bards best diffusing cantrips restrained

Queen Forfallen

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

plies the seas in the largest and best-defended ship in the Moonshaes, the prize of her armada, which she’s strengthened with rusty metal plates and filled with a crew of bloodthirsty Rusted

16, one creature Forfallen can see within 20 feet. The target has Disadvantage on this save if it has the Poisoned condition. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the

Dream Eater

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

is restrained and blinded, and it takes an additional 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Engulfing Nightmare", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start

Choldrith Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, healing word, sanctuary, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon (dagger) Spider

Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Web"} to hit, range 30/60 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained

Deathlock Mastermind Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mage hand

Bolts","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or become restrained as shadowy tendrils wrap around it for 1

Withers

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic

traps performed the best. This pleased the archlich enough that he transformed Gorra into a wight.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Lizardfolk Shaman Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The lizardfolk has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce

(escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the lizardfolk can’t bite another target. If the lizardfolk reverts to its true form, the grapple ends. Claws (Lizardfolk

One-Eyed Shiver

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells: Cantrips (at will

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye of Frost. The one-eyed shiver casts ray of frost from its missing eye. If it hits, the target is also restrained. A target restrained in this way can end the condition by using an action, succeeding on a DC 13 Strength check.Cold

Fathomer

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

, poisoned, restrained, prone, unconscious. The serpent form can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. In addition, if water can pass through a space, the serpent can do so without squeezing

regains after finishing a short or long rest, and knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st level: armor of Agathys, expeditious retreat, hex 2nd

Bard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

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

still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer

Drow Arachnomancer Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

long rest. It knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand, poison spray 1st–5th level (3 5th-level slots): conjure animals (spiders only), crown of

is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 15 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).Poison

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Ras Nsi has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st

DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and Ras Nsi can't constrict another target. Flame Tongue Longsword (Yuan-ti Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

Stone Cursed

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, or it begins to turn to stone and is restrained until the end of its next turn, when it must

they obey that being’s orders to the best of their ability. In combat, stony claws that drip with thick, gray sludge emerge from a stone cursed’s fingers. This alchemical sludge

Bard

classes Player’s Handbook

;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts

, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"5d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Plague of Worms", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and be blinded and restrained by masses of swarming worms. The affected creature takes 22

. Feed (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature restrained by the mage’s Plague of Worms takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Feed", "rollDamageType":"necrotic

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair

dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Ice

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can

must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the

Shadar-kai Shadow Dancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the shadar-kai can’t grapple another target. 5–6: Topple. The target is knocked prone.Those who have fought shadow dancers describe the

along tragic paths for her amusement. The Raven Queen is famously cryptic even to her most devoted followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

couldn’t best. Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its

. A creature hit by the chimera’s head attack must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be restrained as it begins to turn to stone. The restrained creature must repeat the saving

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots

, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he can’t hope to best the vampire in a straight-up confrontation: he must wait for the right moment to strike

Gar Shatterkeel (Noncore)

Monsters Locathah Rising

spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips

him. The coral in a 60-foot radius grows rapidly around creatures inside the coral mountain. Each creature must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or become restrained. Restrained creatures

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The mummy lord has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips

whirlwind of sand, moves up to 60 feet, and reverts to its normal form. While in whirlwind form, the mummy lord is immune to all damage, and it can't be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or

Orthon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Entanglement. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained for 1 hour by strands of sticky webbing. The target can escape by taking an action to make a DC 17 Strength or Dexterity

often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it. Orthons

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The vampire has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand

the vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation

Fungal Servant

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3

normal form. While in whirlwind form, the fungal servant is immune to all damage, and it can’t be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Diderius has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion

all damage, and he can’t be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by him remain in his possession.A Mummy Lord’s Lair A mummy lord watches

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking

14) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained and takes 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacles","rollDamageType

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Valin has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command

, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by Valin remain in her possession.Valin Sarnaster has been thoroughly corrupted by visions of a future in which she sees herself

Instrument

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment

Creating a Bard

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

Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them

a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master

Creating a Bard

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

Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them

a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master

A Bard's Muse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

A Bard’s Muse Naturally, every bard has a repertoire of songs and stories. Some bards are generalists who can draw from a wide range of topics for each performance, and who take pride in their

versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who

A Bard's Muse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

A Bard’s Muse Naturally, every bard has a repertoire of songs and stories. Some bards are generalists who can draw from a wide range of topics for each performance, and who take pride in their

versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who

Instrument

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment

Instrument

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The mummy lord has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips

form. While in whirlwind form, the mummy lord is immune to all damage, and it can't be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the mummy lord remain in

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