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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
you are playing the pipes, the swarm makes a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the swarm behaves as it normally would and can’t be swayed by the pipes’ music for the next
Friendly swarm obeys your commands. If you issue no commands to a Friendly swarm, it defends itself but otherwise takes no actions. If a Friendly swarm starts its turn more than 30 feet away from you, your
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, requiring no material components:
At will: eldritch blast (see “Actions” below), mage hand
1/day each: hold person, suggestion
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Xardorok has
the Spine of the World. In the guise of Deep Duerra, the duergar god of conquest, the archdevil Asmodeus visited Xardorok and urged him to conquer Icewind Dale, beginning with Ten-Towns.
Dark
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Fraz-Urb’luu can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Fraz-Urb’luu regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.No creature in Barovia is older than the master of the Abbey of Saint Markovia in Krezk. This
performance garnered the deva's sympathy, and the Abbot, playing into Strahd's hands, set for himself the goal of finding a cure for Strahd's “malady.” The Abbot is now convinced that the cure lies
Pipes of the Sewers
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
another creature's control comes within 30 feet of you while you are playing the pipes, you can make a Charisma check contested by the swarm's Wisdom check. If you lose the contest, the swarm behaves as
long as you continue to play the pipes each round as an action. A friendly swarm obeys your commands. If you issue no commands to a friendly swarm, it defends itself but otherwise takes no actions. If
monsters
Disparate Incarnation. The familiar incarnates in a body similar to a pest: Centipede, Pigeon, or Weasel, which determines other traits and actions the familiar has.
Fear of Canines. If the familiar
serve wicked masters, they also delight in playing the part of dutiful servants to corrupt spellcasters who aren’t evil.
Secret. Vermin familiars are gripped by deep-seated fears shared by the vermin forms they inhabit, and as such, are terrified of dogs and other canines.
monsters
succeeds automatically. Success: Half damage only.Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the terror can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The terror
Terror’s mind. Singing or playing Jericho’s favorite song tips the balance of control over Jericho’s stolen body.The Harvest Terror’s Lair
The Harvest Terror’s lair is
Deck of Many Things
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly (you can use an altered deck of playing cards to simulate the deck). Any cards drawn in excess of this number
in the deck, making it possible to draw the same card twice.
Playing Card
Card
Ace of diamonds
Vizier*
King of diamonds
Sun
Queen of diamonds
Moon
Jack of diamonds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Playing with Class In the many fantasy worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, typical adventurers succeed by the dint of copious amounts of hard work, luck, natural talent, and extensive training. But then
includes both general advice on playing a character of a particular class, and thoughts on how some of the many subclasses for the game (including subclasses from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) can
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Hobgoblin Hobgoblins are cunning, disciplined warriors who crave conquest. They impose a strict military hierarchy and are often found in the company of goblins and bugbears. Hobgoblin
Medium
extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that isn’t incapacitated.
Actions
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Hobgoblin Hobgoblins are cunning, disciplined warriors who crave conquest. They impose a strict military hierarchy and are often found in the company of goblins and bugbears. Hobgoblin
Medium
extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that isn’t incapacitated.
