Questions tagged [dnd-adventurers-league]
For questions concerning D&D Adventurers League rules and play. Adventurers League is an official D&D 5e organised play format.
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Do you keep Ability Score Increases from Manuals when Shapechanged?
Shapechange is a 9th level spell that lets you assume the form of a different creature, replacing your game statistics, including your Strength, Dexterity and Constitution scores, by that of your new ...
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What happens when you Shapechange into a creature with random chances of extra things?
Shapechange is a 9th level spell that allows you to assume the form of a different creature, transforming into an "average example of that creature".
There is at least one creature with random ...
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Can a transmuter wizard own multiple transmuter's stones, i.e. keeping the ones produced by his simulacra?
Are there proscriptions in AL to prevent a transmuter wizard from owning multiple transmuter's stones? The idea is to keep the ones producted by his simulacra and keeping them also in different ...
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In AL, who can a character with the Ritual Caster feat learn additional ritual spells from?
Simple enough question (I hope), but I couldn't seem to find a clear answer anywhere. This is for an Adventurers League character.
I've taken the Ritual Caster feat and chosen my two initial spells. ...
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Online DND groups? [duplicate]
I have always wanted to learn DND but i have never been able to find a group to play with. Are there any ways to play online like in an irc chat room or any group finder websites? If so, what are they?...
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Can Pact of the Blade be used to create a double-bladed scimitar in DDAL?
This question pertains specifically to D&D Adventurers League rules. I've got a character concept that I want to implement in a Forgotten Realms campaign, and I'm trying to formulate a plausible ...
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Does the Arcane Archer's Piercing Arrow pass through Walls of Force and Forcecages?
The following is within the scope of Dnd Adventurers League play.
The Arcane Archer martial archetype of Xanathar's Guide to Everything alllows you to select the "Piercing Arrow" Arcane Shot option :
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Are there any other Gnoll/Hyena related statblocks?
I am planning on building a high-level “Yeenoghian” multi-part epic encounter, using only official material, in the scope of Adventurers League play.
Are there any gnoll/hyena-related statblocks ...
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Does the “reappearing” property of the “Shadowneedle” Unbreakable Arrow function?
In Adventurers League play, it is possible to find a "Shadowneedle" (Unbreakable arrow from module CCC-KUMORI-02-04), which has this special text :
One of twenty unbreakable arrows crafted with ...
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Can this “Bloody Fervor” effect be ended by a Calm Emotions spell?
In a recently published AL-Legal module contained within Pipyap's Guide to All the Nine Hells (available on the Dungeon Masters Guild), there is a "Bloody Fervor" effect (minor spoilers below):
The ...
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Do characters level too slowly for the storyline in Adventurers League?
I might start as an Adventurers League DM soon and I'm trying to figure out how it all works. I found one page which seemed to have a list of scenarios that I could run one after the other.
Just ...
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Are the female elves in this AL adventure actually Dusk Elves?
In the Curse of Strahd adventure, there are a unique subrace of elf called dusk elves, and the adventure has this to say about them:
So it seems that, during the time that the adventure takes place, ...
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During Adventurers League character creation, are the listed variant options always available even if the associated book is not chosen as my PHB+1?
I'm referring to the Adventurers League Player's Guide, Version 9.1. I can't find a direct link, but can be downloaded for free as part of the D&D Adventurers League Player & DM Pack.
I would ...
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Can a Tundra Storm Herald Barbarian pre-emptively freeze the water of a Decanter of Endless Water?
Disclaimer : This question pertains to realizing a non-mechanical, very specific thing (within the scope of Adventurers League) for goofy purposes. You may take it with a grain of salt.
A Tundra ...
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Is there any terrain option that would fit Avernus/the Nine Hells for the ranger's Natural Explorer feature?
I'm reading through Descent into Avernus and my vision of it is a Mad Max-esque world. Red, desolate, almost like a desert but not classified as one. The mountains there have no vegetation... just ...
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Is there anything that prevents this “Negative AC armor” creation process to function?
This is a follow-up to a portion of this answer to a previous question of mine pertaining to the lowest possible achievable AC. The question is also slightly different as it pertains to magical armor ...
