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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)
creature instead takes an extra 30 Slashing damage from the hit. If the creature has Legendary Resistance, it can expend one daily use of that trait to avoid losing its head, taking the extra damage instead.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, the weapon ignores Resistance to Slashing damage.
When you use this weapon to attack a creature that
Monsters
Monster Manual
be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating outside water.
Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically control sharks within 120 feet of itself, using a special
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.Acid, ColdAquatic Charge. The sahuagin swims up to its Swim Speed straight toward an enemy it can see.
Monsters
Monster Manual
be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating outside water.
Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically control sharks within 120 feet of itself, using a special
(2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Trident", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Fiendish Blood. Trigger: The sahuagin takes Piercing or Slashing damage
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.
Luring Song. The harpy sings a magical melody, which lasts until the harpy’s Concentration ends on it. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, each Humanoid and
the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet of the harpy. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attack;Opportunity Attacks; however, before moving into damaging terrain (such as lava or a pit) and
Spells
Player’s Handbook
action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the
INT
4
–3
–3
WIS
10
+0
+0
CHA
16
+3
+3
Resistances Acid (Water only), Lightning and Thunder (Air only), Piercing and Slashing (Earth only)
Immunities Fire
Spells
Player’s Handbook
don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block
modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Slashing damage, and the target can’t regain Hit Points until the start of the spirit’s next turn.
Eye Ray (Beholderkin Only
Spells
Player’s Handbook
(no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the
Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d6 + 3 + the spell’s level Slashing damage. If the target has the Poisoned condition, it has the Paralyzed condition until the end of its next turn.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block
’s level Necrotic damage.
Claws (Yugoloth Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Slashing damage. Immediately after the
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Amphibious. The turtle can breathe air and water.
Stable. Whenever an effect knocks the turtle prone, it can make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw to avoid being knocked prone. A prone turtle is
","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Spiderbait has advantage on checks made to avoid being surprised.Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Yuk Yuk has advantage on checks made to avoid being surprised.Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The blademaster can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.Multiattack
","rollAction":"Wavecutter Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wavecutter Blade","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The champion can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.Multiattack. The
damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The coral smasher can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Siege
","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
made while submerged in water.
Limited Amphibiousness. The deep diver can breathe air and water, but it needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Lure. The deep diver can
":"damage","rollAction":"Glaive","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, but she needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The high priestess can magically command any shark within 120 feet of her, using a limited telepathy
"} piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Life
Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Fleeting Form. The matriarch can magically
direct route, trying to get within 5 feet. It doesn't avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType
in ages past, today their prides largely avoid contact with other peoples and spurn the gods that ignored their plight. Since then, the leonin have flourished, finding strength in their bonds with
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Icy Axe"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Icy Axe", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 7 (2d6
wound that seeps frosty vapor or vibrant, purple veins showing the ravages of poison. It can momentarily dissolve its body into a swirling blizzard to avoid harm, reforming at a distance to continue its assault.Cold, PoisonFire
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
ability checks and saving throws made to avoid or end the grappled condition on him.Multiattack. Arkhan makes three weapon attacks.
Fane-Eater (Battleaxe). Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20
+13","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (1d8 + 12);{"diceNotation":"1d8+12","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 17 (1d10 + 12
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn’t require
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword (one-handed)","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d10+1","rollType
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, even if it is replaced with another heart. Elise is horrified by what Dr. Mordenheim did to her and tries to avoid the doctor and all strangers, fearing they might kill her to learn the Unbreakable
light in a 10-foot radius.Cold, Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the creature’s next turn.
A creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can’t see the golem until the start of its next
on itself on a success.Crystal golems found throughout the Crystal Labyrinth look like 10-foot-tall githyanki warriors. Like other golems, they are nearly impervious to spells and ordinary weapons.Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword (one-handed)","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 13 (2d10 + 2
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9
their lair’s comfort. Rather than retiring to crypts, they seek filthy or inaccessible fissures, places any living soul would avoid.
For a few moments after feeding, nosferatu are lucid and
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The wave shaper can magically command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.
Innate
":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Whirlpool (1/day). The wave shaper targets a body of water
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Aberrant Mind. Magic can’t read the psurlon’s thoughts or put the psurlon to sleep.
Two Heads. The psurlon has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the frightened, stunned
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Pacify (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
Summon Aberration
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher
. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it can’t regain hit points until the start of the aberration’s next turn.
Eye Ray (Beholderkin Only
Summon Elemental
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot
)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
4 (−3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Damage Resistances acid (Water only); lightning and thunder (Air only); piercing and slashing (Earth only
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
advantage on saving throws made to avoid or end the frightened condition on itself.
Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its magical essence lashes out as a ball of lightning at
", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d12+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
avoid or overcome a perilous obstacle or accomplish a difficult task. A starlight apparition comes into being when the soul of a deceased individual, from its resting place in the afterlife, projects a
; then it fades away, never to return.Poison, RadiantAcid, Cold, Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
and identity, ultimately drawing out and devouring the unfortunate being’s soul. Breath drinkers avoid necrotic energy because it amplifies the void at the core of their existence, rapidly
masters. The first breath drinker manifested in the multiverse when the Void card was first drawn from the original Deck of Many Things.Poison, RadiantAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksNecrotic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
catch. One way a summoner can avoid this fate is by providing a steady supply of souls to the nabassu, which might persuade the demon to be cooperative—as long as the supply lasts.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks