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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
physical notebook; a binder of loose notes, maps, and tracking sheets; a wiki; or a collection of files on your computer. Journal entries are best organized by date or game session. (Some DMs prefer the term
âepisodeâ to âgame session,â but the terms are interchangeable.) A sample Campaign Journal page is provided. Make copies of it, or use it as inspiration for your own journal pages. Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Strixhaven Tracking Sheet The sections on the following pages give special rules for certain aspects of university life. Players can use the sheet below to keep track of the effects of those rules on
their characters. Each player should have a copy to use during the course of the adventures. The tracking sheet includes the following parts:
Relationships. The player notes here the names of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
tangible reminder. Then hand the cards, notes, or tokens to players when their characters have a condition. Putting a sticky note with a conditionâs rules on a playerâs character sheet can help that player
Using and Tracking Conditions Many rules and features in the game apply conditions to creatures. You can also apply conditions on the fly when it makes sense to do so. For example, the Poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
sidebar boxes like the one below with helpful information and tips on adventure presentation and rules. The Basics
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative storytelling and roleplaying game. Each
Rules. Dungeons & Dragons is a special type of game known as a roleplaying game (RPG). In D&D, the rules help determine if the characters successfully face challenges or encounter setbacks in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Orders of Accordance All who enter Candlekeep must agree to the Orders of Accordance, rules set forth by the senior staff to prevent misconduct. Violating one or more of these orders results in
banishment from Candlekeep, and the banished are seldom allowed to return. The rules are simple: No fighting. All arguments must follow the rules of cordial debate and discussion. Violent altercations are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and cultures that no longer exist and geography that has changed beyond recognition.
Still, it is possible to piece these scattered sources together. At the request of the good knights of Maelgoth
, here are my notes, compiling a rough introduction to the histories recorded here at the Great Library of Palanthas.
Nikkas of Palanthas, Assistant to the Librarian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
or notes). A conflict can be as big or as small as you like, and itâs nice to have at least one conflict that can be resolved quickly. Each conflict should involve the adventurers against some
example, that the bandits they fought throughout their first four levels are merely puppets of an enemy nation they must confront in the second tier. The âGreyhawkâ section in this chapter has examples of conflict arcs. Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traitsâinformation that isnât repeated here. The
monster is considered a member of that class for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for magic items. My friend Mordenkainen constantly fights monsters and makes notes about them. I love notes as much as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
" later in this chapter) specify which skill applies if you make an ability check for that action, and many other rules note when a skill is relevant. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is
List The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. Skills Skill Ability Example Uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
â later in this chapter) specify which skill applies if you make an ability check for that action, and many other rules note when a skill is relevant. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is
List The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. Skills Skill Ability Example Uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
your own. All these worlds share characteristics, but each world is set apart by its own history and cultures, distinctive monsters and races, fantastic geography, ancient dungeons, and scheming
a central role in the Dragonlance setting. But theyâre all D&D worlds, and you can use the rules here to create a character and play in any one of them. Your DM might set the campaign on one of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
your own. All these worlds share characteristics, but each world is set apart by its own history and cultures, distinctive monsters and races, fantastic geography, ancient dungeons, and scheming
a central role in the Dragonlance setting. But theyâre all D&D worlds, and you can use the rules here to create a character and play in any one of them. Your DM might set the campaign on one of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
across the multiverse and contribute to many different cultures. Members of most species live for about 80 years, with exceptions noted in the text about the species in this chapter. Regardless of life
following parts. Creature Type. A characterâs species determines the characterâs creature type, which is described in the rules glossary. Every species in this chapter is Humanoid; playable non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
closely tied to the distant land of Xenâdrik. The following optional rules are a way to explore this aspect of the setting. Optional Rule: Common Languages
Common is the language of the Five Nations
regions or cultures. The DM may change the languages assigned to a monster or NPC to reflect this.