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On average, how long do Adventurers League sessions last?
On average, how long do sessions tend to last in Adventurers League organized play for D&D 5e?
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In AL, can an evocation wizard protect themself from their own spell with the Sculpt Spells feature?
At 2nd level, a Wizard of the Evocation School gains the Sculpt Spells feature (PHB p 117).
Beginning at 2nd level, you can create pockets of relative safety within the effects of your evocation ...
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Is there any way to get a cantrip from a book outside your PHB+1? [duplicate]
I understand that when you are creating your character in Adventurers League (AL) that you may only use options from the Player's Handbook and one other book (PHB+1). If I use Xanathar's Guide to ...
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Does “The Final Enemy” explain why sahuagin champions are worth fewer victory points than coral smashers?
"The Final Enemy" from Ghosts of Saltmarsh ends with
The party's success is determined by how many victory points they accrue by killing sahuagin and accomplishing objectives. The exact numbers are ...
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How do you use TCP in Adventurer's League Season 8?
In Dungeons And Dragons Adventurer's League Season 8 instead of Gold you get Treasure Checkpoints (TCP). During some sessions the DM has announced we've unlocked a particular item.
I then also ...
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What is the optimal strategy for the bowling encounter in the AL Epic adventure Last Orders at the Yawning Portal?
The Adventurers League Epic adventure Last Orders at the Yawning Portal (DDEP08-03) has a Tier 4 quest where one or more party members try to beat an NPC at nine-pin bowling. If at least one PC beats ...
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In AL, due to PHB+1, can a player be barred from XGtE spells? [duplicate]
In AL, if I understand correctly, you can only build your character with 2 books, a PHB and another. If you picked VGM to choose, say, a Firbolg race, then you can't take subclasses from XGtE.
Does ...
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What does Ghosts of Saltmarsh mean by a suit of Medium mithral armor?
The Ghosts of Saltmarsh adventure "Isle of the Abbey" lists the following treasure (GoS, p. 109):
a suit of Medium mithral armor (your choice of type)
Which of the following interpretations is ...
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What happens when a True Polymorphed Simulacrum is affected by Dispel Magic, but only the Simulacrum spell is dispelled?
Something very weird happened last Sunday night in my Tier 4 gaming session : a player had a simulacrum that was True Polymorphed (into a Red Abishai) for more than an hour (became "permanent"). A foe ...
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Is a simulacrum tangible while inside an antimagic zone?
The Simulacrum spell enables to make an illusory copy of a humanoid or beast by giving magic to a statue of snow or ice (that contains hair/fingernails/etc.).
While inside an antimagic zone (from the ...
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Can magic items be broken by physical attacks in AL?
My AL character has a staff of charming that one DM thinks is too overpowered, and he wants to ban it. The staff of charming was stolen by an enemy in AL DDEX 1-10, and was bent with a Strength check ...
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Can siege weapons from the DMG be purchased in Adventurers League?
In D&D 5e Adventurers League, can the siege weapons as seen in the DMG be purchased?
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In Adventurers League, is there any way for a 5th-level wizard to gain heavy armor proficiency?
Is there any way for an Adventurers League character in the 8th season of AL to gain heavy armor proficiency?
My level 5 wizard has no armor proficiencies, and the only way I found to get it was the ...
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Can a Beast Master ranger have its beast chase down and attack enemies?
I have two related questions. I'm looking for RAW answers, as I play in Adventurers League.
Say you are outside:
Can a Beast Master Ranger command their pet to chase down enemies? Like having a ...
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Can I hire several veteran soldiers to accompany me?
Seeing as one can hire guards for PC bases as 'Skilled Hirelings', can I take several veterans with me if I pay them enough?
I am a wizard with low HP, so any guards would be great.
I am playing in ...
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What is the average number of magic items for a level 6 character?
What is the average number of magic items for a level 6 character in D&D 5e Adventurers League? Such as, 1 rare, 2 common, 1 uncommon, etc.
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How can I acquire Winged Boots in DDAL without getting them in an adventure unlock?
It does not seem that winged boots were included in the Evergreen items list in the 8th season of DDAL 5e. However, I saw another player in AL with the boots.
