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This page serves as a quick combat and utility reference for the Deez Nuts party. Use the sections below to quickly find what each character can do during combat and when solving problems outside of battle.

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== Combat Stats Summary ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! AC !! HP !! Initiative !! Speed !! Prof Bonus !! Special Senses
|-
| '''Alexios''' || 22 || 74 || +2 || 30 ft || +3 || Darkvision 60 ft
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || 16 || 59 || +3 || 30 ft || +3 || Darkvision 90 ft
|-
| '''Karma''' || 19 || 52 (+21 temp in Wild Shape) || +4 || 30 ft (climb 30) || +3 || Darkvision 60 ft
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || 18 || 67 || +4 || 45 ft (all) || +3 || Darkvision 60 ft
|-
| '''Shade''' || 18 || 45 || +4 || 30 ft || +3 || Blindsight 30 ft, Darkvision 120 ft
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || 18 || 82 || +3 || 40 ft || +3 || Darkvision 60 ft
|}

=== Passive Senses ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Perception !! Insight !! Investigation !! Notes
|-
| '''Alexios''' || 15 || 13 || 9 || —
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || 10 || 13 || '''18''' || Investigation Dream Team
|-
| '''Karma''' || '''18''' || 15 || 12 || Best Perception
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || 16 || 16 || 15 || Balanced
|-
| '''Shade''' || 10 || 12 || '''18''' || Investigation Dream Team
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || 13 || 10 || 10 || —
|}

=== Saving Throw Bonuses ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! STR !! DEX !! CON !! INT !! WIS !! CHA !! Special
|-
| '''Alexios''' || +8 || +5 || +7 || -1 || +3 || +6 || +3 to all saves
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || +5 || +7 || +3 || +8 || +0 || +4 || Adv vs charmed, fire dmg
|-
| '''Karma''' || +0 || +4 || +2 || +7 || +8 || -1 || —
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || +6 || +4 || +3 || +2 || +3 || -1 || Adv vs charmed, dragon breath
|-
| '''Shade''' || +1 || +7 || +2 || +5 || +0 || +7 || +1 bonus, Disadv vs CON non-magical
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || +7 || +3 (Adv) || +5 || +0 || +0 || +3 || Adv vs dragon breath, Danger Sense
|}

