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Githyanki Knight

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Silver Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Telekinesis if available. Silver Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation

with the Astral Projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body instead of dealing damage. Spellcasting. The githyanki casts one of the following

Alter Self

Spells Player’s Handbook

You alter your physical form. Choose one of the following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one

), horns (Piercing), or hooves (Bludgeoning). When you use your Unarmed Strike to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5

, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Witherbloom Professor of Decay

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Essence Transfer (1/Day). The professor can cast the animate dead spell, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two Mortality Spear attacks. It can replace one of

philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Necrotic

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller. +2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack

feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless war, even as Strahd tightened his grip on the valley

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

roots. It can replace one of these attacks with a rock attack. Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Root"} to hit, reach 60 ft., one target. Hit: 30

contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the

Spawn of Kyuss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

scraped-off worm at a Humanoid it can see within 10 feet of the worm). Otherwise, the worm burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage

animates the corpse, transforming it into a spawn of Kyuss, which breeds more worms. Spawn of Kyuss are expressions of Orcus’s intent to replace all life with undeath. Left to its own devices, a

Charmayne Daymore

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Charmayne fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Charmayne makes three Ashen Burst attacks. She can replace one of these attacks with

reactions per round but only one per turn. Elemental Rebuke. In response to being hit by an attack, Charmayne utters a word in Ignan, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

quarterstaff.Multiattack. Kelek makes three attacks using Sorcerer’s Bolt, Staff of Striking, or a combination of them. He can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Sorcerer

of the staff's charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Striking","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage for each expended charge. Fiery

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Eldritch Staff attacks. She can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Eldritch Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff"} to

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands, and Skylla can expend up to 3 of the staff’s charges, dealing an

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Fae Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Stunning Soliloquy if available. Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade

until the end of the high fae’s next turn. Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available. Death Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Strike"} to hit

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Strike", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can forgo dealing slashing damage; the target then has the grappled

Dragonmarked Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

dragonmarked characters and the continued existence of their houses. The Chamber. As dragonmarks are thought to be an expression of the Draconic Prophecy, the Chamber—a secretive group of dragons interested

in studying and manipulating the Prophecy—could easily become involved in interhouse intrigue. You can replace one or more of these conflicts with others fromEberron: Rising from the Last War or

Layers

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

, repair drones replace the damaged panels within hours. A 50-foot-wide circular hatch just off the sphere’s equator is the only surface entrance. This hatch opens and closes automatically for detention

perceived by most creatures, but the energy collected is vital to the sphere’s continued operation. Donjon Core The penultimate layer of the Donjon Sphere is described in detail below. Power Core The

Alter Self

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You sprout gills and grow webs

to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for your Unarmed Strike, and you use your spellcasting ability modifier for the attack and damage rolls rather than using Strength.

Customizing NPCs

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

spellcaster is to replace one or more of its spells. You can substitute any spell on the NPC’s spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this

have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating. Magic items, as well as adjusting a creature’s challenge rating, are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Customizing NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

replace one or more of its spells. You can substitute any spell on the NPC's spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this manner doesn't alter

. Magic Items The more powerful an NPC, the more likely it has one or more magic items in its possession. An archmage, for example, might have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating.

Alter Self

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

following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You sprout gills and grow webs

to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for your Unarmed Strike, and you use your spellcasting ability modifier for the attack and damage rolls rather than using Strength.

Ruin Spider

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

Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty

to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb

Campaign Conflicts

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

” section below provides examples of conflicts that reinforce particular themes. If a conflict reaches a satisfying end before the end of the campaign, create a new conflict to replace it. You can also

replace conflicts that don’t resonate with your players as well as conflicts you’re having trouble building adventures around. Conflict Arcs In the same way you think about character arcs over the

Githyanki Knight

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

can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Telekinesis if available. Silver Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Psychic damage

. Critical Hit: If the target is in an astral body (as with the Astral Projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body instead of dealing damage

Delphi Mansion Features

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

center of this adventure, is an enigmatic being from the Far Realm. Krokulmar can serve any campaign, or you can replace it with a more suitable otherworldly being. Eldritch Surges d4 Surge Effect

spell on its turn, the shadow makes a melee spell attack (+4 to hit) against a random creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 5 (2d4) necrotic damage on a hit.

