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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Object from the weapon. Once you cast either spell, you can’t cast it from the weapon again until the next dawn.
Sentience. Whelm is a sentient, Lawful Neutral weapon with an Intelligence of 15
wielder doesn’t share this goal.
Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain ancient black dragon. It can also be melted down in the forges of the Mightyhammer dwarf clan, but only by the rightful leader of that clan.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
from it (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell.
Spell
Charge Cost
Animate Dead
1
Blight
2
Circle of Death
3
Finger of
intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus.
Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to the Positive Plane by the ancient hero whose
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Of all the magic items created by elves, one of the most prized and jealously guarded is a Moonblade. In ancient times, nearly all elven noble houses claimed one such weapon. Over the centuries, some
rejects you but also places a curse on you, causing you to make D20 Test;D20 Tests with Disadvantage for 24 hours or until the curse is ended by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If you’re
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form
only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave
1/Day: Legend Lore (as an action)
Time-Warping Breath
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange
(Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave (level 2 version)
1/Day Each
Monsters
Netheril’s Fall
undertrained scribes work with Spell Scroll;Spell Scrolls. Eldritch eddies are common in ancient Netheril near the homes and workplaces of famous mages.
Eldritch eddies rampage with one purpose
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
.
Spellcasting. Lorinda casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit
", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At Will: Charm Person, Dancing Lights, Disguise Self (24-hour duration), Invisibility (self only, and Lorinda leaves no tracks while
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
table from it (+10 spell attack modifier, spell save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell.
Spell
Charge Cost
Disguise Self
0
Fire
reverts to its original form and the orb reappears outside its body.
Destroying the Orb. If an Ancient Gold Dragon willingly swallows the orb, the orb and the dragon are both destroyed.
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
spellcaster with at least two level 5 spell slots or a Dragon. A single assistant (or more, at the DM’s discretion) can help you conduct the ritual, so long as that assistant also meets the
requirements to use the tome.
To create a dracolich using a Tome of the Dragon, you must have continuous access to the body of an adult or ancient dragon (either living or dead), as well as 80,000 GP worth of
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
turn.
Spellcasting. Zlan casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At Will: Detect Magic, Detect
Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Message
2/Day Each: Dimension Door, Fly, Scrying
1/Day Each: Befuddlement, DisintegrateCounterspell. Zlan casts Counterspell in response to the spell’s trigger
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Astral Bolt attacks.
Astral Bolt. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Telekinetic Bolt"} to hit, reach
githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand is invisible)
2
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
away from the gargantua, and has the prone condition.
Spell Mimicry (1/Day). Immediately after a creature the gargantua can see casts a spell of 5th level or lower, the gargantua tries to copy the
spell. That creature must succeed on a DC 19 Charisma saving throw, or the gargantua immediately casts the same spell at the same level (+11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the surface world were a mistake of creation. I will correct that error. (Evil)
Dragon Turtle Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Ancient Dragon Turtle;Ancient
’s endless patience.
3
A geas spell forces an ancient dragon turtle to carry a lich;lich's tower.
4
An ancient dragon turtle is responsible for ensuring that a kraken is never woken
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Ancient Deep Dragon;Ancient
19
command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire, passwall, water breathing
Deep Dragon Adventures
The
—albeit junior ones.
Ancient Deep Dragon Connections
d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"}
Connected Creatures
1
An ancient deep dragon
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Your patron is a powerful being of the Upper Planes. You have bound yourself to an ancient empyrean, solar, ki-rin, unicorn, or other entity that resides in the planes of everlasting bliss. Your pact
Features
Warlock Level
Feature
1st
Expanded Spell List, Bonus Cantrips, Healing Light
6th
Radiant Soul
10th
Celestial Resilience
14th
Searing Vengeance
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Psychic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Psychic Bolt"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3
, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: dispel magic, levitate (self only), mage hand (the hand is invisible), see invisibility
1/day each
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Spell Reflection (2/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Spell Reflection"} to hit, range 120
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the ancient dwarven empire. The Korolnor Scepter’s location was
underwater, you can use an action to expend 1 charge to determine the distance to the surface.
As an action, you can expend 2 charges to cast the sending spell from the scepter.
As an action, you can
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword (bonus psychic)","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
(Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Telekinetic
githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand is invisible
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t reduced.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
1/day
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
This shield is made from the scale of an ancient white dragon. It has a rune burned into its outward-facing side. A character who examines the rune and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History
cold damage.
Deadly Rebuke. Immediately after a creature hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to deal 3d6 necrotic damage to that creature.
Bane. You can cast the bane spell from
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Claws of the Grave. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType
that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
Built by dwarven gods and entrusted to the rulers of Shanatar, an ancient dwarven empire, the Wyrmskull Throne was a symbol of dwarven power and pride for ages untold. The throne hovers a foot off
the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
hours or until the dragon’s concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). The portal has a front and a back on each plane where it appears. Travel through the portal is possible only by
have horns that are barely more than nubs. As they master the flow of time, their horns grow with branching, rainbow-hued veins suggestive of time’s paths and possibilities.
Ancient time
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
light gray in color. Lunar dragons are alabaster white when they hatch and gradually turn darker as they age. Ancient moon dragons are the color of slate.
Lunar dragons enjoy depriving other creatures
ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
are pale white to light gray in color. Lunar dragons are alabaster white when they hatch and gradually turn darker as they age. Ancient moon dragons are the color of slate.
Lunar dragons enjoy
containing an ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Spellcasting. The skull lasher is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit"} to hit with spell attacks). It has
":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target has disadvantage on all saving throws until the end of the skull lasher’s next turn.
Ray of Sickness (1st-Level Spell
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Multiattack. The tower sage makes two Arcane Burst attacks and can use Starry Radiance if available.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit
one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: Dancing Lights, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
1/day each: Arcane Lock, Burning Hands, Comprehend
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Psychic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction
;Cast a Spell, or Dash. The affected target can’t take that action for 1 minute. At the end of each of the target’s turns, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesis, teleportThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
classes
Player’s Handbook
the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as angels, archfey, demons
level 1 features, which are listed in the Warlock Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots.
Warlock Features
Level
Proficiency Bonus
Class Features
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
","rollAction":"Greatsword","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible)
3/day each: blur, nondetection (self only)
1/day each: plane shift, telekinesisParry. The githyanki adds 4 to its AC
Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Innate Spellcasting. Jijibisha’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). Jijibisha can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter
bargain that ultimately resulted in the ruin of Manivarsha.
Despite her fiendish powers, she looks like an ancient, withered human.Acid, PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each
"}
Adventure Hook
1
A towering palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other