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slaying monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to turn themselves into living weapons.
Becoming a Monk...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the traits in the Core Monk Traits table.
Gain
Core Monk Traits
Primary Ability
Dexterity and Wisdom
Hit Point Die
D8 per Monk level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Strength and Dexterity
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 2
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil in the world. If you fail to perform at least one evil act within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform a good act, the book
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
Wereraven
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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
everyone else. Although skilled at blending into society, they keep mostly to themselves, respect local laws, and strive to do good whenever possible.
In their human and hybrid forms, wereravens favor
afflicted with lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically.
A character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if his or her score isn’t
Monk
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
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
+30 ft.
Empty Body
19th
+6
1d10
19
+30 ft.
Ability Score Improvement
20th
+6
1d10
20
+30 ft.
Perfect Self
Class Features
As a monk, you gain the following class features.
Cleric
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Basic Rules (2014)
gods they serve, clerics strive to embody the handiwork of their deities. No ordinary priest, a cleric is imbued with divine magic.
Healers and Warriors
Divine magic, as the name suggests, is the
quickly by following these suggestions. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Strength or Constitution. Second, choose the acolyte background.
The Cleric Table
Book of Exalted Deeds
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind.
Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act
Wisdom score increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. You can’t gain this benefit from the book more than once.
Enlightened Magic
Once you’ve read and studied the book, any spell slot you
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil.
The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monk Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Acrobatics, Athletics
infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and strength into their attacks, with or without the use of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to turn themselves into living weapons. Becoming a Monk... As a Level 1 Monk Gain all the traits in the Core Monk Traits table. Gain the Monk’s level 1
Monk JOSHUA RAPHAEL A Martial Artist of Supernatural Focus Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil.
The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil
, 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
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. The Monk Level
3rd
+2
1d4
3
+10 ft.
Monastic Tradition, Deflect Missiles
4th
+2
1d4
4
+10 ft.
Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall
5th
+3
1d6
5
+10 ft.
Extra Attack, Stunning Strike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Attacks, Monk Subclass 1d6 3 +10 ft. 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall 1d6 4 +10 ft. 5 +3 Extra Attack, Stunning Strike 1d8 5 +10 ft. 6 +3 Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature 1d8 6 +15 ft. 7 +3
. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see “Feats”) or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Monk levels 8, 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Attacks, Monk Subclass 1d6 3 +10 ft. 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall 1d6 4 +10 ft. 5 +3 Extra Attack, Stunning Strike 1d8 5 +10 ft. 6 +3 Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature 1d8 6 +15 ft. 7 +3
each of your subclass’s features that are of your Monk level or lower. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see chapter 5) or another feat of your choice for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Monk As you make your monk character, think about your connection to the monastery where you learned your skills and spent your formative years. Were you an orphan or a child left on the
result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always lawful in alignment. Quick Build You can make a monk quickly by following these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Multiclassing Are ability score improvements class-level dependent, rather than total level? Ability score improvements are based on your level in a particular class, not your total character level
if you multiclass. For instance, if you’re a 4th-level multiclass character, you haven’t yet received the Ability Score Improvement feature because you haven’t attained 4th level in one of your classes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
extremes of the multiverse. Githzerai Monk Medium Aberration (Gith), Lawful Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +3
Dex
Githzerai Monk Githzerai monks pursue control of their minds by honing their physical and psionic talents. They might be found beyond githzerai sanctuaries, testing themselves amid the dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
playtest document presents revisions to three classes: Barbarian, Druid, and Monk. This document also presents new Spells, revisions to existing Spells and Weapons, and a revised version of the Ability
Score Improvement feat. You will also find an updated rules glossary that supercedes the glossary of any previous playtest document.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Prerequisites To qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score prerequisites for both your current class and your new one, as shown in the Multiclassing Prerequisites table. For example, a
