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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have
they confront brutal giants, ferocious hydras, fearless golems, evil yuan-ti, scheming devils, bloodthirsty demons, crafty mind flayers, and drow assassins. They might have a chance of defeating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Draconian Mastermind The rarest and most powerful of the draconians are the masterminds—spellcasters and strategists who most often serve as military commanders or as advisors to those who created
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 35 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
17 (+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
changes: A brain breaker has an Armor Class of 14 due to the strange ring mail it wears. A brain breaker has a speed of 30 feet and has a magical flying speed of 30 feet. It can hover. A brain
tasks because the brain breakers fall to fractious infighting without firm leadership. Only by defeating Ghaluzesh can the characters earn a measure of peace for themselves and for the Far Realms allies that support them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
sometimes dispatched when a powerful devotee of Lolth needs some creature or object captured and brought back alive and intact. Only under the rarest of circumstances is a retriever handed over or sold
to others, since Lolth’s cultists don’t want to take the chance that their creations will be turned against them. Retriever
Large Construct, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
are sometimes dispatched when a powerful drow needs some creature or object captured and brought back alive and intact. Only under the rarest of circumstances is a retriever handed over or sold to a
non-drow, since the dark elves don’t want to take the chance that the construct will be turned against them. Retriever
Large construct, lawful evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 210
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ancient Dragon Turtle Ancient Dragon Turtle
Gargantuan Dragon, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 409 (21d20 + 189)
Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
28 (+9
(124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards
and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to confront a hungering dream eater. Dream Eater
Medium Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 77 (14d8 + 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
suggested for the monster, with the DM determining its actual alignment. See also “Alignment.” AC, Initiative, and HP. These entries give the monster’s Armor Class, Initiative, and Hit Points, which
characters receive for defeating a monster and its Proficiency Bonus follow. Some creatures that are created by magic have no CR. See also “Challenge Rating” and “Experience Points.” Traits. The monster’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
suggested for the monster, with the DM determining its actual alignment. See also “Alignment.” AC, Initiative, and HP. These entries give the monster’s Armor Class, Initiative, and Hit Points, which
Experience Points characters receive for defeating a monster and its Proficiency Bonus follow. Some creatures that are created by magic have no CR. See also “Challenge Rating” and “Experience Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Trained in supernatural techniques to overcome such monsters, slayers are experts at unearthing and defeating mighty, mystical foes. Monster Slayer Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Monster
reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Monster Slayer Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of ranger spells you know. Monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Noteworthy in the scene is the replica of the enormous sculpture hanging from the ceiling above the stacks (see area F1 for a description of the sculpture). Shemshime Medium undead
Armor Class 13
” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Defeating Shemshime To defeat Shemshime, it must be crushed by an object weighing at least 1,000 pounds. Objects in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Gem), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 507 (26d20 + 234)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft. (hover), swim 60 ft.
STR
28 (+9
can now use its Mass Telekinesis action during the next hour. Award a party an additional 90,000 XP (180,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Gem Awakening activates.
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
about Decks of Many Things than anyone else alive. She has encountered many factions that concern themselves with the decks, defeating hierophants of the Heralds of the Comet (see chapter 12), dueling
who would abuse its fate-altering power—securing the deck and delivering it to her. Asteria Medium Humanoid (Human, Paladin), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 18 (breastplate, shield)
Hit Points 195 (26d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Metallic Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Metallic), Typically Lawful Good
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 565 (29d20 + 261)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
XP (240,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Metallic Awakening activates.
Unusual Nature. The greatwyrm doesn’t require food or drink.
Actions
Multiattack. The greatwyrm makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, destroying buildings and defenders alike. Chromatic Greatwyrm
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 533 (26d20 + 260)
Speed 60 ft., burrow
Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 105,000 XP (210,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Good
Armor Class 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points 585 (30d20 + 270)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
29 (+9)
INT
“Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Bahamut after his Platinum Brilliance activates.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Gargantuan Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points 574 (28d20 + 280)
Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
14
, the aspect can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Tiamat after her Chromatic Wrath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
little use for those who won’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals. In this adventure, Kas fools Tasha and Alustriel, two incredibly powerful wizards. In addition to defeating Vecna, Kas
desperately wants the wizards to witness and acknowledge his strength. Kas the Betrayer Medium Undead (Vampire), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 315 (30d8 + 180)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Two dullahans seek the same head, both believing they’re the actual owner.