== Quick Combat Reference by Turn Phase ==

=== On Your Turn - Actions ⚔️ ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Action !! Effect !! Resource Cost !! Attack/DC
|-
| '''Alexios''' || '''Extra Attack''' || Attack twice per turn || — || —
|-
| || '''Adamantine Dagger''' || 1d4+5 piercing || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Battleaxe +1''' || 1d8+6 slashing (Versatile, Topple) || — || +9 to hit
|-
| || '''Corpse Slayer Spear''' || 1d6+5 piercing (Sap, Versatile) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Glimmering Moonbow''' || 1d8+2 piercing + 1d8 radiant vs undead || 1 charge || +5 to hit
|-
| || '''Greataxe +1''' || 1d12+6 slashing (Cleave) || — || +9 to hit
|-
| || '''Lance +1''' || 1d10+6 piercing (Reach, Topple) || — || +9 to hit
|-
| || '''Divine Smite (FREE)''' || +2d8 radiant damage, 1 Bonus Action || 1/Long Rest || Melee
|-
| || '''Lay on Hands''' || Heal 35 HP total (can split) or cure poison || Pool/Long Rest || Touch
|-
| || '''Vow of Enmity''' || Advantage on all attacks vs one target for 1 min || Channel Divinity || 10 ft
|-
| || '''Polearm Opportunity Attack''' || Reaction attack when enemy enters reach || — || Reach
|-
| || '''Reactive Strike''' || Reaction attack when enemy enters reach || — || Reach
|-
| || '''Pole Strike''' || Bonus Action 1d4 bludgeoning with polearm || — || Melee
|-
| || '''Savage Attacker''' || Reroll weapon damage once per turn || — || —
|-
| || '''Spell: Bless''' || 3 allies get +1d4 to attacks & saves, 1 min || 1st level slot || DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Bane''' || 3 enemies -1d4 attacks & saves, 1 min || 1st level slot || CHA DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Command''' || One-word command || 1st level slot || WIS DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Cure Wounds''' || Heal 1d8+3 || 1st level slot || Touch
|-
| || '''Spell: Shield of Faith''' || +2 AC, 10 min || 1st level slot || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Hold Person''' || Paralyzed, 1 min || 2nd level slot || WIS DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Misty Step''' || Teleport 30 ft || 2nd level slot (BA) || Self
|-
| || '''Dimension Door''' || Teleport 500 ft || Jaunty Boots (3/day) || Self
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || '''Rapier +1''' || 1d8+5 piercing (Vex) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Shortsword +1''' || 1d6+5 piercing (Vex) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Hand Crossbow +1''' || 1d6+4 piercing (Vex) || — || +7 to hit
|-
| || '''Heavy Crossbow +1''' || 1d10+4 piercing (Push) || — || +7 to hit
|-
| || '''Sneak Attack''' || +3d6 damage (advantage OR ally w/in 5 ft) || Once/turn || —
|-
| || '''Wails from the Grave''' || After Sneak Attack, 2nd target takes half damage || 3/Long Rest || 30 ft
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Vex''' || Advantage on next attack vs same target || — || After hit
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Push''' || Push Large/smaller 10 ft || — || After hit
|-
| || '''Crossbow Expert''' || No disadvantage in melee, ignore Loading || — || —
|-
| || '''Dual Wielding''' || Add ability mod to off-hand || — || —
|-
| || '''Spell: Hex''' || +1d6 necrotic, disadvantage on ability check || Pact slot (BA) || 90 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Tasha's Hideous Laughter''' || Prone, incapacitated || Pact slot || WIS DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Cause Fear''' || Frightened || Pact slot || WIS DC 14
|-
| || '''Cantrip: Raven's Reach''' || 1d10 necrotic || — || +6 to hit
|-
| '''Karma''' || '''Wild Shape (3/LR)''' || Transform into beast (AC 18, +21 temp HP) || 3/Long Rest || Self
|-
| || '''Elemental Fury''' || Each Wild Shape attack +1d8 cold/fire/lightning/thunder || Free || Choose when hit
|-
| || '''Staff Attack''' || 1d6 bludgeoning (Sap) || — || +3 to hit
|-
| || '''Cantrip: Poison Spray''' || 2d12 poison || — || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Cantrip: Starry Wisp''' || 2d8 radiant || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Spell: Entangle''' || Restrain in 20 ft Square || 1st level slot || STR DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Faerie Fire''' || Outlined, advantage vs them || 1st level slot || DEX DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Thunderwave''' || Push 10 ft, 2d8 thunder || 1st level slot || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Healing Word''' || Heal 1d4+5 || 1st level slot (BA) || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Heat Metal''' || 2d8 fire, disadvantage if holding || 2nd level slot (BA) || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Earthbind''' || Flying creature can't fly || 2nd level slot || STR DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Erupting Earth''' || 3d12 bludgeoning, difficult terrain || 3rd level slot || DEX DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Tidal Wave''' || Push 10 ft, prone, 4d8 bludgeoning || 3rd level slot || DEX DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Revivify''' || Return dead to 1 HP (within 1 min) || 3rd level slot || Touch
|-
| || '''Spell: Dominate Beast''' || Control beast's actions || 4th level slot || WIS DC 16
|-
| || '''Staff: Ice Storm''' || 2d8 bludg + 4d6 cold, 20 ft cyl || 4 charges || DEX DC 16
|-
| || '''Staff: Cone of Cold''' || 8d8 cold, 60 ft cone || 5 charges || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Staff: Wall of Ice''' || Ice wall, 10 min || 4 charges || DEX DC 16
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || '''Extra Attack''' || Attack twice per turn || — || —
|-
| || '''Longbow +1''' || 1d8+7 piercing (Slow -10 ft speed) || — || +10 to hit
|-
| || '''Shortsword +1''' || 1d6+5 piercing (Vex) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Wyrmreaver''' || 1d8+4 slashing + 1d6 radiant (+3d6 vs dragons) || 1 charge || +7 to hit
|-
| || '''Cantrip: Thorn Whip''' || 2d6 piercing, pull 10 ft || — || +6 to hit
|-
| || '''Gathered Swarm''' || After hit: 1d6 piercing OR move target 15 ft OR move self 5 ft OR half cover || Once/turn || STR DC 14
|-
| || '''Hunter's Mark''' || +1d6 damage per hit, 1 hr || 3/LR free or slot (BA) || 90 ft
|-
| || '''Writhing Tide''' || Fly 10 ft, hover, 1 min || 3/Long Rest (BA) || Self
|-
| || '''Two-Weapon Fighting''' || Add ability mod to off-hand || — || —
|-
| || '''Archery''' || +2 to ranged attacks (already in bonus) || — || —
|-
| || '''Spell: Faerie Fire''' || Outlined, advantage vs them || 1st level slot || DEX DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Ensnaring Strike''' || Restrain || 1st level slot (BA) || STR DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Hail of Thorns''' || AOE 1d10 piercing || 1st level slot (BA) || DEX DC 14
|-
| || '''Spell: Web''' || Restrain, difficult terrain || 2nd level slot || DEX DC 14
|-
| '''Shade''' || '''Rapier +1''' || 1d8+4 piercing (Vex) || — || +5 to hit
|-
| || '''Dagger of Venom''' || 1d4+4 piercing || — || +5 to hit
|-
| || '''Cantrip: Starry Wisp''' || 2d8 radiant || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Cantrip: True Strike''' || Advantage on next attack || — || Self
|-
| || '''Bardic Inspiration''' || Give ally 1d8 (lasts 1 hr) || 3/Short Rest (BA) || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Countercharm''' || Allies in 30 ft get adv vs frighten/charm || Action || 30 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Bane''' || 3 enemies -1d4 attacks & saves || 1st level slot || CHA DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Healing Word''' || Heal 1d4+3 || 1st level slot (BA) || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Magic Missile''' || Auto-hit force damage || 1st level slot || 120 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Thunderwave''' || Push 10 ft, 2d8 thunder || 1st level slot || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Darkness''' || 15 ft magical darkness, 10 min || 2nd level slot || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Shatter''' || 3d8 thunder, 10 ft sphere || 2nd level slot || CON DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Cloud of Daggers''' || 4d4 slashing/turn, 5 ft cube || 2nd level slot || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Bestow Curse''' || Various curse effects || 3rd level slot || WIS DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Erupting Earth''' || 3d12 bludgeoning || 3rd level slot || DEX DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Speak with Dead''' || Ask 5 questions || 3rd level slot || 10 ft
|-
| || '''Spell: Charm Monster''' || Charmed, 1 hr || 4th level slot || WIS DC 16
|-
| || '''Spell: Raulothim's Psychic Lance''' || 7d6 psychic, incapacitated || 4th level slot || INT DC 16
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || '''Extra Attack''' || Attack twice per turn || — || —
|-
| || '''Greataxe +1''' || 1d12+7 slashing (Cleave) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Greatsword +1''' || 2d6+7 slashing (Graze - damage on miss) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Handaxe +1''' || 1d6+7 slashing (Vex) || — || +8 to hit
|-
| || '''Garmok's Flail''' || 1d8+8 bludgeoning + 1d6 psychic (Sap, Reach) || — || +9 to hit
|-
| || '''Rage (4/LR)''' || Resistance to physical, adv on STR || 4/Long Rest (BA) || Self
|-
| || '''Reckless Attack''' || Advantage on attacks, enemies have adv vs you || — || Self
|-
| || '''Savage Attacks''' || +1 damage die on crits || — || —
|-
| || '''Instinctive Pounce''' || Move half speed when entering rage || — || 20 ft
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Cleave''' || Hit 2nd creature for weapon damage || — || 5 ft
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Graze''' || Deal ability mod damage even on miss || — || +4
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Topple''' || Force CON save or prone || — || DC varies
|-
| || '''Weapon Mastery: Sap''' || Disadvantage on next attack || — || After hit
|-
| || '''Staff Spell: Shield''' || +5 AC, 1 round || 2 charges (Reaction) || Self
|-
| || '''Staff Spell: Mage Armor''' || AC = 13 + DEX, 8 hrs || 1 charge || Touch
|}