study in your new class, having a natural aptitude that is reflected by higher-than-average ability scores. Multiclassing Prerequisites Class Ability Score Minimum Barbarian Strength 13 Bard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Manes Manes lash out at creatures that appear weaker than themselves—or that react to them with fear—and strive to avoid more powerful demons. When manes escape from the Abyss, they go on reckless
rampages and inflict as much harm as possible. Manes Small Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
AC 9 Initiative −1 (9)
HP 9 (2d6 + 2)
Speed 20 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Prerequisites To qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score prerequisites for both your current class and your new one, as shown in the Multiclassing Prerequisites table. For example, a
study in your new class, having a natural aptitude that is reflected by higher-than-average ability scores. Class Ability Score Minimum Barbarian Strength 13 Bard Charisma 13 Cleric Wisdom 13 Druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Master General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20. (This is included above.) Mastery
. Monk Class Features Level 1: Martial Arts Your practice of martial arts gives you mastery of combat styles that use your Unarmed Strike and Monk weapons, which are the following: Simple Melee weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
often strive to collect rare mintages. Most emerald dragons can precisely enumerate the names, amounts, and denominations of every bit of currency in their hoards. Emerald dragons also prize cultural
to claim her throne
8 A phoenix-shaped brooch passed down to each of the forty-seven recorded incarnations of Gaz, a githzerai monk
9 A trophy cup engraved with a pumpkin, awarded each year
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Then join the Circle of the Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the Champion to strive for peak combat prowess. Monk. Dart in and out of melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and
Unarmed Strikes can score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. Level 3: Remarkable Athlete Thanks to your athleticism, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls and Strength (Athletics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Yeenoghu and strive to interpret the demon lord’s vicious goals. Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Medium Fiend, Chaotic Evil
AC 14 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 71 (11d8 + 22)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 15 +2 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +3
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
of ability scores you choose individually. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Cost table. For example, a score of 14 costs
7 points. Using this method, 15 is the highest ability score you can end up with, before applying racial increases. You can’t have a score lower than 8. This method of determining ability scores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
score, which is a number you record on your character sheet.
The six abilities and their use in the game are described in the Using Ability Scores section. The Ability Score Summary table provides
from the ability score and then divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 3
Bob decides to use the standard set of scores (15, 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the King’s Guard, the leader of a powerful druid circle, a quirky monk who lives in a remote mountaintop pagoda, a barbarian chieftain, a warlock living among nomads as a fortune-teller, or an
an epic boon. These two options can be awarded to a character more than once.
Ability Score Improvement. The character can increase one ability score by 2 or increase two ability scores by 1 each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
changes if the new score is an even number. When that happens, adjust all the numbers on your character sheet that use that ability modifier. When your Constitution modifier increases by 1, your Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
ability modifier also changes if the new score is an even number. When that happens, adjust all the numbers on your character sheet that use that ability modifier. When your Constitution modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
strive to create vast, dead domains where they are the greatest things that remain. Martin Mottet As terrifying as it is titanic, an ancient black dragon
eradicates unwanted life in its despoiled
territory Ancient Black Dragon Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
AC 22 Initiative +16 (26)
HP 367 (21d20 + 147)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Harpy Winged Voice of Doom Habitat: Coastal, Forest, Hill, Mountain; Treasure: Any Mark Zug Hate-filled creatures, harpies strive to cause pain and bring an end to love and life. These monsters
squawking and compel only the magically enthralled. Harpy Medium Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
AC 11 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 20 ft., Fly 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Community. I strive to deepen the bonds of my family, companions, and neighbors. (Any)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Karametra when you expand the god’s influence in
its highest calling when human communities make use of it. (Lawful)
3 Humility. I put the needs of others above my own and strive to lead through service. (Any)
4 Protection. I devote
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
six numbers. Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points
. Ability Score Point Costs Score Cost 8 0 9 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 7 15 9 Assign Ability Scores Once you’ve generated six scores, assign them to Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points. Ability
Score Point Costs Score Cost 8 0 9 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 7 15 9 Assign Ability Scores Once you’ve generated six scores, assign them to Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom