perfectly adopt and his class

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

communities. They charge headlong into danger so those under their protection don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes Barbarians perfectly suited for adventure. Becoming a

features, which are listed in the Barbarian Features table. Barbarian Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Rages Rage Damage Weapon Mastery 1 +2 Rage, Unarmored

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Crystal dragons’ connection to the radiant forces of the Positive Plane fosters a nurturing, optimistic attitude in most of these dragons. They sometimes adopt the abandoned eggs or hatchlings of

university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class. Crystal Dragon Lairs Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Plasmoids are amorphous beings with no typical shape. In the presence of other folk, they often adopt a similar shape, but there’s little chance of mistaking a plasmoid for anything else. They

; section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes. Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any

noises and phrases. Kenku names tend to break down into three categories that make no distinction between male and female names. Kenku thugs, warriors, and toughs adopt noises made by weapons, such as the

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

barbarians perfectly suited for adventuring. Wandering is often a way of life for their native tribes, and the rootless life of the adventurer is little hardship for a barbarian. Some barbarians miss

Champion Unlimited +4 Class Features As a barbarian, you gain the following class features.

Changeling

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For

Feywild. Sometimes they adopt new forms for the sake of mischief or malice, and other times they don a new identity to right wrongs or delight the downtrodden. In their true form, changelings appear faded

Water Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves. Their

determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

be Constitution, or Intelligence if you plan to adopt the Eldritch Knight martial archetype. Second, choose the soldier background. The Fighter Table Level ProficiencyBonus

Darrett's Armor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the box is a suit of plate armor filigreed with Solamnic knotwork, perfectly sized for Darrett’s use. There’s no note or any other instructions with the armor. If the characters explain Becklin asked

would have. If a character is affiliated with the Knights of Solamnia, he strives to emulate their virtuous deeds and might even adopt them as a mentor.

Darrett's Armor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the box is a suit of plate armor filigreed with Solamnic knotwork, perfectly sized for Darrett’s use. There’s no note or any other instructions with the armor. If the characters explain Becklin asked

would have. If a character is affiliated with the Knights of Solamnia, he strives to emulate their virtuous deeds and might even adopt them as a mentor.

Training Time

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

equal to twice your new level in the class; a higher level represents more to learn. The DM might also require an expenditure of money to pay for training, magical reagents, or other goods needed for

the transition. The cost is typically 100 gp times your new level. This cost might be accompanied by a quest of some sort. For example, a sorcerer who wants to adopt a Draconic Bloodline could be

A Life of Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

A Life of Danger Not every member of the tribes deemed “barbarians” by scions of civilized society has the barbarian class. A true barbarian among these people is as uncommon as a skilled fighter in

terrifying monsters. Barbarians charge headlong into that danger so that their people don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes barbarians perfectly suited for adventuring. Wandering is

Training Time

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

equal to twice your new level in the class; a higher level represents more to learn. The DM might also require an expenditure of money to pay for training, magical reagents, or other goods needed for

the transition. The cost is typically 100 gp times your new level. This cost might be accompanied by a quest of some sort. For example, a sorcerer who wants to adopt a Draconic Bloodline could be

Sacred Oaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

violates his or her oath and shows no sign of repentance, the consequences can be more serious. At the DM’s discretion, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

level, is the culmination of all the paladin’s training. Some characters with this class don’t consider themselves true paladins until they have reached 3rd level and made this oath. For others, the

A Life of Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

A Life of Danger Not every member of the tribes deemed “barbarians” by scions of civilized society has the barbarian class. A true barbarian among these people is as uncommon as a skilled fighter in

terrifying monsters. Barbarians charge headlong into that danger so that their people don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes barbarians perfectly suited for adventuring. Wandering is

Sacred Oaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

violates his or her oath and shows no sign of repentance, the consequences can be more serious. At the DM’s discretion, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

level, is the culmination of all the paladin’s training. Some characters with this class don’t consider themselves true paladins until they have reached 3rd level and made this oath. For others, the

Sacred Oaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

violates his or her oath and shows no sign of repentance, the consequences can be more serious. At the DM’s discretion, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

level, is the culmination of all the paladin’s training. Some characters with this class don’t consider themselves true paladins until they have reached 3rd level and made this oath. For others, the

