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	Hit Dice for short); write this on your character		Hit Dice for short); write this on your character
	sheet. At level 1, your character has 1 Hit Die. You		sheet. At level 1, your character has 1 Hit Die. You
	can spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to recover		can spend Hit Dice during a [[Short Rest]] to recover
	Hit Points. Your character sheet also includes space		Hit Points. Your character sheet also includes space
	to note how many Hit Dice you’ve spent.		to note how many Hit Dice you’ve spent.

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	==Tiers of Play==		==Tiers of Play==
	With each new level, characters acquire new capabilities that equip them to handle greater challenges. As characters advance in level, the tone of the game also changes, and the stakes of the campaign get higher. It’s helpful to think of a character’s (and a campaign’s) arc in terms of four tiers of play, describing the journey from a level 1 character just beginning an adventuring career to the epic heights of level 20. These tiers don’t have any rules associated with them; they point to the fact that the play experience evolves as characters gain levels.		With each new level, characters acquire new capabilities that equip them to handle greater challenges. As characters advance in level, the tone of the game also changes, and the stakes of the campaign get higher. It’s helpful to think of a character’s (and a campaign’s) arc in terms of four tiers of play, describing the journey from a level 1 character just beginning an adventuring career to the epic heights of level 20. These tiers don’t have any rules associated with them; they point to the fact that the play experience evolves as characters gain levels.
	===Tier 1 (Levels ~~1–4~~)===		===Tier 1 (Levels 1-4)===
	In tier 1, characters are apprentice adventurers,		In tier 1, characters are apprentice adventurers, though they are already set apart from the broader populace by virtue of their extraordinary abilities. They learn their starting class features and choose a subclass. The threats they face usually pose a danger to local farmsteads or villages.
	though they are already set apart from the broader		===Tier 2 (Levels 5-10)===
	populace by virtue of their extraordinary abilities.		In tier 2, characters are full-fledged adventurers. Spellcasters gain iconic spells such as ''[[Fireball]]'', ''[[Lightning Bolt]]'', and ''[[Raise Dead]]''. Most weapon-focused classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in a round. The characters now face dangers that threaten cities and kingdoms.
	They learn their starting class features and choose		===Tier 3 (Levels 11-16)===
	a subclass. The threats they face usually pose a danger
	to local farmsteads or villages.
	===Tier 2 (Levels ~~5–10~~)===
	In tier 2, characters are full-fledged adventurers.
	Spellcasters gain iconic spells such as ''[[Fireball]]'', ''[[Lightning Bolt]]'', and ''[[Raise Dead]]''. Most weapon-focused
	classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in a round. The characters now face dangers that
	threaten cities and kingdoms.
	===Tier 3 (Levels ~~11–16~~)===
	In tier 3, characters have reached a level of power that makes them special among adventurers. At level 11, many spellcasters learn reality-altering spells. Other characters gain features that allow them to make more attacks or to do more impressive things with those attacks. These adventurers often confront threats to whole regions.		In tier 3, characters have reached a level of power that makes them special among adventurers. At level 11, many spellcasters learn reality-altering spells. Other characters gain features that allow them to make more attacks or to do more impressive things with those attacks. These adventurers often confront threats to whole regions.
	===Tier 4 (Levels ~~17–20~~)===		===Tier 4 (Levels 17-20)===
	At tier 4, characters achieve the pinnacle of their class features, becoming heroic archetypes. The fate of the world or even the order of the multiverse might hang in the balance during their adventures.		At tier 4, characters achieve the pinnacle of their class features, becoming heroic archetypes. The fate of the world or even the order of the multiverse might hang in the balance during their adventures.
	=Starting at Higher Levels=		=Starting at Higher Levels=
	Your GM might start your group’s characters at a		Your GM might start your group’s characters at a level higher than 1. It is particularly recommended to start at level 3 if your group is composed of seasoned D&D players.
	level higher than 1. It is particularly recommended
	to start at level 3 if your group is composed of seasoned
	D&D players.
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	===Bonus Feats at Level 20===		===Bonus Feats at Level 20===

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			=Trinkets=
			When you make your character, you can roll once on the [[Trinkets Table]] to gain a Tiny trinket, a simple item lightly touched by mystery. The GM might also use this table. It can help stock a room in a dungeon or fill a creature’s pockets.

			See [[Trinkets Table]].

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	'''''Pact Magic.''''' If you have the Pact Magic feature from the [[Warlock]] class and the Spellcasting feature, you can use the spell slots you gain from Pact Magic to cast spells you have prepared from classes with the Spellcasting feature, and you can use the spell slots you gain from the Spellcasting feature to cast Warlock spells you have prepared.		'''''Pact Magic.''''' If you have the Pact Magic feature from the [[Warlock]] class and the Spellcasting feature, you can use the spell slots you gain from Pact Magic to cast spells you have prepared from classes with the Spellcasting feature, and you can use the spell slots you gain from the Spellcasting feature to cast Warlock spells you have prepared.

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	When you gain a level, follow these steps:		When you gain a level, follow these steps:

	'''''1: Choose a Class.''''' Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the ~~“Multiclassing”~~ section.		'''''1: Choose a [[Character Classes\|Class]].''''' Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the “[[Multiclassing]]” section.

	'''''2: Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice.''''' Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the roll, and add the total (minimum of 1) to your Hit Point maximum. Instead of rolling, you can use the fixed value shown in the Fixed Hit Points by Class table.		'''''2: Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice.''''' Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the roll, and add the total (minimum of 1) to your Hit Point maximum. Instead of rolling, you can use the fixed value shown in the Fixed Hit Points by Class table.

