Silvered Weaponshave existed as a concept in 5e for ages, but the new Dungeon Master's Guide gives them a stat block with more definable effects. Any time you score a critical hit against a shape-shifted creature with this weapon, it deals one extra die of damage. ...
If the creature has the same proficiency as you and the bonus in its stat block is higher than yours, use the creature’s bonus instead of yours. If the creature has any legendary or lair actions, you can’t use them. When you transform, you assume the beast’s hit points and Hit ...
Along with a description of the Academy, in this article by Josh Gentry you'll find new bonds and flaws, new feats such as Imperial Pyromancy and Occult Informant, outlines of significant NPCs, rumours and plot hooks, random faction conspiracies, and the Imperial Pyromancer stat block. ...