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Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Physical Restraint. The dabus doesn’t make melee attacks or opportunity attack;opportunity attacks, even in self-defense.
Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and
);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Grasping Ground"}. The dabus causes a 20-foot-square area of ground it can see within 60 feet of itself to sprout clutching appendages made of
Flail Snail
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
–2. If the spell affects an area or has multiple targets, it fails and has no effect. If the spell targets only the snail, it has no effect on the snail and is reflected back at the caster, using the
when this power is activated must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the light ends.
Shell Defense. The flail snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.Fire, Poison
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Army Arcana. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be immune to the damage caused
spellcasters who call down fireballs and other destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave written word (in Elvish) near Evereska, and the Silent Rain sends a representative if interested. The
defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
immediately make the save.
If Hythonia sees herself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of her and in an area of bright light, she is affected by her own gaze.
Shed Skin (Mythic Trait
up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Snaky Hair. Hythonia makes one attack with her snaky hair.
Petrified Earth (Costs 2 Actions). Hythonia causes stone spikes to erupt from the
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the heat of a volcanic environment and conjure raw elemental energy of fire and magma. In a fire giant community, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in
their legs and body.FireFurnace Armor (Requires Fire Rune). The giant causes smoke and cinders to billow from its armor, filling a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on the giant. While the armor is
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8
damage from swirling ice, and nonmagical, open flames in that area are extinguished.
Splinter (Costs 3 Actions). Auril uses Create Ice Mephit or causes one to ice mephit she can see within 60 feet of
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its
surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders
keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Hobgoblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
attack with her claws.
Swarm (Costs 2 Actions). Arasta causes two Swarm of Insects (Spiders) ;swarms of spiders (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of her.
Toxic Web
within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must.
See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta.
Arasta as a Mythic Encounter
Arasta
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Anti-Illithid Defense Two crystal golems (see “Crystal Golems”) guard this room. They attack any creature that enters this area unescorted by a githyanki, a crystal golem, or a red dragon. If
combat breaks out in this chamber, the githyanki warriors in area 6a come to investigate. A permanent enchantment in this chamber grants any creature in the area advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and causes the levitate and detect thoughts spells to automatically fail when cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
House Dimir ZEZHOU CHEN A vampire appeared out of the darkness, as quiet as a breeze. He was stripped to the waist despite the chill underground, and his eyes reflected light like a cat’s. He
weapon and its best defense, and much of the guild’s work is hidden even from other members. Dimir agents leave no trace of their covert activities, warping the memories of witnesses to their crimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
8. Gong Tower Central to the den’s defense is this 60-foot-tall log tower perched atop an 80-foot-high bluff overlooking the river. A wooden ladder sized for Medium humanoids is lashed to the south
). The ringing of the gong also causes Chief Guh to bellow, “Lunch time! Me want food!” Treasure Each hobgoblin carries 1d10 gp in a pouch.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
corruption: Evil Acts. The Dark Powers consider an act to be evil if it is intentional, unnecessary, and successful, and most importantly, if it causes significant harm. Accidents, self-defense, deeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
rolling a d6:
1–2. If the spell affects an area or has multiple targets, it fails and has no effect. If the spell targets only the snail, it has no effect on the snail and is reflected back at the caster
this power is activated must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the light ends.
Shell Defense. The flail snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
at the top of the fortress. Pulling the lever on the east wall causes the wheel to turn, opening the western half of the door; sliding the lever back to its original position closes it. X14. Workshop
invisible as soon as they hear sounds of combat in area X13. They try to remain hidden and fight only in self-defense. Treasure. Characters who search the workshop find two sets of smith’s tools and a set
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
fails and has no effect. If the spell targets only the snail, it has no effect on the snail and is reflected back at the caster, using the spell slot level, spell save DC, attack bonus, and
be stunned until the light ends.
Shell Defense. The flail snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
more complex than merely seeking after adventure. She has long sought for ultimate meaning in the stars, and to seek justification for her belief that her bonds to her expansive family are reflected in
. Rosie Beestinger
Small humanoid (halfling), chaotic good
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 45 (10d6 + 10)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
8 (−1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12 (+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
-defense.
Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and pictures that float in the air in front of itself and disappear a few seconds later. A creature that can see such a
Attack: +5 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Grasping Ground (Recharge 6). The dabus causes a 20-foot-square area of ground it can see within 60 feet of itself to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
31. Reflected Hall A curtain of water separates two hallways that are basically mirror images of one another. When characters enter the first hall, read: Still puddles of water cover the floor of
, 10-foot-wide curtain between the two hallways, radiating an aura of conjuration magic to a detect magic spell or similar effect. A successful dispel magic (DC 17) cast on the curtain causes it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
commander’s eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons
understand that they are their own best defense in a siege, so they are careful to maximize their mobility with multiple ways in and out of their lairs. Bronze Dragon Lair Features The bronze dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the battlefield is a boon to their allies and a threat
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Army Arcana. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
too distracted by the abundance of food to pose much of a threat. They fight only in self-defense.
Metal Wasps The metal wasps are programmed to attack Medium humanoids; they ignore other creatures
composed of notched bronze rings, which can be turned so that the notches line up. Aligning the notches requires an action, and doing so causes the orb to gong loudly until the notches are no longer aligned. The sounds are spaced 6 seconds apart and can be heard out to a range of 600 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
by rolling a d6:
1–2. If the spell affects an area or has multiple targets, it fails and has no effect. If the spell targets only the snail, it has no effect on the snail and is reflected back at the
snail when this power is activated must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the light ends.
Shell Defense. The flail snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
done searching the wreck for treasure.) He inflicts harm only in self-defense. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or an offer of treasure worth at least 1,000 gp convinces the dragon to
sunlight from outside can be reflected underground and shone upon the vault entrance. Setting up these mirrors and getting their alignment just right takes 2d4 + 2 hours regardless of the number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
smaller creature takes this damage, it is also grappled (escape DC 15). Hythonia causes spectral snakes to erupt from a point she can see within 150 feet of her. Each creature within 20 feet of that point
immediately make the save.
If Hythonia sees herself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of her and in an area of bright light, she is affected by her own gaze.
Shed Skin (Mythic Trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
shelves contain books of Feywild lore, all written in Elvish, each of which has a withered frog’s body stitched into its spine. Kissing the frog or stroking it with a moistened finger causes the frog to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
adventurers enter area 38C. The tomb guardian fights only in self-defense and has orders from Withers to not leave the control room. If it goes berserk, it ignores these orders. Window. The window in
the south wall is stone magically rendered transparent from this side only. A successful dispel magic (DC 17) cast on the stone causes it to lose its transparency. If the tomb guardian is prevented from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
is the best path to success. d6 Ideal 1 Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) 2 Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) 3
anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
(Perception) check is needed. Lookouts at the anchorage notice a ship within 2 miles automatically. The pirates’ first line of defense is a ring of submerged rocks a quarter-mile from shore. The captain of a
but suffers no serious damage and can continue seeking a passage through. If the check fails by 5 or more, a rock causes significant damage; the ship lists badly and its speed is halved until the hull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in Surtur’s name. Some forgecallers prefer to live and work in isolation, seeking the hottest fires in volcanoes’ hearts or the
(Requires Fire Rune). The giant causes smoke and cinders to billow from its armor, filling a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on the giant. While the armor is billowing smoke, the giant has half cover