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Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
magic-items
Appearance A metal trumpet-like gun with a wide nozzle and bespoke wooden handle.
Rules This weapon can be loaded with any type of ammunition, or alternatively pebbles, scrap, or any cluster of
small items you desire. However, its range becomes 60 ft. if you do so. Additionally, a DM can alter the damage type of this weapon to match what it is loaded with (i.e. putting a large rock in could change the damage to Bludgeoning, or icicles could change it to Cold damage).
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the order’s members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented
by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the inquisition sends its members throughout the multiverse, seeking
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
became the martial arm of the inquisition, represented by a sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the order’s
members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the
races
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Thri-kreen have insectile features and two pairs of arms. Their bodies are encased in protective chitin. They can alter the coloration of this carapace to blend in with their natural surroundings
member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: alter self, major image, nondetection, sending, suggestion
3/day each: mislead, modify memory
Teleport. Titivilus teleports, along with any
Teleport.
Assault (Costs 2 Actions). Titivilus makes one Silver Sword attack, or he uses Frightful Word.Dispater, the gloomy Lord of Dis, rules from his iron palace, seeming to hide behind its
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
succeeded and became the martial arm of the inquisition, represented by a sword. Finally, the Order of Tristian endeavored to use intellect to alter the environment through telekinetic force, and the
order’s members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site
races
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
grasp and manipulate weapons and tools. Although most plasmoids are translucent gray, they can alter their color and translucence by absorbing dyes through their pores.
Plasmoids don’t have
presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Being a Player If you want to be one of the protagonists in your group’s adventures, consider being a player. Here’s what players do: Make a Character. Your character is your alter ego in the fantasy
world of the game. After you read this chapter, use the rules in chapter 2 to create your character. Team Up. Your character joins the other players’ characters to form an adventuring party. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Being a Player If you want to be one of the protagonists in your group’s adventures, consider being a player. Here’s what players do: Make a Character. Your character is your alter ego in the fantasy
world of the game. After you read this chapter, use the rules in “Creating a Character” to create your character. Team Up. Your character joins the other players’ characters to form an adventuring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore the rules in “Equipment” for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its “Equipment
” rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Playing a Character If you want to be one of the protagonists in your group’s adventures, consider playing a character. Here’s what these players do: Make a Character. Your character is your alter
ego in the fantasy world of the game. Make a level 1 character using the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. The adventures in Heroes of the Borderlands were designed with the Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the rules glossary
Make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion) or Wisdom (Animal Handling) check to alter a creature’s attitude. Magic Cast a spell, use a magic item, or use a magical feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the Rules Glossary
Make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion) or Wisdom (Animal Handling) check to alter a creature’s attitude. Magic Cast a spell, use a magic item, or use a magical feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
special flourishes that happen when the monster uses an item, and the stat block might ignore Player’s Handbook rules for that item. When used by someone else, a retrievable item uses its Player’s
Handbook rules, ignoring any special flourishes in the stat block. The Gear entry doesn’t necessarily list all of a monster’s equipment. For example, a monster that wears clothes is assumed to be dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
known as “the Turnkey” always rules in favor of Boromar Clan members. 3 A halfling pickpocket using alter self to pose as a child of another race plants contraband on people the Boromars are trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
similar one. For example, a Potion of Climbing could become a Potion of Swimming. Altered Form You can alter a magic item’s form while leaving its properties intact. For example, you can turn a Ring of
into a single helmet. This makes the item more powerful (and probably increases its rarity), but it won’t break your game. Special Features and Sentience Chapter 7 has rules for giving magic items interesting histories, minor properties, quirks, and sentience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
’ tactics and stat blocks. Note any special rules that apply to the setting of the encounter. For social interaction encounters, make notes about the nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the encounter—their
personalities, goals, and tactics. For exploration encounters, record any clues or other information the characters should learn, and review any special rules that might come into play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
’ tactics and stat blocks. Note any special rules that apply to the setting of the encounter. For social interaction encounters, make notes about the nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the encounter—their
personalities, goals, and tactics. For exploration encounters, record any clues or other information the characters should learn, and review any special rules that might come into play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the
helpful ones. The most important thing to remember about being a good DM is that the rules are a tool to help you and the players have fun. The rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM — you’re in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Intelligence check to alter a nonmagical object that isn’t being worn or carried. The same rules for distance apply, and the DC is based on the object’s size: DC 10 for Tiny, DC 15 for Small, DC 20 for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
collapse. Conflict Shapes the World’s History. Powerful individuals strive to make their mark on the world, and factions of like-minded individuals can alter the course of history. Factions include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
time, Thassa holds sway over the slow-acting but irresistible forces that alter the world over hundreds or thousands of years. Krakens and other behemoths of the deepest oceans move at Thassa’s command
with his plan for a permanent order. Thassa, who rules depths that have never seen the sun, considers most of Heliod’s schemes pointless and opposes them if they seem to threaten harm. Thassa took
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. At the other end
of the spectrum, even a hag without lofty status is likely to have strange, single-use items that don’t emulate common spells or even follow the normal rules of magic. For inspiration in devising the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, and they’ve grown increasingly common in recent years. In Eberron: Rising from the Last War, only a character of a particular species could have each dragonmark. Those rules reflected the common
character with a mark like this, choose a Dragonmark feat at level 4 or later or select a house background (or the Aberrant Heir background). With your DM’s permission, you can alter some of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beg the characters to spare them, offering to drive the characters to the Red Belvedere in exchange. Driving the Venatrix The following rules are an adjusted, condensed version of the infernal war
machine rules found in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, and deal with the consequences.
A disease that does more than infect a few party members is primarily a plot device. The rules help describe the effects of the disease and how it can be cured, but
the specifics of how a disease works aren’t bound by a common set of rules. Diseases can affect any creature, and a given illness might or might not pass from one race or kind of creature to another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
waterproof zurkhwood tube, 25 pp in a spider silk pouch, and her spellbook, which has black leather covers traced with webs of gold. The book contains the following spells: alter self, cloudkill, Evard’s
the arch’s keystone.
Pallets. Six pallets lie spread out in the room.
The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: Feeding a gold coin into the keystone’s slot