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Shapechange

Spells Player’s Handbook

block of the chosen form, but you retain your creature type; alignment; personality; Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; proficiencies; and ability to communicate. If

you have the Spellcasting feature, you retain it too. Upon shape-shifting, you determine whether your equipment drops to the ground or changes in size and shape to fit the new form while you’re in it.

Summon Fiend

Spells Player’s Handbook

. The creature resembles a Fiend of the chosen type, which determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is

makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down). Bite (Demon Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d12 + 3 + the spell

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer. A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a

time you throw the weapon, it flies back to your hand after the attack. 81-85 The Moonblade scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. 86-95 You can take a Bonus Action to

Dhampir

Species Astarion's Book of Hungers

their vampiric nature in various ways, including increased speed and a life-draining bite. Dhampir Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 35 feet

others are partially transformed by a vampire’s bite. All manner of macabre bargains and necromantic influences might also give rise to a dhampir. Regardless of their origins, dhampirs exhibit

Boon of Fluid Forms

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

statistics are replaced by the stat block of the chosen form, but you retain your creature type; alignment; personality; Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; proficiencies

; and ability to communicate. If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you retain it too. Upon shape-shifting, you determine whether your equipment drops to the ground or changes in size

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

restrictions caused by webs, and it knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack. The aranea makes two attacks, using Bite, Slam, or Sling in any combination. Bite

(Hybrid or Spider Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage

Incarnation of Transience

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

incarnation has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The incarnation makes three attacks, using Bite or Miasmic Globule in any combination. Bite. Melee Attack

Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing

Blue Back Salmon

Equipment

almost two meters in length and any fisherman will tell you that they are crafty, hard to catch, and can deliver a nasty bite. Blue back salmon are found in rivers all across Obojima and in the deepest parts of the surrounding reef.

Combat Utility Whimsy 3 4 7 The fat-marbled, delicious flesh of the blue back salmon are a staple in many villages across the island. A fully grown salmon can reach up to

Spectator Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1;{"diceNotation":"1d20+1","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 − 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6-1","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Rays. The spectator shoots up to two of the following magical eye rays at one or two creatures it can see within 90 feet of it. It can use

Shapechange Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by the statistics of the chosen creature, though you retain your alignment and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, in

hit points, you aren't knocked unconscious. You retain the benefit of any features from your class, race, or other source and can use them, provided that your new form is physically capable of doing

Cranium Rat

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.Mind flayers create cranium rats by bombarding rat;rats with psionic energy. If enough cranium

rats come together to form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain

Swarm of Cranium Rats

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain their heightened intelligence for as long as the swarm persists. The swarm also awakens latent psionic abilities implanted within each cranium

telepathy.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius), or extinguishes the light.

Gingwatzim

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Alternate Forms. The gingwatzim has two alternate forms, both of which are chosen by its creator when the gingwatzim comes into being. One form is an exact duplicate of a Tiny nonmagical object (such

as a book, dagger, or gemstone) that its creator is carrying or wearing when the gingwatzim is conjured. The other form can be any Tiny beast. Once these alternate forms are chosen, they can’t

Blood Drinker Vampire

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Multiattack. The vampire makes three melee attacks, only one of which can be a bite attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit

, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite

Red Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6

Wererat Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. The wererat can use its action to polymorph into a rat-humanoid hybrid or into a giant rat, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size, are the

rely on smell.Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The wererat makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite. Bite (Rat or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 2) 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

spells and other magical effects. Malison Type. The yuan-ti malison (type 2) has a Human head and body with snakes for armsMultiattack (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti makes two bite attacks using its

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Feature"} or chosen by the DM: 1–3: Amphibious. The mongrelfolk can breathe air and water.4–9: Darkvision. The mongrelfolk has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet.10: Flight. The mongrelfolk

with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check.Multiattack. The mongrelfolk makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claw or dagger. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3

Dracohydra

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: 10 (1d10 + 5) damage of a type chosen by the dracohydra: acid;{"diceNotation":"1d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite (Acid)", "rollDamageType":"acid"}, cold;{"diceNotation":"1d10+5

awake.Multiattack. The dracohydra makes as many Bite attacks as it has heads. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

Young Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach

10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Werebear Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. The werebear can use its action to polymorph into a Large bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large bear, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size

) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. In bear form, the werebear makes two claw attacks. In humanoid form, it makes two greataxe attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like a bear or a humanoid. Bite

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

): dimension door, Evard's black tentacles 5th level (3 slots): geas, scrying 6th level (1 slot): chain lightningMultiattack. The morkoth makes three attacks: two with its bite and one with its

tentacles or three with its bite. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2

Bullywug Croaker

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

(1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Glaaar-pat (3/Day). The croaker sings a song of marshy doom. Each chosen creature

"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5

Mimic Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. The mimic can use its action to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't

target is subjected to its Adhesive trait. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3

Yuan-ti Abomination Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Large snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t

throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack (Abomination Form Only). The yuan-ti makes two ranged attacks or three melee attacks, but can use its bite and constrict attacks only once each

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 1) 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

, but can use its bite only once. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4

Green Slaad Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The slaad can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it

. The slaad makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or staff. Alternatively, it uses its Hurl Flame twice. Bite (Slaad Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Phase Spider Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and

the target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half

Crown of Lies

Magic Items Vecna: Eve of Ruin

chosen creature’s appearance exactly, including its voice. Your size and speed are replaced by the chosen creature’s. You otherwise retain your own game statistics. While in this new form

the chosen creature for the purposes of spells, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature. While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no

Gray Slaad Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The slaad can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it

. Regeneration. The slaad regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.Multiattack. The slaad makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or greatsword

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Amphibious. The morkoth can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The morkoth makes either two Bite attacks and one Tentacles attack or three Bite attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation

":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"slashing

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

feet, and the cluster of red eyes that are the most unsettling part of its appearance. Terror from Above. The deep crow's most fearsome attack is the bite of its mandibles, which can seize and hold

doesn't struggle, the deep crow takes it back to its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit. Family Ties. Deep crows

Simic Hybrid

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles, wings or fins like

usually bears the name given by their human, elf, or vedalken parents. Some hybrids assume a new name after their transformation - a name chosen personally or by those who transformed them.

Werewolf Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. The werewolf can use its action to polymorph into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a wolf, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its AC, are the same

rely on hearing or smell.Multiattack. (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The werewolf makes two attacks: two with its spear (humanoid form) or one with its bite and one with its claws (hybrid form). Bite

Death Slaad Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The slaad can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it

least 1 hit point.Multiattack. The slaad makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or greatsword. Bite (Slaad Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType

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