=== On Your Turn - Bonus Actions 💫 ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Bonus Action !! Effect !! Resource Cost
|-
| '''Alexios''' || '''Divine Smite (FREE)''' || +2d8 radiant damage || 1/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Hunter's Mark''' || +1d6 damage per hit vs target || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Pole Strike''' || 1d4 bludgeoning melee attack with polearm || —
|-
| || '''Misty Step''' || Teleport 30 ft || 2nd level slot
|-
| || '''Divine Sense''' || Detect celestials/fiends/undead 60 ft || 1/Long Rest
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || '''Cunning Action''' || Dash, Disengage, or Hide || —
|-
| || '''Hex''' || +1d6 necrotic, disadvantage on ability || Pact slot
|-
| || '''Blessing of Raven Queen''' || Teleport 30 ft + resistance to all damage || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Pact of the Blade''' || Conjure or bond pact weapon || —
|-
| '''Karma''' || '''Wild Shape''' || Transform into beast || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Feline Agility''' || Double speed until end of turn || Once until reset
|-
| || '''Healing Spirit''' || Create healing 5 ft cube || 2nd level slot
|-
| || '''Heat Metal''' || 2d8 fire damage || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || '''Hunter's Mark''' || +1d6 damage per hit || 3/LR free or slot
|-
| || '''Writhing Tide''' || Fly 10 ft, hover, 1 min || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Ensnaring Strike''' || Restrain target || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Hail of Thorns''' || AOE damage || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Zephyr Strike''' || No OA, +30 ft speed, adv on attack || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Healing Spirit''' || Create healing spirit || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Shade''' || '''Bardic Inspiration''' || Give ally 1d8 || 3/Short Rest
|-
| || '''Healing Word''' || Heal 1d4+3 at range || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || '''Rage''' || Enter rage state || 4/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Extend Rage''' || Extend current rage || —
|-
| || '''Instinctive Pounce''' || Move half speed when entering rage || —
|}

=== Reactions & Off-Turn Abilities ⚡ ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Reaction !! Trigger !! Effect !! Resource Cost
|-
| '''Alexios''' || '''Aura of Protection (PASSIVE)''' || Always active || Allies in 10 ft get +3 to ALL saves || —
|-
| || '''Opportunity Attack''' || Enemy leaves reach || Standard melee attack || —
|-
| || '''Polearm Opportunity Attack''' || Enemy enters reach with polearm || Melee attack || —
|-
| || '''Reactive Strike''' || Enemy enters reach || Melee attack || —
|-
| || '''Relentless Avenger''' || You hit with OA || Move half speed without provoking OA || —
|-
| || '''Battlefield Command''' || Enemy makes attack/ability || Command to move 15 ft || 3/Long Rest (WIS DC 14)
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || '''Uncanny Dodge''' || Hit by attacker you can see || Halve the damage || Reaction
|-
| || '''Wails from the Grave''' || After Sneak Attack || 2nd target takes half Sneak damage (necrotic) || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Hellish Rebuke''' || Creature damages you || 2d10 fire damage to attacker || 1/LR or spell slot
|-
| '''Karma''' || '''Tranquil Rebuke''' || Ally in 10 ft takes damage || Attacker WIS save or pacified (no hostile actions) || 1/Long Rest (DC 16)
|-
| || '''Rivercaller''' || Ally in 60 ft has condition || Suppress condition for duration || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Absorb Elements''' || Take elemental damage || Resistance + extra damage on next hit || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Protection from Energy (reaction)''' || Ally about to take elemental damage || Grant resistance || 3rd level slot
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || '''Absorb Elements''' || Take elemental damage || Resistance + extra damage on next hit || 1st level slot
|-
| || '''Opportunity Attack''' || Enemy leaves reach || Standard melee attack || —
|-
| '''Shade''' || '''Cutting Words''' || Creature makes attack/check/damage roll || Subtract 1d8 from roll || Bardic Inspiration
|-
| || '''Hellish Rebuke''' || Creature damages you || 2d10 fire damage to attacker || 1/LR or slot
|-
| || '''Iron Rebuke''' || Ally in 60 ft takes damage || Attacker takes 2d10 piercing + 2d10 fire || 1/Long Rest (DEX DC 14)
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || '''Ancestral Protectors (PASSIVE)''' || After you attack || Enemy has disadvantage vs others; allies resist damage || While raging
|-
| || '''Spirit Shield''' || Creature in 30 ft takes damage || Reduce damage by 2d6 (+2d6 vs dragons) || Reaction
|-
| || '''Rally the Line''' || Ally fails saving throw || Let them reroll || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Ancestral Restraining Ward''' || Creature makes attack/uses ability || Spectral chains restrain (STR DC 15+rage) || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || '''Relentless Endurance''' || You drop to 0 HP || Drop to 1 HP instead || 1/Long Rest
|}

== Crowd Control Abilities 🎯 ==

=== Movement Restriction ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Duration !! Resource
|-
| '''Entangle''' || Karma || 1A || 90 ft / 20 ft Square || STR DC 16 || Conc, 1 min || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Web''' || Keyleth || 1A || 60 ft / 20 ft Cube || DEX DC 14 || Conc, 1 hr || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Earthbind''' || Karma || 1A || 300 ft || STR DC 16 || Conc, 1 min || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Grappling''' || Xanphina, Alexios || 1A || Melee || Athletics contest || Until escaped || —
|-
| '''Keyleth's Swarm''' || Keyleth || After hit || Varies || STR DC 14 || Instant || Free (1/turn)
|-
| '''Longbow Slow''' || Keyleth || After hit || 150/600 ft || — || Until next turn || —
|-
| '''Ensnaring Strike''' || Keyleth || 1BA || Self || STR DC 14 || Conc, 1 min || 1st level slot
|}