Giant is the common tongue of Xenâdrik. It is rarely encountered on Khorvaire. Monsters in Khorvaire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
across the multiverse and contribute to many different cultures. Members of most species live for about 80 years, with exceptions noted in the text about the species in this chapter. Regardless of life
following parts. Creature Type. A characterâs species determines the characterâs creature type, which is described in the rules glossary. Every species in this chapter is Humanoid; playable non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
that has this trait increases one or more of a characterâs ability scores. Age The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the raceâs expected lifespan
Characters of most races are Medium, a size category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
complexities of social interaction. The rules for resting are also in this section, along with a discussion of the activities your character might pursue between adventures. Whether adventurers are
wilderness regions. The DMâs notes, including a key to the map, describe what the adventurers find as they enter each new area. Sometimes, the passage of time and the adventurersâ actions determine what happens, so the DM might use a timeline or a flowchart to track their progress instead of a map.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
complexities of social interaction. The rules for resting are also in this chapter, along with a discussion of the activities your character might pursue between adventures. Whether adventurers are
wilderness regions. The DMâs notes, including a key to the map, describe what the adventurers find as they enter each new area. Sometimes, the passage of time and the adventurersâ actions determine what happens, so the DM might use a timeline or a flowchart to track their progress instead of a map.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Black Dragon Treasures Black dragons appreciate objects of cultural, magical, or scientific significance that originated from lost cultures. Knowing a relic they possess is coveted by others because
. Black dragons versed in magic often record notes and rituals on bones, shells, and metal plates instead of paper or parchment. These unusual works are art in their own right, each featuring rows of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
Notes to Myself (as Dungeon Master) We should be able to finish this story in one night (maybe a long weekend if Dustin really gets caught up in the roleplaying), but donât rush it. As long as
environment (like traps) â and the dice reveal how things turn out! All creatures written with an underline can be found in the Monsters section of the rulebook. Donât worry too much about getting the rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, and requires no components unless the itemâs description notes otherwise. The spell uses its normal casting time, range, and duration, and the user of the item must concentrate if the spell requires
Concentration. Many items, such as Potions, bypass the casting of a spell and confer the spellâs effects with its usual duration. Certain items make exceptions to these rules, changing the casting time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Magic Item Categories Every magic item belongs to a category. The Magic Item Categories table lists the nine categories and provides examples. Rules for the categories appear after the table. Magic
Handbook. Unless an armorâs description notes otherwise, the armor must be worn for its magic to function. Some suits of magic armor specify the type of armor they are, such as Chain Mail or Plate Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, notes, or tokens to players when their characters have a condition. Putting a sticky note with a conditionâs rules on a playerâs character sheet can help that player remember the effects of the
Running Combat This section builds on the combat rules in Playing the Game and offers tips for keeping the game running smoothly when a fight breaks out. Rolling Initiative Combat starts whenâand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
details how an item is activated. Certain items use the following rules for their activation. Command Word A command word is a word or short phrase that must be spoken or signed for an item to work
unless the itemâs description notes otherwise. The spell uses its normal casting time, range, and duration, and the user of the item must concentrate if the spell requires Concentration. Many items, such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
â tactics and stat blocks. Note any special rules that apply to the setting of the encounter. For social interaction encounters, make notes about the nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the encounterâtheir
personalities, goals, and tactics. For exploration encounters, record any clues or other information the characters should learn, and review any special rules that might come into play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the charactersâ knowledge and senses, tell players everything they need to know. Published adventures
rules and the adventure youâve prepared. So how do you decide? Think through these possibilities: No Rules Required. Sometimes, resolving a situation is easy. If an adventurer wants to cross an empty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
â tactics and stat blocks. Note any special rules that apply to the setting of the encounter. For social interaction encounters, make notes about the nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the encounterâtheir
personalities, goals, and tactics. For exploration encounters, record any clues or other information the characters should learn, and review any special rules that might come into play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
the DM, you decide how much to tell the players and when. All the information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the charactersâ knowledge
turns in Initiative order. Step 3: Describe What Happens After the players describe their charactersâ actions, itâs the DMâs job to resolve those actions, guided by the rules and the adventure youâve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
actions in the game donât change the nuts and bolts of the rules, but they make all the difference in the feel of a campaign. Similarly, a class doesnât need new rules to reflect a cultural influence; a
character works just fine in a game inspired by medieval Asian cultures. Wuxia Weapon Names Having players refer to a tetsubo or a katana rather than a greatclub or a longsword can enhance the flavor
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
some D&D games and for some players. DM Screen A DM screen shields your books, notes, and die rolls from your players. (See the âEnsuring Fun for Allâ section later in this chapter for more about when
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
some D&D games and for some players. DM Screen A DM screen shields your books, notes, and die rolls from your players. (See the âEnsuring Fun for Allâ section later in this chapter for more about when
and why you might want to hide die rolls.) Most DM screens have art on the outward-facing panels and handy rules information on the inside-facing panels. Others might be made of fancy wood or sculpted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
, either in physical form or on DnDBeyond.com: Playerâs Handbook. This book is your essential reference for the gameâs rules, and it guides you through making an adventurer of your own. Dungeon Masterâs
information about your character, you need a character sheet, which can be as simple as a piece of paper you write notes on or as feature-rich as a digital record. The DM might also find these accessories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Large Vehicles The Airborne and Waterborne Vehicles table provides statistics for various types of large vehicles. The following notes apply. Speed A ship sailing against a strong wind moves at half
per day. Damage Threshold If a vehicle has a damage threshold (see the Rules Glossary), itâs noted in the table. Ship Repair Repairs to a damaged ship can be made while the vessel is berthed
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
its lowest possible level and canât be cast at a higher level. A monsterâs spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a green hag can cast the Invisibility spell, but the spell has a
âself onlyâ restriction, which means the spell affects only the hag. Spell Components. The Spellcasting trait notes whether the monsterâs spellcasting ignores the need for certain spell components. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
class are also available here. And some of the items in this section represent a new type of wondrous item: magic tattoos. The Magic Items table lists all the magic items in this chapter and notes the
rarity of each one. The table also indicates whether an item requires attunement. All the items use the magic items rules in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide. Magic Items Rarity Item Attunement Common