Rules

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"The Next Dawn"Magic Items / Text A Legendary Creature's Lair (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule A-BMagic Item Lists / Text AberrationsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Ability CheckRules Glossary / Rule Ability ChecksD20 Tests / Text Ability ChecksSocial Interaction / Text Ability Score and ModifierRules Glossary / Rule Ability ScoresAppendix D: Rule References / Rule AbjurationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School AcidAppendix D: Rule References / Damage AcrobaticsAppendix D: Rule References / Skill ActionRules Glossary / Rule ActionsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Activating a Magic ItemMagic Items / Text Activating an Item (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule AdvantageRules Glossary / Rule Advantage/DisadvantageD20 Tests / Text AdventureRules Glossary / Rule Adventuring EquipmentExploration / Text Adventuring GearEquipment / Text Adventuring Gear ListEquipment / Text Adventuring Gear TableEquipment / Text AlignmentAppendix D: Rule References / Rule AlignmentRules Glossary / Rule AllyRules Glossary / Rule Ammunition (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule Animal HandlingAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Animated ObjectsMonsters A to Z / Text ArcanaAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Area of EffectRules Glossary / Rule Areas of EffectAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ArmorEquipment / Text Armor ClassAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Armor ClassRules Glossary / Rule Armor TableEquipment / Text Armor TrainingRules Glossary / Rule Armor, Weapon, and Tool Proficiencies (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ArtLegal Information / Text Artisan ToolsEquipment / Text AthleticsAppendix D: Rule References / Skill AttackRules Glossary / Rule Attack RollRules Glossary / Rule Attack RollsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Attack RollsD20 Tests / Text AttitudeRules Glossary / Rule AttunementAppendix D: Rule References / Rule AttunementMagic Items / Text AttunementRules Glossary / Rule Awakened PlantsMonsters A to Z / Text BanditsMonsters A to Z / Text BeastsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Being ProneAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Black DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text BlindsightRules Glossary / Rule BloodiedRules Glossary / Rule BludgeoningAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Blue DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text Bonus ActionRules Glossary / Rule Bonus ActionsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Brass DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text Breaking ObjectsRules Glossary / Rule Breaking Up Your MoveAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Brewing Potions of HealingCrafting Nonmagical Items / Text Bright LightAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Bright LightRules Glossary / Rule Bronze DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text BugbearsMonsters A to Z / Text BurningRules Glossary / Rule Burrow SpeedRules Glossary / Rule CMagic Item Lists / Text CampaignRules Glossary / Rule CantripRules Glossary / Rule CantripsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Carrying CapacityAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Carrying CapacityRules Glossary / Rule Casting a Spell at a Higher LevelAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Casting in ArmorAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Casting SpellsSpells / Text Casting TimeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Casting TimeSpells / Text CelestialsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type ChallengeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Challenge RatingRules Glossary / Rule Character BackgroundsCharacter Origins / Text Character SheetRules Glossary / Rule Character SpeciesCharacter Origins / Text Charges (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule CharismaAppendix D: Rule References / Ability Charisma Saving ThrowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Choose a Character SheetCharacter Creation / Text Class Spell ListsSpells / Text CleaveAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Climb SpeedRules Glossary / Rule ClimbingRules Glossary / Rule Climbing, Swimming, and CrawlingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule CoinsEquipment / Text ColdAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Combat EncountersGameplay Toolbox / Text Combining Spell EffectsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Command Word (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ComponentsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ComponentsSpells / Text ConcentrationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell Tag ConditionRules Glossary / Rule ConeAppendix D: Rule References / Area Of Effect Conflict (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ConjurationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School ConstitutionAppendix D: Rule References / Ability Constitution Saving ThrowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ConstructsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Consumables (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ContactAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Controlling a MountAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Copper DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text CoverAppendix D: Rule References / Rule CoverCombat / Text Crafting Magic ItemsMagic Items / Text CrawlingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule CrawlingRules Glossary / Rule Create Your CharacterCharacter Creation / Text Creating a BackgroundGameplay Toolbox / Text Creating Sentient Magic Items (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule CreatureRules Glossary / Rule Creature SizeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Creature TypeRules Glossary / Rule Critical HitsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Critical HitsDamage and