Know Your Players” in this chapter) thrive in social interactions, so let those players take the spotlight
is less comfortable with roleplaying, you can get them involved by asking them to describe their character’s actions during the conversation. Use Other Ability Scores. Consider the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of the six ability scores. For example, Acrobatics and Stealth are two different aspects of Dexterity, and a character can specialize in either or both. You can dispense with skills and use one of
as my family’s ambassador to the court, and this sort of thing is second nature to me now.” This simple system relies heavily on players developing their characters’ histories. Don’t let it result in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
suspense. Either approach is fine. Even DMs who conceal their dice rolls might divulge certain results. For example, when a creature scores a critical hit against a character, it’s customary to let the
to let the players know that the creature looks like it can take a lot more punishment. That information alone might encourage the players to consider a change of plan, such as a tactical retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
world through treachery. Their leader, Jelayne, was similar … until she was killed a year before. Jelayne wasn’t one to let death keep her down, however, and she continues to lead the group as an
unusual skeleton with these changes: She has Intelligence and Charisma scores of 14 (+2). She can speak Common. Jelayne isn’t aware that she’s undead. Even though the last of her flesh is constantly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
lead pursuer’s sight, after every participant in the chase has taken its turn. The check’s result is compared to the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of the pursuers. If the result of the mage’s
Heirs, the mages tell the characters everything they know in exchange for being let go before the Brightguard arrives. They share the following facts: The Ashen Heirs were ordered to find the samovar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
they didn’t have. In those circumstances, use characters’ Passive Perception scores instead. Using the Investigation Skill. The Investigation skill applies to situations where a character is using
secret door). These hints let players discover fun secrets without requiring them to spend extensive time searching every square foot of every room and hallway. Perception and Encounters If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dullahan
Dullahans are headless undead warriors—the remains of villains who let vengeance consume them. These decapitated hunters haunt the areas where they were slain, butchering innocents in
hands, plus 11 (2d10) necrotic damage. If the dullahan scores a critical hit against a creature, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or the dullahan cuts off the target’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a spider medallion half-embedded in the bloated growth that was once her hand. Half her face is rotten and pustulate, a bed for the sprouting of scores of tiny mushrooms. “The Great Seeder … trap
wedding rehearsal? Friends of the bride or her intended? No matter! Let the love of the Great Seeder embrace you as you become one with her chosen, the Great Body!”
As the garden comes alive with screams
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing
check is required, ask yourself these questions: What Kind of Ability Check? Use the descriptions of the ability scores and their associated skills in the Basic Rules to help you decide what kind of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Jarlmoot Locations The following area descriptions are keyed to map 2.8. J1. Ring of Thrones Ice covers seven giant thrones arrayed in a ring atop a snow-covered hill. Scores of black ravens gather
war;
Let life’s blood fall till it falls no more.
Double Door. The double door to area J5 is unlocked. As an action, a character can push open either door with a successful DC 15 Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Cleric I have faith in the power of the marketplace, and I see a lot of nonbelievers out there with money to spend. If you think wading through scores of undead in a haunted crypt or channeling
franchise needs, and the knowledge that your business plans are always the best ones. Because the gods would never let you down, right? Name a more iconic profession. I’ll wait.
— Omin Dran
Have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
beautiful 20 Exceptionally ugly Abilities You don’t need to roll ability scores for the NPC, but note abilities that are above or below average — great strength or monumental stupidity, for example — and
Responsibility No limits 6 Tradition Whimsy d6 Neutral Ideal Other Ideals 1 Balance Aspiration 2 Knowledge Discovery 3 Live and let live Glory 4 Moderation Nation 5 Neutrality Redemption 6 People Self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster’s stat block. Familiarize yourself with that material before you begin. In the course of creating your monster, if you find yourself unable to make a decision, let the examples in the Monster
. Ability Scores and Modifiers Monsters, like player characters, have the six ability scores. A monster can’t have a score lower than 1 or higher than 30 in any ability. A monster’s score in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
higher detects the orcs as they approach. The orcs aren’t likely to notice a hidden lookout; compare their passive Perception scores to the character’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. Four hunched humanoids
. Doing so can let them try to bluff their way past sentries in the dungeon, using Charisma (Deception) checks contested by the orcs’ Wisdom (Insight) checks. Treasure. Each orc carries a sack of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pilings, and a crane on the platform serves to lift cargo up to the warehouse. Thrust into the rough-hewn back wall of the warehouse are scores of rusty blades — old longswords, shortswords, rapiers
the raptor as Knuckles — because someone who’s foolish enough to let it nip their hand won’t have anything else left. Any time of the day or night, 2d6 pirates (bandits) are carousing in Bosco’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
passphrase. If a character responds with the passphrase they learned in the “Occupied Mansion” section (“By her will: the world”) the draconians let the characters pass. If they don’t speak the
priest, while retaining his alignment, damage immunities, hit points, Hit Dice, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. This transformation ends if he is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
using the ability scores of their new form. However, any spellcasting characters discover that they have left their original magic in their original brains. Let each player refer to the entry in the
players to embrace the roles and enjoy the concept of momentarily placing their NPC’s secret goal as a top priority. Players might be more willing to take this on if you let them know that the scenario
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
table scraps. If the goblins are attacked, they flee west through the hallway and beat on the doors to area 31 until they are let inside. If the western tunnel is blocked off, they make their stand
described as a boundless realm full of wonders, but her parents refuse to let her leave, and she’s furious at them. She has a low opinion of her younger brother, Zaltember. Eighteen-year-old Cinderhild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
flickering light is visible before the characters enter. The steep passage opens into a chamber with a convex floor. Scores of humanoid skulls, most of them scorched and charred, are stuffed into
Halinaxus (see area W11). Incinerath, a fire elemental with 150 hit points, protects Vanifer. The elemental considers itself an avatar of Imix. Vanifer prefers to let Halinaxus and Incinerath fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
M21, also releasing the angry umber hulk in that area. Qarbo is eager to let the umber hulk in area M21 have its fun, so he prefers the third option. If the characters survive the experience, he is
. Copper tubing in long coils leads from one kettle to the next. Several large wooden casks stand at the south end of the room, and shelves on the eastern wall hold scores of brown bottles sealed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
outside this drop tube shows a flickering image of this deck’s layout. Aphelion might disable the screen or let the characters use it to get their bearings, depending on the computer’s current attitude
, archivists compressed scores of important information from the ship’s origin world into microforms—durable reproductions of diagrams, documents, maps, and entire manuscripts shrunk to microscopic scale. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
its longsword and one with its whip.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) lightning damage. If the balor scores a
. Not wanting to get hacked to pieces ourselves, we cut short our expedition and returned to the village of Hommlet with our tails between our legs. Rufus and Burne had a good laugh at our expense, let
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
was cleared to make room for a dwarven empire, which also faded from memory. The area is home to scores of hill giants and ettins, while the mountains in its center are claimed by copper dragons who
or Persuasion) check, a character can convince the dryads to let the party search for the relic and take it away. The check is made with disadvantage if the dryads can’t understand the character’s