Dullahan
Medium Undead
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 135 (18d8 + 54)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4
initiative order. Additionally, the dullahan can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section. Award a party an additional 5,900 XP (11,800 XP total) for defeating the dullahan after it uses Headless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. To obtain Shagambi’s puzzle cube, the characters must obtain the four bronze spears from the monsters in area 4C and place the weapons in the hands of the four warrior statues. Only by defeating the
construct with an Armor Class of 17 (natural, shield). It has a climbing speed of 30 feet and can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the rarest of items can be procured, given sufficient coin and patience. Adventurers lacking one or the other can very easily find all manner of employment, from simple escorting of caravans, to
class of people to any specific ward.
Castle Ward. As the name indicates, Castle Ward contains Castle Waterdeep, Piergeiron’s Palace, and many other public buildings of the city. This ward is home to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sending a slice of the pirates’ profits to Fort Beluarian, which would end the alliance with Liara Portyr and probably be self-defeating; the pirates could keep more of their profit, but they’d take
patrons in Port Nyanzaru and more distant ports who are eager to pay a king’s ransom for the rarest of his ill-gotten gains.
The crew of the Stirge includes a first mate named Heel (NE male half-orc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
supernatural link to her. The webs remain, but they dissolve within 1d10 days. Arasta
Huge monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 300 (24d12 + 144)
Speed 40 ft
in one encounter. Award a party 66,000 XP for defeating Arasta after she uses Armor of Spiders. (IGOR KIERYLUK)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each hour. Hythonia
Large monstrosity, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 199 (21d10 + 84)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40
challenge rating 17 creatures in one encounter. Award a party 36,000 XP for defeating Hythonia after she uses Shed Skin. (MATT STEWART)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary.
Soldier
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 16 (3d8
absence of order, we must establish it.”
Flaw: “If Ravnica didn’t need me, I would prefer to live a life of solitude and contemplation.”
Isperia
Gargantuan monstrosity, lawful neutral
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
other garments upon request. Feldmar teaches a compulsory class on simple stitching to adjutants in an effort to reduce the amount of basic patchwork he and his family do to keep the Avowed neatly
seeker’s preferred place of study in Candlekeep (usually a chamber in the Pillars of Pedagogy). Not all books in the collection can be checked out in this manner, however; the rarest and most dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
appendix B). Grell Psychic Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13
gibbering mouthers and then retreat from this room without defeating them all, the surviving gibbering mouthers combine into a single flesh meld (see appendix A) that arises from the muck the next time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
during the battle or after the demons are defeated. He speaks to the characters, thanking them for any assistance in defeating the demonic intruders. He makes it clear that his singular focus is stopping
corrupted link to Torm to connect the Abyss to Avernus, by way of Elturel. Ulder Ravengard
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 25
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
area T6, hoping to draw the characters to the false tomb and the other golems waiting there. Canopic Golem Large construct
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 252 (24d10 + 120)
Speed 30 ft
) after that time. See the “Conclusion” section for more information. If the characters destroy Valin’s heart before defeating her, she says the following before dying: “Fate defies me. So be it. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, the maps might contain hints to further quests or treasure hunts for the characters to pursue after this adventure. Oshundo the Alhoon Medium Undead (Mind Flayer, Wizard), Neutral Evil
Armor Class
Characters Withdraw. If the characters encounter this pair and retreat before defeating them, Duoro converts Larnon to Ilvaash’s worship after 1d4 hours. Larnon succumbs to the Far Realm and becomes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
progenitor’s warm slime. They’re hostile to any characters they see. Active Hunter. If the characters leave this area and return without defeating the encephalon cluster, the creature might be hunting anywhere
both at the same time. Lowarnizel Large Dragon (Young Gem), Neutral
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 168 (16d10 + 80)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft. (hover), swim 40 ft.
STR
21 (+5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
bronze horn to warn the hall (see area 2). The giant has four rocks for throwing. If the characters are returning after severely defeating the giants, a ballista (from the arsenal at 10A) will be set up
(Perception) check, that contains spell scrolls of two random 7th-level spells of a particular class (DM’s choice). All but one of the copper coffers contain unguents and the like; the third coffer






