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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Creature Sense. The brain breaker is aware of creatures within 1 mile of itself 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
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
of eternity. It has no sense of empathy or compassion, driven only to unmake so that the resulting base elements of reality can fuel the multiverse’s endless cycles of creation and destruction
to parley with Ygorl are known to have been driven to madness in the process.
Death and Destruction. Ygorl’s most notable possession is an adamantine scythe with the slaad word for death
classes
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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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
Goliath
Legacy
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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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Basic Rules (2014)
, 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:
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->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->Monster Manual
and collect magic items and occult lore. Have you gazed on the Runes of Chaos, held the Death Moon Orb in your trembling hands, entered the Devouring Portal and walked the Paths of the Doomed, or sat
), Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 170 (31d8 + 31)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
driven the demilich insane, and it attacks anyone other than Halaster. Although powerful wards prevent the demilich from leaving Halaster’s tower, the tower is not considered its lair. Consequently
bottle causes an elder rune to appear in the air above it (see “Elder Runes”). The rune targets the creature that opened the bottle. If the bottle was opened with a mage hand spell or similar magic, the
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wounds.
As the party approaches the turntable, characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher hear skittering emanating from a nearby tunnel. Characters who have lower scores
given way. Openings into rough-hewn caves line the northern wall.
Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher notice signs of combat and bloodstains along the tunnel
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. 26c. Ooze Your Janitor? Just around this corner is a gelatinous cube. The first character to walk around the corner is surprised by the cube unless that character has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score
. Characters must be 11th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that
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->Princes of the Apocalypse
steps before tumbling on toward the Dessarin River. The trail continues upriver to other parts of the vale, so unless the characters know about the runes, it’s easy to miss the beginning of the steps
above, but it’s also dangerous. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices a steel tripwire fastened between boulders about two inches from the ground. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
front of the ship. During the Lambent Zenith’s crash, arcane wards should have sealed the safe room’s doors. The safe room is inaccessible while the wards are active. Ward Runes. Two runes hidden on the
ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
against the north wall.
Fresco. A large fresco of an elven city covers the south wall.
Before the drow were driven underground and into Lolth’s evil embrace, they lived in cities on the surface
”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 41 on level 7, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
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