base blinded diffusing contingency rating

Archdruid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

blinded until the start of the druid’s next turn. Spellcasting. The archdruid casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: beast

Elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less and can remain in that form for up to 9 hours. The archdruid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds with its new form, or is worn by the

Solar Bastion Knight

Monsters The Book of Many Things

throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Solar Flare", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage and has the blinded condition until

, knights who track the Grim Harrow through the multiverse might resemble rangers instead of paladins. In addition, Sir Jared, detailed at the end of chapter 10, can serve as a model for knights with a lower challenge rating.

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage or someone uses an action to wake it. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

. Each creature in it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself

Demilich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

throw or be blinded until the end of the demilich’s next turn. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this effect until the end of the demilich’s next turn. Energy

. A demilich in its lair has a challenge rating of 20 (24,500 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the demilich rolls a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

around the mummy lord. Each creature within 5 feet of the mummy lord must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn. Blasphemous Word (Costs 2

rigged with traps. Hidden in this temple is the sarcophagus where a mummy lord keeps its greatest treasures. A mummy lord encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions

Staff of the Forgotten One

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

(History) checks is doubled. You can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, petrified, or stunned. Undead with a challenge rating of 2 or lower will neither threaten nor attack you unless

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, Ezmerelda is blinded until the end of her next turn. Once a target succeeds on a saving throw against this effect, it is immune to the Evil Eye power of all Vistani for 24 hours.Ezmerelda d’Avenir

he might need help and traveled for months to reach Strahd’s domain. She rode her wagon to Vallaki and learned about an old tower that seemed the sort of place van Richten would use as a base

Tromokratis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

fall unconscious. Instead, the damage creates cracks in its carapace, revealing its hearts. Tromokratis has four hearts: two on its chest, one on its back, and one at the base of its tail. A heart has an

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature grappled by Tromokratis, that creature is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or take 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage and be blinded for 1 minute. Until this blindness

ends, Belyshyrra can see through the blinded creature’s eyes. The blinded creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

within 5 feet of Diderius must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn. Blasphemous Word (Costs 2 Actions). Diderius utters a blasphemous word. Each non

encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

blinded until the end of the demilich’s next turn. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this effect until the end of the demilich’s next turn. Energy Drain (Costs 2

lair has a challenge rating of 23 (50,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the demilich rolls a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Take Lair

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn. Blasphemous Word (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord utters a blasphemous word. Each non

mummy lord keeps its greatest treasures. A mummy lord encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

’re wielding the weapon with two hands. An evil creature that takes this radiant damage must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn. Sentience

destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or

NPC Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

and add the features listed in the NPC Features table. If the NPC’s AC, hit points, attack bonus, or damage changes, recalculate its challenge rating. NPC Features Race Ability Modifiers Features

20 ft., swim 40 ft.; speaks Bullywug Dragonborn* +2 Str, +1 Cha Breath Weapon (use challenge rating instead of level to determine damage), Damage Resistance, Draconic Ancestry; speaks Common and

21. Animated Ballistae

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

feet and is blind beyond this distance. It can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, or poisoned, and it can’t right itself if knocked prone. As an action, it can fire a

rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae

Bore Worm

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

rating of 16 (15,000 XP) and is a purple worm, with these changes: The worm is a construct. It has immunity to poison and psychic damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from

nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine weapons. It has immunity to exhaustion and the blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, and prone conditions. The worm regains

21. Animated Ballistae

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

feet and is blind beyond this distance. It can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, or poisoned, and it can’t right itself if knocked prone. As an action, it can fire a

rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae

NPC Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

and add the features listed in the NPC Features table. If the NPC’s AC, hit points, attack bonus, or damage changes, recalculate its challenge rating. NPC Features Race Ability Modifiers Features

20 ft., swim 40 ft.; speaks Bullywug Dragonborn* +2 Str, +1 Cha Breath Weapon (use challenge rating instead of level to determine damage), Damage Resistance, Draconic Ancestry; speaks Common and

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

with a challenge rating of 10 or less (chosen by the DM) appears in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of you. The creature is hostile toward you and attacks immediately. The creature disappears when

you are proficient with appears in your hands. The DM chooses the armor. If you lack proficiency with any armor, your base AC instead now equals 12 + your Dexterity modifier while you aren’t

21. Animated Ballistae

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

feet and is blind beyond this distance. It can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, or poisoned, and it can’t right itself if knocked prone. As an action, it can fire a

rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae

Bore Worm

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

rating of 16 (15,000 XP) and is a purple worm, with these changes: The worm is a construct. It has immunity to poison and psychic damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from

nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine weapons. It has immunity to exhaustion and the blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, and prone conditions. The worm regains

Bore Worm

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

rating of 16 (15,000 XP) and is a purple worm, with these changes: The worm is a construct. It has immunity to poison and psychic damage, as well as bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from

nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine weapons. It has immunity to exhaustion and the blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, and prone conditions. The worm regains

NPC Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

and add the features listed in the NPC Features table. If the NPC’s AC, hit points, attack bonus, or damage changes, recalculate its challenge rating. NPC Features Race Ability Modifiers Features

20 ft., swim 40 ft.; speaks Bullywug Dragonborn* +2 Str, +1 Cha Breath Weapon (use challenge rating instead of level to determine damage), Damage Resistance, Draconic Ancestry; speaks Common and

Solar Bastion Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

knights with a lower challenge rating. Solar Bastion Knight Medium Humanoid (Paladin), Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield) Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft. STR 18

(+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 17 (+3) INT 15 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +7 Skills Arcana +6, History +6 Condition Immunities blinded, charmed

Solar Bastion Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

knights with a lower challenge rating. Solar Bastion Knight Medium Humanoid (Paladin), Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield) Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft. STR 18

(+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 17 (+3) INT 15 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +7 Skills Arcana +6, History +6 Condition Immunities blinded, charmed

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

Solar Bastion Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

knights with a lower challenge rating. Solar Bastion Knight Medium Humanoid (Paladin), Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield) Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft. STR 18

(+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 17 (+3) INT 15 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +7 Skills Arcana +6, History +6 Condition Immunities blinded, charmed

Creating a Combat Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

2,400 4,900 7,300 10,900 20th 2,800 5,700 8,500 12,700 CHALLENGE RATING When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose

challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating

Creating a Combat Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

2,400 4,900 7,300 10,900 20th 2,800 5,700 8,500 12,700 CHALLENGE RATING When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose

challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

Creating a Combat Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

2,400 4,900 7,300 10,900 20th 2,800 5,700 8,500 12,700 CHALLENGE RATING When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose

challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating

High Horn

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

(Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious. It can use its action to make two bite attacks, one with each head. It has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP).

High Horn

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

(Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious. It can use its action to make two bite attacks, one with each head. It has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP).

9. Stockyard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

speed is 30 feet. It lacks the Charge feature and any effective attacks. Its challenge rating is 0 (0 XP). A palisade of 20-foot-tall sharpened logs encloses the stockyard, except for an opening to the

of the ramp, at the base of a 60-foot-tall stone bluff, is the entrance of a tunnel that leads north to areas 10 and 11. To the west, a wide opening in the log dam leads to area 12.

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