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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
, Wall of Force
1/Day Each: Befuddlement, Clone, Finger of Death, Mind Blank (cast before combat), SimulacrumProtective Magic. Manshoon casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s
formative influence.
Manshoon made many enemies and sought to preserve his power by crafting several clones. A magical accident decades ago caused all his clones to activate at once and fight against
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Modeled after the formidable spiked tower shields wielded by some fire giants, this iron shield emanates a constant warmth.
You can use a bonus action to activate the shield, causing glowing lava to
flow through the shield’s grooves for 1 minute. While the shield is active, you gain the following benefits:
Blazing Soul. You have immunity to fire damage.
Cleansing Fire. As an action, you
Morkoth
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield, witch bolt
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, shatter
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt, sending
4th level (3 slots
possessions stand out in its perception and are easily recovered.
Entrances to the morkoth's lair have an enchantment that the morkoth can activate or suppress at any time while it's in its lair and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
from a Shield Station at a time. Mark of Warding. If a creature with the Mark of Warding occupies this crew station, that creature can take the Activate Shields action as a Bonus Action.
turret has Three-Quarters Cover against attacks and other effects that originate outside it. While inside, a creature can take the Lightning Blast action to aim and fire the turret. Shield Station Large
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
or sacrifice hit points to gain one of the following benefits:
Emit a force field to gain 2d6 + 5 temporary hit points (1 charge or 5 hit points).
Activate boosters to gain a flying speed of 15
armor as a shield guardian that has stored a magic missile spell cast using a 4th-level spell slot. When the armor is reduced to 0 hit points, its defenses are rendered inert and it can be safely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to an item that requires attunement, a creature gains only its nonmagical benefits, unless its description states otherwise. For example, a magic shield that requires attunement provides the benefits
of a normal shield to a creature not attuned to it, but none of its magical properties. Attuning to an item requires a creature to spend a short rest focused on only that item while being in physical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
attuned to an item that requires attunement, a creature gains only its nonmagical benefits, unless its description states otherwise. For example, a magic shield that requires attunement provides the
benefits of a normal shield to a creature not attuned to it, but none of its magical properties. Attuning to an item requires a creature to spend a short rest focused on only that item while being in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stone arches beneath a 30-foot-high domed ceiling.
Frescoes. Stone panels set into the walls bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes.
The frescoes chronicle the birth of Melair, a common shield dwarf
Dwarvish runes.
Pedestals. Six stone pedestals stand before the frescoes, surrounded by shattered glass.
The frescoes show Melair, a shield dwarf prospector, discovering veins of mithral under a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Candlekeep, the Keeper of Tomes (see “The Avowed” later in this section) can activate a mythal—an exceptional, unbreakable magical effect—that envelops all of Candlekeep in a protective shield through which nothing but air and sound can pass. Bird’s-eye View of Candlekeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
"Scrolls") is for scrolls in general, including a scroll of protection, and it allows you to try to activate a spell if you’re literate. The rule for a spell scroll is specific to that type of scroll
shield if you are holding the shield without taking an action to don it? Yes, but only the magical +2, which says you gain it when holding the shield. You gain the shield’s base AC bonus only if you use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
reach an Artificer level specified in the Artillerist Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.
Artillerist Spells Artificer Level Spells
3 Shield
2d6 Hit Points to it) Immunities: Poison, Psychic Activate Cannon (Requires You to Be within 60 Feet of the Cannon). As a Bonus Action, you order the cannon to use the Flamethrower, Force Ballista, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you prepare.
