back before diffusing chain races

Ogre Howdah

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Howdah. The ogre carries a compact fort on its back. Up to four Small creatures can ride in the fort without squeezing. To make a melee attack against a target within 5 feet of the ogre, they must

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.The most unusual of the specialized ogres, the howdah carries a palisaded wooden fort on its back. The fort serves

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Multiattack. The tlincalli makes one Longsword or Spiked Chain attack and one Sting attack. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Longsword

":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Spiked Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

Sanctum Amulet

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

A black opal pendant hangs at the base of this pearlescent chain. The sacred rune is inscribed on the back of the pendant. While wearing this item, you have resistance to necrotic damage

Shadar-kai Shadow Dancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fey Ancestry. The shadar-kai has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Spiked Chain attacks. It can use

Shadow Jump after one of these attacks. Spiked Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spiked Chain"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Medium snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn&rsquo

or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races. Cold of Heart. Humanoid

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The sibriex has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The sibriex makes three Chain attacks, and it uses Squirt Bile

. Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Chain"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d12 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d12+7", "rollType":"damage

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

them into an exile that lasted over 250 years. This longevity grants them a perspective on the world that shorter-lived races such as humans and halflings lack. Dwarves are solid and enduring like the

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn. Though

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

realizing the connection. You got the Guild to back off demands for your death by offering to make amends by working for the criminals, but even so the kingpin still plots a personal revenge. 2 The

work, do what needs to be done, and get paid. Anyone who pursues crime for thrill-seeking, to strike back at unjust authorities, or anything else are amateurs, and they’re liable to get you

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for

pacifists by nature, they share the githyanki’s racial hatred for mind flayers, and from time to time they send out squads to destroy illithid outposts. If the two races were ever to team up

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Regis the halfling, the only one of his kind for hundreds of miles in any direction, locked his fingers behind his head and leaned back against the mossy blanket of the tree trunk. Regis was short

despite the rise and fall of empires. Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling

Yan-C-Bin

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

, requiring no material components: At will: gust of wind, invisibility, lightning bolt 2/day each: chain lightning, cloudkill, haste Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Yan-C-Bin fails a saving throw, he

destroyed or banished back to his home plane, the regional effects fade over the next 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning, Poison, ThunderCold, Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying 1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving

polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people

fullest. 3 I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. 4 I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and

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

know that most races don’t share their sense of humor, but they enjoy anyone’s company just as they enjoy everything else they set out to do. Subrace Choose one of the subraces below

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and

you from using them at every opportunity. 7 You appreciate the soft humanoids who realize they need chain mail and swords to match the gifts you were born with. 8 You enjoy eating your

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

it hard not to pluck the treasure and bring it back to their settlement to beautify it. An aarakocra who spends years among other races can learn to inhibit these impulses. Confinement terrifies the

back into the air. Those that make it to a world in the Material Plane find it a strange place. They sometimes forget or ignore vertical distances, and they have nothing but pity for those earthbound

A Brief History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

A Brief History The known history of the Sword Coast region spans thousands of years, extending back into the misty epochs of the creator races and the ages of the first nations of the elves and

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

Draconic Races

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Draconic Races It’s all too easy to prefer a certain color of dragonborn, but what’s inside is what really matters—which is to say, the sort of damage their breath can do to you. -Fizban The

dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook is the most direct way to reflect a character with dragons somewhere far back in their ancestry. But for players who want to try a more nuanced approach, this

A Brief History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

A Brief History The known history of the Sword Coast region spans thousands of years, extending back into the misty epochs of the creator races and the ages of the first nations of the elves and

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

A Brief History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

A Brief History The known history of the Sword Coast region spans thousands of years, extending back into the misty epochs of the creator races and the ages of the first nations of the elves and

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

Princeps Kovik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

numeral 8 made out of iron chain on a crimson field. Kovik aims to gather enough strength and infernal war machines to do what no archdevil has been able to do: drive the demons back to the Abyss for good

Princeps Kovik This particularly cruel chain devil commanded the Nine Hells’ 8th Infantry Legion, “Terror Incarnate,” which was crushed on the banks of the River Styx by the demon lord Kostchtchie

Draconic Races

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Draconic Races It’s all too easy to prefer a certain color of dragonborn, but what’s inside is what really matters—which is to say, the sort of damage their breath can do to you. -Fizban The

dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook is the most direct way to reflect a character with dragons somewhere far back in their ancestry. But for players who want to try a more nuanced approach, this

Draconic Races

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Draconic Races It’s all too easy to prefer a certain color of dragonborn, but what’s inside is what really matters—which is to say, the sort of damage their breath can do to you. -Fizban The

dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook is the most direct way to reflect a character with dragons somewhere far back in their ancestry. But for players who want to try a more nuanced approach, this

Princeps Kovik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

numeral 8 made out of iron chain on a crimson field. Kovik aims to gather enough strength and infernal war machines to do what no archdevil has been able to do: drive the demons back to the Abyss for good

Princeps Kovik This particularly cruel chain devil commanded the Nine Hells’ 8th Infantry Legion, “Terror Incarnate,” which was crushed on the banks of the River Styx by the demon lord Kostchtchie

Princeps Kovik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

numeral 8 made out of iron chain on a crimson field. Kovik aims to gather enough strength and infernal war machines to do what no archdevil has been able to do: drive the demons back to the Abyss for good

Princeps Kovik This particularly cruel chain devil commanded the Nine Hells’ 8th Infantry Legion, “Terror Incarnate,” which was crushed on the banks of the River Styx by the demon lord Kostchtchie

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out

terrifying to them as bugbears are in the eyes of many other races. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Skiggaret’s influence manifests at times when bugbears are forced to act

Encounter Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Encounter Chains Eight encounters comprise the characters’ hunt for the Stone of Golorr and the Vault of Dragons. They form a chain, and their order is determined by your choice of villain and season

. The diagram below illustrates the order of encounters in each chain. If Xanathar is the villain, for example, the chain begins with encounter 2, “Mistshore,” and ends with encounter 6, “Theater

Encounter Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Encounter Chains Eight encounters comprise the characters’ hunt for the Stone of Golorr and the Vault of Dragons. They form a chain, and their order is determined by your choice of villain and season

. The diagram below illustrates the order of encounters in each chain. If Xanathar is the villain, for example, the chain begins with encounter 2, “Mistshore,” and ends with encounter 6, “Theater

Encounter Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Encounter Chains Eight encounters comprise the characters’ hunt for the Stone of Golorr and the Vault of Dragons. They form a chain, and their order is determined by your choice of villain and season

. The diagram below illustrates the order of encounters in each chain. If Xanathar is the villain, for example, the chain begins with encounter 2, “Mistshore,” and ends with encounter 6, “Theater

Ogres of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

launcher, the chain brute, and the howdah—reflect their particular functions. These jobs are tailored to take advantage of an ogre’s strengths. Ogre Battering Ram An ogre battering ram carries an

ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d10 + 1) piercing damage. Ogre Chain Brute An ogre chain brute wields a great spiked chain, swinging it with both hands in a wide circle to knock foes off their feet

Ogres of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

launcher, the chain brute, and the howdah—reflect their particular functions. These jobs are tailored to take advantage of an ogre’s strengths. Ogre Battering Ram An ogre battering ram carries an

ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d10 + 1) piercing damage. Ogre Chain Brute An ogre chain brute wields a great spiked chain, swinging it with both hands in a wide circle to knock foes off their feet

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