score gains player

Bag of Beans

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)

Poisoned condition for 1 hour. On an even roll, the eater gains 5d6 Temporary Hit Points for 1 hour. 02–10 A geyser erupts and spouts water, beer, mayonnaise, tea, vinegar, wine, or oil (DM

makes a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, a creature permanently increases its lowest ability score by 1, randomly choosing among equally low scores. On a failed save, the creature

Wereraven

Monsters Curse of Strahd

afflicted with lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically. A character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if his or her score isn’t

piercing damage (no ability modifier applies to this damage) and carries the curse of lycanthropy; see the “Player Characters as Lycanthropes” sidebar in the lycanthropes entry in the Monster Manual for details.

Find Greater Steed

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

normal creature type. Additionally, if it has an Intelligence score of 5 or lower, its Intelligence becomes 6, and it gains the ability to understand one language of your choice that you speak. You

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lair Action","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Unless the target has immunity to psychic damage, its Intelligence score is reduced by 1d4

each time it fails the saving throw for this lair action. The target dies if its Intelligence score is reduced to 0. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. Regional

Artificer

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

If your group uses the optional rule on multiclassing in the Player’s Handbook, here’s what you need to know if you choose artificer as one of your classes. Ability Score Minimum. As a

artificer quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Intelligence, followed by Constitution or Dexterity. Second, choose the guild artisan background. The

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in

Owlin

Species Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or

raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list

Metallic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1

speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

others might become professional thieves. Creating Your Character If you create a kender character, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When

determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

an Intelligence score of 2 or lower within 1 mile of the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw when they enter the area. If the saving throw succeeds, the creature is frightened and

attempts to leave the area, remaining frightened while within it. On a failure, the creature becomes highly aggressive and remains in the area for 24 hours. While in this state, the creature gains advantage

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1

speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

When a verdan character gains an ability score improvement at certain levels, that increase can be tied to a physical mutation at the player’s determination. A boost to Strength might be

Variant Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

replaces the Ability Score Increase trait. Appearance. Your tiefling might not look like other tieflings. Rather than having the physical characteristics described in the Player’s Handbook

Since not all tieflings are of the blood of Asmodeus, some have traits that differ from those in the Player’s Handbook. The Dungeon Master may permit the following variants for your

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores

, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as

Gem Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the game’s fantastical races. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your

character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your

character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When

determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you

Thri-kreen

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule

, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s

ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a

different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build&rdquo

Awaken Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

After spending the casting time tracing magical pathways within a precious gemstone, you touch a Huge or smaller beast or plant. The target must have either no Intelligence score or an Intelligence

of 3 or less. The target gains an Intelligence of 10. The target also gains the ability to speak one language you know. If the target is a plant, it gains the ability to move its limbs, roots, vines

Controlled Mutation

spells

; the target gains that effect until the spell ends. Strength.The target has advantage on Strength attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. The target can choose to gain a Contamination Level

can choose to gain a Contamination Level. If it does, it gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage for the spell’s duration. Dexterity. The target has advantage on

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in

Tooth of the Jinxed Leviathan, +3

magic-items

time you score a Critical Hit with the tooth against an enemy, the tooth gains a cumulative +3 bonus to damage rolls. This bonus is in addition to the bonus based on the tooth’s rarity. When you

make an attack roll with the tooth, you score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. Steal Unluck (Very Rare+). When an enemy you can see within 60 feet of you makes a D20 Test with Advantage

The Dusk Mother

monsters

":"Force"} Force damage. If the target is a creature and is hit with two or more Shears attacks in the same turn, it gains 1 Exhaustion level. Mournful Tolling (1/Day). The mother focuses her wail

, creating the following effects: Enduring Dirge. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures with an Intelligence score higher than 4 who can speak at least one language absently sing nursery rhymes or

Tooth of the Jinxed Leviathan

magic-items

time you score a Critical Hit with the tooth against an enemy, the tooth gains a cumulative +3 bonus to damage rolls. This bonus is in addition to the bonus based on the tooth’s rarity. When you

make an attack roll with the tooth, you score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. Steal Unluck (Very Rare+). When an enemy you can see within 60 feet of you makes a D20 Test with Advantage

Knight of the Rose

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the target can see or hear you, the target gains temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + your proficiency bonus + the ability modifier of the ability score increased by this feat. You can use this bonus

You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Rose, a group known for leadership, justice, and wisdom. Your resolve grants you these benefits: Ability Score Increase. Increase your

Bag of Beans Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

gains 5d6 temporary hit points for 1 hour. 02-10 A geyser erupts and spouts water, beer, berry juice, tea, vinegar, wine, or oil (GM's choice) 30 feet into the air for 1d12 rounds. 11-20 A

creature that eats an egg must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, a creature permanently increases its lowest ability score by 1, randomly choosing among equally low scores

Air Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule

you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign. Creature Type Every

Bugbear

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 Increases When determining

your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine

Kenku

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 Increases When determining your character&rsquo

;s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such

Shifter

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability

scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or

Variant Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

If your campaign uses the optional feat rules from the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow these variant traits, all of which replace the human’s Ability Score Increase trait.

Aarakocra

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule

and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign. Creature Type Every

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