back before dealing casts ranger

Githyanki Knight

Monsters Monster Manual

with the Astral Projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body instead of dealing damage. Spellcasting. The githyanki casts one of the following

/Day Each: Plane Shift, TelekinesisMisty Step (2/Day). The githyanki casts Misty Step, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Energy Bow

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon, which has no string. Each time you pull your arm back in a firing motion, a magical arrow made of golden energy

ranged attack against a creature, you can try to restrain the target instead of dealing damage to it. If the arrow hits, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or have the Restrained

Succubus

Monsters Monster Manual

);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiendish Touch", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage. Charm. The succubus casts Dominate Person (level 8 version), requiring no spell

an amount equal to the damage taken.Cold, Fire, Poison, PsychicShape-Shift. The succubus shape-shifting;shape-shifts to resemble a Medium or Small Humanoid or back into its true form. Its game

Yochlol

Monsters Monster Manual

":"damage", "rollAction":"Caustic Lash", "rollDamageType":"Acid"} Acid damage. Spellcasting. The yochlol casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the

-Shift. The yochlol shape-shifting;shape-shifts into a Medium Humanoid or a Medium spider or back into its true form. Its game statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Sling", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Spellcasting. The aranea casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material

humanoid-spider hybrid form, or back into its true spider form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except where noted. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

Swarmkeeper

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

Barbatos

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Rust Monster Cloak. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits Barbatos corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops

to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits Barbatos is destroyed after dealing damage. Heart of the Troll. Barbatos regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn

Swarmkeeper (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5

, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands, and Skylla can expend up to 3 of the staff’s charges, dealing an

extra 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage for each expended charge. Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the

Ooze Master

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the Ooze Master corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its

penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition that hits the Ooze Master is destroyed after dealing damage. The Ooze Master can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical wood or metal in

Oddlewin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

area for the first time on a turn takes 10 (4d4);{"diceNotation":"4d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cloud of Cards", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Spellcasting. Oddlewin casts

one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: Mage Hand, Tasha's Hideous LaughterReversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging off the

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

damage.A wise ranger knows that the sight of a needle spawn is an ill omen, for it heralds the rise of a dreaded needle lord and a war for the soul of a forest. Roving Corpses. Needle spawn are created

hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the first opportunity, as it believes that only one creature can claim dominion over a forest.

Witherbloom Professor of Decay

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Spellcasting. The professor casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15

philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Necrotic

Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Healing can save a life with a touch, restoring vitality and the will to live. When dealing with mundane medicine, the mark helps its bearer sense the nature of maladies, aiding them in finding a

cure. When equipped with dragonshard focus items, the mark can even draw the dead back from the depths of Dolurrh. House Jorasco Leader: Ulara d’Jorasco Headquarters: Vedkyar Enclave (Vedykar

Witherbloom Professor of Growth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

professor casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability: At will: druidcraft, spare the dying 1/day each: greater restoration, lesser

the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Poison

Witherbloom Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

","rollAction":"Briar Vine","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, the apprentice can pull it up to 10 feet closer to itself. Spellcasting. The apprentice casts

cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.

Githyanki Supreme Commander

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a critical hit against a target in an astral body (as with the astral projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body, instead of dealing 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 16): At will: mage hand

Tloques-Popolocas

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

needing to make an ability check. Shapechanger. If Tloques-Popolocas isn't in sunlight or running water, it can use its action to polymorph into a Tiny bat, or back into its true form. While in bat

., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Instead of dealing damage, Tloques-Popolocas can grapple

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

work well together, sharing the unified goals of overcoming their foes and getting back to the task at hand. Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their

. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself. Returned Nature. The Returned are undead. They need water

Turlang

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

takes a bonus action to turn it back into an inanimate tree. The tree then takes root if possible. Spellcasting. Turlang casts one of the following spells, requiring no material spell components and

Babau

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Spellcasting. The babau casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using

. It has leathery skin pulled tight over its gaunt frame and a curved horn protruding from the back of its elongated skull. A babau’s baleful glare can weaken a creature, and its talons gleam with acidic slime.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Githyanki Buccaneer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

(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

invisible) 1/day each: plane shift, telekinesisGithyanki buccaneers ply the Astral Plane for riches, which they haul back to their hidden fortresses in the Deep Astral. Many of them are warriors who

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Spellcasting. Skabatha casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

Braxat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

successful one. Spellcasting (Psionics). The braxat casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): 1/day each

spells from damaging it.A braxat is a towering, warm-blooded carnivore with a thick, articulated shell covering its back, a squarish head topped with horny protrusions, and thick arms ending in large hands

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller. +2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack

tracked them to their sanctuary and overwhelmed them with a vast force. Vladimir, whom Argynvost had made a field commander, couldn't hold back the evil tide and was killed, only after the heartbreak of

Mercane

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

mercane until the end of the target’s next turn. Spellcasting (Psionics). The mercane casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting

unreliable. Once a mercane has been offended by someone, getting back into their good graces is next to impossible.

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. If the vampire isn't in sunlight or running water, it can use its action to polymorph into a Tiny bat or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form. While in bat form, the

: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the

Living Loot Satchel

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

, organic, locally sourced woven fibers Fighter A thick, battle-scarred iron lockbox Paladin A metal case with fine engraving and scrollwork Ranger A fur-lined bindle Rogue A

transfer any amount of your franchise funds back to your satchel with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Secret Satchel As a rank 3 hoardsperson, your living loot satchel gets an

Archaic

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, it hovers there until the start of the archaic’s next turn, at which time gravity returns to normal and the creature falls. Spellcasting. The archaic casts one of the following spells

teleports to an unoccupied space that it can see within 120 feet of itself.Spell Mimicry (1/Day). Immediately after a creature the archaic can see casts a spell of 5th level or lower, that creature

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. If the vampire isn’t in sunlight or running water, it can use its action to polymorph into a Tiny bat or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form. While in bat form

damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 18). Bite. (Bat or Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. If the vampire isn't in sunlight or running water, it can use its action to polymorph into a Tiny bat or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form. While in bat form, the

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 18

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

stare, then appeared to go back to sleep. — Richard Lee Byers, The Black Bouquet A constant hum of busy activity pervades the warrens and neighborhoods where gnomes form their close-knit

over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing

3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Magic Missile","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If Dzaan casts this spell using a 2nd-level spell slot, he creates one

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