bad before dedicated convert ranged

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

three attacks, using Corrosive Burst or Paralyzing Touch in any combination. He can replace two attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Corrosive Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +13;{"diceNotation

’t take this action again until the start of his next turn.Lich Founder of a Dracolich Cult Sammaster founded and led the Cult of the Dragon, a secret, evil organization dedicated to

Archmage Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

before combat.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 target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Spectral Fangs. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

with the serpent god Sseth, the Sibilant Death. They use their abilities to convert others to their faith, increase their personal power, and befuddle the minds of their enemies. Mind whisperers are

Gnoll Flesh Gnawer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage. Sudden Rush. Until the end of the turn, the gnoll’s speed increases by 60 feet and it doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.These gnolls eschew the use of ranged

hyenas transformed by magic. Many of them were then corrupted by the demon lord Yeenoghu. Whether in service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war bands seek to soften up

Dolgrim

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Morningstar","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

Gnoll Hunter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType

. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longbow"} to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage

Zox Clammersham

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

itself before combat.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 target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the

Melissara Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

armor spells on itself before combat.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 target

. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to

Left Hand of Manshoon

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

archmage casts mind blank, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach

usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil

Berlain Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spells on itself before combat.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 target. Hit: 4 (1d4

cantrip she has prepared.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants

Vertrand Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spells on itself before combat.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 target. Hit: 4

(1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the

Zorhanna's Simulacrum

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

spells on itself before combat.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 target. Hit: 4

(1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the

Syndra Silvane

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

the attrition and restore her hit point maximum to normal.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20

) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester

Valtagar Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

blank 9th level (1 slot): time stop *The archmage casts mind blank, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType

a spell). Any equipment he wears or carries is invisible with him.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Deathly Claw", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Grave Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific temple dedicated to

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Storm Boomerang. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Boomerang"} to hit

. As if that weren’t enough, cloud giants often bring tremendous wealth with them, swelling the cult’s coffers to finance more far-reaching operations. A cloud giant dedicated to Evil Air

Drivvin Freth

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit

demons. The summoned demon remains until Drivvin dismisses it as an action or until the demon is reduced to 0 hit points.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the

Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

: knockDagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4

than a typical spellcaster, a magewright is dedicated to learning a handful of spells, and magewrights cast their non-cantrip spells as rituals — even spells that can’t normally be cast in

Gem Stalker

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Underdark, hunting Aberrations, and guarding its creator’s lair. A gem stalker is imbued with life, sapience, and purpose by the mystical energy of the gem dragon’s breath, and it is dedicated to

create a protective link that can ward other creatures against harm.PsychicCrystal Dart. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Crystal Dart"} to hit, range

Vizeran DeVir

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Vizeran has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

"} piercing damage.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and

Chitine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

same web. Web Walker. The chitine ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. The chitine makes three Dagger attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

was to create servile warriors dedicated first to the cult and then, only by association with it, to Lolth. The goddess found this arrangement unacceptable. As punishment, the Spider Queen twisted

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

","rollAction":"Foremother","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longbow"} to hit, range 150/600 ft

rangers, Walnut Dankgrass was drawn to the role of protector from her earliest years. Dedicated to Mielikki, the matriarchal clan known as the Enclave Panax Anima defended the unspoiled wild by word and

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

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

restrictions caused by webbing.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5

, thaumaturgy 1/day each: bane, hold person Web (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Web"}. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit

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

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Juiblex makes three Acid Lash attacks. Acid Lash. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Acid Lash"} to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60/120 ft

Lord grants its cultists special abilities. Lesser followers can gain the Liquid Movement trait. The most dedicated devotees of ooze can also gain the Slimy Organs trait. Liquid Movement. As an action

Talona

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

has gone bad, dripped into the handkerchief of someone beset by coughing, dropped into a fire made by burning a withered crop, dripped into the mouth of a plague sufferer, and so on. It’s common

prayers, Talona has almost no temples and few cults dedicated to her. A cult or a shrine to her might arise in an area after it suffers from pestilence, when some of those who survived decide to revere her or even become priests.

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

incapacitated until the end of its next turn. Psychic Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Psychic Orb"} to hit, range 120 feet, one creature. Hit: 27 (5d10

often encountered as the leader of a cult dedicated to one or more Elder Evils. Usually, the seer is the only cult member that grasps the full extent of the horror the cult is venerating. The seer

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).

Dolgrim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

—sadistic, bloodthirsty, and brutally dedicated to serving itself. Small numbers of these creatures sometimes make their way to the surface, often under the command of dolgaunts, and undertaking missions

. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer

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

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer Mind whisperers are yuan-ti malison spellcasters who enter into a pact with the serpent god Sseth, the Sibilant Death. They use their abilities to convert others to their faith

Fangs. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) psychic damage. Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti casts one of the following spells, requiring no

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

Life in the Styes

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

, blood and offal from butchers, lye and fur from tanners, and indescribable chemical mixtures from alchemists. In the eastern portion of the Styes, the pollution is so bad that the river’s flow has been

the councillors impose steep taxes on the faithful, to prevent religious leaders from becoming too popular and eroding the council’s authority. But beyond this, even the most dedicated members of the

Archmage

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

Archmage Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue

7th level (1 slot): teleport 8th level (1 slot): mind blank* 9th level (1 slot): time stop *The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

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

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