=== Action Denial (Paralysis, Incapacitation, Charm) ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Duration !! Resource
|-
| '''Hold Person''' || Alexios || 1A || 60 ft || WIS DC 14 || Conc, 1 min || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Tasha's Hideous Laughter''' || Gootcha || 1A || 30 ft || WIS DC 14 || Conc, 1 min || Pact slot
|-
| '''Command''' || Alexios || 1A || 60 ft || WIS DC 14 || 1 round || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Dominate Beast''' || Karma || 1A || 60 ft || WIS DC 16 || Conc, 1 min || 4th level slot
|-
| '''Charm Monster''' || Karma, Shade || 1A || 30 ft || WIS DC 16 || 1 hr || 4th level slot
|-
| '''Charm Person''' || Karma || 1A || 30 ft || WIS DC 16 || 1 hr || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Tranquil Rebuke''' || Karma || 1R || 10 ft || WIS DC 16 || Until next turn || 1/Long Rest
|-
| '''Raulothim's Psychic Lance''' || Shade || 1A || 120 ft || INT DC 16 || Instant (incap) || 4th level slot
|}

=== Forced Movement (Pushes, Pulls) ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Distance !! Resource
|-
| '''Thunderwave''' || Karma, Shade || 1A || Self / 15 ft Cube || CON DC 16 || 10 ft || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Keyleth's Swarm''' || Keyleth || After hit || Varies || STR DC 14 || 15 ft || Free (1/turn)
|-
| '''Tidal Wave''' || Karma || 1A || 120 ft || DEX DC 16 || 10 ft || 3rd level slot
|-
| '''Thorn Whip''' || Keyleth || 1A || 30 ft || +6 to hit || Pull 10 ft || Cantrip
|-
| '''Heavy Crossbow Push''' || Gootcha || 1A || 100/400 ft || — || 10 ft || —
|-
| '''Battlefield Command''' || Alexios || 1R || Visual || WIS DC 14 || 15 ft || 3/Long Rest
|}

=== Debuffs (Disadvantage, Reduced Effectiveness) ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Effect !! Resource
|-
| '''Bane''' || Alexios, Shade || 1A || 30 ft || CHA DC 14/16 || -1d4 to attacks & saves || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Faerie Fire''' || Karma, Keyleth || 1A || 60 ft / 20 ft Cube || DEX DC 16/14 || Outlined, adv vs them || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Hex''' || Gootcha || 1BA || 90 ft || — || +1d6 necrotic, disadv on ability || Pact slot
|-
| '''Bestow Curse''' || Shade || 1A || Touch || WIS DC 16 || Various curse effects || 3rd level slot
|-
| '''Ancestral Protectors''' || Xanphina || After attack || Enemy || — || Disadvantage vs others || While raging
|-
| '''Sap Weapon Mastery''' || Multiple || After hit || Melee || — || Disadv on next attack || —
|-
| '''Vow of Enmity''' || Alexios || 1A || 10 ft || — || Adv on attacks (for Alexios) || Channel Divinity
|-
| '''Heat Metal''' || Karma || 1BA || 60 ft || CON DC 16 || 2d8 fire, disadv if holding || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Cutting Words''' || Shade || 1R || 60 ft || — || -1d8 from roll || Bardic Inspiration
|}

=== Fear Effects ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Duration !! Resource
|-
| '''Cause Fear''' || Gootcha || 1A || 60 ft || WIS DC 14 || Conc, 1 min || Pact slot
|}

=== Blinding & Sensory Denial ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Effect !! Duration !! Resource
|-
| '''Darkness''' || Shade || 1A || 60 ft / 15 ft Sphere || Magical darkness || Conc, 10 min || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Fog Cloud''' || Karma || 1A || 120 ft / 20 ft Sphere || Heavily obscured || Conc, 1 hr || 1st level slot or staff
|-
| '''Erupting Earth''' || Karma, Shade || 1A || 120 ft / 20 ft Cube || Difficult terrain || Until cleared || 3rd level slot
|}

=== Restraining (Special) ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Ability !! Character !! Action !! Range !! Save/DC !! Duration !! Resource
|-
| '''Ancestral Restraining Ward''' || Xanphina || 1R || Visual || STR DC 15+rage || Until next turn || 3/Long Rest
|-
| '''Garmok's Flail''' || Xanphina || After hit || Melee || — || Varies || Weapon charges
|}

== Saving Throw Reference 🎲 ==

=== Spells by Save Type ===

'''STRENGTH Saves:'''
* Entangle (Karma, DC 16)
* Earthbind (Karma, DC 16)
* Keyleth's Swarm Move (Keyleth, DC 14)
* Ensnaring Strike (Keyleth, DC 14)

'''DEXTERITY Saves:'''
* Faerie Fire (Karma DC 16, Keyleth DC 14)
* Erupting Earth (Karma DC 16, Shade DC 16)
* Tidal Wave (Karma, DC 16)
* Web (Keyleth, DC 14)
* Hail of Thorns (Keyleth, DC 14)
* Ice Storm (Karma staff, DC 16)
* Wall of Ice (Karma staff, DC 16)

'''CONSTITUTION Saves:'''
* Thunderwave (Karma DC 16, Shade DC 16)
* Heat Metal (Karma, DC 16)
* Shatter (Shade, DC 16)
* Cone of Cold (Karma staff, DC 16)

'''WISDOM Saves:'''
* Command (Alexios, DC 14)
* Hold Person (Alexios, DC 14)
* Tasha's Hideous Laughter (Gootcha, DC 14)
* Cause Fear (Gootcha, DC 14)
* Charm Person (Karma, DC 16)
* Dominate Beast (Karma, DC 16)
* Charm Monster (Karma DC 16, Shade DC 16)
* Bestow Curse (Shade, DC 16)
* Tranquil Rebuke (Karma, DC 16)
* Battlefield Command (Alexios, DC 14)

'''CHARISMA Saves:'''
* Bane (Alexios DC 14, Shade DC 16)

'''INTELLIGENCE Saves:'''
* Raulothim's Psychic Lance (Shade, DC 16)

=== Helping Ally Saves ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Effect !! Resource Cost !! Range
|-
| '''Alexios''' || '''Aura of Protection''' || +3 to ALL saves || Passive || 10 ft aura
|-
| || '''Bless''' || +1d4 to saves (3 allies, 1 min) || 1st level slot || 30 ft
|-
| '''Shade''' || '''Bardic Inspiration''' || +1d8 to one save || 3/Short Rest || 60 ft
|-
| || '''Counter Charm''' || Advantage vs frighten/charm || Action || 30 ft
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || '''Rally the Line''' || Reroll failed save || 3/Long Rest || Hearing range
|-
| '''Karma''' || '''Rivercaller''' || Suppress condition || 3/Long Rest || 60 ft
|}

=== Maximum Save Bonus Stacking ===

'''Single Target Max:'''
* Alexios Aura of Protection: +3
* Bless: +1d4 (avg +2.5)
* Bardic Inspiration: +1d8 (avg +4.5)
* '''Total: +10 average on a save!'''

