barriers beyond diffusing content ray

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Blight or Ray of Sickness (level 6 version). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit

", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Blight, Detect Magic, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Ray of Sickness (level 6 version) 2/Day Each: Dimension Door

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

with spell attacks). The kraul can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: chill touch, poison spray 3/day each: ray of enfeeblement, ray of sickness 1/day each

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.The kraul are an ascendant power group within the Golgari Swarm, long content to

Void Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even

(Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Ray of Fear"}. The scavver’s eye emits an invisible, magical ray that targets one creature the scavver can see within 60 feet

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

"} piercing damage. Moon Ray (Gleam Only; 3/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Moon Ray"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3

);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Moon Ray", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into a bat for 1

Zargash

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

":"damage","rollAction":"Warhammer","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands. Deathly Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction

":"Deathly Ray"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 25 (4d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Deathly Ray","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage

Mark of Handling Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

were born to rule it. —Dalin d’Vadalis The Mark of Handling gives its bearer a primal connection to beasts and the natural world, granting the power to calm and coax. This extends beyond

content; they’re more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of the house, Dalin d’Vadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

laughter1/day each: heal, heat metal, mirror imageMultiattack. The forlarren makes two claw attacks and one gore attack, or it makes three chromatic ray attacks. Claw. Melee weapon attack: +5

":"damage","rollAction":"Gore","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Chromatic Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 3

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

sleep.Multiattack. Auril uses Polar Ray twice. Polar Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Polar Ray"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6

);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Polar Ray","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Blizzard Veil. Auril creates a magical blizzard in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on herself. The area

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Miirym fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. X-Ray Vision. Miirym can see through solid matter out to a range of 60 feet. To her, opaque creatures, objects, and obstacles within

role as Candlekeep’s defender, Miirym can move anywhere within the library fortress, passing through walls and other solid barriers. She can’t enter extradimensional spaces, since they

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers, hold person, see invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, dispel

(Costs 2 Actions). Diderius magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of him, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of his next

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

would allow him to live on as a lich. Beyond death, he became the greatest of all liches. Even though his body gradually withered and decayed, Vecna continued to expand his evil dominion. So formidable

, and you gain the following benefits: You have truesight. You can use an action to see as if you were wearing a ring of X-ray vision. You can end this effect as a bonus action. The eye has 8

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Chult, where he also met his wife, Alisanda. The ring halts its wearer’s natural aging and has allowed Artus to survive well beyond his natural lifespan. The ring also defies magical attempts to

city of Mezro during the Spellplague. No longer content to wait for Alisanda and Mezro to return on their own, Artus has been seeking the means to bring them back. He believes that Saja N’baza, an

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond. Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols

background. Third, choose the mage hand, light, and ray of frost cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells for your spellbook: burning hands, charm person, feather fall, mage armor, magic

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine

of the world beyond their home. Barterers of Lore Tabaxi treasure knowledge rather than material things. A chest filled with gold coins might be useful to buy food or a coil of rope, but it’s

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots):comprehend languages, fog cloud

(Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one bite attack.With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1

Void Scavver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Void Scavver Void scavvers are 20 feet long. Each one is a solitary menace with a pitch-black hide. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook

. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even more intense than what it might normally experience given the creature’s size and nature. Void Scavver

Void Scavver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Void Scavver Void scavvers are 20 feet long. Each one is a solitary menace with a pitch-black hide. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook

. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even more intense than what it might normally experience given the creature’s size and nature. Void Scavver

Void Scavver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Void Scavver Void scavvers are 20 feet long. Each one is a solitary menace with a pitch-black hide. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook

. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even more intense than what it might normally experience given the creature’s size and nature. Void Scavver

Horror Gameplay

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

traditionally nullifies heroes’ strengths, doing so can remove the players’ agency and undercut their enjoyment. Beyond the Dungeon Master’s Guide advice for creating dangerous encounters, consider the

boundaries. Beyond impromptu checks, once during a session, after a scheduled break, check in with the group and consider asking the following questions: What do your characters hope will happen? What do your

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

). Illmarrow has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch (see “Actions” below), fire bolt, mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): magic

. Illmarrow is a fiefdom on the isle of Farlnen — home to a community of elves exiled from Aerenal, who have practiced necromancy for centuries. But Lady Illmarrow’s roots extend far beyond her

Horror Gameplay

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

traditionally nullifies heroes’ strengths, doing so can remove the players’ agency and undercut their enjoyment. Beyond the Dungeon Master’s Guide advice for creating dangerous encounters, consider the

boundaries. Beyond impromptu checks, once during a session, after a scheduled break, check in with the group and consider asking the following questions: What do your characters hope will happen? What do your

Horror Gameplay

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

traditionally nullifies heroes’ strengths, doing so can remove the players’ agency and undercut their enjoyment. Beyond the Dungeon Master’s Guide advice for creating dangerous encounters, consider the

boundaries. Beyond impromptu checks, once during a session, after a scheduled break, check in with the group and consider asking the following questions: What do your characters hope will happen? What do your

Wandering Outcasts