Artillerist
Artillerist Spells Artificer Level Spell 3rd shield, thunderwave 5th
it has legs. You also decide which type it is, choosing from the options on the Eldritch Cannons table. On each of your turns, you can take a bonus action to cause the cannon to activate if you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you prepare. Artillerist Spells Artificer Level Spell 3rd shield, thunderwave 5th scorching
action to cause the cannon to activate if you are within 60 feet of it. As part of the same bonus action, you can direct the cannon to walk or climb up to 15 feet to an unoccupied space, provided it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creator found a chamber that can turn illusions into reality. The life-spark of a living creature is needed to activate its power. As a creation of snow and shadow, I have no life-spark of my own, and
cross the tundra without fear of freezing to death. guardian amulet Amulet. The object on the table is the amulet for a shield guardian. Dzaan retrieved it from area P15 and brought it here for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Item Categories Category Examples Armor +1 Leather Armor, +1 Shield Potions Potion of Healing Rings Ring of Invisibility Rods Immovable Rod Scrolls Spell Scroll Staffs Staff of Striking Wands Wand
and attempt to activate it unless its description notes otherwise. Staffs Items in the Staff category vary widely in appearance: some are of nearly equal diameter throughout and smooth, others are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a rust monster. Arch Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). The Xanathar Guild forces nearby are aware of the gate but don’t know how to activate it. Its rules are as follows
and casting undesirable ones onto the floor. The other two are fighting over a rusty shield embossed with a symbol resembling a stylized goblin skull. The room contains dozens of suits of plate armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, although its master did not. It was heavily damaged in the crash; consequently, its hit point maximum is reduced to 80. To activate and control the shield guardian, the characters need its amulet, which is
hatches built into it that can be lifted away to get at the rigging underneath. Dangling Construct. The construct dangling beneath the platform is a shield guardian that survived the fall of Ythryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
area E7 is stationed here two hours later. These cultists know the command phrase to activate the obsidian columns. E3. Niche Hall Niches line both sides of this dark hall. A shadowy form stands
and arming themselves, joining the fight on their next turns. Lacking time to don armor, each has AC 13 (shield). If the hobgoblin captain is reduced to half its hit point maximum, it spends one turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
learn about the obelisk in Iriolarthas’s study (area Y19q) know how to activate it (see “Activating the Obelisk” below). A character who examines the obelisk and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence
to activate the dormant obelisk. Any character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check can verify that this task is not beyond the staff’s power, although it would take at least half of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
locations of Wyllowwood’s gates and how to activate them (see areas 3b, 6i, and 9), as well as the passages leading down to levels 6 and 7. If the characters slay the cloakers north of her tower (in area 4
clutching shields and spears. The shield of the northern statue features a pine tree, while an oak tree is emblazoned on the shield of the statue to the south.
Frescoes. The walls are carved with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, shield, witch bolt
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, shatter
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt, sending
4th level (3 slots): dimension door, Evard’s black tentacles
and are easily recovered. Entrances to the morkoth’s lair have an enchantment that the morkoth can activate or suppress at any time while it’s in its lair and not incapacitated. Any creature within 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
modifier, your armor, a shield, and cover—unless your AC is higher than 16. For example, if your AC is normally 14, it’s 16 while barkskin is on you. If your AC is normally 15 and you have half cover, your
attack or your concentration ends, whichever comes first. Can the extra action granted by haste be used to activate a magic item? No. Activating a magic item isn’t a function of the Use an Object
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
inlaid with sixty gemstones worth 10 gp each and weighs 250 pounds. The book contains the following spells: 1st level: alarm, identify, magic missile, shield, thunderwave, unseen servant
2nd level
hour before it dies out. This property can be activated at will. Casting an identify spell on the fireplace reveals both its property and the command word needed to activate it. 26. Port Lawn A healthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
missile, misty step, polymorph, ray of sickness, shield, and suggestion. Pitfall Trap. The glowing spheres on the shelf are two cracked driftglobes that can no longer float or give off their daylight
. Lord Viallis has already cast mage armor on himself, and he expended his 5th-level spell slot to fuel the ritual. He wears a robe of scintillating colors and uses his action to activate it if pressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
who touches it and uses an action to activate it vanishes, leaving the demiplane and reappearing in the closest unoccupied space to where they were before they appeared in the House of Cards. Void
) necrotic damage. In addition, any nonmagical armor or shield worn or carried by the target (50 percent chance of either if the creature has both) is partly degraded by rust, rot, or dry cracking. The armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, magic missile, misty step, Rary’s telepathic bond, sending, shield, suggestion, thunderwave, water breathing, and web. Locked Trunk. A successful DC 20 Dexterity check by a character using thieves’ tools
that they don’t move. These containers hold food and water for the crew and the carnies. Cargo Elevator. To activate an elevator platform, a creature must stand on the platform and use an action to pull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
monodrones activate, so does the buzz saw of doom. On initiative count 0, the buzz saw moves up to 20 feet in a random direction on rollers, then makes a melee attack against a random creature within 5
, characters poking through the construct’s remains can spot two magic items that were part of its components — a sentinel shield and a Quaal’s feather token (anchor). Development. If the characters release
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
shield guardian stat block but is Medium instead of Large). If a sentinel takes damage or the rod piece is removed from the graymatter engine, the walls around all four sentinels slide into the floor and
the sentinels activate, attacking all intruders. Retrieving the Rod Piece. As long as the graymatter engine is active, the rod piece floating above the engine’s ceramic shell is held in place with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
steel +1 Longsword and a steel shield bearing the stylized floral emblem of the Order of the Rose. An armor stand bears a black breastplate. A small, unlocked chest holds a Potion of Vitality. V3
runes to activate the door. V4: Halls Four ghostly soldiers patrol these hallways. Their eyes are red, and each wears spectral, ridged armor and carries a hollowed-out goat horn.
The creatures are four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
20 feet to area X28. X16. Panopticus Guard Station This room contains the following features: Five bald shield dwarves, their heads covered with purple eye tattoos, sit around the edge of a glowing
). Hidden in the floor is a secret trapdoor. While in this room, Xanathar uses its ring of invisibility to remain unseen and can use a bonus action to activate or deactivate a psychedelic display of