bad barriers diffusing concepts ranged

Bullywug Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Amphibious. The bullywug can breathe air and water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. The bullywug can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Swamp Camouflage. The

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon

Bullywug Croaker

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Amphibious. The croaker can breathe air and water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. The croaker can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Standing Leap. The croaker's

terrain.Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2

Bullywug Royal

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Amphibious. The royal can breathe air and water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. The royal can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Standing Leap. The royal&rsquo

. The royal makes two Spear attacks. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit (with advantage if the royal is mounted on a

Cloud Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

gains a +2 bonus to its AC against ranged weapon attacks, and all open flames within the aura are extinguished unless they are magical.Some adult cloud giants have the magical ability to create barriers

);{"diceNotation":"3d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Morningstar","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Torbit

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

attack roll. Amphibious. Torbit can breathe air and water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. Torbit can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Swamp Camouflage. Torbit has

);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon

Quandrix Professor of Substance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Multiattack. The professor makes two Spatial Blade attacks. Spatial Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade"} to hit (the

merely intellectual concepts, but that they exist physically in all things. Professors of substance teach their students to wield magic practically, creating tangible change in the world around them

Rilsa Rael

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one

headquarters. In addition to hosting regular public forums in her shop, Rael tacitly oversees the Garden of Whispers, a maze of wood-and-paper screens where people from across the city can buy and sell secrets with Guild agents and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity.

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature

, drink, or sleep.Chill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Chill Touch"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

make it have the charmed or frightened conditions.Multiattack. The goblin makes three Psychic Blade attacks. Psychic Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to

of their psionic abilities, goblin psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Psionic

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

feet of it and can use an action to pinpoint the location of any creature, object, or area in that range that bears magic. This sense penetrates barriers but is blocked by a thin sheet of lead. Tunneler

ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Sledgehammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +10

Pidlwick II

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dart"} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Ideal. “I wish I could make people happy.” Bond. “I would like to find someone—anyone—who isn't afraid of me and who enjoys my company.” Flaw. “When I'm upset, I do bad things.”Poison

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

the target is grappled (escape DC 19). Olhydra can grapple up to four targets. When Olhydra moves, all creatures she is grappling move with her. Water Jet. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation

— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life. Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6", "rollType":"damage

that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lichlike state. Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics

Wizardry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, ready to be unleashed. Even after these concepts are mastered, new knowledge of magic remains elusive, and a wizard must progress steadily through deeper levels of understanding, breaking through

mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively

Skeleton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

aren’t capable of creating plans of their own, they avoid obvious barriers and self-destructive situations. Skeleton Medium Undead, Lawful Evil AC 14 Initiative +3 (13) HP 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft

can’t speak CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2) Actions Shortsword. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Piercing damage. Shortbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Piercing damage.

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly

;t a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation. Feature: All Eyes on You Your accent, mannerisms, figures of

Cloud Giant (variant);Cloud Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Cloud Giants Some adult cloud giants have the magical ability to create barriers of gale-force wind around themselves that can deflect incoming missiles. Others like to fling enemies through the air

bonus to its AC against ranged weapon attacks, and all open flames within the aura are extinguished unless they are magical.

Bullywug Royal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

10 Languages Bullywug, Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Amphibious. The royal can breathe air and water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. The royal can communicate simple concepts to

advantage on melee attacks its makes while riding a toad mount. Actions Multiattack. The royal makes two Spear attacks. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit (with advantage if the royal

Bullywug Royal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

water. Speak with Frogs and Toads. The royal can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Standing Leap. The royal’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is

. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit (with advantage if the royal is mounted on a toad), reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3

Pirate Bosun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

tough opponents. Foul Frithoff in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh is the bosun who protects the cargo aboard the smugglers’ ship. Ever since a bad accident, he has worn a hook at the end of one arm in

Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Hook. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 13).

Bullywug Croaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Standing Leap. The croaker’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running

start. Swamp Camouflage. The croaker has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain. Actions Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20

Goblin Psi Commander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Goblin Psi Commander Small Aberration (Goblinoid

goblin makes three Psychic Blade attacks. Psychic Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) psychic damage, and the target must

Fey Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Fey Outlook A Fey creature’s outlook can be whatever you want it to be, but rarely do Fey ignore the importance of reciprocity, hospitality, and gifts. These concepts are discussed in the sections

dessert recipe Sensational, applause-worthy performance Haircut or bath Bad Gifts to Give Fey Item that has outlived its usefulness Item you intended to get rid of Half-hearted performance Cursed, evil, or broken item

Quest Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

, full of dust and bad memories. It’s quiet most of the time, except when the sorrowful wails of the banshee fill the place. The following features are common throughout. Arrow Slits. When using an arrow

. Before it can be fired, a ballista must be loaded and aimed. It takes one action to load the weapon, one action to aim it, and one action to fire it. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft

Appendix B: Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). Light Hammer. Melee or Ranged

Frogs and Toads. The bullywug can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Actions Insectile Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing

Attack Rolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. Most spells that require attack rolls involve ranged attacks. Remember that you have disadvantage on a ranged attack roll if you are within 5 feet of a hostile

; they have no rules of their own, although some rules refer to the schools. Abjuration spells are protective in nature, though some of them have aggressive uses. They create magical barriers, negate

Matriculating from the Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

creatures for scouting or guard duty, or using dimension door to slip away from a deal gone bad. The hard part of that last one is always figuring out which of your franchise mates you’ll bring with you

awareness. These things are important to every business, and as an enchanter, it’s your job to ensure that your Acquisitions Incorporated franchise is synonymous with these concepts. Whether they’re actually

Cambion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) and a humanoid (usually a human). Cambions inherit aspects of both parents, but their horns, leathery wings, and sinewy tails are hallmarks of their otherworldly parentage. Born to Be Bad. Cambions

Fire Ray twice. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing

blundering into the lairs of crocodiles and other dangerous creatures. Lizardfolk have no notion of traditional morality, and they find the concepts of good and evil utterly alien. Truly neutral

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other

magical effects. Unusual Nature. The brain doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Actions Chill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8

Tomb Tapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

magic. This sense penetrates barriers but is blocked by a thin sheet of lead. Tunneler. The tomb tapper can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 10-foot-wide, 20-foot-tall

(3d10 + 6) slashing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) slashing damage. Sledgehammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft

Fensirs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

seems like a transparently bad idea. What were those giants thinking? —Bigby And yet, can we fairly say that the existence of fensirs is “transparently bad”? Some might argue they are a

significant improvement over trolls. At the very least, the diversity of life in the multiverse increased, and new wonders were revealed. That’s only bad if you think a small universe that fits within your

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The

brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Unusual Nature. The brain doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Actions Chill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell

Overkill Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

. Overkill Range Minions must be within a certain range to qualify for an overkill attack, determined by whether the attack is a melee or ranged attack. In addition to the examples below, the “Overkill

longsword attack) and reduce them to 0 hit points. If there are no other goblin minions within 5 feet of Lady Ulnock, she can’t damage additional minions with this attack. Ranged Overkill Attacks

Where Are You From?

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

the north and bounded on its other sides by hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing

a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation.

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