Sidekick (5e)

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Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

  

A sidekick is a special type of NPC. They are creatures (CR 1/2 or lower) that have a sidekick class added to it. A sidekick can be added as a member of the adventurer's party or someone they meet. A player may even use a sidekick class as their character's class.

Sidekick Classes

3 official and unofficial classes.

Class	Summary	Features	Source
Expert	This sidekick is an master of knowledge	Bonus Proficiencies, Helpful, Cunning Action, Expertise, The Right Tool for the Job, Ability Score Improvement, Coordinated Strike, Evasion, Inspiring Help, Reliable Talent, Sharp Mind	Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Spellcaster Sidekick	This sidekick is a practitioner of magic	Bonus Proficiencies, Spellcasting, Ability Score Improvement, Potent Cantrips, Empowered Spells, Focused Casting	Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Warrior	This sidekick is a martial professional	Bonus Proficiencies, Martial Role, Second Wind, Improved Critical, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Battle Readiness, Improved Defense, Indomitable	Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

Sources and Notes

• Jeremy Crawford, Dan Dillon, Ben Petrisor, Taymoor Rehman (17 November 2020). Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. (5e) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 9780786967025. p. 142.