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Returning 35 results for 'Skeleton'.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Shortsword. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortsword"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
Skeleton
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage
Monsters
Monster Manual
Death Burst. The skeleton explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the skeleton. Failure: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType
":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Burst", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Success: Half damage.
Illumination. The skeleton sheds Bright Light in a 15-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 15
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the skeleton moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature and the skeleton moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.PoisonBludgeoning
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Evasion. If the skeleton is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage
if it fails.
Magic Resistance. The skeleton has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Turn Immunity. The skeleton is immune to effects that turn undead.Multiattack
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
When reduced to 0 hit points, a skeleton key falls apart, though its skull and bones remain intact.
A skeleton key does not trigger any trap placed in a room or on a door of the tomb.Multiattack. The
Skeleton Key may make two melee weapon attacks as an action.
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Sure-Footed. The skeleton has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that make it have the prone condition.Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
Minotaur Skeleton
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Charge. If the skeleton moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType
Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Pounce. If the dinosaur skeleton moves at least 30 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or
be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the dinosaur skeleton can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit
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Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the skeleton to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw (DC 5 plus the damage taken) unless the damage is Radiant or from a Critical Hit. On a
successful save, the skeleton drops to 1 Hit Point instead.Multiattack. The skeleton makes two Vampiric Longsword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.
Vampiric Longsword. Melee Attack
Warhorse Skeleton
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Hooves"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d6+4","rollType":"damage
Monsters
Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Blood Frenzy. The giant shark skeleton has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType
shark is 30 feet long and normally found in deep oceans. Utterly fearless, it preys on anything that crosses its path, including whales and ships.
The giant shark skeleton doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep. The shark has had skeletal feet attached by some demented necromancer.PoisonBludgeoning
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Unusual Nature. The skeleton doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The skeleton makes two greataxe attacks.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to
.
Freezing Stare. The skeleton targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks with its greatsword or hurls two rocks.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Skeleton Skeletons arise when animated by dark magic. They heed the summons of spellcasters who call them from their stony tombs and ancient battlefields, or rise of their own accord in places
saturated with death and loss, awakened by stirrings of necromantic energy or the presence of corrupting evil. Skeleton
Medium undead, lawful evil
Armor Class 13 (armor scraps)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Skeleton Skeletons are reanimated Humanoid bones bearing the equipment they had in life. They have rudimentary faculties and greater agility than zombies and similar shambling corpses. While they
aren’t capable of creating plans of their own, they avoid obvious barriers and self-destructive situations. Skeleton Medium Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 14 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Skeleton Assemblages of bones animated by dark magic, skeletons heed the summons of those who create them or rise of their own accord in places saturated with deathly magic. Skeleton
Medium undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Skeleton Ossified Evil Skeletons are reanimated Humanoid bones bearing the equipment they had in life. They have rudimentary faculties and greater agility than zombies and similar shambling corpses
. Skeleton Medium Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 14 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 15 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Skeleton Animated Dead. Whatever sinister force awakens a skeleton infuses its bones with a dark vitality, adhering joint to joint and reassembling dismantled limbs. This energy motivates a skeleton
to move and think in a rudimentary fashion, though only as a pale imitation of the way it behaved in life. An animated skeleton retains no connection to its past, although resurrecting a skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Skeleton Skeleton
Medium undead, lawful evil
Armor Class 13 (armor scraps)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
6
) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Flaming Skeleton Flaming skeletons burn with unbridled necromantic energy. This magic grants them blazing attacks and greater awareness, which they use to command lesser Undead. Flaming Skeleton
12
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Death Burst. The skeleton explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Minotaur Skeleton Minotaur skeletons are the reanimated remains of minotaurs or the skeletons of multiple creatures merged into a minotaur-like shape. These hulking skeletons have greater speed and
might than smaller skeletons. They menace the living with their horns and mighty greataxes. Minotaur Skeleton Large Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 12 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 40 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Giant Skeleton Giant Skeleton
Huge undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21(+5)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
20(+5
Perception 8
Languages understands Giant but can’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Evasion. If the skeleton is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Giant Skeleton The animated skeleton of a giant is deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. GIANT
SKELETON
Huge undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21(+5)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
20(+5)
INT
4(−3)
WIS
6(−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Minotaur Skeleton Habitual Behaviors. Independent skeletons temporarily or permanently free of a master’s control sometimes pantomime actions from their past lives, their bones echoing the rote
behaviors of their former living selves. The skeleton of a miner might lift a pick and start chipping away at stone walls. The skeleton of a guard might strike up a post at a random doorway. The skeleton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Minotaur Skeleton While most skeletons are the animated remains of dead humans and other humanoids, skeletal undead can be created from the bones of other creatures besides humanoids, giving rise to
a host of terrifying and unique forms. Minotaur Skeleton
Large undead, lawful evil
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d10 + 18)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18(+4)
DEX
11(+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Giant Skeleton In the Tomb of Horrors, treasure sometimes presents itself for the taking. In one such location, the “reward” for an attempt to grab some valuables turns out to be the animated
skeleton of a giant — deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. Undead Nature. A skeleton doesn’t require air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Warhorse Skeleton Warhorse skeletons are obedient, supernatural steeds bearing the rotted remains of the barding they wore in life. They’re often ridden by the corpses of their former riders
. Warhorse Skeleton Large Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 13 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 22 (3d10 + 6)
Speed 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 15 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Giant Skeleton Giant Skeleton
Huge undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 115 (10d12 + 50)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21(+5)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
20(+5
Perception 8
Languages understands Giant but can’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Evasion. If the skeleton is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Skeleton Gate When the characters get close enough to make out the details of the green door, read: This twelve-foot-high, ten-foot-wide door is made of green stone, its surface carved with grinning
size and shape to the heads of the skeleton keys found on the other tomb levels (see "Skeleton Keys"). Each time the characters complete a trial in areas 72 to area 76, one stone seal rolls aside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Strahd Skeleton Skeletal Soldier of the First Vampire Habitat: Planar (Shadowfell), Underdark, Urban; Treasure: None David Astruga Vampires sometimes turn mortal servants unworthy of the gift of
Skeleton Medium Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 16 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 17 +3 +5
DEX 13 +1 +1
CON 15 +2 +2
Mod Save