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Basic Rules (2014)
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Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch
; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Cultist Cultists swear allegiance to dark powers. They conceal their activities to avoid being ostracized, imprisoned, or executed for their beliefs. Cultist
Medium humanoid (any race), any nongood
(+0)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one (usually Common)
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Cultist Cultists swear allegiance to dark powers such as elemental princes, demon lords, or archdevils. Most conceal their loyalties to avoid being ostracized, imprisoned, or executed for their
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can dramatically shape adventurers’ lives. The following sections present a variety of options for creating characters with a tie to dragons: “Draconic Races” presents variant dragonborn race options to
give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families. “Subclass Options” allows monk and ranger characters to explore deeper ties with dragonkind. “Heroes of the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One
always occur in shady venues.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
might. Then swear the Oath of Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the Hunter to protect nature with martial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Variant: Customizing Ability Scores At your Dungeon Master’s option, you can use this variant for determining your ability scores. The method described here allows you to build a character with a set
, ranger, rogue
Racial Increases:
Elf (+2)
Halfling (+2)
Forest gnome (+1)
Human (+1)
Constitution Measures: Health, stamina, vital force
Important for: Everyone
Racial Increases:
Dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
to employ shadows for subterfuge.
The Elements to wield elemental power.
The Open Hand to master unarmed combat.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear
the Oath of...
Devotion to emulate the angels of justice.
Glory to reach the heights of heroism.
The Ancients to preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the following variants. Choose whichever one best suits your campaign. Ability Check Proficiency With this variant rule, characters don’t have skill proficiencies. Instead, each character has
Wisdom Monk Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence Paladin Strength, Wisdom, or Charisma Ranger Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Rogue Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Sorcerer Intelligence or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear the Oath of...
Devotion to emulate the angels of justice.
Glory to reach the heights of heroism.
The Ancients to
preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
an existing feature that can be used as a model? How does the new class feature compare to other features of the same level? Variant: Spell Points One way to modify how a class feels is to change how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These woodland guardians enchant the arrows of their tiny bows with charming magic that can pierce the heart of the fiercest foe. The tree had a wee village nestled in its boughs, I swear. Next thing I
knew, I was lyin’ face-down in the dirt. My head was full of stars, an’ when I stood up an’ looked around, both the tree an’ the wee village were gone.
—Tale of Haravak the Ranger
Sprites oppose any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
final hit points: 10 + his Constitution modifier of +3, for a total of 13 hit points.
Variant: Customizing Ability Scores At your Dungeon Master’s option, you can use this variant for determining
, paladin
Racial Increases
Mountain dwarf (+2), Dragonborn (+2), Half-orc (+2), Human (+1)
Dexterity
Important for: Monk, ranger, rogue
Racial Increases: Elf (+2), Halfling (+2), Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
shining fruit you ate from a talking tree, the magic spring you swam in, or some other auspicious event. However you acquired your fey magic, you are now a Fey Wanderer, a ranger who represents both the
. Each spell counts as a ranger spell for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of ranger spells you know. Fey Wanderer Spells Ranger Level Spell 3rd charm person 5th misty step 9th dispel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
in combat with their claws, bone devils also wield hooked polearms made of bone, which they use to subdue enemies before striking with their venomous tails. VARIANT: BONE DEVIL POLEARM
Some bone
)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Insight +6
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from
the Player’s Handbook, but you can choose any feat your DM allows:
A snake emerged from my mouth before I took my first breath—an omen of my gift for deception. (Actor)
I hear voices on the wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ranger Subclasses A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Beast Master, Fey Wanderer, Gloom
times your Ranger level (the beast has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your Ranger level)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 14 +2 +2
CON 15 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Animal Handling +5, Deception +3, Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances poison
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages
doesn’t regenerate.
Spellcasting. Barbatos is a 6th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5
to hit with spell attacks). He has the following ranger spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Chapter 1 introduces draconic-themed options for adventurers, including three variant dragonborn races, two dragon-oriented subclasses (the Drakewarden ranger and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Animal Handling Insight Medicine Perception Survival Charisma
Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion
Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill — for example
lacks that proficiency, he or she just makes a Strength check. Variant: Skills with Different Abilities Normally, your proficiency in a skill applies only to a specific kind of ability check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mortals to surrender their bodies. VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL
The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired
)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +2
Skills Deception +7, Insight +2, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
two civilizations. Diplomacy. If the characters don’t want to publicly align themselves with either faction, a character brings the debate to an end civilly by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Deception
whatever they find before they return to Djaynai—a process that takes a week. What Brother Broumane Wants. Brother Broumane tells the characters the location of the Girscamen’s wreck if they swear to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
+ 3)
Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
6 (−2)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Deception +4, Insight +3
or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the imp wears or carries is invisible with it.
VARIANT: IMP FAMILIAR
Imps can be found in the service to mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion. Ranger d6 I became a ranger because … 1 I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Medicine Perception Survival Charisma Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill--for example, “Make a Wisdom (Perception
she just makes a Strength check. Variant: Skills with Different Abilities Normally, your proficiency in a skill applies only to a specific kind of ability check. Proficiency in Athletics, for example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
nestled in its boughs, I swear. Next thing I knew, I was lyin’ face-down in the dirt. My head was full of stars, an’ when I stood up an’ looked around, both the tree an’ the wee village were gone
.”
— Tale of a half-orc ranger
Forest Protectors. Sprites build little villages in the boughs of trees and willing treants, in verdant glades brightened by moss, wild flowers, and toadstools. Wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
demoting each other’s most powerful servants. Since all devils swear fealty to Asmodeus, he can freely demote any other devil, transforming it into whatever infernal form he desires. VARIANT: DEVIL
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. Variant Criminal: Spy Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. Variant Criminal: Spy Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
12 (+1)
INT
19 (+4)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +7, Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6, Stealth +4
the effect on itself on a success.
VARIANT: MIND FLAYER ARCANIST
A few mind flayers supplement their psionic power with arcane spells. However, they are regarded as deviants by their illithid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain and purge it of those it deems abhorrent. Before letting innocents off the hook, Fazrian demands that they each swear an oath to serve it henceforth. Those who refuse to take the oath are
summon other yugoloths (as described in the “Variant: Yugoloth Summoning” sidebar in the “Yugoloths” entry in the Monster Manual) and tries to do so if reinforcements are needed. Characters who defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
)
CHA
23 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex +10, Con +13, Wis +10, Cha +13
Skills Deception +13, Intimidation +13, Perception +10
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
rolled from the damage.
Variant: Sound the Horn Geryon can have an action that allows him to summon minotaurs. Sound the Horn (1/Day). Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4 minotaurs (see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
this area must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or derive no benefit from the rest. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN
Geryon can have an
, Con +13, Wis +10, Cha +13
Skills Deception +13, Intimidation +13, Perception +10
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
harmless to them but poisonous to other creatures. A grung also uses venom to poison its weapons. VARIANT: GRUNG POISON
Grung poison loses its potency 1 minute after being removed from a grung. A
grung is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following ranger spells:
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, jump
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
(+3)
CHA
17(+3)
Saving Throws Con +7, Int +8, Wis +7, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +8, Deception +7, History +8, Insight +7, Perception +7, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
VARIANT: MIND FLAYER LICH (ILLITHILICH)
The path to true lichdom is something only