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Candlekeep Mysteries
Unusual Nature. The commoner doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep, and it gains no benefit from finishing a short or long rest. When it drops to 0 hit points, it becomes a lifeless
conversations, a few clues to their true nature exist. A character who observes one or more of the commoners closely and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a faint clicking sound
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s body. At the end of a short rest, a character can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to attempt to extract a memory from the skull that is a response to a verbal question posed to the
skull by the character. Once this check is made, whether it succeeds or fails, the skull can’t be used in this manner again.PoisonBludgeoning
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
This shield is made from the scale of an ancient white dragon. It has a rune burned into its outward-facing side. A character who examines the rune and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History
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
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
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Thundercrack (Recharges after a Short or
Chance"} chance that characters in this area are caught in the path of a cyclone moving 250 feet per round. Each character must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take 33 (6d6
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
someone in your franchise within the last 24 hours, then grant the character who slew it a d10. Once within the next hour, that character can add the d10 to an attack roll, ability check, or saving
. This property of the occultant abacus can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Bring Out Your Dead
Also at rank 2, you regain the use of your Read the Kill feature after you finish a short or
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. The target can’t be returned to its original form by any means short of a wish spell.
2. Domination Ray. The target must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by Belashyrra for 1
perception. Each creature of Belashyrra’s choice in the lair must make a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the affected creature perceives objects and creatures a short distance from their
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
character flaw that lasts until cured. Chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide has more information on madness.
Madness of Dyrrn
d6
Flaw (lasts until cured)
1
“There&rsquo
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
saving throw. On a failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player’s character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short
being watched, even when they aren’t.
Lost Possessions. Each time a creature that has been on the island for less than a year finishes a short or long rest, it must make a DC 10 Intelligence
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
needs warrant. For example, you can have a message carried across a neighborhood, procure a short carriage ride without paying, or have others clean up a bloody mess you left in an alley. The DM
. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
Orzhov Guild Spells
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
friends, guidance
1st
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
longer below the knees. Short, soft hair grows down their neck and spine, along their shoulders, and on their forearms.
Embracing Life
Most satyrs believe that the other peoples of Theros are woefully
to others. The Satyr Eccentricities table suggests a few tastes or proclivities your satyr character might possess
Satyr Eccentricities
d8
Characteristic
1
Flowers are the most
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
table provides ideas for how your character might have come to Baldur’s Gate.
d10
Origin
1
Someone stole something precious from your people. You tracked the thief to the city
Gate Feature: Immigrant Experience
Even after your short time in Baldur’s Gate, you’ve learned the city holds more walls and gates than those the Watch and Flaming Fist patrols. You are
Shifter
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within they physically transform for a short time.
A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common:
Beasthide often signifies the
different in personality. With any shifter, identifying the beast within is a crucial part of understanding the character.
Similar and Diverse
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization
Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
Gruul Guild Spells
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate
, the spells on the Simic Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them
spells
benefit from its Short Rests.
Stage 3. The cursed creature believes everyone is involved in a conspiracy to bring about its downfall. Whenever it fails a D20 Test, it has Disadvantage on the next D20
Test it makes.
Culmination. The cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a Mind Siphon.
GM TipsIf a player’s character turns into a monster after the Culmination of a curse
Feats
Player’s Handbook (2024)
Performance. When you finish a Short or Long Rest, you can give an inspiring performance: a speech, song, or dance. When you do so, choose up to six allies (which can include yourself) within 30 feet
of yourself who witness the performance. The chosen creatures each gain Temporary Hit Points equal to your character level plus the modifier of the ability you increased with this feat.
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Some portion of your past has been swallowed by nothingness. The missing time could be a short interval—mere days or weeks gone from your memory— or you might have only vague hints at
forgotten. Of particular value is an event relating to one of the story threads or trinkets presented below.
Building an Amnesiac
Any character can face misfortune or a choice that steals their memory
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
cast it, you must finish a short or long rest before you can cast it again through the mark. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
When you cast the 1st-level spell through your
, a character who has the Aberrant Dragonmark feat has a chance of manifesting greater power. Upon reaching 10th level, such a character has a 10 percent chance of gaining an epic boon from among the
feats
following benefits.
Object Intuition. You can take a Study action to examine one magical object and learn its properties and how to use it without Attunement;attuning to it or taking a Short Rest in
of the object.
Rare Find. You begin play in possession of a Common magic item. Work with your GM to decide on which object fits your character and the campaign.
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Tool Proficiency: Disguise Kit
Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Disguise Kit, Mirror, Traveler's Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Building a Reflected Wanderer
Any character can be a reflected wanderer
self ?
Suggested Story Threads. The Reflected Wanderer Story Threads table suggests events and people who can be the start of story threads for your character that weave through the campaign
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character with a laughing mask), Hunting Trap, Manacles, 3 Torch;Torches (for juggling), Traveler's Clothes, 10 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Building a Reveler
The simultaneous beauty and uncomfortable
start of story threads for your character that weave through the campaign.
Reveler Story Threads
1d6
Thread
1
Posters depicting drawings of your reveler guise have started showing
Morkoth
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
failure, the creature has misplaced one possession (chosen by the player, if the creature is that player's character). The possession remains nearby but concealed for a short time, so it can be recovered
watched, even when they aren't.
Each time a creature that has been on the island for less than a year finishes a short or long rest, it must make a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a
Hit Dice
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Your hit points are determined by your Hit Dice (short for Hit Point Dice).
At 1st level, your character has 1 Hit Die, and the die type is determined by your class. You start with hit points equal
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
, you forget one of your allies (of the DM’s choice) and no longer trust that character. You lose this distrust at the end of your next short rest.
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As an action, you cause a swirling
Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad!)
Destroying the Machine. The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad is self-repairing of anything short of catastrophic damage, and how it was disabled in Lum’s time
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Material goods, especially precious gems and gold, have little appeal to them. What use are such things when winter lingers and food runs short?
Natural Druids
Firbolgs have a talent for druidic magic
complete their quests and return home as quickly as possible.
The Firbolg Adventurers table can serve as inspiration for determining why a firbolg character leaves home.
Firbolg Adventurers
d8
Speed
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Every character has a speed, which is the distance in feet that the character can walk in 1 round. This number assumes short bursts of energetic movement in the midst of a life-threatening situation
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Short Rest A short rest is a period of downtime, at least 1 hour long, during which a character does nothing more strenuous than eating, drinking, reading, and tending to wounds. A character can
spend one or more Hit Dice at the end of a short rest, up to the character's maximum number of Hit Dice, which is equal to the character's level. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Short Rest A short rest is a period of downtime, at least 1 hour long, during which a character does nothing more strenuous than eating, drinking, reading, and tending to wounds. A character can
spend one or more Hit Dice at the end of a short rest, up to the character’s maximum number of Hit Dice, which is equal to the character’s level. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Short Rest A short rest is a period of downtime, at least 1 hour long, during which a character does nothing more strenuous than eating, drinking, reading, and tending to wounds. A character can
spend one or more Hit Dice at the end of a short rest, up to the character’s maximum number of Hit Dice, which is equal to the character’s level. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Short Rest A short rest is a period of downtime, at least 1 hour long, during which a character does nothing more strenuous than eating, drinking, reading, and tending to wounds. A character can
spend one or more Hit Dice at the end of a short rest, up to the character's maximum number of Hit Dice, which is equal to the character's level. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
required. Healer’s Kit Dependency A character can’t spend any Hit Dice after finishing a short rest until someone expends one use of a healer’s kit to bandage and treat the character’s wounds. Healing
finishes a short or long rest. Under this optional rule, a character regains all spent Hit Dice at the end of a long rest. With a short rest, a character regains Hit Dice equal to his or her level
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required. Healer’s Kit Dependency A character can’t spend any Hit Dice after finishing a short rest until someone expends one use of a healer’s kit to bandage and treat the character’s wounds. Healing
finishes a short or long rest. Under this optional rule, a character regains all spent Hit Dice at the end of a long rest. With a short rest, a character regains Hit Dice equal to his or her level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Hit Point Dice Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, help determine a player character’s Hit Point maximum, as explained in “Creating a Character”. Most monsters also have Hit Dice. A creature can spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points. See also “Short Rest.”
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Hit Point Dice Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, help determine a player character’s Hit Point maximum, as explained in “Creating a Character”. Most monsters also have Hit Dice. A creature can spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points. See also “Short Rest.”