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Rest Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Rest Variants The rules for short and long rests presented in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook work well for a heroic-style campaign. Characters can go toe-to-toe with deadly foes, take damage to

within an inch of their lives, yet still be ready to fight again the next day. If this approach doesn’t fit your campaign, consider the following variants. Epic Heroism This variant uses a short rest

Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

finish a Long Rest, if you and the Demonomicon are on the same plane of existence, one trapped creature within the book can attempt to possess you. You make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failed

those hours pass, anyone who opens the book’s remaining binding is transported to a nascent layer of the Abyss that lies hidden within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semisentient domain

Fire Giant Dreadnought Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dual Shields. The giant carries two shields, each of which is accounted for in the giant's AC. The giant must stow or drop one of its shields to hurl rocks.Multiattack. The giant makes two fireshield

, it makes a fireshield attack against that creature. If the attack hits, the target must also succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or be pushed ahead of the giant for the rest of this move. If a

Precognitive Mage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

been given a more prominent position, which she has embraced with enthusiasm. She worries about the impact that her guild has on the rest of Ravnica but believes in her heart that she is helping the

people. Chaos can only destroy, and her visions are a tool to ensure that society can live in safety in all variants of the future.

Shield of the Uven Rune

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

cold damage. Deadly Rebuke. Immediately after a creature hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to deal 3d6 necrotic damage to that creature. Bane. You can cast the bane spell from

the shield (save DC 17). The spell does not require concentration and lasts for 1 minute. Once you cast the spell from the shield, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest

Flail Snail

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Scintillating Shell (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The snail’s shell emits dazzling, colored light until the end of the snail’s next turn

about 250 pounds and has numerous uses. An intact shell can sell for 5,000 gp. Many hunters seek the shell for its antimagic properties. A skilled armorer can make three shields from one shell. For 1

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

rest. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The giant makes three attacks using Greataxe, Freezing Ray, or a combination of them

to Thrym. True to their name, these ice shapers manipulate the raw elemental energy of air and water to wield ice in both offense and defense. They summon ice elementals in the shape of wolves, cloak themselves in icy armor, and just as quickly turn that armor into a hail of deadly ice shards.Cold

Triton Master of Waves

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

: cone of cold 1/day each: fog cloud, gust of wind, wind wall Summon Water Weird (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the triton magically summons 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4

offerings to Thassa might defuse the tritons’ ire—that is, if they survive the deadly winds and waves that typically herald these sea guardians’ appearance. Clever, far-ranging people

Living Ship

Equipment

. When the treant finishes a long rest, it repairs the ship’s hull, enabling the ship to regain 4d12 hit points, and refreshes the ship’s air envelope (turning deadly air into foul air, or foul

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

battled Strahd's armies to the bitter end. Deadly Vengeance. Unwilling to accept his failure, Vladimir returned as a revenant. So great was his hatred of Strahd and his thirst for vengeance that those

. When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind

Ranger

classes Player’s Handbook

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

wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

Stokkvari (‘Leaper') Longship, Variant

Equipment

finish a Long Rest before you can use it again. Sails and Rowing. While in Initiative, Stokkvari’s listed Speed is its Sailing Speed. Reduce this by half when sailing against the wind, unless the

. Stokkvari takes the Dash action. Shield Wall. Order the rowers to raise their shields in defense. This grants creatures in the ship a +5 bonus to their Armor Class and Dexterity saving throws, but the ship

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Magic Staff","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Arcane Cataclysm (Recharges after a Long Rest). Sul Khatesh conjures orbs of magical energy that plummet to the ground at three

surrounding magic, from malevolent warlocks to mad wizards, from deadly curses to magical power that draws those who wield it deeper into darkness. Sul Khatesh is subtler than the Rage of War. She

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Deadly Utterance. Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If this creature is reduced to 0 hit points, it immediately makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. If it succeeds, it is instead reduced to 1 hit point. Aura

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers. — Elminster The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their

some of their conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of farming of which goblins are capable and are charged with checking traps for captured people or beasts. Gatherers aren’t usually armed with weapons more deadly than a sling or a knife, but

lucky if their only punishment is demotion to the pariah caste. Sometimes another creature assumes control of a goblin tribe, by killing or subjugating the current boss and cowing most of the rest of

Mixed Heritage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

generally have elven names. In some places half-elf children are named according to the “other” parent, or with a mix of human and elven names, as a way of setting half-elves apart from the rest of

Handbook, although some variations are possible; see the “Half-Elf Variants” sidebar. HALF-ELF VARIANTS Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM

Chakuna's Torment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

and protect her people from the vicious land, so that the hunts she vowed to stop now continue in her name. She shields her people from the slaughter, but the rest of Valachan is fair game.