Tyrants Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Tyrants Campaign Themes The primary theme of the Tyrants is mystery. In dealing with the Tyrants, there is always a question of what is real and what the true objective actually is. With the Tyrants

want to replace the entire city council of Sharn, or are their aspirations even higher than that? In a campaign that examines this idea, the Tyrants might impersonate the patrons and allies of the

Xanathar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

constantly, but even their ministrations can’t keep such a creature alive forever. Whenever the fish dies, panic spreads through the occupants of the lair as minions try to replace the fish before Xanathar

enemies everywhere, and lashes out at anyone it suspects of being a Zhentarim spy or assassin. Adventurers who attract its attention by dealing with known or suspected Black Network operatives are

Wandslingers

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

Wandslingers The Last War saw a dramatic increase in the use of magic in battle. Aundair was the first nation to field units of arcane dragoons, but as the war continued cantrip specialists could be

. Instead of dealing with the demands of a patron, you might receive requests from your former commander or your comrades from the war. Ultimately, it’s about the story you want to tell with your

Keranos's Influence

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

the wisdom he chooses to impart. A storm, for all its unpredictability, can still be weathered by those who apply foresight and knowledge. So it is when dealing with Keranos. He rewards those who act

. Those who prove themselves decisive and intelligent, such as the missing Queen Cymede of Akros, earn his grudging respect and continued blessings of precognition. He finds satisfaction not only in

Living Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

different spell, choose a damage-dealing evocation or conjuration spell from the wizard spell list of up to 5th level. Then consult the Living Spell Customization table to see which stat block to customize

changes to that stat block: Damage Immunity. Replace the living spell’s damage immunity with immunity to the type (or types) of damage dealt by the chosen spell. Magical Strike. Replace the damage that

Renown in Kalakeri

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

notes activities that increase or decrease a character’s renown score. Intrigue and Horror. When dealing with Kalakeri’s factions, every option or choice has ramifications. Give the characters

opportunities to meet, interact with, and rise in the esteem of Ramya, Arijani, and Reeva. As they do, highlight the monstrous nature of the three villains and that dealing with them involves hard choices

Baalzebul

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

was so powerful that he ruled two layers of the Hells, Maladomini and Malbolge. He conspired to topple Asmodeus and replace him, which in itself was not a crime. But in order to work his plans, he

bizarre of punishments. In that time long past, Baalzebul believed that he could cast Asmodeus as incompetent and amass a force to replace him before Asmodeus’s allies could act, but his calculations

2. Hunting Kennel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

limbs to replace the one it lost. This can result in trolls with multiple arms. A four-armed troll uses the troll stat block, except that it is a challenge rating 6 monster (2,300 XP) and has the

, the troll rends the target, dealing an extra 2d6 slashing damage. Treasure Trepsin keeps some items for himself. These include six ermine pelts (100 gp each), three fox pelts (25 gp each), and the

2. Hunting Kennel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

troll loses a limb, it regenerates two limbs to replace the one it lost. This can result in trolls with multiple arms. A four-armed troll uses the troll stat block, except that it is a challenge rating

two or more claws hit the same target, the troll rends the target, dealing an extra 2d6 slashing damage. Treasure Trepsin keeps some items for himself. These include six ermine pelts (100 gp each

The Role of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. It doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication

Skylla

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

expended, roll a d20; on a 1, the staff is destroyed. Actions Multiattack. Skylla makes two Eldritch Staff attacks. She can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Eldritch Staff. Melee

, dealing an extra 4 (1d8) lightning damage for each expended charge. Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

Spawn of Kyuss

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

. Once inside the brain, the worm kills its host and animates the corpse, transforming it into a spawn of Kyuss, which breeds more worms. Spawn of Kyuss are expressions of Orcus’s intent to replace all

burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage to it. At the end of each of its turns thereafter, the target takes 7 (2d6) necrotic damage per worm

Kelek

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

using Sorcerer’s Bolt, Staff of Striking, or a combination of them. He can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Sorcerer’s Bolt. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft

damage when used with two hands, and Kelek can expend up to 3 of the staff’s charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6) force damage for each expended charge. Fiery Explosion (Recharge 4–6). Kelek creates a

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