Sacred Oaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

violates his or her oath and shows no sign of repentance, the consequences can be more serious. At the DM’s discretion, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

level, is the culmination of all the paladin’s training. Some characters with this class don’t consider themselves true paladins until they have reached 3rd level and made this oath. For others, the

Hadozee Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Hadozee Warrior Hadozee warriors make their living as mercenaries, sometimes in the company of pirates. Squads of warriors often adopt colorful names, such as the Soaring Hadozees, the Jammin

’ Wingbats, and the Night Howlers. Hadozee Warrior Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 16 (+3

Hadozee Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Hadozee Warrior Hadozee warriors make their living as mercenaries, sometimes in the company of pirates. Squads of warriors often adopt colorful names, such as the Soaring Hadozees, the Jammin

’ Wingbats, and the Night Howlers. Hadozee Warrior Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 16 (+3

Changeling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, playing the part of a dwarf one day and a dragonborn the next. Although changelings can adopt any guise, most rely on a few established personas, each with a developed history and a network of friends and

acquaintances. Changeling Medium humanoid (changeling, shapechanger), any alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (–1) DEX 15 (+2

Changeling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, playing the part of a dwarf one day and a dragonborn the next. Although changelings can adopt any guise, most rely on a few established personas, each with a developed history and a network of friends and

acquaintances. Changeling Medium humanoid (changeling, shapechanger), any alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (–1) DEX 15 (+2

Giant Strider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

to adopt them whenever possible. They provide for stables of these creatures in their lairs, and in return, the giant striders voluntarily serve as mounts for firenewt warriors (in this book). Out of

, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 4 (−3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 6

Giant Strider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

to adopt them whenever possible. They provide for stables of these creatures in their lairs, and in return, the giant striders voluntarily serve as mounts for firenewt warriors (in this book). Out of

, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 4 (−3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 6

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

, perhaps a crown or a throne, but also can be a more distinctive objects like a high-backed wolf saddle or colorful boots. The castes in a tribe also adopt symbols to indicate membership or kinship, but

Hoard Scarabs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Hoard Scarabs Hoard scarabs are beetle-like creatures that, through some feat of natural adaptation or alchemical ingenuity, blend in perfectly among piles of gold coins. They feed on tiny mites that

Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 7 (3d4) Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 20 ft. STR 4 (−3) DEX 16 (+3) CON 11 (+0) INT 3 (−4) WIS 8 (−1

Hoard Scarabs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Hoard Scarabs Hoard scarabs are beetle-like creatures that, through some feat of natural adaptation or alchemical ingenuity, blend in perfectly among piles of gold coins. They feed on tiny mites that

Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 7 (3d4) Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 20 ft. STR 4 (−3) DEX 16 (+3) CON 11 (+0) INT 3 (−4) WIS 8 (−1

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 11 (+0) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Arcana +3, History +5

, Perception +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 11 (+0) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Arcana +3, History +5

, Perception +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled

Piercer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Piercer Clinging to the ceilings of caverns and large subterranean passages, piercers blend in perfectly with natural rock, dropping in silence to impale unsuspecting foes on the ground below. A

join in the feast. Piercer Medium monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9) Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 13 (+1) CON 16

Darkmantle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Darkmantle A darkmantle clings to cavern ceilings, remaining perfectly still as it waits for creatures to pass beneath it. From a distance, it can pass itself off as a stalactite or a lump of stone

companions. “Remind me again why we’re on this quest?” — Ethelrede the fighter, after his first darkmantle encounter Darkmantle Small monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 22 (5d6

Piercer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Piercer Clinging to the ceilings of caverns and large subterranean passages, piercers blend in perfectly with natural rock, dropping in silence to impale unsuspecting foes on the ground below. A

join in the feast. Piercer Medium monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9) Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 13 (+1) CON 16

Darkmantle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Darkmantle A darkmantle clings to cavern ceilings, remaining perfectly still as it waits for creatures to pass beneath it. From a distance, it can pass itself off as a stalactite or a lump of stone

companions. “Remind me again why we’re on this quest?” — Ethelrede the fighter, after his first darkmantle encounter Darkmantle Small monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 22 (5d6

Modifying a Class

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

begin, look at the existing options and see what class features they provide. It’s perfectly acceptable for two class options to have similar features, and it’s also fine to look at other classes for

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

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