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Monster Manual
5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.
Nightmare Haunting (1/Day; Requires Soul Bag). While on the
Ethereal Plane, the hag casts Dream, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Only the hag can serve as the spell’s messenger, and the target must be a creature the hag can see on the
Monsters
Monster Manual
. It can replace one attack with a Banishing Claw attack.
Banishing Claw (Requires Soul Tome). Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Banishing Claw"}, reach
arcanaloth casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Alter Self, Detect Magic, Identify, Mage
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
five Orbs of Dragonkind to help defeat the dragons. One orb was taken to each of the five towers, and there they were used to speed the war toward a victorious end. The wizards used the orbs to lure
orb imposes the Charmed condition on you for as long as you remain attuned to it.
While you are Charmed by the orb, you can’t voluntarily end your Attunement to it, and the orb casts
Spells
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
time on a turn or ends its turn there. A creature makes this save only once per turn.
In addition, whenever a creature in the Cylinder casts a spell, that creature makes a Constitution saving throw
blue star sapphire worth 25,000+ GP), which the spell consumes. The spell’s range increases to 1 mile, and it no longer requires Concentration. When the spell is cast, each secondary caster must
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
erupting.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: druidcraft, guidance
1/day each: stone shape, wall of stone
Stone Avalanche (Requires Hill Rune). The giant conjures a hail of rocks in a 20-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point on the ground it can see within 120 feet of itself. Each creature
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees, leaving his allies to fend for themselves.
League of Malevolence
The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains
.
Spellcasting. Zargash casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, thaumaturgy
1/day each: command, gaseous form, hold person, silence, speak
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
10 feet. If an effect requires a target and no eligible target is within range, nothing happens. Spells cast by the dodecahedron require no components. Roll a d12 and consult the following
Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (9d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
3–4
The dodecahedron casts light on itself. The effect lasts
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to
eater. A creature within 15 feet of the dream eater also can use its action to attempt to free an engulfed target. Doing so requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
fire.
Spellcasting. Kansaldi casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: light, spare the dying
pursues these orders with a fanatic’s zeal. For her, there is no possibility of defeat—there is only the Dragon Queen’s will.FireDragon Queen’s Favor. Kansaldi or one creature she
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Princes of the Apocalypse
Fey Ancestry. Aerisi has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Howling Defeat. When Aerisi drops to 0 hit points, her body disappears in a howling
take no other lair actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action.
If Aerisi casts invisibility using this lair action, she also draws the power of the air node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Lightning
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
quarterstaff and casts one of its spells with a casting time of 1 action.
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft
crippling necromantic magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle.
The current leader of the kraul is a death priest named Mazirek.
Bard
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from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires hard study
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Guiding Bolt (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Guiding Bolt"} to
the target before the end of the black gauntlet's next turn has advantage. If the black gauntlet casts this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Guiding Bolt"} for each slot level above 1st.
Orb of Dragonkind
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(or Dragon Orbs) to help them defeat the dragons. One orb was taken to each of the five wizard towers, and there they were used to speed the war toward a victorious end. The wizards used the orbs to
for as long as you remain attuned to it.
While you are charmed by the orb, you can’t voluntarily end your attunement to it, and the orb casts suggestion on you at will (save DC 18), urging you to
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
remains unknown.
Cruel Puppet Masters. An eye of fear and flame often chooses to appear during times of uncertainty, such as after a group's devastating defeat or when an individual contemplates some
flame than the instigation of the evil act—and the general spread of chaos and misery that comes with it.
Mystic Gemstones. An eye of fear and flame casts its magic powers through its gemstone eyes. In
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
)", "rollDamageType":"cold"} damage (the apprentice’s choice).
Spellcasting. The apprentice casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the
elemental forces of their magic requires precision and grace, and some students dedicate themselves to chasing the ideal of perfect control, hoping that by doing so, they can accurately express what
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
","rollDamageType":"thunder"}.
Spellcasting. The kobold casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand
requires them not to fawn over their master at all times. They also understand that their frequent proximity to their dragon master means they would probably be the first to die if their master became
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Scrying (Requires Storm Rune). The giant can use its crystal ball to cast the scrying spell (save DC 17).
Storm Rune. The giant has a storm rune
., one target. Hit: 39 (5d12 + 7);{"diceNotation":"5d12+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Lance", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the
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Storm King's Thunder
target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Spellcasting (Requires a Sacred Bundle). The shaman casts one
some shamans of the Griffon tribe can transform themselves into griffons by performing a ritual that requires them to drink copious amounts of horse blood.
UTHGARDT SHAMAN TRIBAL SPELLS
Depending
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
Ray of Sickness (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ray of Sickness"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 9
until the end of the master of souls' next turn. If the master of souls casts this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll
Gynosphinx
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(spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the
magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Both the space it leaves and its destination must be in dim light or darkness.
Spellcasting. The hobgoblin casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save
will of their masters. They wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat their foes. While on secret missions, they wear masks crafted to resemble
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
; Requires a Spell Slot). Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType
":"poison"} poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of the skull lasher’s next turn. If the skull lasher casts this spell using a
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
condition (escape DC 15). The robot has two cargo tentacles, each of which can grapple one target.
Tractor Beam. The robot casts Telekinesis, targeting only creatures with the incapacitated condition
or objects. It requires no spell components and uses Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.Worker robots are built for physical labor such as hauling cargo, construction, and maintenance, though some
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: druidcraft, light, mage
research requires that a specimen be captured and imprisoned (to study its behavior) or killed and dissected (to study or harvest its insides). Many xenomancers prefer to do this work in their
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
’s choice).
Flame Strike (5th-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). The councilor chooses a point it can see within 60 feet of it. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered
(4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flame Strike","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the councilor casts
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath believe that any
after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish.
Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sight, and allows him to see invisible creatures and objects, as well as into the Ethereal Plane, out to a range of 120 feet.
Halaster wields a blast scepter (a very rare magic item that requires
(save DC 16) without expending a spell slot.
Halaster also wears a horned ring (a very rare magic item that requires attunement), which allows an attuned wearer to ignore Undermountain’s magical
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The
magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Soul Burst", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target has the frightened condition, the giant gains temporary hit points equal to the damage dealt.
Reaping Scythe (Requires
0 hit points by this attack.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: detect magic, mage armor
3/day each: speak with dead
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20
):
At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light, minor illusion
1/day each: dream (as an action), gaseous form, major image
Thunderous Clap (Requires Cloud Rune). The giant magically summons a thundercloud
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
.
Corrupting Hex (Requires Blood Rune). The fomorian targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or take 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8
fomorian casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic, levitate, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day each: detect thoughts
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the start of each of its turns. The anathema can constrict only one creature at a time.
Spellcasting (Anathema Form Only). The anathema casts one of the following spells, requiring no material
requires the abomination to bathe in the blood of their enemies. The transformation is quick but painful.
Anathemas consider themselves demigods on the path to greater divinity. They demand obeisance
Androsphinx
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(spell save DC 18, +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the
an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal.A Sphinx’s Lair
A sphinx presides over an
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"} acid damage.
Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing
3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Magic Missile","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If Dzaan casts this spell using a 2nd-level spell slot, he creates one