Healing / Text CubeAppendix D: Rule References / Area Of Effect CultistsMonsters A to Z / Text Curing Madness (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule Cursed ItemsMagic Items / Text CursesRules Glossary / Rule Curses and Magical ContagionsGameplay Toolbox / Text CylinderAppendix D: Rule References / Area Of Effect D-EMagic Item Lists / Text D20 TestRules Glossary / Rule DamageRules Glossary / Rule Damage Resistance and VulnerabilityAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Damage RollRules Glossary / Rule Damage RollsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Damage RollsDamage and Healing / Text Damage ThresholdAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Damage ThresholdRules Glossary / Rule Damage TypesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Damage TypesDamage and Healing / Text Damage TypesRules Glossary / Text DarknessAppendix D: Rule References / Rule DarknessRules Glossary / Rule DarkvisionRules Glossary / Rule DashRules Glossary / Rule DeadRules Glossary / Rule Death Saving ThrowRules Glossary / Rule Death Saving ThrowsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule DeceptionAppendix D: Rule References / Skill DehydrationRules Glossary / Rule Descriptive TagsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Detecting and Disabling a Trap (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule DexterityAppendix D: Rule References / Ability Dexterity Saving ThrowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Difficult TerrainAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Difficult TerrainRules Glossary / Rule Difficulty ClassRules Glossary / Rule Dim LightAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Dim LightRules Glossary / Rule DisadvantageRules Glossary / Rule DisclaimerDisclaimer / Text Diseases (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule DisengageRules Glossary / Rule DivinationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School DodgeRules Glossary / Rule DragonbornCharacter Species / Text DragonsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Dropping ProneAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Dropping to 0 Hit PointsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Dropping to 0 Hit PointsDamage and Healing / Text DurationAppendix D: Rule References / Rule DurationSpells / Text DwarfCharacter Species / Text EffectsSpells / Text Eldritch Invocation OptionsWarlock / Text ElementalsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type ElfCharacter Species / Text EmanationRules Glossary / Rule EnchantmentAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School EncounterRules Glossary / Rule Ending a GrappleAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Ending CombatCombat / Text EnemyRules Glossary / Rule Environmental EffectsGameplay Toolbox / Text Epic Boon FeatsFeats / Text EquipmentAppendix D: Rule References / Rule EvocationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School Experience PointsRules Glossary / Rule ExpertiseRules Glossary / Rule F-JMagic Item Lists / Text FallingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule FallingRules Glossary / Rule Fear and Mental StressGameplay Toolbox / Text Feat DescriptionsFeats / Text FeyAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type FiendsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Fighting Style FeatsFeats / Text FireAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Fly SpeedRules Glossary / Rule FlyingRules Glossary / Rule Flying MovementAppendix D: Rule References / Rule FoodAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Food and WaterAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Food, Drink, and LodgingLifestyle Expenses / Text ForceAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Forced March (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule FriendlyRules Glossary / Rule FungiMonsters A to Z / Text Gaining a LevelCharacter Creation / Text Gaining SpellsSpells / Text General FeatsFeats / Text GiantsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Glossary ConventionsRules Glossary / Text GnomeCharacter Species / Text GoblinsMonsters A to Z / Text Going Mad (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule Gold DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text GoliathCharacter Species / Text Grapple Rules for Monsters (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule GrapplingRules Glossary / Rule GrazeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Green DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text GuardsMonsters A to Z / Text Half CoverAppendix D: Rule References / Rule HalflingCharacter Species / Text HazardRules Glossary / Rule HazardsExploration / Text HealingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule HealingDamage and Healing / Text HealingRules Glossary / Rule Heavily ObscuredAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Heavily ObscuredRules Glossary / Rule HelpRules Glossary / Rule Heroic InspirationAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Heroic InspirationRules Glossary / Rule HideRules Glossary / Rule HidingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule HidingExploration / Text High JumpAppendix D: Rule References / Rule High JumpRules Glossary / Rule HirelingsLifestyle Expenses / Text HistoryAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Hit Point DiceRules Glossary / Rule Hit PointsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Hit PointsDamage and Healing / Text Hit PointsRules Glossary / Rule HobgoblinsMonsters A to Z / Text HostileRules Glossary / Rule HoverRules Glossary / Rule How to Use Template ItemsFoundry References / Text HumanCharacter Species / Text HumanoidsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Identifying a Magic ItemMagic Items / Text IllusionAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School IllusionsRules Glossary / Rule ImmunityDamage and Healing / Text ImmunityRules Glossary / Rule Improvised WeaponsRules Glossary / Rule IndifferentRules Glossary / Rule InfluenceRules Glossary / Rule IngestedAppendix D: Rule References / Rule InhaledAppendix D: Rule References / Rule InitiativeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule InitiativeCombat / Text InitiativeRules Glossary / Rule InjuryAppendix D: Rule References / Rule InsightAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Instant DeathAppendix D: Rule References / Rule InstantaneousAppendix D: Rule References / Rule IntelligenceAppendix D: Rule References / Ability Intelligence ChecksAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Intelligence Saving ThrowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Interacting with ObjectsExploration / Text Interacting with Objects Around YouAppendix D: Rule References / Rule IntimidationAppendix D: Rule References / Skill IntroductionMagic Items / Text InvestigationAppendix D: Rule References / Skill JumpingRules Glossary / Rule K-OMagic Item Lists / Text Knocking Out a CreatureRules Glossary / Rule Known and Prepared SpellsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Lair Actions (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule LanguagesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Large VehiclesMounts and Vehicles / Text Legal InformationLegal Information / Text Legendary Actions (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule Level AdvancementCharacter Creation / Text Lightly ObscuredAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Lightly ObscuredRules Glossary / Rule LightningAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Limited Usage (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule LineAppendix D: Rule References / Area Of Effect Long JumpAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Long JumpRules Glossary / Rule Long RestAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Long RestRules Glossary / Rule Longer Casting TimesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Madness Effects (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule MagesMonsters A to Z / Text MagicRules Glossary / Rule Magic Item CategoriesMagic Items / Text Magic Item RarityMagic Items / Text Magic Item ResilienceMagic Items / Text Magic Items A-ZMagic Item Lists / Text Magical EffectRules Glossary / Rule Making an AttackCombat / Text MalnutritionRules Glossary / Rule Material (M)Appendix D: Rule References / Spell Component MedicineAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Melee AttacksAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Melee AttacksCombat / Text MephitsMonsters A to Z / Text Metamagic OptionsSorcerer / Text Modifying Creatures (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule MonsterRules Glossary / Rule MonstrositiesAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Mounted CombatCombat / Text Mounting and DismountingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Mounts and CargoMounts and Vehicles / Text Mounts and VehiclesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Movement and PositionCombat / Text Moving a Grappled CreatureAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Moving Around Other CreaturesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Multiattack (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule MulticlassingCharacter Creation / Text Multiple Items of the Same KindAppendix D: Rule References / Rule MummiesMonsters A to Z / Text NatureAppendix D: Rule References / Skill NecromancyAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School NecroticAppendix D: Rule References / Damage NickAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Nonplayer Character (NPC)Rules Glossary / Rule ObjectRules Glossary / Rule Occupied SpaceRules Glossary / Rule One Thing at a TimeActions / Text OozesAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Opportunity AttacksRules Glossary / Rule OrcCharacter Species / Text Origin FeatsFeats / Text Other Activity on Your Turn (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule Other ToolsEquipment / Text OverviewActions / Text OverviewCharacter Backgrounds / Text OverviewCharacter Species / Text OverviewClasses / Text OverviewCombat / Text OverviewConditions / Text OverviewCrafting Nonmagical Items / Text OverviewD20 Tests / Text OverviewDamage and Healing / Text OverviewExploration / Text OverviewLifestyle Expenses / Text OverviewMagic Items / Text OverviewMounts and Vehicles / Text OverviewSocial Interaction / Text P-QMagic Item Lists / Text Paired ItemsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Parts of a Stat BlockMonsters / Text Passive PerceptionAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Passive PerceptionRules Glossary / Rule Per DayRules Glossary / Rule PerceptionAppendix D: Rule References / Skill PerformanceAppendix D: Rule References / Skill PersuasionAppendix D: Rule References / Skill PiercingAppendix D: Rule References / Damage PiratesMonsters A to Z / Text PlantsAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Player CharacterRules Glossary / Rule Point of OriginAppendix D: Rule References / Rule PoisonAppendix D: Rule References / Rule PoisonGameplay Toolbox / Text PossessionRules Glossary / Rule PriestsMonsters A to Z / Text ProficiencyD20 Tests / Text ProficiencyRules Glossary / Rule PropertiesEquipment / Text PsychicAppendix D: Rule References / Damage PushAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Push, Drag, or LiftAppendix D: Rule References / Rule RMagic Item Lists / Text RadiantAppendix D: Rule References / Damage RangeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule RangeSpells / Text Ranged AttacksAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Ranged AttacksCombat / Text Ranged Attacks in Close CombatAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ReachAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ReactionRules Glossary / Rule Reaction and Bonus Action TriggersAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ReactionsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ReadyRules Glossary / Rule Red DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text Regional Effects (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ReligionAppendix D: Rule References / Skill ResistanceRules Glossary / Rule Resistance and VulnerabilityDamage and Healing / Text RestingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Rhythm