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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
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Choose 2: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Perception, or Survival
Weapon Proficiencies
Simple and Martial weapons
Armor Training
Light
, 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
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
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, the Dark Powers of the Domain of Dread lured Kas to a hidden forge, where he found the Crown of Lies. Once Kas vowed to deliver Vecna into the Dark Powers’ clutches and donned the crown, the
Dark Powers released Kas. From there, Kas set out to ruin his former master. Should Kas fail, the Dark Powers will reclaim him.
The crown is made of burnished and entwined metal rods. To attune to it
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
as smooth as a salamander’s.
Some intelligent Humanoid mutates retain their personalities from before they were exposed to the Far Realm. Some, driven by the allure of otherworldly powers, seek
risks developing mutations. Such a creature undergoes a metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence.
Any creature can become a mutate and
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
Coin of Decisionry
Starting at rank 2, your coin of decisionry becomes a common magic item. When you flip the coin, it always lands with the Acquisitions Incorporated sigil face down, and a message
powerful prognostication powers dutifully explained), you can exert your will to control its operation as a bonus action, choosing the result that appears after it lands as a means of gently coercing
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). When Ruxithid fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Mental Fortitude. Ruxithid has advantage on saving throws against the charmed and frightened
conquered by mind flayers, and the goblins there were exposed to the illithids’ strange powers, leading a subset of the goblins to develop unusual psionic powers. The mind flayers eventually left
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence.
Any creature can become a mutate and transform to exhibit physical characteristics associated
powers they worship. Creatures that become mutates often inexplicably change back to their previous forms once the Far Realm influence abates.
Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably fails
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence.
Any creature can become a mutate and transform to exhibit physical characteristics associated
fell powers they worship. Creatures that become mutates often inexplicably change back to their previous forms once the Far Realm influence abates.
Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
are fiendish trackers and guardians employed by evil powers. They prefer to enter into contracts to guard valuable treasures and important locations. They always do exactly as asked—never any more
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
also form strong bonds with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth.
“The high fae are capable of magic that would make
always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the deathwolf fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Moon’s Grace. When the deathwolf falls, it descends at a rate of 60 feet per round and
combines the might of a werewolf, the unholy powers of undeath, and the magic of the full moon. Deathwolves are most common on Krynn but occasionally are found in other locations where lycanthropy and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the githyanki fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The githyanki makes two Silver Greatsword attacks.
Silver Greatsword. Melee Weapon
, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the bellicose followers of the Lich Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize the Astral
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
flayers. Many githzerai dwell in Limbo, honing their psionic powers by shaping their homes on that chaotic plane. The githzerai described here oftentimes traverse the planes, crossing between them via the
Manipulation"}. The githzerai manipulates the energy of the plane of existence it’s on to produce one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
left early duergar with psionic powers, which have been passed down to their descendants. In time, they liberated themselves from their aberrant tyrants and forged a new life for themselves in the
Underdark and beyond.
Like other dwarves, duergar typically have a life span of 350 years.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hooked Spear", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, the derro can choose to deal no
power that the dwarves became Aberrations.
Derro tell their own stories of flight and survival in the Underdark, in which mind flayers aren’t always the enemy. They tell of two brothers, the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the
of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of the undying in a bid to establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity attack;opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the tempest fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Storm. The
tempest is always at the center of a storm 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Living Storm"} miles in diameter. Heavy precipitation in the form of either rain or snow
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the mind flayer fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The mind flayer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
starless depths and been subsequently rewarded with extraordinary powers.
Instead of heeding an elder brain, a mind flayer clairvoyant listens to the whispers and whims of the voices of the Far Realm. In
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, Phantasmal Force
1/day each: Fabricate (as an action), MisleadAstonishing Luck. When the leprechaun fails an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, it can roll a new d20 and choose which
powers on behalf of those who offer them gifts. Leprechauns despise greed and are spiteful toward anyone who makes demands without first offering a gift or, worse, anyone who tries to steal from them
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
to say, and the message can be understood by any creature that has an Intelligence score of 2 or higher.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the zodar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
aloofness. They simply hover in silence. When a zodar finally performs some significant action, the reasons for that action aren’t always clear.
One interpretation of this behavior posits that
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Drelnza fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Drelnza wields Heretic.
Spider Climb. Drelnza can climb difficult surfaces
Tsojcanth, rising to dispatch those few who make it to Iggwilv’s hoard. As a consequence of Drelnza’s prolonged rest, she has yet to regain some of her vampiric powers.
In the years before
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of reprisal. This nilbog also gains strange powers that drive others to do the opposite of what they desire. Attacking the possessed goblin is foolhardy, and killing them just prompts the spirit to
practice of always including at least one goblin jester. This jester is allowed to go anywhere and do whatever they please, hopefully preventing a nilbog from manifesting. The position of jester is much
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: entities that are ever hungering, searching, warring, and sometimes dreaming. These Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creatures’ minds.
However
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
fae fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two
untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
succeeds on this saving throw automatically if Bael wishes it or if he is incapacitated.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Bael fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance
. His critics call him naive, though never to his face. His primary interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
.
Heir of Hags
One way hags create more of their kind is through the creation of hexbloods. Every hexblood exhibits features suggestive of the hag whose magic inspires their powers. This includes an
or choose an option from the Hexblood Origins table to determine how your character gained their lineage.
Hexblood Origins
d6
Origin
1
Seeking a child, your parent made a bargain
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
resentful of most kinds of magic. Seldom do they choose to become shamans. Instead, the role is thrust upon those who are born with a strong connection to the spirit world. To be a shaman is to stand
affiliation (see the “Uthgardt Shaman Tribal Spells” sidebar).
By communing with their ancestors’ spirits, Uthgardt shamans can also learn secret rituals. These rituals almost always
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creatures’ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are
that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one.
Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and signature methods. Roll or choose options from the Relentless Origins and Relentless Methods tables when creating your own
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Strahd fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the House. When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he dissolves into mist and immediately
Zarovich was a prince, a soldier, and a conqueror. His thirst for power never sated, Strahd made a pact with the Dark Powers to become immortal. Meanwhile, Strahd’s evil deepened, until in a jealous
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hands become bulky, flipper-like appendages able to grasp the seer’s strange staff formed of a blend of flesh, bone, and star stuff.
A star spawn seer is almost always accompanied by one or more
dreaming. These Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creatures’ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the juggernaut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut
signature methods. Roll or choose options from the Relentless Origins and Relentless Methods tables when creating your own, unique monstrous slayers.
Relentless Origins
d6
Origin
1
It
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
their mental powers within the endless chaos of Limbo have imbued githzerai with the ability to shape psionic energy to protect themselves and probe minds.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
during your turn, the shield can choose to radiate an aura of dread for 1 minute. (This is not a power of the shield that you control.) Any creature hostile to you that starts its turn within 20 feet
(incorrectly) that it can break free of the shield if it’s brought to the Nine Hells, for it’s convinced that the shield’s powers are weaker there.
Freeing Gargauth. Casting dispel