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Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a material: Clay

slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Construct Spirit Medium Construct, Neutral AC 13 + the spell’s level HP 40 + 15 for each spell level above 4 Speed 30 ft

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll

target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on

Necrichor

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

":"recharge","rollAction":"Blood Puppeteering"}. The necrichor targets a creature it can see within 5 feet of it that is missing any of its hit points. If the target isn’t a Construct or an Undead, it

dealt to it (round down), and the target takes the remaining damage. The necrichor can attach to only one creature at a time. The attached necrichor can telepathically control the target’s move

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

haunts the abode it favored in life, such as a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps

, the lich takes half the damage (rounded down), and the target takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair

initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of creatures that died in its lair. These apparitions

Arcturia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

lich often haunts the abode it favored in life, such as a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians

takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of

Exethanter

Monsters Curse of Strahd

academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including

remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until Exethanter or the target is no longer in the Exethanter’s lair. Exethanter calls forth the spirits of

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering

dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Ice

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

central spire—the highest point in the local landscape—to take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and

must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Named for the warlord who infamously employed it, the Mighty Servant of Leuk-o is a fantastically powerful, 10-foot-tall machine that turns into an animate construct when piloted. Crafted of a

, though, the servant uses its Ghost in the Machine property and turns the crew members against each other. If the crew members successfully implement the code, at the end of the third round, the

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures

. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Surprise Attack. If the

Summon Construct

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

Summon Construct Level 4 Conjuration (Wizard) HECTOR ORTIZ Construct Spirit (Stone) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a lockbox worth 400+ GP) Duration: Concentration

, up to 1 hour You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

Animated Rug of Smothering

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

attack those who speak a supposed command word. Deadly tapestries, furs, and similar items also use this stat block. Animated Rug of Smothering Large Construct, Unaligned AC 12 Initiative +4 (14

turns. The rug can smother only one creature at a time. While grappling the target, the rug can’t take this action, the rug halves the damage it takes (round down), and the target takes the same amount of damage.

Doppelganger

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

Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures

reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Surprise Attack. If the

A Lich's Lair

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

A Lich’s Lair A lich often haunts the abode it favored in life, such as a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with

remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of creatures that

Shield Guardian

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

danger. When such a guardian is created, the magic that animates it is intertwined with a bonded command amulet. Any creature that has a shield guardian’s command amulet can control that Construct and, in

Carpenter Shield Guardian Large Construct, Unaligned AC 17 Initiative −1 (9) HP 142 (15d10 + 60) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 8 −1 −1 Con 18 +4

Mistshore: Autumn

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

Belchy, sank in Deepwater Harbor almost a century ago. Lantanese gnomes working for Jarlaxle have managed to repair the construct. Two rounds after the characters corner Fel’rekt and Krebbyg, Big Belchy

surfaces next to the dock on initiative count 5, close enough that the drow can leap onto its barnacle-encrusted back on their next turns. In the round after it surfaces, the mechanism breathes a cloud

A Crystal Dragon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering crystals scattered about their lairs

whispers to one creature within range of the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature

Anvilwroughts

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

construct, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 3 (−4) WIS 14 (+2

as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. Bronze Sable Medium construct, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 13 (+1

Animated Objects

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

Animated Objects Animated Armor Medium Construct, Unaligned AC 18 Initiative +2 (12) HP 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 25 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 14 +2 +2 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con

ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage. Animated Flying Sword Small Construct, Unaligned AC 17 Initiative +4 (14) HP 14 (4d6) Speed 5 ft., Fly 50 ft. (hover) Ability Score Mod Save

Rogue Class Features

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

Improved Cunning Strike 6d6 12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6 Subclass feature 9d6

Attacks. BRYAN SOLA Level 5: Uncanny Dodge When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack roll, you can take a Reaction to halve the attack’s damage against you (round down). Level 7

Rogue Class Features

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

Improved Cunning Strike 6d6 12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6 Subclass feature 9d6

an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack roll, you can take a Reaction to halve the attack’s damage against you (round down). Level 7: Evasion You can nimbly dodge out of the way of