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

depravities. Once used, this action can’t be used again until the next dawn. When you finish a long rest, if you and the Demonomicon are on the same plane of existence, the trapped creature of the

within the book. At the heart of this deadly, semi-sentient domain lies a long-lost artifact, Fraz-Urb’luu’s Staff. If the staff is dragged from the pocket plane, the tome is reduced to a

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorer’s Pack, and

wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A

deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Ranger Traits table. Gain the Ranger’s level 1

12. Ras Nsi's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, reducing Ras Nsi’s bonus to AC by 2. When there are no more active shields, the effect ends, and Ras Nsi can’t use this power again until he finishes a long rest. A detect magic or similar effect reveals

12. Ras Nsi’s Lair Shadows dance over this opulent bedchamber. Cushions lie in one corner, and decorative shields line the walls. Treasures are heaped around the room: gold and silver coins; a gilded

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree. 3 Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

Customizing the Puzzle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Customizing the Puzzle Consider using this puzzle’s structure to create any number of thematic word searches hiding deadly traps. Once you’ve created a hint suggesting what types of words to look for

can undertake the puzzle and cross the room safely. You can also increase the difficulty by introducing trap variants, as described below. Trap Variants Rather than have the same poison gas trap on

Denizens of the Necropolis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Netherese Tongue” sidebar). Immortal servants known as magen (see appendix C) tirelessly perform their duties or wait in silence for new orders. Deadly living spells (see appendix C) guard a handful

percentile dice and consult the Ythryn Encounters table to determine if the party has a random encounter. Some random encounters have variants if Avarice or Auril is present in the necropolis (see

Ashen Grotto

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

their dead to be interred within this nexus of giants’ magic. Many giants hold strong beliefs and taboos about the grotto. Some might put aside a deadly enmity with their rivals to defend it against

intruders. Others might refuse to enter for any reason other than during funerary rites to inter a family member’s remains. Remains laid to rest within the grotto remain peaceful, and the power of the cave is anathema to Undead.

32. Death's Head Barracks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

experiment gone awry). 32a. Soldiers’ Quarters Thirty hobgoblins rest in wooden bunk beds stacked three tiers high. There are enough beds to accommodate sixty guards. The hobgoblins sleep in their

armor; their weapons and shields hang from hooks on the corners of their bunks. 32b. Guard Post Four hobgoblins stand guard here — two flanking the door to area 32a, and two flanking the door to area

Levna Drakehorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Levna Drakehorn Though a recent inductee into the Order of the Rose, Levna is a confident, experienced Solamnic knight. She is brave, decisive, and deadly with her two-handed sword. After a chance

Languages Common Proficiency Bonus +2 Bonus Proficiencies. Levna is proficient with simple and martial weapons, shields, and all armor. Pack Tactics. Levna has advantage on an attack roll against

Lone Faithful

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

Chapter 3: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

variants of the monsters discussed in chapter 1. This chapter is a continuation of the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the

appendices A and B are meant to be used in conjunction with the rest of this book. Appendix C contains lists of creatures by type, challenge rating, and environment. These lists can help you find monsters

Battle of Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

rest concludes to the sound of warning horns. Darrett or a messenger from Marshal Vendri urges them to hurry to the command post atop the Trade Gate. Once the characters arrive, read the following text

rapid percussion, their deadly bolts barely keeping the dragonnels wheeling overhead at bay. Beyond the dragonnel riders, the flying citadel looms like a thunderhead, drifting slowly but relentlessly closer. At this point, there has been no word from Clystran or the dragonnels he went to track down.

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. You prepare the list of druid spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the

change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of druid spells requires time spent in prayer and meditation: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your

Ankhtepot's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Ankhtepot’s Lair A mountain-size black pyramid, Ankhtepot’s tomb—called Pharaoh’s Rest—looms over the City of the Dead. It can be seen from all across Har’Akir. Pharaoh’s Rest Features Ancient and

ornate, Pharaoh’s Rest holds countless carvings of mysterious deities and Ankhtepot as an idealized pharaoh. A labyrinth of trapped tombs, embalming rooms, and treasure chambers fills the majority of

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. You prepare the list of druid spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from

also change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of druid spells requires time spent in prayer and meditation: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell

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