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Brain in a Jar (Noncore)

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

each: charm person, command, hold person 1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (cast at 3rd level), Tasha's hideous laughterMind Blast (Recharge 5-6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge

Brain in Iron

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

each: charm person, command, hold person 1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (cast at 3rd level), Tasha's hideous laughterMind Blast (Recharge 5-6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature

target is Undead, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against the brain until the end of the brain’s next turn. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Mental Burst. When the goblin dies, its pent-up mental energy explodes in a psychic blast. Each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw or take 10 (4d4

of their psionic abilities, goblin psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Psionic

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brain. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The ulitharid magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area

must succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or take 31 (4d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"4d12+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The alhoon magically emits psychic

energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

":"Breath Weapon"}. Miirym uses one of the following breath weapons: Cold Breath. Miirym exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw

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

Arcane Subclasses June 26, 2025

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana

Arcane Subclasses June 26, 2025 Get ready to be enchanted by the latest Unearthed Arcana content! This document presents nine subclasses: revised subclasses for the Cleric (Arcana Domain), Fighter

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

) Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

/day each: charm person, command, hold person 1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (cast at 3rd level), Tasha’s hideous laughter Actions Mind Blast (Recharge 5-6). The brain in a jar

Wizardry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, ready to be unleashed. Even after these concepts are mastered, new knowledge of magic remains elusive, and a wizard must progress steadily through deeper levels of understanding, breaking through

mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively

Goblin Psi Commander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Goblin Psi Commander Small Aberration (Goblinoid

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Mental Burst. When the goblin dies, its pent-up mental energy explodes in a psychic blast. Each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw or

Battle Begins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle Begins When the characters are ready, Darrett or a militia member guides them into line with the other Vogler troops. Read the following description: After much laughter and jostling, the

, a reenactor hoots and yells, “Let’s send those Istarian rats running!” A moment later, a trumpet blast signals the start of the battle. “For Istar!” yells the mercenaries’ leader, a tall half-ogre

Gloom Weaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Gloom Weaver Although a formidable fighter, a gloom weaver is often content to remain hidden in the shadows, watching with rapt attention as its very presence affects its victims. Its dark energy

(3d8 damage), eldritch blast (3 beams, +4 bonus to each damage roll), minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st−5th level (3 5th-level slots): armor of Agathys, blight, darkness, dream, invisibility, fear

The Blood War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

becomes much less simple when the treasure is located in the midst of a raging battle! Natives of the Upper Planes also have roles to play in the Blood War. While most of them are content to watch evil feed

on itself, they still take steps to minimize the threat to the rest of the multiverse. Whenever the Blood War spills into a location outside the Abyss and the Nine Hells, angels and other emissaries of the gods—including mortals of exceptional valor—stand ready to intervene.

6. Loot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

6. Loot This central chamber is where the loot to be sold or transported is packaged and stored. When ready, it’s carried down to the shore, loaded onto ships operated by the Cult of Talos, and taken

thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The creatures within the blast radius are also covered in green ink that only comes off with repeated scrubbing over the course of months

Welcome to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

disappeared, the people of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The

ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins. They now watch the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to

Welcome to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

disappeared, the people of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The

the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to get underway, show the Leilon map to the players

The Deep Roots of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Hammerthorn The conflict began in ages past, when the world was new. Almost all the dwarves were more than content to make their homes inside the mountains and hills that were filled with ore and other

flayers waited there, ready to take the next step in the subjugation of clan Duergar. The monsters had sent out a psychic lure that played on the dwarves’ greed, and the never-ending work schedule that

Brain in a Jar

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

Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other

the brain’s next turn. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The brain magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw or take 17

Locations in the City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

possibly against the dangers they perceive from the city’s less-well-off districts, which all lie outside the main wall. The walls are impressive barriers of massive, fitted stone. Like other structures

carnivores or undead. A volunteer citizens’ brigade keeps watch for approaching danger. When residents of the outer wards hear the long blast of warning horns, day or night, they scramble for the safety

Catching the Train

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

and the train is ready to go, read the following text: Machinery whirs and clicks as the train shudders and creeps forward, gradually picking up speed. Another horn blast signals that the Concordant Express is once again on the move.