== Damage Reduction & Protection 🛡️ ==

=== Self-Protection ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Effect !! Resource Cost
|-
| '''Alexios''' || Aura of Protection || +3 to all saves (reduces spell damage) || Passive
|-
| || Shield of Faith (self) || +2 AC || 1st level slot
|-
| || Savage Attacker || Reroll weapon damage once/turn || —
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || Uncanny Dodge || Halve damage from one attack || Reaction
|-
| || Blessing of Raven Queen || Resistance to all damage after teleport || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || Fiendish Vigor || Temp HP from False Life (at will) || —
|-
| '''Karma''' || Wild Shape || +21 temp HP, AC 18 min || 3/Long Rest
|-
| || Protection from Energy (self) || Resistance to one type || 3rd level slot
|-
| || Animated Shield || +2 AC as bonus action || —
|-
| || Ring of Evasion || Auto-succeed DEX save, 1/day || 1/Day
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || Gathered Swarm || Half cover (+2 AC) || Once/turn
|-
| || Dragon Scale Mail || Advantage vs dragon breath || Passive
|-
| || Mask of the Wild || Hide when lightly obscured || —
|-
| '''Shade''' || Hellish Resistance || Resistance to fire || Passive
|-
| || Hellish Rebuke || Retaliate 2d10 fire || Reaction
|-
| || Bracers of Defense || +2 AC || Passive
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || Rage || Resistance to physical damage || 4/Long Rest
|-
| || Relentless Endurance || Drop to 1 HP instead of 0 || 1/Long Rest
|-
| || Danger Sense || Advantage on DEX saves || Passive
|-
| || Staff: Shield || +5 AC, 1 round || 2 charges (Reaction)
|-
| || Improved Armor || Necrotic resistance || Passive
|}

=== Ally Protection ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Target !! Effect !! Resource Cost
|-
| '''Alexios''' || Aura of Protection || Allies in 10 ft || +3 to all saves || Passive
|-
| || Lay on Hands || Touch || Heal 35 HP total || Pool/Long Rest
|-
| || Bless || 3 allies || +1d4 to attacks & saves || 1st level slot
|-
| || Shield of Faith || 1 ally || +2 AC || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || Spare the Dying || Touch || Auto-succeed death saves || Cantrip
|-
| '''Karma''' || Protection from Energy || Touch || Resistance to one type || 3rd level slot
|-
| || Revivify || Touch || Return from dead (1 min) || 3rd level slot + 300gp
|-
| || Aura of Vitality || 30 ft || Bonus action 2d6 healing || 3rd level slot
|-
| || Healing Spirit || 5 ft cube || 1d6 healing per turn || 2nd level slot
|-
| || Aid || 3 allies || +5 current & max HP, 8 hrs || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || Healing Spirit || 5 ft cube || 1d6 healing per turn || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Shade''' || Bardic Inspiration || 1 ally || +1d8 to check/attack/save || 3/Short Rest
|-
| || Song of Rest || Party || +1d6 healing on short rest || Passive
|-
| || Counter Charm || 30 ft || Advantage vs frighten/charm || Action
|-
| '''Xanphina''' || Ancestral Protectors || Allies || Enemy has disadv; allies resist || While raging
|-
| || Spirit Shield || 30 ft || -2d6 damage (-4d6 vs dragons) || Reaction
|-
| || Rally the Line || Hearing || Reroll failed save || 3/Long Rest
|}

== Party Synergies & Combos 🔥 ==

=== Advanced Combat Combos ===

'''1. The Swarm Advantage Engine (Keyleth Focus)'''
* '''Setup:''' Keyleth uses Gathered Swarm to gain half cover (+2 AC)
* '''Combo:''' Attack from range with Longbow (Slow property)
* '''Payoff:''' +2 AC defense while reducing enemy speed by 10 ft
* '''Resource:''' Free (once per turn)

'''2. The Channel Divinity Command Chain (Alexios)'''
* '''Setup:''' Alexios uses Battlefield Command (reaction) to move enemy 15 ft
* '''Trigger:''' Enemy provokes opportunity attacks from party
* '''Payoff:''' Control positioning AND get free attacks
* '''Resource:''' 3/Long Rest

'''3. The Poison Synergy (Gootcha + Party)'''
* '''Setup:''' Gootcha uses Dagger of Venom on target
* '''Combo:''' Party focuses poisoned target
* '''Resource:''' Dagger charges

'''4. The Defensive Wall (Alexios + Xanphina)'''
* '''Setup:''' Xanphina attacks priority target (Ancestral Protectors active)
* '''Layer 1:''' Target has disadvantage vs everyone else
* '''Layer 2:''' Allies resist damage from that target
* '''Layer 3:''' Alexios nearby gives +3 saves to allies
* '''Layer 4:''' Xanphina uses Spirit Shield (reaction) -2d6 damage
* '''Layer 5:''' Alexios uses Lay on Hands for healing
* '''Payoff:''' Nearly unkillable frontline
* '''Resource:''' Xanphina rage, Alexios Lay on Hands pool

'''5. The Teleport Rescue Squad'''
* '''Alexios:''' Dimension Door (500 ft, 3/day), Misty Step (30 ft, spell slot)
* '''Gootcha:''' Blessing of Raven Queen (30 ft + resistance, 3/LR)
* '''Use Case:''' Rescue downed allies from extreme range
* '''Note:''' Alexios can grab ally and Dimension Door both to safety

'''6. The Concentration Protection Stack'''
* '''Protected Caster:''' Anyone concentrating
* '''Layer 1:''' Stay within 10 ft of Alexios (+3 to CON saves)
* '''Layer 2:''' Xanphina Spirit Shield (-2d6 damage = lower DC)
* '''Layer 3:''' Xanphina Ancestral Protectors (disadvantage on attacks)
* '''Layer 4:''' Shield of Faith on caster (+2 AC)
* '''Layer 5:''' Karma Protection from Energy (resistance)
* '''Payoff:''' Concentration spell almost never drops

