bards battle diffusing casts remains

Flameskull

Monsters Monster Manual

magical effects. Undead Restoration. If the flameskull is destroyed, it regains all its Hit Points in 1 hour unless Holy Water is sprinkled on its remains or the Dispel Evil and Good spell is cast

60 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fire Ray", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Spellcasting. The flameskull casts one of the following spells

Haunting Revenant

Monsters Monster Manual

Haunted Zone. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17, any creature that casts a spell while inside the revenant’s space. Failure: The spell fails and is wasted. Undead Restoration. If the revenant

dies, it revives 24 hours later unless Dispel Evil and Good is cast on its remains. If it revives, it animates another Gargantuan object or structure elsewhere on the same plane of existence; it now

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

a lich. A treacherous lieutenant named Kas the Betrayer;Kas brought Vecna’s rule to an end in a terrible battle. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly Artifacts that

to your head and remains there until you die. If the eye is ever removed, you die. Properties of the Eye. While you are attuned to the eye, your alignment is Neutral Evil, and you gain the following

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. Sammaster casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21, +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit

rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition. Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage, and the target has the Paralyzed condition until the start of Sammaster’s next turn. Spellcasting. Sammaster casts one of the

, Prestidigitation 2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

understand. If Biha Babir casts the spell for a creature, she suffers none of the spell’s stress. Once Biha Babir has cast it three times, she can’t do so again for 365 days.Multiattack. Biha

", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Huge or smaller, it has the Prone condition. Spellcasting. Biha Babir casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

turn. Spellcasting. Zlan casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At Will: Detect Magic, Detect

Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Message 2/Day Each: Dimension Door, Fly, Scrying 1/Day Each: Befuddlement, DisintegrateCounterspell. Zlan casts Counterspell in response to the spell’s trigger

Saint Markovia's Thighbone

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

Saint Markovia’s thighbone has the properties of a mace of disruption. If it scores one or more hits against a vampire or a vampire spawn in the course of a single battle, the thighbone

crumbles into dust once the battle concludes. As a youth, Markovia followed her heart and became a priest of the Morninglord soon after her eighteenth birthday. She proved to be a charismatic proselytizer

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

telepathically with this groff while it remains. The groff remains for 10 minutes, until it or the professor dies, or until the professor dismisses it as an action.Professors of growth nurture the essence of

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost

Velomachus Lorehold

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it is knocked prone. Battle Tide Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath

":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"thunder

Kelubar Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

kelubar casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: invisibility (self only) 1/day each: dispel

appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the kelubar, acts as an ally of the kelubar, and can’t summon other demodands. It remains for 1 minute, until it or the kelubar dies, or until

Fensir Skirmisher

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

for 24 hours. Spellcasting. The fensir casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: 1/day each: create or destroy water, detect magic, pass without traceFensir

skirmishers boast great skill in battle, honed over centuries of endless conflict on the battlefields of Ysgard. They also wield elemental magic of earth and stone. True to their giant heritage, they

Amnizu (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

appear in the Monster Manual). A summoned devil appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the amnizu, acts as an ally of the amnizu, and can’t summon other devils. It remains for 1 minute

, until the amnizu dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action. Spellcasting. The amnizu casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the

Jarund Elkhardt

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving

Jarund without an heir. He has failed to produce another child with his wife, Wynneth, and his mistress, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain. Auril's unyielding winter concerns

Amnizu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a success. If the target is stunned for the full minute, it forgets everything it sensed, experienced, and learned during the last 5 hours. Spellcasting. The amnizu casts one of the following spells

, the attacker is immune to the amnizu’s Instinctive Charm for 24 hours.Amnizus lead infernal legions into battle and command guardians at the gateways to the Hells. Amnizus are arrogant, bullying

Silverquill Professor of Radiance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will: dancing lights, friends 2/day each: bless, command

channel radiance to illuminate their allies, bolstering them with encouragement and inspiring any who witness their orations. Professors of radiance can turn their words into potent assets in battle or

Glabrezu (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

glabrezu makes four attacks: two with its pincers and two with its fists. Alternatively, it makes two attacks with its pincers and casts one spell. Pincer. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 1 minute, until it or its summoner dies, or until its

Turlang

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

False Appearance. While Turlang remains motionless, he is indistinguishable from a normal tree. Siege Monster. Turlang deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. Turlang makes two

Slam action option. An animated tree acts as an ally of Turlang . The tree remains animate for 1 day or until it dies; until the treant dies or is more than 120 feet from the tree; or until Turlang

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

by needle lords—hulking plant creatures that hail from fey domains wracked by wanton violence. When a needle lord enters a worldly forest, it spreads seed pods wherever it roams. A pod remains

wrap around the corpse to animate it, causing it to rise and lurch about like a zombie. Invasive Species. When a great battle is fought in a fey woodland, the plants of the wood sometimes take on the

Warlock of the Archfey

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.Warlocks of the Archfey gain their powers through magical pacts forged with lords

disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of the warlock’s next turn. Spellcasting. The warlock casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At

Silverquill Professor of Shadow

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

throw be blinded until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The professor casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell

strive to carry themselves as immaculately as possible, seeking to overawe and wrong-foot anyone who would stand against them in debate or in battle. In teaching their students, professors of shadow

Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Claws", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Spellcasting. The dhergoloth casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell

, dhergoloths rush into battle like whirlwinds of destruction, lashing out with the five sets of claws that extend from their squat, barrel-shaped bodies. They take contracts to put down uprisings, clear out

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute. False Appearance. While the armor remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal suit of armor.Multiattack. The armor makes two melee attacks

or value to anyone. The armor that Strahd wore into battle when he was alive lives on today as a headless, animated suit of plate armor. The armor is painted burgundy and adorned with golden angelic

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

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him

Warlock of the Archfey Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). In response to taking damage, the warlock turns invisible and teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.

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

their foes. In battle, they steal the essence of their enemies to heal their own wounds and create spears of sickly green life-draining energy. Witherbloom teachers who espouse the decaying side of the

War Priest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the war priest’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t blinded. Spellcasting. The war priest casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as

restoration, revivifyWar priests worship deities of war, protection, and strategy. They plan tactics, lead soldiers into battle, confront enemy spellcasters, and tend to casualties. A war priest might command

Wersten Kern

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

succeeds on the saving throw against the curse is immune to it for 24 hours. Spellcasting. Wersten casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the

. In battle, she wields a wicked pike that flies Soth’s black rose standard, and her cries can stop mighty warriors’ hearts. Wersten staunchly follows Soth’s commands, and she will serve him until she faces a second doom.Poison

Hound Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

"} radiant damage. Spellcasting. The archon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability: At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: aid

within the Celestial hierarchy. When faced in battle, archons radiate the full fury of the Upper Planes, bolstering their allies and cowing their foes.LightningChange Shape. The archon magically

Steel Predator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Spellcasting. The steel predator casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability: 3/day each: dimension door (self only), plane shift

predator locates its prey by sight and smell. Once battle is joined, the predator ignores every other threat to attack its target, unless other creatures prevent it from reaching the target. In that

Narrak

Monsters Out of the Abyss

(Perception) checks that rely on sight.Armor of Shadows (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Narrak casts mage armor on himself. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType

. One with Shadows. While he is in dim light or darkness, Narrak can become invisible. He remains so until he moves or takes an action or reaction.

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in

extremity. To attune to the eye, you must gouge out your own eye and press the artifact into the empty socket. The eye grafts itself to your head and remains there until you die. Once in place, the eye

Githyanki Gish

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will: light, mage hand (the hand is invisible

battle. Their specialized capabilities make them well suited for assassination, raiding, and espionage. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of

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