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

amount of damage it deals every round—has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can determine a monster’s damage output in one of two ways. Use the Table. You can start with

the monster’s expected challenge rating and use the Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating table to determine how much damage the monster should deal every round. The table presents a range at each

Hexton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

innocent snickering Hexton Modron Huge Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 209 (22d12 + 66) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 19 (+4) DEX 16

reactions per round but only one per turn. Counter Magic. The hexton attempts to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no effect

Necrichor

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

its hit points. If the target isn’t a Construct or an Undead, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or the necrichor enters the target’s space and attaches itself to the target for 1

minute. While attached, the necrichor takes only half damage dealt to it (round down), and the target takes the remaining damage. The necrichor can attach to only one creature at a time. The attached

Necrichor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

points. If the target isn’t a Construct or an Undead, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or the necrichor enters the target’s space and attaches itself to the target for 1 minute

. While attached, the necrichor takes only half damage dealt to it (round down), and the target takes the remaining damage. The necrichor can attach to only one creature at a time. The attached necrichor

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Actions The beholder’s ability to use legendary actions effectively doubles the number of times it can shoot rays in a round. Each legendary action a beholder takes gives it an opportunity to react to a

vanquish invaders without directly confronting them. Devious and hidden traps are liable to be lurking around every corner, and might be blatantly obvious in some places, yet no less lethal. In similar

Faerie Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a manor or convincing pixies to construct them a silken bower. The most elaborate faerie dragon lairs are modeled off those of larger dragons, featuring multiple chambers and cunning traps. Faerie

initiative count 20 on the next round, whenever a ranged attack roll misses the dragon, reroll the attack against a random creature within 30 feet of the dragon that doesn’t have total cover against

How to Play

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

, which brings the flow of the game right back to step 1. This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a

, roll a d6 and divide the number rolled by 2 (round up). To simulate the roll of 1d2, roll any die and assign a 1 or 2 to the roll depending on whether it was odd or even. (Alternatively, if the

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

powerful, 10-foot-tall machine that turns into an animate construct when piloted. Crafted of a gleaming black alloy of unknown origin, the servant is often described as a combination of a disproportioned

code, though, the servant uses its Ghost in the Machine property and turns the crew members against each other. If the crew members successfully implement the code, at the end of the third round, the

Super-Secret Basement

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

has an easily spotted 6-inch-wide slot on its back, with the edge of a round disk protruding from it. A character within 5 feet of the buzz saw who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand

other side of the room, and attacks in the second round of combat. Unless they are attacked first, the duodrones ignore the characters to start. But if combat with the swarms goes to three rounds, the

Pidlwick II

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

happy.” Bond. “I would like to find someone—anyone—who isn’t afraid of me and who enjoys my company.” Flaw. “When I’m upset, I do bad things.” Pidlwick II Small construct, neutral evil Armor Class 14

) Ambusher. During the first round of combat, Pidlwick II has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t had a turn yet. Actions Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Gruumsh in between. — Elminster Orc Blade of Ilneval Ilneval is Gruumsh’s battle captain, a devious strategist who directs Gruumsh’s soldiers with boldness. Among orcs, warriors that venerate Ilneval

hits a target with a weapon attack (included in its attacks). Shargaas’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the orc’s darkvision. Slayer. In the first round of a combat, the orc has advantage on

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

dealt). 76 A tiny construct resembling a gynosphinx follows you around. It can truthfully answer up to ten yes-or-no questions regarding the campaign, at the DM’s discretion. A tiny

construct resembling a gynosphinx follows you around. It constantly asks unsolvable riddles of other creatures, and insults those creatures when they fail to answer correctly. 77 A creature appears

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

” above) is fighting ten prisoners, nine of whom are human commoners. The tenth is a gold elf knight named Shalendra Floshin. Half the humans each deal 1 slashing damage to the vrock each round, and

Shalendra deals 10 damage to the vrock every round. The demon focuses on one target each round (roll randomly). If the characters join the battle, the vrock attacks them. Glyph Key. Issem has a glyph key

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