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Adult Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

gas in a 60-foot cone. 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

. Tiny beasts such as rodents and birds that are normally unable to speak gain the magical ability to speak and understand Draconic while within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair. These creatures

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

, creating one or more of the following effects: The area within 6 miles of the lair becomes overpopulated with lizards, poisonous snakes, and other venomous beasts. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become

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

objects within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair. Tiny beasts such as rodents and birds that are normally unable to speak gain the magical ability to speak and understand Draconic while within 1

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

succeeds on three of these saves.The dragon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Reactive Rend. After using Legendary Resistance or in response to being hit by an attack

(your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Cradle of the Frost Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

attack and damage rolls. Thriving Wildlife. Beasts reproduce rapidly and thrive within 6 miles of the scion. If the scion dies, these effects end immediately. Scions of Giants’ Gods Giants

Mist", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage and be unable to use reactions until the start of its next turn. The mist vanishes at the end of the cradle’s turn.

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed

can use their reactions to move up to their speed and make one weapon attack. Zuggtmoy uses either her Infestation Spores or her Mind Control Spores, centered on a mushroom or other fungus within her

Ancient Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

by the dragon from opening in the rulers’ presence or anywhere within their domains.The dragon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Reactive Rend. After using

area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Rally Plants. Up to four Plant creatures that are friendly to Zuggtmoy and that Zuggtmoy can see can use their reactions to move up to their speed

, and it lingers for 1 minute. Humanoids and Beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, a creature can’t be infected by

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand. Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12

saving throws. Swarming Insects. Insects and insectile Beasts within 1 mile of the palanquin become disoriented and aggressive, coalescing into unnatural swarms and attacking any creatures in sight

Relic Sloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle-shaped claws on a relic sloth’s forelimbs are primarily used for climbing, though they can fend off a hungry predator in a pinch. Relic

hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 15). The relic sloth can grapple no more than two targets at a time. Reactions Slow but Sturdy

Gloom Weaver

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

, exhaustion Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on

. Shadow Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands, plus 26 (4d12) necrotic damage. Reactions

Eldritch Eddy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

fireworks. 2 Spectral images of screaming mages or terrible beasts swirl in a whirlwind. 3 Electricity flashes, flames ignite, and the air smells acrid. 4 Purple smoke billows into a vortex. 5 A geyser of

Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) Fire or Lightning damage (eddy’s choice). Arcane Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 120 ft. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) Force damage. Reactions Eldritch

Stone Golem

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

any form the sculptor can imagine. Ancient stone golems found in sealed tombs or flanking the gates of lost cities sometimes take the forms of giant beasts. Like other golems, stone golems are nearly

reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. These effects last for 1

Archdruid

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

by allied beasts, plants, and fey. Archdruid Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield) Hit Points 132 (24d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 10(+0) DEX

senses, proficiencies, traits, actions, and reactions (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks. It can cast its spells with verbal or somatic

Pixie

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

that sparkle like moonlight on a pond. Some dress in acorns, leaves, bark, and the pelts of tiny woodland beasts. They take great pride in their regalia and beam with joy when they are complimented on

them to measure their reactions. For example, pixies might tie a dwarf’s boots together, create illusions of strange creatures or treasures, or use dancing lights to lead interlopers astray. If the

Amidor and Gleam

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

Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Speak with Beasts and Plants. Amidor can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if it shared a

target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Parry. Amidor adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, Amidor must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Graz'zt

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

form that resembles a Medium Humanoid or back into his true form. Aside from his size, his statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. Reactions

Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Regional Effects The region containing Graz’zt’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts

Madness of Zuggtmoy

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

her, and it lingers for 1 minute. Humanoids and beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected

reinfected by these spores. Reactions Protective Thrall. When Zuggtmoy is hit by an attack, one creature within 5 feet of Zuggtmoy that is charmed by her must use its reaction to be hit by the attack

Triton

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

poison harvested from deadly sea beasts, these triton assassins slip into shallow waters and strike when least expected. Often, surface dwellers don’t even realize they’ve been attacked by shorestalkers

Frost (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8) cold damage, and the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the triton’s next turn. Reactions

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hunters (see appendix C) and 3d10 locathah (see appendix C) Alien Inhabitant Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The inhabitants try to force the characters to serve their leader. 2 The inhabitants demand the

scouts, 4d10 guards 5 1d4 stone golems, 1d4 mages, and 3d10 guards 6 1 shield guardian, 2d4 knights, 2d6 priests, and 6d10 commoners Sanctum Island Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The characters are allowed

Random Encounters

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

discovered, the minotaurs attack to conceal their activity from outsiders. 4 1d3 displacer beasts, pets of the green hags, are on the prowl; alternatively, use yeth hounds from Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters

existence. The link ends if Brusipha has the incapacitated condition or uses this ability on a different target. Reactions Baphomet’s Blessing. When Brusipha reduces a hostile creature to 0 hit points, she gains 8 temporary hit points.

Clockwork Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

being capable of wholly independent reactions to potential threats. Though most clockwork dragons have a breath weapon that deals fire damage, some might be constructed to deal acid, cold, or lightning

can be heard coming from all directions within 6 miles of the lair. Subterranean beasts within 1 mile of the ancient deep crow’s lair serve as the creature’s eyes and ears, alerting it to the presence

Monsters (D)

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

Bonus Action on its turn, not both, and it can’t take Reactions. Drider Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil AC 19 Initiative +4 (14) HP 123 (13d10 + 52) Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft. Ability

CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Traits Magic Resistance. The dryad has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with

Shadar-kai

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

Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Burden of Time. Beasts and Humanoids (except elves) have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the shadar-kai. Fey Ancestry

, fear, major image, true seeing Reactions Misty Escape (Recharge 6). When the shadar-kai takes damage, it turns invisible and teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to

Monsters O - S

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

). The golem targets one or more creatures it can see within 10 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic. On a failed save, a target can’t use reactions, its

beasts, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. STR 5(−3) DEX 15(+2) CON 10(+0) INT 2(−4) WIS 12(+1) CHA 4(−3) Damage

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

(rounded down). When calculating a monster’s damage output, also account for special off-turn damage-dealing features, such as auras, reactions, legendary actions, or lair actions. For example, a

, and Reactions Some special traits (such as Magic Resistance), special actions (such as Superior Invisibility), and special reactions (such as Parry) can improve a monster’s combat effectiveness and

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Tablets of Fate from the overgod Ao and use them to rule over Faerûn and its gods. They failed and were slain during the Time of Troubles. Since then, a variety of contingency plans they had in place

. Reactions Unstoppable (3/Day). The death’s head reduces the damage it takes from an attack to 0. Left to right: Necromite of Myrkul, Black Gauntlet of Bane, and Reaper of Bhaal Necromite of Myrkul

Scions of Giants' Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

concentration. Reactions Feed. Immediately after taking damage, if it has at least one creature swallowed, the scion deals 10 (3d6) force damage to each swallowed creature and regains 10 hit points

successful check, the creature escapes and moves 3d6 × 10 feet away from the vortex in a random direction. Reactions Thunderclap. Immediately after taking damage, the cradle unleashes a thunderclap in a

Bathhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

represent Flennis’s skeletal rats, which are undead instead of beasts. The swarm can be turned by any character with the Turn Undead feature, but spells that target beasts have no effect on it

kneeling before the statue, the creature can’t move or take actions or reactions. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Metallic Dragons

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

part with the item. Solitary Shapeshifters. At some point in their long lives, metallic dragons gain the magical ability to assume the forms of humanoids and beasts. When a dragon learns how to

one. Slowing Breath. The dragon 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

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