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Monsters
Heroes of the Borderlands
Quick Disguise. Jacko spends 1 minute to disguise himself as a different Humanoid of approximately his height and weight. While Jacko is disguised, a creature that takes the Study action to inspect
customers parrot his cheesy slogan: “Jacko always has your back-o.”Cunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
. If the gem is destroyed, Sammaster can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP, which the ritual consumes, and by expending 5,000 GP.Multiattack. Sammaster makes
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
, Speak with Dead
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the
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History
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d10+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage
primary motivation is to unearth and study the ruins of the ancient realm from which it arose. Spirit dragons share an innate intellectual curiosity, and many have a deep appreciation for the culture and
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Animate Dead, Plane Shift
1/Day Each: Cone of Cold (level 8 version), Finger of Death, Power Word Kill, ScryingProtective Magic. Valindra casts Counterspell or Shield in response
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Thirst for Knowledge. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures have Advantage on Intelligence checks made when they take the Study action.
If Valindra dies or moves her lair elsewhere, these effects end
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Calimemnon Crystal (see chapter 8), the legendary prison of the powerful genies Calim and Memnon. She believes obtaining that crystal would allow her to wipe Calimshan off the map and seize control of
a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary.
Biha Babir covets opulence, but
Magic Items
Candlekeep Mysteries
Unlike most scrolls, a Nether Scroll of Azumar is not a consumable magic item. It takes 30 days of concentrated study—at least 8 hours per day—to attempt to understand this scroll. After
completing this study, you must make a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If this check fails, you take 16d10 psychic damage, and you can attempt the check again after another 30 days of concentrated
Monsters
Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
criminal, but he has since devoted himself to the study of herbs and medicine. He is usually unarmed, but he keeps several daggers hidden in his cell (in area A1 of Dragon’s Rest).Cunning Action. Tarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff (additional psychic)","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit
the farthest reaches of Wildspace and the Astral Sea, even visiting worlds of the Material Plane from time to time, to study and catalog creatures it has never encountered before. Friendly contact with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
makes one Massive Arm attack and uses Battlefield Cunning, if available, or Teleport.
Electrified Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Massive Arm"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d12 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d12+4", "rollType":"damage
Yagnoloth
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
the attack.
Electrified Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Electrified Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Electrified Touch","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Massive Arm. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
classes
Player’s Handbook
, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP
Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They
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: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Phantasmic Assault"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 14 (4d6) Cold;{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
)", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} damage (horror’s choice).Warp Mind. Trigger: A creature the horror can see within 120 feet of itself takes the Study action or makes a Constitution saving throw to
Stone Cursed
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. While the stone cursed remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal
statue.Petrifying Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Petrifying Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scroll Bash", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType
Lorehold apprentice;apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover secrets lost to time.
Though
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes two Scimitar attacks and one Whip or Hand Crossbow attack.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +8
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType
classes
Player’s Handbook
them.
Once a pact is made, a Warlock’s thirst for knowledge and power can’t be slaked with mere study. Most Warlocks spend their days pursuing greater power and deeper knowledge, which
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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
":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to master the necromantic arts.
Delvers into Lore. Cultists of Myrkul study rituals
Master Thief
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thief can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the thief is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 8
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws
":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The abjurer makes three Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5
protective magical wards. Monarchs, nobles, and other wealthy individuals commonly hire abjurers to provide protection.
Wizards
Wizards pursue magical power through the study of arcane texts. Some
monsters
: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Phantasmic Assault"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 14 (4d6) Cold;{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
)", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} damage (horror’s choice).Warp Mind. Trigger: A creature the horror can see within 120 feet of itself takes the Study action or makes a Constitution saving throw to
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"3d6+8", "rollType":"damage
, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d4 + 8);{"diceNotation":"3d4+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Boomerang", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6
Sage
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
master in your fields of study.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead
Wizard’s apprentice
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Scribe
FEATURE: RESEARCHER
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (1d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"1d10+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"1d6+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flying Fangtrap", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving
Krynn. Within the mountain, a vibrant community of rock gnome tinkerers and other inventors relentlessly study various scientific pursuits to create mechanical marvels.
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"radiant
Languages, Detect Magic, Levitate, Mage ArmorTower sages are mages who study astrology and support the leader of the Tower of the Heavens, the elder sage, in divining the future. When tower sages are
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
’t regenerate.Multiattack. Delour makes any combination of three Bite, Shortsword, or Hand Crossbow attacks.
Bite (Rat or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8
under the DM’s control and remains so until the night ends. A Remove Curse spell or similar magic ends this curse.
Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +8
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The gray render makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite
", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.
Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +8
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
effects.Multiattack. The abishai makes three Bite or Lightning Strike attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
, wall of forceSeekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Magic Longsword attacks.
Bite (Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (5d8 + 4
or similar magic ends this curse.
Claw (Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21
backgrounds
Lorwyn: First Light
, Glassblower’s Tools, Backpack, Hunting Trap, Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Traveler’s Clothes, Waterskin, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You are from Shadowmoor or have studied it for years. It’s a gloomy
, chaotic place perpetually lit by pale moonlight. You might survive Shadowmoor’s merciless conditions thanks to your wit and cunning, or you might keep threats at bay with your brawn and bravery
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
use a combination of cunning, faith, and magic to defend their coastal home. Most of these skilled soldiers serve in the Reverent Army, the defenders of Meletis, which uses an array of proven strategies
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Thassa's Spear
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Ephara's Shield
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Kindred of the Deep
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Riders of Heliod
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Keepers of Pyrgnos
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The Skysworn
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rancid Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6
their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak.
Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will