beast bards diffusing chain reactions

Adult Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: The target can’t take Reactions; its Speed is halved; and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn

ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 4 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no

Ancient Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: The target can’t take Reactions; its Speed is halved; and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn

ability (spell save DC 21): At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 5 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no

Adult Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form

. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature that isn’t currently affected by this breath in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: The target’s Speed is halved, it can’t take Reactions, and it can

Ancient Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

(Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave (level 2 version) 1/Day Each

is halved, it can’t take Reactions, and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn, not both. It repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on

Wyllow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger, beast sense, hold person 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, meld into stone, water breathing 4th level (3 slots): dominate beast, locate creature, stoneskin

. Change Shape (2/Day). Wyllow magically polymorphs into a beast or elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 9 hours. Wyllow can choose whether her equipment

Archdruid Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

animals 2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger, beast sense, hold person 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, meld into stone, water breathing 4th level (3 slots): dominate beast, locate creature

);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Change Shape (2/Day). The archdruid magically polymorphs into a beast or elemental

Soul Monger Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

components: At will: chill touch (3d8;{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"roll"} damage), poison spray (3d12;{"diceNotation":"3d12","rollType":"roll"} damage) 1/day each: bestow curse, chain lightning

advantage on attack rolls. Weight of Ages. Any beast or humanoid, other than a shadar-kai, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the soul monger has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that

Meenlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fear Aura. Any Beast or Humanoid that starts its turn within 10 feet of the meenlock must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of the creature’s next turn

and take actions and reactions as normal. This torment has no effect on a creature that is immune to the frightened condition. If the creature is susceptible and remains incapacitated for 1 hour, the

Grung Elite Warrior

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Humanoid or Beast that is within 15 feet of the grung and able to hear it must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of the grung’s next turn. A grung elite

charmed by the grung and can speak Grung. Green Grung. The poisoned creature can’t move except to climb or make standing jumps. If the creature is flying, it can’t take any actions or reactions

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more

at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

you from using them at every opportunity. 7 You appreciate the soft humanoids who realize they need chain mail and swords to match the gifts you were born with. 8 You enjoy eating your

Gar Shatterkeel (Noncore)

Monsters Locathah Rising

, control water*, dominate beast, freedom of movement*, watery sphere5th level (2 slot): conjure elemental*, maelstrom,scrying*, tree stride6th level (1 slot): heal7th level (1 slot): plane shift

watery embrace. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can’t use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying 1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving

polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Hypnotic Gaze. The target is charmed by Demogorgon until the start of Demogorgon’s next turn. Demogorgon chooses how the charmed target uses its actions, reactions, and movement. Because this

"} necrotic damage. Maddening Gaze. Demogorgon uses his Gaze action, and must choose either the Beguiling Gaze or the Insanity Gaze effect.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the

Chain Devil (Kyton)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Chain Devil (Kyton) This ominous fiend wears chains like a shroud. Driving lesser creatures before it with its fearsome gaze, a chain devil animates the chains that cover its body as well as

inanimate chains nearby, which sprout hooks, blades, and spikes to eviscerate enemies. Chain devils act as sadistic jailers and torturers in the infernal realms, relishing pain and living to inflict it on

Chain Devil (Kyton)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Chain Devil (Kyton) This ominous fiend wears chains like a shroud. Driving lesser creatures before it with its fearsome gaze, a chain devil animates the chains that cover its body as well as

inanimate chains nearby, which sprout hooks, blades, and spikes to eviscerate enemies. Chain devils act as sadistic jailers and torturers in the infernal realms, relishing pain and living to inflict it on

Chain Devil (Kyton)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Chain Devil (Kyton) This ominous fiend wears chains like a shroud. Driving lesser creatures before it with its fearsome gaze, a chain devil animates the chains that cover its body as well as

inanimate chains nearby, which sprout hooks, blades, and spikes to eviscerate enemies. Chain devils act as sadistic jailers and torturers in the infernal realms, relishing pain and living to inflict it on

Chain Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

target up to 30 feet straight toward itself. Success: The chain disappears. Reactions Unnerving Gaze. Trigger: A creature the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil and can see

Chain Devil Devil of Pain and Control Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Implements Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious

Chain Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

target up to 30 feet straight toward itself. Success: The chain disappears. Reactions Unnerving Gaze. Trigger: A creature the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil and can see

Chain Devil Devil of Pain and Control Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Implements Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious

Chain Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

target up to 30 feet straight toward itself. Success: The chain disappears. Reactions Unnerving Gaze. Trigger: A creature the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil and can see

Chain Devil Devil of Pain and Control Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Implements Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious

Dark Tide Knight

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

to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the

knight’s commands. If its mount dies, the knight can train a new beast to serve as its bonded mount, a process requiring a month. Sneak Attack. The knight deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a

Dark Tide Knight

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

to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the

knight’s commands. If its mount dies, the knight can train a new beast to serve as its bonded mount, a process requiring a month. Sneak Attack. The knight deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a

Dark Tide Knight

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

to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the

knight’s commands. If its mount dies, the knight can train a new beast to serve as its bonded mount, a process requiring a month. Sneak Attack. The knight deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a

Bloodfray Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

8(−1) CHA 9(−1) Saving Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +2 Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Giant Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Actions Chain. Melee

, and the giant can’t use this attack on anyone else. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Furious Defense. After a

Eldeen Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Magic Initiate feat to learn a little druidic magic. Most of these traditions work with the druidic Circles of Land, Moon and Shepherd; Beast Totem barbarians; clerics with the Nature domain; or rangers

with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and

Eldeen Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Magic Initiate feat to learn a little druidic magic. Most of these traditions work with the druidic Circles of Land, Moon and Shepherd; Beast Totem barbarians; clerics with the Nature domain; or rangers

with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and

Eldeen Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Magic Initiate feat to learn a little druidic magic. Most of these traditions work with the druidic Circles of Land, Moon and Shepherd; Beast Totem barbarians; clerics with the Nature domain; or rangers

with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and

Kalaman Soldier

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

Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11

makes two Longsword attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands. Reactions

Kalaman Soldier

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

Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11

makes two Longsword attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands. Reactions

Bloodfray Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

8(−1) CHA 9(−1) Saving Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +2 Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Giant Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Actions Chain. Melee

, and the giant can’t use this attack on anyone else. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Furious Defense. After a

Bloodfray Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

8(−1) CHA 9(−1) Saving Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +2 Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Giant Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Actions Chain. Melee

, and the giant can’t use this attack on anyone else. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Furious Defense. After a

Kalaman Soldier

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

Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11

makes two Longsword attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands. Reactions

Giant Dragonfly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Giant Dragonfly A giant dragonfly has a 20-foot wingspan. It drones loudly as it hovers and darts through the air, searching for smaller insects to consume. Giant Dragonfly Large Beast, Unaligned

range of 120 feet. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. The dragonfly halves the damage it takes from an attack made against it, provided it can see the attacker.

Giant Dragonfly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Giant Dragonfly A giant dragonfly has a 20-foot wingspan. It drones loudly as it hovers and darts through the air, searching for smaller insects to consume. Giant Dragonfly Large Beast, Unaligned

range of 120 feet. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. The dragonfly halves the damage it takes from an attack made against it, provided it can see the attacker.

Giant Dragonfly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Giant Dragonfly A giant dragonfly has a 20-foot wingspan. It drones loudly as it hovers and darts through the air, searching for smaller insects to consume. Giant Dragonfly Large Beast, Unaligned

range of 120 feet. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. The dragonfly halves the damage it takes from an attack made against it, provided it can see the attacker.

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