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Dungeon Master’s Guide
by any means while your soul remains imprisoned.
Adjusted Ability Scores. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to
person, you can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Creature Sense. The neothelid is aware of the presence of creatures within 1 mile of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as well
as each creature’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
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
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
tiefling character, although Devil’s Tongue, Hellfire, and Winged are mutually exclusive.
Feral. Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2. This trait
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
recite cryptic but beautiful poems about their advent being a blessed event in which they were sent into the multiverse to observe and catalog its many wonders.
Whatever their true origin, kenku are
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
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Player’s Handbook
to fuel their determination and discipline.
Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely
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Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Hobgoblins trace their origins to the ancient courts of the Feywild, where they first appeared with their goblin and bugbear kin. Many of them were driven from the Feywild by the conquering god
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
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your
, such as lore about demons. When you do so, double your proficiency bonus on that check.
Dark Speech. While you carry the Book of Vile Darkness and are attuned to it, you can use an action to recite
Goliath
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying.
Driven Competitors
Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A
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
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
lawful in alignment.
QUICK BUILD
You can make a monk quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests
angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? The Gods of the Multiverse section lists many deities worshiped by paladins throughout the multiverse, such as Torm, Tyr, Heironeous
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons.
Delvers into Secrets
Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and
score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the charlatan background. Third, choose the eldritch blast and chill touch cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells charm person and witch bolt.
The
Half-Elf
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, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in
-Elf Variants
Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM allows it, your half-elf character can forgo Skill Versatility and instead take the elf trait Keen Senses or a trait based on your elf parentage:
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your ability scores again
demons. When you do so, double your proficiency bonus on that check.
Dark Speech. While you carry the Book of Vile Darkness and are attuned to it, you can use an action to recite words from its pages in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lady of fortune” (Tymora) — an indication, tieflings say, that one’s outward appearance and bloodline are less important to the gods than the heart and soul within. TIEFLING VARIANTS
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 tiefling character, although
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demogorgon Ability Score Adjustment: Up to a +4 bonus to Strength, Charisma, or both Signature Spells: Charm person (1st level), enlarge/reduce (2nd level), vampiric touch (3rd level) Demogorgon’s
followers are typically lone killers driven by the whispering voice of their master. His most blessed followers gain the Two Minds of Madness trait. Two Minds of Madness. This creature has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an
individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Bandit Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 11 (2d8 + 2
)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 11 +0 +0
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
of office.
4 Obey whoever places a missing crest in its chest, then deactivate for a year.
5 Reveal a hidden passage to those who recite a leader’s final words.
6 Watch for and do
Stone Golems
Stone Golem Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 18 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 22 +6 +6
Dex 9 −1 −1
Con 20 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
continues its villainous ways, but it is now driven by a hunger for life. A wight drains living essence through its attacks. Wight Lifedrinker Medium Undead, Neutral Evil
AC 14 Initiative +4 (14)
HP
82 (11d8 + 33)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 13 +1 +1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Special Delivery This encounter occurs while the characters are inside Argynvostholt. Those who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 11 or higher hear the clopping of horse hooves and the
crunch of wagon wheels on gravel. A cart pulled by a draft horse and driven by a mad Vistana named Kolya (CN male human bandit) stops in front of the mansion. After relieving himself on the statue of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? Appendix B lists many deities
have not yet attained. Quick Build You can make a paladin quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
fearsome claws, crushing horns, and fiery breath, chimeras are tempests of ferocity, driven by their three heads’ conflicting instincts. Their heads agree on little but their desires to feed and to drive
14 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 114 (12d10 + 48)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 19 +4 +4
Dex 11 +0 +0
Con 19 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
vampires or pursue their own depraved agendas. Vampire Spawn Medium or Small Undead, Neutral Evil
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 90 (12d8 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3
+3
Dex 16 +3 +6
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +3
Cha 12 +1 +1
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6
Resistances Necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, favoring the wounded or infirm. They attack recklessly, infecting as many creatures as possible with their diseased jaws. If driven off, death dogs linger close to their victims, letting infection weaken
Medium Monstrosity, Neutral Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 3 −4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
driven by a hunger for life. A wight drains living essence through its attacks. Humanoids slain by a wight’s life-sapping grip reanimate a day later and serve the wight as obedient zombies. Valera
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Vampires Vampire Familiar Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex
16 +3 +5
Con 15 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +2
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Perception +4, Persuasion +4, Stealth +7
Resistances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Initiative Variants This section offers different ways to handle initiative. Initiative Score With this optional rule, creature don’t roll initiative at the start of combat. Instead, each creature
has an initiative score, which is a passive Dexterity check: 10 + Dexterity modifier. By cutting down on die rolls, math done on the fly, and the process of asking for and recording totals, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. Adjusted Ability Scores. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to
can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3
action to recite words from its pages in a foul language known as Dark Speech. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 psychic damage, and each non-evil creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
assault, and the elder brain (appears in this book) is killed, the colony’s tadpoles are suddenly freed from their fate. They no longer serve as food—and are no longer fed by their caretakers. Driven by
1 mile of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as well as each creature’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 16 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 187 (22d8 + 88)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Fly 40 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +10
Dex 18 +4 +9
Con 18
+4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 19 +4 +4
Wis 16 +3 +8
Cha 21 +5 +10
Skills Arcana +9, Perception +13, Stealth +9
Immunities Cold, Necrotic; Charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
feature D8 3 10 4 3 3 — — — — — — 7 +3 Countercharm D8 3 11 4 3 3 1 — — — — — 8 +3 Ability Score Improvement D8 3 12 4 3 3 2 — — — — — 9 +4 Expertise D8 3 14 4 3 3 3 1 — — — — 10 +4 Magical Secrets D10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
feature D8 3 10 4 3 3 — — — — — — 7 +3 Countercharm D8 3 11 4 3 3 1 — — — — — 8 +3 Ability Score Improvement D8 3 12 4 3 3 2 — — — — — 9 +4 Expertise D8 3 14 4 3 3 3 1 — — — — 10 +4 Magical Secrets D10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Winding Way are denoted by letters on the map. Each type is described below. A. Trip Wire A wire stretches across the floor at ankle height. A character who has a passive Perception score of 16 or higher
image cast at 6th level). A character who has a passive Perception score of 19 or higher notices the illusory floor shimmering slightly. A creature that falls into the pit takes 22 (4d10) acid damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Satyr Satyrs have a well-earned reputation for their good spirits, gregarious personalities, and love of revels. Most satyrs are driven by simple desires, to see the world and to sample its every
. Driven by instinct and intuition, most satyrs prove unpredictable, following their sense of wonder wherever it leads. Very Odd Indeed Satyrs are known for their eccentricities. Some people spend too