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classes
Basic Rules (2014)
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers.
The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
Elder Brain
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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
classes
Player’s Handbook
;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP
Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts
, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic
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
Hexblood
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Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Where wishing fails, ancient magic can offer a heart’s desire—at least, for a time. Hexbloods are individuals infused with eldritch magic, fey energy, or mysterious witchcraft. Some who
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When you create a character using a lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those
Aasimar
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease
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
Goliath
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
The first goliaths lived on the highest mountain peaks—far above the tree line, where the air is thin and frigid winds howl. Distantly related to giants and infused with the supernatural
, 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
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Sylvan, and encounters with human visitors prompted many of them to learn Common as well.
Infused with the magic of the Feywild, most fairies look like Small elves with insectile wings, but each fairy has
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
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
bloodline infused with the magic of dragons. Others carry a raw, uncontrolled magic within them, a chaotic storm that manifests in unexpected ways.
The appearance of sorcerous powers is wildly
highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. Third, choose the light, prestidigitation, ray of frost, and shocking grasp cantrips, along with the 1st
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with
individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
train. The Artificer —Spell Slots per Spell Level—
Level
Proficiency Bonus
Class Features
Infusions Known
Infused Items
Cantrips Known
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1st
+2
—
—
—
—
4th
+2
Ability Score Improvement
4
2
2
3
—
—
—
—
5th
+3
Artificer Specialist feature
4
2
2
4
2
—
—
—
6th
+3
Tool Expertise
6
3
2
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Features Infusions Known Infused Items Cantrips Known — Spell Slots per Spell Level —
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1st +2 Magical Tinkering, Spellcasting — — 2 2 — — — —
2nd +2
Infuse Item 4 2 2 2 — — — —
3rd +2 Artificer Specialist,
The Right Tool for the Job 4 2 2 3 — — — —
4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 2 2 3 — — — —
5th +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them
a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Level—
Level
Proficiency Bonus
Class Features
Infusions Known
Infused Items
Cantrips Known
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1st
+2
Magical Tinkering, Spellcasting
—
—
2
2
—
—
—
—
2nd
+2
Infuse Item
4
2
2
2
—
—
—
—
3rd
+2
Artificer Specialist, The Right Tool for the Job
4
2
2
3
—
—
—
—
4th
+2
Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dark Elf (Drow) As a drow, you are infused with the magic of the Underdark, an underground realm of wonders and horrors rarely seen on the surface above. You are at home in shadows and, thanks to
front lines in the war against it, seeking to sunder Lolth’s web. Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1. Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a radius of 120 feet. Sunlight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Elf Traits Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age. Although
is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires. Subrace. Ancient divides among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Cambion Mortal Infused with Fiendish Might Habitat: Any; Treasure: Relics Justin Gerard It seems that I must do everything myself, since I have only fools for servants. Clearly disappointment must
ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +7 Dex 18 +4 +4 Con 16 +3 +6 Ability Score Mod Save Int 14 +2 +5 Wis 12 +1 +1 Cha 16 +3 +6
Skills Deception +6, Perception +4, Stealth +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
game statistics other than his Hit Points, Initiative bonus, and Initiative score with those of an Adult Blue Dragon. Charm of Cozmioko’s Glory Supernatural Gift (Charm) This charm infuses you with
save DC 20), requiring no spell components. Cozmioko’s Light. You regain 28 (8d6) Hit Points. Cozmioko’s Revenge. One Melee weapon you are holding is infused with supernatural might for 1 minute or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Elf Traits Your elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age. Although
is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires. Subrace. Ancient divides among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in both Persuasion and Intimidation prove helpful in this role. Bards, paladins, and sorcerers have both the requisite talents and the ability to supplement their interrogations with magic
. Investigator. Investigators piece evidence into a coherent whole that explains a mystery. This character combines a high Intelligence score with proficiency in skills such as Investigation, Perception, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These boons elevate the recipients’ status among their kind, and they become champions or leaders. Sahuagin barons’ blood is infused with profane magic capable of searing their enemies and making these
foes irresistible targets for other Fiends. Sahuagin Baron Large Fiend, Lawful Evil
AC 16 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 76 (9d10 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 50 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is infused with energy from the Astral Plane that magically interferes with movement and the Material Plane’s gravity. An object in the shaft that is neither worn nor carried hangs motionless in the
air, and ammunition and thrown weapons stop moving when they enter the shaft. A creature in the shaft has a Fly Speed (in feet) equal to 5 times its Intelligence score and can hover. As soon as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Common, and has an Intelligence score of 10; he otherwise uses the zombie stat block. Bard’s Quest Frody didn’t intend to frighten away the cabin’s proper owners, but his appearance can’t be helped
imparts the following information: Grave Theft. Two halflings dug up his grave in the dead of night and stole his Canaith mandolin (an instrument of the bards). Frody wants it back. (“It was a gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
war machine. The Confiscator has the key skills for such jobs. A good Dexterity score proves helpful in undertaking such tasks, especially if it’s enhanced with proficiency with thieves’ tools and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
certainly legitimate Research Assistants who honestly pursue their studies, this role might suit characters without academic interests. Scholar. Likely possessing a high Intelligence score and a focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
card increased an ability score to its current value, or a Wish spell cast after drawing the Moon card transformed your character from a peddler to a fledgling sorcerer infused with magic and new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Manifest Zone Level 13 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Vast
Hirelings: 1
Order: Empower
A Bastion with a Manifest Zone is infused with the planar
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Shavarath, the Battleground. When you score a Critical Hit, you can expend the Charm (no action required) to deal an extra 10 damage of one of the types dealt by the attack.
Syrania, the Azure Sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
lowest ability scores and define one trait related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score.
Ideals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Bonus +5
Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware 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 this manner.
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
armor was forged in the Feywild and is infused with that plane’s captivating magic. While wearing this armor, you have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the charmed condition on
Shadowfell and is infused with that plane’s gloom. While you’re wearing this armor, you have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. This armor has 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices that the image of Quill in the painting is moving slightly. See “Finding Quill” later in the adventure for more information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
neutral alignment. Each child has a Strength score of 14 (+2). They speak Giant, though their vocabulary is limited. They wield wooden toys as clubs, gaining a +4 bonus to hit on their melee weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
scouted the grounds, any character in the baths (area T5) who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher spots the ruined stone building behind the trees. Characters who travel from the
) score of 14 or higher hears what sounds like sobbing or muttering coming from within. The door is sealed firmly, as are the shrine’s four windows, and all are coated by an unnaturally resilient resin of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
buildings litter the area. Brackish water floods nearly half of the chamber, getting deeper toward a dark tunnel to the west.
Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher notice
kill any creature that enters the tunnel. Upon entering the tunnel for the first time, a character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices odd waves and currents that suggest