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The

disadvantage on attack rolls against the brain until the end of the brain’s next turn. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The brain magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area

The Prize

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

adjust the last sentences of the first and second paragraphs so the goblins are ready to fight. These two connected rooms have an open door between them and a makeshift forge in the back of the second

playing a character included with the adventure. If you have fewer than four players or more than six players, the content might be too difficult or too easy. For this encounter, make the following

Useful Additions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

to help set the mood for your game. You don’t need a physical screen to hide things if you’re playing online, but it can be helpful to have ready access to important information like condition

Sourcebooks Beyond the three core rulebooks, a plethora of additional content is available from Wizards of the Coast and other publishers. Adventures provide hooks, plots, maps, and encounters you can use

Useful Additions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

to help set the mood for your game. You don’t need a physical screen to hide things if you’re playing online, but it can be helpful to have ready access to important information like condition

Sourcebooks Beyond the three core rulebooks, a plethora of additional content is available from Wizards of the Coast and other publishers. Adventures provide hooks, plots, maps, and encounters you can use

Klothys's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

escape and destroy the order she had established. Due to this undertaking, she is also the god of secrets best kept quiet and powers best untouched. Klothys’s Goals Once content to oversee and preserve

relationships with Erebos and Athreos are complicated. Ages spent in the Underworld with Erebos have driven home for her how arrogant and tyrannical he is, as ready to commit the same sins as Heliod if given the

Meeting in the Mists

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

Meeting in the Mists Once the players are ready to begin, explain that they’ve each chosen to follow the message’s directions. Then read the following boxed text: Following the directions in the

around it, revealing itself to be a pair of mighty black wings. With one powerful motion and a blast of chill air, the wings sweep and the vague figure is gone. The characters have no way of knowing

Goblinoid War Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Goblinoid War Camp A goblinoid army doesn’t stay on the move forever, but when they make camp, it isn’t for rest and recreation. A goblinoid war camp is a place that is constantly ready for war, and

. If an enemy force does approach, though, these barriers do a good job of delaying any incursion until the goblinoids can rally their defenses. Inside the surrounding bulwark, the goblinoids all have

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

conversations about content to be embraced and avoided. You don’t need to reveal the major plot points or twists in your story, but share the themes you’re interested in exploring, the kinds of stories you’re

it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism, enslavement, and violence

Alhoon

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

alternative way to escape the permanency of death, but that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lich-like state. Elder brains forbid mind

. Hit: 14 (4d6) cold damage, and the alhoon regains 14 hit points. Arcane Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (8d6) force damage. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The

Ulitharid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

brine pool, where it grows into an elder brain over a few days. Extractor Staff. Each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its body

. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the ulitharid kills the target by extracting and devouring its brain. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The ulitharid magically emits psychic energy in a

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

on saving throws against any effect that turns undead. Actions Chilling Grasp. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) cold damage. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The

Spellcasting (Psionics) traits, as well as the Tentacles, Extract Brain, and Mind Blast action options (all described below). So long as a mind flayer lich feeds captured souls to its phylactery, it

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

conversations about content to be embraced and avoided. You don’t need to reveal the major plot points or twists in your story, but share the themes you’re interested in exploring, the kinds of stories you’re

soft limit), incorporate it with care, if at all, and be ready to quickly veer away from it if needed. Common in-game limits apply to topics such as intraparty romance, sex, exploitation, racism

Master Manipulators

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

orchestrate the downfall of others is why so many hags make their homes near humanoid settlements, which gives them a ready supply of creatures to tantalize and torment. Folk with nowhere else to turn

its soul goes to the Nine Hells. Hags are usually content to wait and conduct their own business, allowing mortals to come to them when the perceived need is great enough. Instead of being interested

Monsters B - E

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving

), Tasha’s hideous laughter Actions Mind Blast (Recharge 5-6). The brain in a jar magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence

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