'''7. The Stealth Strike (Gootcha + Keyleth)'''
* '''Setup:''' Keyleth casts Pass without Trace (+10 Stealth to party)
* '''Result:''' Gootcha has +19 Stealth, party massively boosted
* '''Payoff:''' Surprise round, Gootcha auto Sneak Attack
* '''Resource:''' 2nd level spell slot (Keyleth)

'''8. The Heal Chain'''
* '''Healing Spirit''' (Karma/Keyleth): 1d6/turn in 5 ft cube
* '''Aura of Vitality''' (Karma): Bonus action 2d6
* '''Lay on Hands''' (Alexios): 35 HP pool
* '''Healer Feat''' (Karma): Reroll 1s on healing dice
* '''Song of Rest''' (Shade): +1d6 on short rest
* '''Payoff:''' Incredible sustained healing

'''9. The Investigation Dream Team'''
* '''Shade:''' Passive Investigation 18
* '''Gootcha:''' Investigation +8
* '''Effect:''' Party almost never misses clues, traps, secrets

'''10. The Spell Slot Economy'''
* '''Gootcha Pact Magic:''' 2 slots, recover on SHORT REST
* '''Strategy:''' Gootcha spends slots liberally, recovers at short rest while others conserve

=== Buff Stacking Guide ===

'''Maximum Save Bonus (Single Target):'''
* Alexios Aura: +3
* Bless: +1d4 (avg +2.5)
* Bardic Inspiration: +1d8 (avg +4.5)
* '''Total: +10 average!'''

'''Maximum Attack Bonus (Single Target):'''
* Bless: +1d4
* Hunter's Mark: +1d6 damage
* Advantage (Faerie Fire, Vow of Enmity)
* Sneak Attack (Gootcha): +3d6

'''Maximum Survivability Stack:'''
* Xanphina Rage: Resistance to physical
* Shield of Faith: +2 AC
* Ancestral Protectors: Disadvantage on attacks
* Spirit Shield: -2d6 damage (reaction)
* '''Result:''' Nearly unkillable

== Skill Expertise & Proficiency Reference 🔧 ==

=== Best Skills by Category ===

'''Physical Skills:'''
* '''Athletics:''' Alexios +8, Xanphina +7, Keyleth +6
* '''Acrobatics:''' Gootcha +9 (expertise), Xanphina +6
* '''Stealth:''' Gootcha +9, Keyleth +7, Karma +7
* '''Sleight of Hand:''' Shade +6, Gootcha +6

'''Mental Skills:'''
* '''Investigation:''' Shade +18 (Passive!), Gootcha +8
* '''Arcana:''' Gootcha +8, Karma +7, Shade +5
* '''History:''' Gootcha +5
* '''Nature:''' Karma +10, Keyleth +2
* '''Religion:''' Alexios +2

'''Social Skills:'''
* '''Persuasion:''' Shade +9, Alexios +6
* '''Deception:''' Gootcha +9, Shade +8
* '''Intimidation:''' Alexios +6, Xanphina +2
* '''Performance:''' Shade +6
* '''Insight:''' Keyleth +6, Karma +5

'''Wisdom Skills:'''
* '''Perception:''' Karma +8, Keyleth +6
* '''Survival:''' Keyleth +9 (expertise), Karma +5, Xanphina +3
* '''Animal Handling:''' Karma +8, Keyleth +3
* '''Medicine:''' Karma +8

=== Who to Use for What ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Task !! Best Character !! Bonus !! Notes
|-
| Finding traps/secrets || Shade or Gootcha || +18 / +8 Investigation || Shade's passive is insane
|-
| Tracking/wilderness || Keyleth || +9 Survival || Expertise + Favored Terrain
|-
| Breaking down doors || Alexios || +8 Athletics || Highest STR
|-
| Sneaking || Gootcha || +9 Stealth || Expertise
|-
| Lying || Gootcha || +9 Deception || Expertise
|-
| Talking to nobles || Shade || +9 Persuasion || Charisma king
|-
| Intimidating || Alexios || +6 Intimidation || Paladin presence
|-
| Spotting enemies || Karma || +8 Perception || Best passive 18
|-
| Nature knowledge || Karma || +10 Nature || Druid expertise
|-
| Arcane knowledge || Gootcha || +8 Arcana || INT proficiency
|-
| Healing wounds || Karma || +8 Medicine || Healer feat
|-
| Recalling lore (dragons) || Keyleth || Advantage || Favored Enemy
|}

== Ritual Spell Catalog ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Spell !! Character !! Level !! Use Case
|-
| '''Detect Magic''' || Karma, Shade || 1st || Find magic items, detect magical traps
|-
| '''Detect Poison and Disease''' || Karma, Keyleth (1/LR free) || 1st || Check food, water, environment
|-
| '''Purify Food and Drink''' || Karma || 1st || Make rations safe
|-
| '''Speak with Animals''' || Karma, Keyleth (1/day free) || 1st || Scout with animals, gather info
|-
| '''Find Familiar''' || Karma (Wild Companion) || 1st || Scout, deliver items, help in combat
|-
| '''Skywrite''' || Karma || 2nd || Send messages long distance
|-
| '''Feign Death''' || Karma || 3rd || Fake death for infiltration
|-
| '''Meld into Stone''' || Karma || 3rd || Hide in stone, escape
|-
| '''Water Breathing''' || Karma || 3rd || Underwater exploration
|-
| '''Water Walk''' || Karma || 3rd || Walk on water (10 creatures)
|-
| '''Divination''' || Karma || 4th || Ask deity a question
|}

== Magic Item Quick Reference ==

=== Attuned Items by Character ===

'''ALEXIOS:'''
* '''Jaunty Boots:''' Dimension Door 3/day (500 ft teleport)
* '''Gauntlet of Gemforged Will:''' High-level spells (Revivify, Death Ward, Resurrection, etc.)