Is there any way to unlock these without ...
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Are Bombs (DMG 267) legal in AL play?
Are Bombs (DMG 267) legal in AL play?
Also relevant: Are Explosives (DMG 267-268) legal in AL play?
Explosives
A campaign might include explosives from the Renaissance or the modern world (...
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Would a character with eternal youth be AL-compliant?
I want to have my character be cursed with eternal youth from a backstory perspective. She'll still be "killable"; she just can't age.
Would that break AL rules?
I know you can add to or change ...
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How can the PCs use a reaction to avoid this effect in the season 8 epic, Stardock Under Siege?
Stardock Under Siege (DDEP08-02) concludes with all of the tables in the Epic boarding skiffs and facing off against a massive mothership. The PCs are tasked with destroying the mothership before time ...
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How do I make a Magical Dart Thrower more economical in Adventurers League?
I made a dart throwing rogue for Adventurers League only to later realise that my damage against BPS-resistant enemies will fall off at later levels compared to magical bow/crossbow users.
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How many gallons of mayo does one need to pour on the ground to replicate the Grease spell?
Full disclosure - the following is a silly question.
The Grease spell states:
Slick grease covers the ground in a 10-foot square centered on a point within range and turns it into difficult ...
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Can a problematic AL DM/organizer prevent me from running a separate AL-legal game at the same store?
I have an self appointed organizer at my local store that is harassing other DMs that want to run AL content. This person has berated myself and another DM at the store for wanting to run AL content ...
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Is there an age requirement to play in Adventurers League?
The people in my local D&D Adventurers League are all grown men who say I am too young to join, even though I am 13.
Is that true? Is there a minimum age to play in AL games?
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Can a 5th-level or higher Adventurer's League character join a new faction?
The document Renown Benefits v1.01 states:
Characters are free to join a faction as their membership allows.
While most have no special requirements, some do (for example, members
of Bregan D'...
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Mage Armor with Defense fighting style (for Adventurers League bladesinger)
The Defense fighting style says:
While you are wearing armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC.
Can use still use this if your mage armor AC is overriding your armor's AC because you are still wearing ...
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Does making a Feral Tiefling in AL require SCAG to be your “+1” book?
Does making a Feral Tiefling in AL require SCAG to be your "+1" book?
My gut is leaning towards yes since those are variants on a PHB race, yes, but the variants themselves are only in that one book.
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How does Create Thrall, the Great Old One Warlock feature, work in Adventurers League play?
When a Great Old One Warlock uses the Create Thrall feature (PHB, p. 110) in Adventurers League play, does the Thrall work with you? Does it persist through sessions? Is there any guidance on how ...
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What resources are essential for an Adventure's League DM?
We were formerly participating in an Adventure's League at a local gaming shop, but had to step away for the last 2 months for personal reasons. Our situation has changed - but now the backlog of ...
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In Adventurers League, when a Weapon of Warning is found, is just that particular weapon unlocked? Or is Weapon of Warning unlocked in general?
Suppose I am playing an AL game wherein the party obtains a trident of warning. Is only the trident of warning unlocked? Or is weapon of warning unlocked in general?
Same question could apply to ...
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In Adventurers League (season 8 rules), is a consumable magic item found during the adventure unlocked?
Suppose I play through an AL adventure wherein a potion of flying is found. I know that I or another character can keep that potion, using it during that adventure or saving it for a later adventure. ...
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Do AL rules let me pick different starting equipment?
I'm making an Adventurers League character. He's a fighter but I want to start him off with Medium Armor (Scale Armor) instead of Heavy Armor (Chain Mail). With my stats, the only difference between ...
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In Adventurer's League, is it possible to keep the Ring of Winter if you manage to acquire it in the Tomb of Annihilation adventure?
If you manage to
and get the Ring of Winter in D&D Adventurer's League, is it possible to buy the ring via treasure points after the adventure? If you can, how many points does it cost?
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Is there a low-level alternative to Animate Objects?
I am playing a lvl-4 halfling druid with a background as a woodworker craftsman. I would like to be able to carve small wooden creatures, and then animate them. The 5th-level spell Animate Objects ...