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			==Gaining a Level==
	When you gain a level, follow these steps:		When you gain a level, follow these steps:
	1: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the
	same class. However, you might decide to gain a		'''''1: Choose a Class.''''' Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the “Multiclassing” section.
	level in another class using the rules in the “Multiclassing”
	section.		'''''2: Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice.''''' Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the roll, and add the total (minimum of 1) to your Hit Point maximum. Instead of rolling, you can use the fixed value shown in the Fixed Hit Points by Class table.
	2: Adjust Hit Points and Hit Point Dice. Each time
	you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die.		{\|class="wikitable"
	Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to		\|+'''Fixed Hit Points by Class'''
	the roll, and add the total (minimum of 1) to your		\|-
	Hit Point maximum. Instead of rolling, you can		!Class!!Hit Points per Level
	use the fixed value shown in the Fixed Hit Points		\|-
	by Class table.		\|[[Barbarian]]\|\|align="right"\|7 + Con. modifier
	Fixed Hit Points by Class		\|-
	Class Hit Points per Level		\|[[Fighter]], [[Paladin]], or [[Ranger]]\|\|align="right"\|6 + Con. modifier
	Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier		\|-
	Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier		\|[[Bard]], [[Cleric]], [[Druid]], [[Monk]], [[Rogue]], or [[Warlock]]\|\|align="right"\|5 + Con. modifier
	Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk,		\|-
	Rogue, or Warlock		\|[[Sorcerer]] or [[Wizard]]\|\|align="right"\|4 + Con. modifier
	5 + Con. modifier		\|}
	Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier
	3: Record New Class Features. Look at your class		'''''3: Record New Class Features.''''' Look at your class features table in “Classes,” and note the features you gain at your new level in that class. Make any choices offered by a new feature.
	features table in “Classes,” and note the features
	you gain at your new level in that class. Make any		'''''4: Adjust Proficiency Bonus.''''' A character’s Proficiency Bonus increases at certain levels, as shown in the Character Advancement table and your class features table in “Classes.” When your Proficiency Bonus increases, increase all the numbers on your character sheet that include your Proficiency Bonus.
	choices offered by a new feature.
	4: Adjust Proficiency Bonus. A character’s Proficiency		'''''5: Adjust Ability Modifiers.''''' If you choose a feat that increases one or more of your ability scores, your 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 increases by 1, your Hit Point maximum increases by 1 for each level you have attained. For example, if a character reaches level 8 and increases their Constitution score from 17 to 18, the Constitution modifier increases to +4. The character’s Hit Point maximum then increases by 8, in addition to the Hit Points gained for reaching level 8.
	Bonus increases at certain levels, as
	shown in the Character Advancement table and		==Tiers of Play==
	your class features table in “Classes.” When your		With each new level, characters acquire new capabilities that equip them to handle greater challenges. As characters advance in level, the tone of the game also changes, and the stakes of the campaign get higher. It’s helpful to think of a character’s (and a campaign’s) arc in terms of four tiers of play,
	Proficiency Bonus increases, increase all the
	numbers on your character sheet that include
	your Proficiency Bonus.
	5: Adjust Ability Modifiers. If you choose a feat
	that increases one or more of your ability scores,
	your 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 increases by 1, your Hit Point maximum
	increases by 1 for each level you have attained.
	For example, if a character reaches level 8 and
	increases their Constitution score from 17 to 18,
	the Constitution modifier increases to +4. The
	character’s Hit Point maximum then increases by
	8, in addition to the Hit Points gained for reaching
	level 8.
	Tiers of Play
	With each new level, characters acquire new capabilities
	that equip them to handle greater challenges.
	As characters advance in level, the tone of
	the game also changes, and the stakes of the campaign
	get higher. It’s helpful to think of a character’s
	(and a campaign’s) arc in terms of four tiers of play,

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	The background you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit which ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there.		The background you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit which ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there.
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	The Standard Languages table lists languages that are widespread in the setting. Every player character knows Common. The other standard languages originated with the first members of the most prominent species in the setting and have since spread widely.		The Standard Languages table lists languages that are widespread in the setting. Every player character knows Common. The other standard languages originated with the first members of the most prominent species in the setting and have since spread widely.
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	The Rare Languages table lists languages that ~~ar e~~		The Rare Languages table lists languages that are either secret or derived from other planes of existence and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material Plane. Some features let a character learn a rare language.
	either secret or derived from other planes of existence		{{threecolumns\|30%}}Abyssal<br>Celestial<br>Deep Speech<br>Druidic<br>Infernal<br>Primordial*<br>Sylvan<br>Thieves’ Cant<br>Undercommon</div>
	and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material Plane. Some features let a character learn a rare language.		<span style="font-size:smaller">&ast;Primordial includes the Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran dialects. Creatures that know one of these dialects can communicate with those that know a different one.</span>
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	~~\|+'''Rare Languages~~<		===Step 3: Ability Scores===
	~~Language Language~~		To determine your character’s ability scores, you first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions below and then assign them to your six abilities. “Playing the Game” explains what each ability means.
	~~Abyssal~~ Primordial*
	~~Celestial~~ Sylvan
	~~Deep Speech~~ Thieves’ Cant
	~~Druidic~~ Undercommon
	~~Infernal~~
	*Primordial includes the Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran dialects.
	Creatures that know one of these dialects can communicate with
	those that know a different one.
	Step 3: Ability Scores
	To determine your character’s ability scores, you
	first generate a set of six numbers using the instructions
	below and then assign them to your six abilities.
	“Playing the Game” explains what each ability
	means.

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