Actions
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Action On your turn, you can take one action. Choose which action to take from those below or from the special actions provided by your features. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”). These
actions are defined elsewhere in this glossary: Attack
Dash
Disengage
Dodge
Help
Hide
Influence
Magic
Ready
Search
Study
Utilize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Action On your turn, you can take one action. Choose which action to take from those below or from the special actions provided by your features. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”). These
actions are defined elsewhere in this glossary: Attack
Dash
Disengage
Dodge
Help
Hide
Influence
Magic
Ready
Search
Study
Utilize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Playing with Class In the many fantasy worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, typical adventurers succeed by the dint of copious amounts of hard work, luck, natural talent, and extensive training. But then
includes both general advice on playing a character of a particular class, and thoughts on how some of the many subclasses for the game (including subclasses from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Action If a monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. See “Playing the Game” for details on Bonus Actions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Action If a monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. See “Playing the Game” for details on Bonus Actions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Action A Bonus Action is a special action that you can take on the same turn that you take an action. You can’t take more than one Bonus Action on a turn, and you have a Bonus Action to take only if a rule explicitly says so. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bonus Action A Bonus Action is a special action that you can take on the same turn that you take an action. You can’t take more than one Bonus Action on a turn, and you have a Bonus Action to take only if a rule explicitly says so. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”). Bonus Actions. If the monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. Reactions. If the monster can take special Reactions, those are listed
are detailed in “Playing the Game”. In parentheses after the Hit Points, the monster’s Hit Point Dice are provided, along with the contribution of its Constitution, if any, to its Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”). Bonus Actions. If the monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. Reactions. If the monster can take special Reactions, those are listed
are detailed in “Playing the Game”. In parentheses after the Hit Points, the monster’s Hit Point Dice are provided, along with the contribution of its Constitution, if any, to its Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
can do so even if you also take an action, a Bonus Action, or both. Once you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your next turn. The Opportunity Attack is a Reaction available to all creatures. See also “Opportunity Attacks” and “Playing the Game” (“Actions”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
their characters’ actions steer future events. Giving NPCs characteristics and connections that the adventurers can explore to uncover new adventure opportunities. Including plot elements that call
back to decisions the adventurers made earlier. Katerina Ladon Different players enjoy different aspects of playing D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
can do so even if you also take an action, a Bonus Action, or both. Once you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your next turn. The Opportunity Attack is a Reaction available to all creatures. See also “Opportunity Attacks” and “Playing the Game” (“Actions”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Antonio José manzanedo Shattering the enemy’s defenses, an ancient
blue dragon leads its armies in conquest Ancient Blue Dragon Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Lawful Evil
AC 22 Initiative +14 (24)
HP
50,000, or 62,000 in lair; PB +7)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
their characters’ actions steer future events. Giving NPCs characteristics and connections that the adventurers can explore to uncover new adventure opportunities. Including plot elements that call
back to decisions the adventurers made earlier. Katerina Ladon Different players enjoy different aspects of playing D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Antonio José manzanedo Shattering the enemy’s defenses, an ancient
blue dragon leads its armies in conquest Ancient Blue Dragon Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Lawful Evil
AC 22 Initiative +14 (24)
HP
50,000, or 62,000 in lair; PB +7)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
story of the world and the characters. When players who are also DMs are playing their characters, they shouldn’t let their knowledge of the campaign’s story influence their characters’ actions. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
story of the world and the characters. When players who are also DMs are playing their characters, they shouldn’t let their knowledge of the campaign’s story influence their characters’ actions. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do?
Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another
person’s head and understanding what motivates them and how those motivations translate into action. In D&D, those actions unfold against the backdrop of a fantastic world full of situations we can only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do?
Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another
person’s head and understanding what motivates them and how those motivations translate into action. In D&D, those actions unfold against the backdrop of a fantastic world full of situations we can only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do?
Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another
person’s head and understanding what motivates them and how those motivations translate into action. In D&D, those actions unfold against the backdrop of a fantastic world full of situations we can only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do?
Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another
person’s head and understanding what motivates them and how those motivations translate into action. In D&D, those actions unfold against the backdrop of a fantastic world full of situations we can only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Actions A monster can take the actions in this section or take one of the actions available to all creatures, as described in “Playing the Game”. Attack Notation The entry for a monster’s attack
otherwise. For details on different kinds of attacks, see “Playing the Game”. Hit. Any damage dealt or other effects that occur as a result of an attack hitting a target are described after the “Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
are active at all times or during certain situations appear here.
6Actions. The monster can take the actions here in addition to those in “Playing the Game”.
7Bonus Actions. This section
through the familiar’s senses.
6 Actions
Multiattack. The familiar makes two Umbral Dagger attacks.
Umbral Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4