What is divine rank in DND?

There are many religious systems that you can use Dungeons and dragons. There are gods that make up the D&D multiverse, just as there are domains and such. But how can one know the rank of a god? Where does one god fall in comparison to another? When does a demigod become a god?

All this is answered thanks to divine rank. Divine Rank is a way to measure and assign different levels to each of the gods in the Dungeon Master's Guide, easily importing any celestial (or infernal) creature you've created. But what is it and how do you use that information in your campaign?

What is divine rank?

In a simple sentence, it is divine rank A ranking system is used to categorize various divine beings From those who believed and died and left to those who flourished and were worshiped by many. This is a very easy way to understand and follow particle for direct object The gods stand side by side, too much Depending on how religious your campaign is, there's a way to change and change the dynamic celestial positions in the background or to explain why an evil demigod can rise up and overthrow the greater gods who have ruled over their realm for thousands of years. have had the power to threaten.

There are three levels in this system:

The divine rank is highlighted Page 11 of the 2014 Dungeon Master's Guide.

What are the greater gods?

These gods are separated from other gods for various reasons. they have He got the most followers To the extent that they are these great forces of power that no longer need to play with human lives. After all, they are the most powerful beings in heaven and hell. What more is there to gain?

This does not mean that they never appear. But they do The way of avatars. Sending a symbol of themselves that is More like a lesser god. This avatar can Move, be seen and interact with mortals. However, this protects God. Avatar killed It does not hurt God who created it.

Similar to when a character might shout. You create an invisible sensor. If the sensor is destroyed by powerful magic, the spellcaster does not lose an eye.

What are the lesser gods?

The lesser gods tend to live somewhere on the plane, and mortals can access them. They still have a significant number of worshipers and are still incredibly powerful beings, but they do not rise to the level of gods and greater gods.

These gods can Answer prayers and cast spells And they cast spells for their followers. They try to influence things on the mortal planes and can be at war with each other. Some examples are Lolth and Lurue.

What are pseudo-gods?

They are pseudo-gods, in any way Touched by the divine or They once had a divine origin. Maybe they were Created by lesser and greater gods which have much more power than them. There are three types of pseudo-gods:

remains

These may once have been powerful gods, but they have been since They lost almost all their worshippers. They may also have suffered a fate that abandoned them Dead in the minds of mortals. This does not mean that they are without power.

However, their power is much more dormant than the divine power possessed by all other gods and goddesses. they They can be contacted and even allowed to see what powers they have To mortals, however, this is often the case The cost of a ceremony.

the titans

are the titans Made by the supreme gods. There are several ways to spawn a titan listed in the Dungeon Master's Guide, and there are many more that you can achieve. They could be It was born, made, or even accidental.

An example given is that when the blood of a god is spilled, a titan can be created. This means that God It may not actually decide to participate in the creation processbut instead put the Titan through this very involuntary situation.

demigods

Below are the Titans and the remnants of the demigods. These tend to Made from the union of a god and a mortal. This means they could have some divine powers or something that sets them apart from other mortals, however, they are. It is considered the weakest pseudo-god.

This is attributed to their mortal parent. They have too many mortal lineages that distance them from the divine realm and their origins.

Can you use divine rank in a campaign?

While the Dungeon Master's Guide does not explain in detail how a god rises or falls in power, using this ranking system can Help you in religious designs. After all, it gives you a strong base to work from.

If you want your campaign to focus on changing the power dynamic between gods, and have your players try to help out as much as they can on the field, then know that a demigod is seen as lesser than other gods, and why they may be somewhat make angry They want to overthrow the Titans, Obtaining favor from the remains As long as they could Challenge and defeat the minor gods Helpful in guiding your story.

Or, it could happen the other way around. Your cleric and warrior can fight over which of their gods is stronger. Or your warrior can unconsciously commit to helping the remnants they make a pact with to bring them back and give them more power. A paladin can discover the ruthless nature of a lesser god and vow to strip them of their power, turning them into remnants instead.

There are endless ways you can use Divine Rank in your campaign. It can play the role of In be the main story or simply background information that your players know about their religious characters.

As with all D&D, what matters most is how you decide to use the information in the various sources. It's just another tool to give life to different gods and belief systems.