'''GOOTCHA:'''
* '''Vaartox Studded Leather:''' AC bonus
* '''Circlet of Commanding Presence:''' Charisma boost

'''KARMA:'''
* '''Animated Shield:''' +2 AC as bonus action
* '''Ring of Evasion:''' Auto-succeed DEX save 1/day
* '''Improved Staff of Iskralathax's Horn:''' Ice spells (10 charges)

'''KEYLETH:'''
* '''Bracers of Archery:''' +2 damage with bows (in bonus)
* '''Dragon Scale Mail of Wyrmwood:''' AC 18, adv vs dragon breath
* '''Wyrmreaver:''' +1d6 radiant, +3d6 vs dragons (1 charge)

'''SHADE:'''
* '''Bagpipes of Zariel's Lament:''' Special abilities

'''XANPHINA:'''
* '''Staff of Defense:''' Mage Armor (1 charge), Shield (2 charges), 10 max
* '''Returning Trident:''' Returns after thrown
* '''Improved Armor of Necrotic Resistance:''' Necrotic resistance

=== Daily Powers & Charges ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Item !! Charges/Day !! Abilities
|-
| Jaunty Boots || 3/day || Dimension Door
|-
| Gauntlet of Gemforged Will || 1 each || Revivify, Death Ward, Resurrection, etc.
|-
| Staff of Iskralathax || 10 charges || Fog Cloud (1), Ice Storm (4), Cone of Cold (5), Wall of Ice (4)
|-
| Staff of Defense || 10 charges || Mage Armor (1), Shield (2)
|-
| Wyrmreaver || 1 charge || +3d6 radiant vs dragons
|-
| Ring of Evasion || 1/day || Auto-succeed DEX save
|}

== Resource Management by Character ==

=== Short Rest Recovery ===

* '''Gootcha:''' Pact Magic slots (2)
* '''Shade:''' Bardic Inspiration (3 uses)
* '''Karma:''' Wild Shape (3 uses)
* '''Keyleth:''' Hunter's Mark free uses (3/LR)

=== Long Rest Recovery ===

'''ALEXIOS:'''
* Spell Slots: 1st (4), 2nd (3)
* Lay on Hands: 35 HP pool
* Divine Smite (Free): 1 use
* Channel Divinity: 2 uses
* Battlefield Command: 3 uses
* Find Steed: 1 free cast

'''GOOTCHA:'''
* Wails from the Grave: 3 uses
* Blessing of Raven Queen: 3 uses
* Fiendish Vigor: Unlimited (at-will)
* Hellish Rebuke: 1 free use
* Darkness: 1 free use

'''KARMA:'''
* Spell Slots: 1st (4), 2nd (3), 3rd (3), 4th (1)
* Wild Shape: 3 uses
* Wild Resurgence: 1 use
* Tranquil Rebuke: 1 use
* Rivercaller: 3 uses
* Staff charges: 10 max

'''KEYLETH:'''
* Spell Slots: 1st (4), 2nd (3)
* Hunter's Mark (free): 3 uses
* Writhing Tide: 3 uses
* Longstrider (free): 1 use
* Pass without Trace (free): 1 use
* Speak with Animals (free): 1/day

'''SHADE:'''
* Spell Slots: 1st (4), 2nd (3), 3rd (3), 4th (1)
* Bardic Inspiration: 3/Short Rest
* Hellish Rebuke (free): 1 use
* Darkness (free): 1 use
* Witch Bolt (free): 1 use
* Iron Rebuke: 1 use
* Mute's Kiss: 3 uses

'''XANPHINA:'''
* Rage: 4 uses
* Relentless Endurance: 1 use
* Rally the Line: 3 uses
* Ancestral Restraining Ward: 3 uses
* Shield of Faith (free): 1 use
* Staff of Defense charges: 10 max

== Out of Combat Utility 🔧 ==

=== Exploration & Survival ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Use Case
|-
| '''Alexios''' || Summon Steed || Fast travel (60 ft, 120 ft Dash), scouting, carrying
|-
| '''Karma''' || Wild Shape || Scouting (small animal), infiltration, water travel
|-
| || Feline Agility || Sprint double speed for escape/chase
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || Favored Enemy (Dragons & Undead) || Advantage on Survival & INT checks
|-
| || Roving || 45 ft speed, climb 45 ft, swim 45 ft
|-
| || Primeval Awareness || Detect creature types in 1 mile
|-
| || Mask of the Wild || Hide in natural environments
|-
| || Two-Weapon Fighting || Dual shortswords for +10 damage
|}

=== Social & Problem Solving ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Use Case
|-
| '''Shade''' || Bardic Inspiration || Boost social checks
|-
| || Spell: Darkness || Create cover, block LoS, intimidate
|-
| '''Alexios''' || Lay on Hands || Cure poison outside combat
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || Hex (disadvantage) || Make enemy fail STR/CHA checks
|-
| '''Karma''' || Revivify || Resurrect fallen ally (1 min window)
|}

=== Information Gathering ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Use Case
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || Primeval Awareness || Detect creature types in 1 mile
|-
| || Favored Enemy || Recall dragon & undead lore
|-
| '''Shade''' || Passive Investigation 18 || Never miss hidden things
|-
| || Bardic Inspiration || Boost Investigation/Insight/Perception
|-
| '''Karma''' || Wild Shape || Scout as bird/mouse/etc
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || Passive Investigation 18 || Never miss hidden things
|}

== Quick Reference Tables ==

=== Movement Options ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Speed/Effect !! Resource
|-
| Alexios || Summon Steed || 60 ft (120 Dash) for rider || Spell slot or 1/LR
|-
| || Dimension Door || 500 ft teleport || 3/day (Boots)
|-
| || Misty Step || 30 ft teleport || 2nd level slot
|-
| Karma || Feline Agility || Double speed || Once until reset
|-
| Keyleth || Roving || 45 ft all speeds || Passive
|-
| || Writhing Tide || Fly 10 ft, hover || 3/Long Rest
|-
| Gootcha || Blessing of Raven Queen || 30 ft teleport + resistance || 3/Long Rest
|-
| Xanphina || Fast Movement || 40 ft speed || Passive
|-
| || Instinctive Pounce || Move 20 ft when raging || When entering rage
|}

