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Spells
Player’s Handbook
minute. Creatures that were swimming on the surface of frozen water are trapped in the ice and have the Restrained condition. A trapped creature can take an action to make a Strength (Athletics) check
Cloak of the Manta Ray
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
While wearing this cloak with its hood up, you can breathe underwater, and you have a swimming speed of 60 feet. Pulling the hood up or down requires an action.
Backgrounds
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
gravity isn’t present, the following rules apply:
Impeded Melee. When making a melee attack with a weapon, a creature that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed (either naturally or
provided by magic) has disadvantage on the attack roll unless the weapon deals piercing damage.
Movement. A creature can use an action to push off something heavier than itself and move up to its walking
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Shapechanger (2/Day). The fathomer can use its action to polymorph into a Medium serpent composed of water, or back into its true form. Anything the fathomer is wearing or carrying is subsumed into
fathomer is knocked unconscious or dies, it also reverts to its true form.
While in serpent form, the fathomer gains a swimming speed of 40 feet, the ability to breathe underwater, immunity to poison
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
swimming speed of 60 feet.
Piety 25+. The bident has 1 randomly determined minor beneficial property.
Piety 50+. The bident has 1 randomly determined major beneficial property.
If you aren’t a
Guide for details on randomly determined properties.
Command the Deep. The bident holds the power to command the waves and its creatures. As an action, you can change the condition of the sea
Leviathan
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
reduced by 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"}. When the wall reaches 0 feet in height, the effect ends.
A creature caught in the wall can move by swimming. Because of the force of the wave
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The leviathan regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Slam (Costs 2 Actions). The leviathan
Alter Self
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
action to gain the benefits of a different one.
Aquatic Adaptation. You adapt your body to an aquatic environment, sprouting gills and growing webbing between your fingers. You can breathe
underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
Change Appearance. You transform your appearance. You decide what you look like, including your height, weight, facial features, sound of your
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
this way at a time.
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Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes
squeezing.
2
Aquatic. The krasis gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed.
3
Climbing Speed. The krasis gains a climbing speed equal to its walking speed.
4
Cryptic Skin
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, the target is grappled in this way at a time.
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Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
2
Aquatic. The krasis gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed.
3
Climbing Speed. The krasis gains a climbing speed equal to its walking
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, the target is grappled in this way at a time.
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Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
2
Aquatic. The krasis gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed.
3
Climbing Speed. The krasis gains a climbing speed equal to its walking
Freezing Sphere
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
including water-based creatures), it freezes the liquid to a depth of 6 inches over an area 30 feet square. This ice lasts for 1 minute. Creatures that were swimming on the surface of frozen water
are trapped in the ice. A trapped creature can use an action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC to break free.
You can refrain from firing the globe after completing the spell, if you
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.The dragon turtle can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the
up to its speed. If the dragon turtle is swimming, this movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.
Boiling Aura (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon turtle radiates intense heat. Until the start of the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"roll", "rollAction":"Bite (Random Effect)"}):
1–2: Confusion. On its next turn, the target must use its action to make one weapon attack against a random creature it can see within 30 feet
takes the Dash action, moving toward the nearest creature.
3–4 Paralysis. The target is paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
5–6: Poison. The target takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation
Otiluke's Freezing Sphere
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Spells
Player’s Handbook (2014)
including water-based creatures), it freezes the liquid to a depth of 6 inches over an area 30 feet square. This ice lasts for 1 minute. Creatures that were swimming on the surface of frozen water
are trapped in the ice. A trapped creature can use an action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC to break free.
You can refrain from firing the globe after completing the spell, if you
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and Tail Attacks tables replace those respective actions in the stat block. Theran chimeras always have the Claws action. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result.
Body
gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed and can breathe air and water.
3
Mountain Creature. The chimera’s body is that of a mountain-dwelling creature, such as a ram or a dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Weightlessness In any location where gravity isn’t present, the following rules apply: Impeded Melee. When making a melee attack with a weapon, a creature that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed
(either naturally or provided by magic) has disadvantage on the attack roll unless the weapon deals piercing damage. Movement. A creature can use an action to push off something heavier than itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Helm of Underwater Action Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this brass helmet, you can breathe underwater, you gain darkvision with a range of 60 feet, and you gain a swimming speed of 30 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Cloak of the Manta Ray Wondrous item, uncommon While wearing this cloak with its hood up, you can breathe underwater, and you have a swimming speed of 60 feet. Pulling the hood up or down requires an action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Helm of Underwater Action Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) While wearing this brass helmet, you can breathe underwater, you gain darkvision with a range of 60 feet, and you gain a swimming speed of 30 feet. Danger at Dunwater, Tammeraut’s Fate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Cloak of the Manta Ray Wondrous item, uncommon While wearing this cloak with its hood up, you can breathe underwater, and you have a swimming speed of 60 feet. Pulling the hood up or down requires an action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Trident of Fish Command Weapon (trident), uncommon (requires attunement) This trident is a magic weapon. It has 3 charges. While you carry it, you can use an action and expend 1 charge to cast
dominate beast (save DC 15) from it on a beast that has an innate swimming speed. The trident regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn.