of PlayPlaying the Game / Text RitualRules Glossary / Rule RitualsAppendix D: Rule References / Spell Tag RoleplayingSocial Interaction / Text Round DownRules Glossary / Rule SMagic Item Lists / Text SahuaginMonsters A to Z / Text SapAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SaveRules Glossary / Rule Saving ThrowRules Glossary / Rule Saving ThrowsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Saving ThrowsD20 Tests / Text Saving Throws and DamageDamage and Healing / Text School of MagicSpells / Text Scribing Spell ScrollsCrafting Nonmagical Items / Text SearchRules Glossary / Rule SensesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Sentient Magic ItemsMagic Items / Text Shape-ShiftingRules Glossary / Rule Short RestAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Short RestRules Glossary / Rule Shoving a CreatureAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Silver DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text Simultaneous EffectsRules Glossary / Rule SizeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SizeRules Glossary / Rule Size and StrengthAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SkeletonsMonsters A to Z / Text SkillRules Glossary / Rule SkillsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SlashingAppendix D: Rule References / Damage Sleight of HandAppendix D: Rule References / Skill SlowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Somatic (S)Appendix D: Rule References / Spell Component Space (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule SpeedAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SpeedRules Glossary / Rule SpellRules Glossary / Rule Spell AttackRules Glossary / Rule Spell LevelAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Spell LevelSpells / Text Spell ScrollAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Spell SlotsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SpellcastingLifestyle Expenses / Text Spellcasting AbilityAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Spellcasting FocusRules Glossary / Rule Spells (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule SphereAppendix D: Rule References / Area Of Effect SphinxesMonsters A to Z / Text Squeezing into a Smaller SpaceAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Stabilizing a CreatureAppendix D: Rule References / Rule StableRules Glossary / Rule Starting at Higher LevelsCharacter Creation / Text Stat BlockRules Glossary / Text Stat Block OverviewMonsters / Text Statistics for ObjectsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule StealthAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Step 1: Choose a ClassCharacter Creation / Text Step 2: Character OriginCharacter Creation / Text Step 3: Ability ScoresCharacter Creation / Text Step 4: AlignmentCharacter Creation / Text Step 5: Character Creation DetailsCharacter Creation / Text StrengthAppendix D: Rule References / Ability StudyRules Glossary / Rule SuffocatingAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SuffocationRules Glossary / Rule SurpriseAppendix D: Rule References / Rule SurpriseRules Glossary / Rule SurvivalAppendix D: Rule References / Skill Swim SpeedRules Glossary / Rule SwimmingRules Glossary / Rule T-WMagic Item Lists / Text TargetRules Glossary / Rule TargetsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule TelepathyAppendix D: Rule References / Rule TeleportationRules Glossary / Rule Temporary Hit PointsDamage and Healing / Text Temporary Hit PointsRules Glossary / Rule The Order of CombatCombat / Text The Schools of MagicAppendix D: Rule References / Rule The Six AbilitiesPlaying the Game / Text Three-Quarters CoverAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ThunderAppendix D: Rule References / Damage TieflingCharacter Species / Text Tiers of PlayCharacter Creation / Text Time (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule ToolsEquipment / Text ToppleAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Total CoverAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ToughsMonsters A to Z / Text TraitsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule TransmutationAppendix D: Rule References / Spell School TrapsGameplay Toolbox / Text Traps in Play (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule TravelExploration / Text Travel PaceAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Travel PaceExploration / Text Travel PaceGameplay Toolbox / Text TremorsenseRules Glossary / Rule TrinketsCharacter Creation / Text TrollMonsters A to Z / Text TruesightRules Glossary / Rule Two-Weapon Fighting (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule TypeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Unarmed StrikeAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Unarmed StrikeRules Glossary / Rule UndeadAppendix D: Rule References / Creature Type Underwater CombatAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Underwater CombatCombat / Text Unoccupied SpaceRules Glossary / Rule Unseen Attackers and TargetsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule UtilizeRules Glossary / Rule VampiresMonsters A to Z / Text Variant: Encumbrance (2014)Appendix D: Rule References / Rule VehiclesExploration / Text Verbal (V)Appendix D: Rule References / Spell Component VexAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Vision and LightAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Vision and LightExploration / Text VrockMonsters A to Z / Text Vulnerabilities, Resistances, and ImmunitiesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule VulnerabilityRules Glossary / Rule WarriorsMonsters A to Z / Text WaterAppendix D: Rule References / Rule WeaponRules Glossary / Rule Weapon AttackRules Glossary / Rule Weapon MasteriesAppendix D: Rule References / Rule WeaponsEquipment / Text Weapons TableEquipment / Text Wearing and Wielding ItemsAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Wearing and Wielding ItemsMagic Items / Text White DragonsMonsters A to Z / Text WisdomAppendix D: Rule References / Ability Wisdom Saving ThrowAppendix D: Rule References / Rule Your TurnAppendix D: Rule References / Rule ZombiesMonsters A to Z / Text