=== Healing Sources ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Character !! Ability !! Healing Amount !! Resource Cost
|-
| '''Alexios''' || Lay on Hands || 35 HP total (can split) || Pool/Long Rest
|-
| || Cure Wounds || 1d8+3 || 1st level slot
|-
| '''Karma''' || Healing Word || 1d4+5 || 1st level slot (BA)
|-
| || Cure Wounds || 1d8+5 || 1st level slot
|-
| || Healing Spirit || 1d6 per turn || 2nd level slot
|-
| || Aura of Vitality || 2d6 per bonus action || 3rd level slot
|-
| || Aid || +5 current & max HP (3 targets) || 2nd level slot
|-
| || Revivify || 1 HP (from death) || 3rd level slot + 300gp
|-
| || Healer Trait || Reroll 1s on healing || Passive
|-
| '''Keyleth''' || Healing Spirit || 1d6 per turn || 2nd level slot
|-
| '''Shade''' || Healing Word || 1d4+3 || 1st level slot (BA)
|-
| || Song of Rest || +1d6 HP || Short rest (passive)
|-
| '''Gootcha''' || Spare the Dying || Stabilize || Cantrip
|}

=== Condition Removal ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Condition !! Character !! Ability !! Resource
|-
| Dying || Gootcha || Spare the Dying || Cantrip
|-
| Dead || Karma || Revivify (within 1 min) || 3rd level slot + 300gp
|-
| Charmed || Shade || Counter Charm (advantage) || Action
|-
| Frightened || Shade || Counter Charm (advantage) || Action
|-
| Blinded/Deafened/Paralyzed/Poisoned || Alexios || Lesser Restoration || 2nd level slot
|-
| Any Condition || Karma || Rivercaller (suppress) || 3/Long Rest (Reaction)
|}

== Notes & Strategy Tips ==

=== Combat Priorities ===

# '''Alpha Strike:''' Karma/Keyleth use Faerie Fire; Alexios uses Bless; focus fire
# '''Protect Squishies:''' Xanphina attacks priority target (Ancestral Protectors)
# '''Maximize Saves:''' Keep allies within Alexios's 10 ft Aura (+3 to saves)
# '''Resource Conservation:''' Gootcha spends Pact slots freely (short rest recovery); others conserve
# '''Emergency Buttons:''' Xanphina Relentless Endurance, Gootcha Uncanny Dodge, Karma Wild Shape

=== Frequently Overlooked Abilities ===

'''ALEXIOS:'''
* '''Savage Attacker:''' Reroll damage EVERY turn (not once per day!)
* '''Reactive Strike:''' Extra opportunity attack when enemy enters reach
* '''Relentless Avenger:''' Move half speed after OA (chase fleeing enemies)
* '''Battlefield Command:''' Force enemy to move 15 ft as reaction

'''GOOTCHA:'''
* '''Crossbow Expert - Firing in Melee:''' No disadvantage within 5 ft
* '''Wails from the Grave:''' Blast 2nd target for half Sneak damage (3/LR)
* '''Vex Weapon Mastery:''' Advantage on NEXT attack (combo with Sneak!)
* '''Fiendish Vigor:''' Unlimited False Life (temp HP at will!)

'''KARMA:'''
* '''Wild Shape Elemental Fury:''' EVERY attack adds 1d8 elemental damage!
* '''Wild Resurgence:''' Can regain spell slot instead of Wild Shape
* '''Healer Feat:''' Reroll 1s on ALL healing
* '''Feline Agility:''' Double speed (combo with Wild Shape)
* '''Staff Charges:''' Powerful AOE ice spells (Cone of Cold, Ice Storm, Wall of Ice)

'''KEYLETH:'''
* '''Gathered Swarm - Half Cover:''' +2 AC until next turn
* '''Writhing Tide:''' FLYING speed for 1 minute (3/LR)
* '''Two-Weapon Fighting:''' Dual shortswords = 2d6+10 damage!
* '''Archery:''' +2 already in +10 longbow bonus!

'''SHADE:'''
* '''Cutting Words:''' Can use AFTER seeing roll but BEFORE result
* '''Jack of All Trades:''' +1 to all checks without proficiency
* '''Iron Rebuke:''' 4d10 total damage when ally is hit!
* '''Curse of the Eye:''' See magic with perfect clarity

'''XANPHINA:'''
* '''Spirit Shield vs Dragons:''' -4d6 damage total!
* '''Ancestral Protectors:''' Works vs dragon breath!
* '''Graze Weapon Mastery:''' Deal +4 damage EVEN ON MISS!
* '''Instinctive Pounce:''' Move 20 ft when entering rage!
* '''Rally the Line:''' Reroll ally's failed save (3/LR)

=== When to Use Spell Slots ===

'''1st Level - Best Uses:'''
* '''Bless''' (Alexios): Multi-turn, multi-target (+3 save aura stack)
* '''Faerie Fire''' (Karma, Keyleth): Party-wide advantage
* '''Hunter's Mark''' (Alexios, Keyleth): Long single-target fights

'''2nd Level - Best Uses:'''
* '''Hold Person''' (Alexios): Paralysis (auto-crits in melee)
* '''Heat Metal''' (Karma): Sustained damage + disadvantage
* '''Healing Spirit''' (Karma, Keyleth): Out-of-combat healing

'''3rd Level - Best Uses:'''
* '''Revivify''' (Karma): Only for death recovery
* '''Erupting Earth''' (Karma, Shade): AOE damage + difficult terrain

'''4th Level - Best Uses:'''
* '''Raulothim's Psychic Lance''' (Shade): Big damage + incapacitated

=== Party Roles Summary ===

* '''Tank:''' Xanphina (Ancestral Protectors, Rage, 82 HP)
* '''Striker:''' Gootcha (Sneak Attack), Alexios (Smite, Hunter's Mark)
* '''Controller:''' Shade (Darkness, Cutting Words, Crowd Control), Karma/Keyleth (Faerie Fire, Entangle)
* '''Support:''' Shade (Bardic Inspiration), Alexios (Aura +3, Bless, Healing)
* '''Scout:''' Karma (Wild Shape), Keyleth (Primeval Awareness, speed)
* '''Face:''' Shade (Persuasion +9, Deception +8)
* '''Healer:''' Karma (multiple sources), Alexios (Lay on Hands)

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