feats
you roll on this table, you can spend 1 sorcery point (no action required) to extend the duration of the effect to 10 minutes. If an effect calls for a saving throws;saving throw, the DC equals your
jumping distance is tripled.
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Aqueous Adaptation. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
14
Tentacle Arm. One of your limbs is replaced with
feats
can spend 1 sorcery point (no action required) to extend the duration of the effect to 10 minutes. If an effect calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your sorcerer spell save DC.
Skinshift
.
13
Aqueous Adaptation. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
14
Tentacle Arm. One of your limbs is replaced with an octopus-like tentacle. Your
feats
can spend 1 sorcery point (no action required) to extend the duration of the effect to 10 minutes. If an effect calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your sorcerer spell save DC.
Skinshift
.
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Aqueous Adaptation. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
14
Tentacle Arm. One of your limbs is replaced with an octopus-like tentacle. Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for which you have the required piety: Piety 10+. You can breathe underwater, and you gain a swimming speed of 60 feet. Piety 25+. The bident has 1 randomly determined minor beneficial property
creatures. As an action, you can change the condition of the sea within 1 mile of you, creating strong winds and heavy rain that cause violent waves (see “Weather at Sea” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
effects: Buoying Currents. Creatures within 1 mile of the lair that lack a Swim Speed ignore the extra cost of movement while swimming. Sun and Storms. While in its lair, the dragon can cast Control
Weather, requiring no Material components and using the same spellcasting ability as its Spellcasting action. When casting the spell this way, the dragon can control the weather within 1 mile of its lair
feats
can spend 1 sorcery point (no action required) to extend the duration of the effect to 10 minutes. If an effect calls for a saving throw, the DC equals your sorcerer spell save DC.
Skinshift
.
13
Aqueous Adaptation. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
14
Tentacle Arm. One of your limbs is replaced with an octopus-like tentacle. Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
(6th Level) Your walking speed increases by 5, and you gain a climbing speed and a swimming speed equal to your walking speed. Tireless (10th Level) As an action, you can give yourself a number of
temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1 temporary hit point). You can use this action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Alter Self 2nd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You assume a different form. When you cast the spell, choose one of the
following options, the effects of which last for the duration of the spell. While the spell lasts, you can end one option as an action to gain the benefits of a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Alter Self 2nd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You assume a different form. When you cast the spell, choose one of the
following options, the effects of which last for the duration of the spell. While the spell lasts, you can end one option as an action to gain the benefits of a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Wild Shape Starting at 2nd level, you can use your action to magically assume the shape of a beast that you have seen before. You can use this feature twice. You regain expended uses when you finish
challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Wild Shape Starting at 2nd level, you can use your action to magically assume the shape of a beast that you have seen before. You can use this feature twice. You regain expended uses when you finish
challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile 8th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
that were swimming on the surface of frozen water are trapped in the ice and have the Restrained condition. A trapped creature can take an action to make a Strength (Athletics) check against your spell
Otiluke’s Freezing Sphere Level 6 Evocation (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 300 feet
Components: V, S, M (a miniature crystal sphere)
Duration: Instantaneous
A frigid globe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Forsaken Deep Magic The Forsaken Deep has the following properties: Lightning Archive. A creature touching an archive can use an action to access the stored knowledge. Roll a d10. On a 1 or 2, the
currents flow from each rift, each traveling about 200 feet before they meet and well upward, 500 feet below the fortress. By swimming against the current, a creature can pass through the rift that’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh. You were stranded after pirates attacked the ship you were aboard and killed everyone else. You survived by leaping overboard and swimming for hours. 3–4 For years your people survived in an
ready to leap into action. 5–6 You were part of a tribe in a distant land, when one day red-sailed ships appeared off shore. The sailors were friendly at first and shared their food and drink. You woke