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Player’s Handbook
Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your allies
. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough.
Whenever a creature that isn’t a Fiend or an Undead attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature makes a DC 17
Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is magically transformed into a Larva under the DM’s control. Only a Wish spell can reverse this vile transformation.
A creature attuned to the
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
grappled (escape DC 13). A creature grappled by the defender takes the damage again at the start of each of the defender’s turns. The defender can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time
Unusual Nature. The defender doesn’t need air, food, drink, or sleep.Electrified Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Electrified Bite"} to
Stone Defender
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this
ability, the stone defender must be able to see the creature and the attacker.Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage and be grappled (escape DC 13). The defender can have only one creature grappled
Keen Senses. The defender has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.
Telepathic Bond. While the defender is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to
Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of
Martial Role. The warrior has one of the following traits of your choice:
Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.Longsword
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
a fight.Lightning (granted by darksteel greataxe)Wrestle. Holga shoves a creature within 5 feet of herself. That creature must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 5 feet into an unoccupied space of Holga’s choice.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Shunning
sunlight, these hounds are usually met as a pack. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
clockwork dragon exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire
dragons. Plated in brass, bronze, copper, or faux gold and silver, they are often taken for fine draconic statues at first glance. A clockwork dragon makes a formidable guardian or defender, with its
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the kraul drops to 0 hit points, the kraul or another creature of its choice within 30 feet of it gains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType
: animate dead, blight, vampiric touch
Pack Tactics. The kraul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
long rest); each creature in the line must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dragonborn","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning
rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.Lightning
Summon Celestial
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Spells
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
spell, choose Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines the creature’s attack in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
The creature is an
ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’t regain hit points.A gigant is a towering insectile creature variously regarded as a harbinger of doom, a defender of nature, and a divine messenger of mysterious purpose. Giants regard them as a
Spell-Resistant Carapace. The gigant has advantage on saving throws against spells, and any creature that makes a spell attack against the gigant has disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. The
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
(6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rotting Fist", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving
.
Dreadful Glare. Nafik targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of himself. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition until the end of Nafik’s
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new
.
Creature Type
Every creature in D&D, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his malign disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected
worms jump onto nearby Humanoids and burrow into their flesh. A worm that penetrates a Humanoid body makes its way to the creature’s brain. Once inside the brain, the worm kills its host and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. The jiangshi draws energy from a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target makes a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction
their descendants and the communities they knew in life, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You perform a special religious ceremony that is infused with magic. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following rites, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the
casting.
Atonement. You touch one willing creature whose alignment has changed, and you make a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, you restore the target to its original alignment
Moonblade
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
finesse property.
83–84
The moonblade gains the thrown property (range 20/60 feet).
85–86
The moonblade functions as a defender.
87–90
The moonblade scores a critical
hit on a roll of 19 or 20.
91–92
When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack deals an extra 1d6 slashing damage.
93–94
When you hit a creature of a specific
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
":"Breath Weapon"}. Miirym uses one of the following breath weapons:
Cold Breath. Miirym exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw
. Miirym exhales a bolt of necrotic energy in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 82 (15d10);{"diceNotation":"15d10
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an
attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.
Reactions
Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives
that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the stone defender must be able to see the creature and the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your Intelligence modifier.
Reactions
Deflect Attack. Trigger: A creature the defender can see within 5 feet of itself makes an attack roll against a creature other
than the defender. Response: The triggering creature makes the attack roll with Disadvantage.
Level 5: Extra Attack You can attack twice instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature other than the defender.
Steel Defender (p. 61) In the first paragraph, the third sentence has been changed to “See this creature’s game statistics in the Steel Defender stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
5 feet of it.
Reaction
Deflect Attack. The defender imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature
Battle Smith Battle Smith with Steel Defender Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the defender takes the damage again at the start of each of the defender’s turns. The defender can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time, and the defender can’t make Electrified Bite
Clockwork Defender A clockwork defender is a mechanical quadruped that vaguely resembles a hound. Its eyes glow and can project intense but harmless beams of light. It tirelessly protects whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
feet of it.
Reaction
Deflect Attack. The defender imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of one creature it can see that is within 5 feet of it, provided the attack roll is against a creature
repairing both materiel and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are accompanied by a steel defender, a protective companion of their own creation. Many soldiers tell stories of nearly dying before
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creature it moves through takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Out-of-Phase Movement", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage; no creature can take this damage
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Comet Staff", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or be
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
","rollAction":"Chill Touch"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chill Touch","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the
.
Paralyzing Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Paralyzing Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
cast the spell, choose Avenger or Defender. Your choice determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an
(Defender Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d10 + 3 + the spell’s level Radiant damage, and the spirit can choose itself or another creature it can see
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
a Celestial spirit. It manifests in an angelic form in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Celestial Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose Avenger or Defender
. Your choice determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Defender. Your choice determines the creature’s attack in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your
companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Stat Blocks by Creature Type Here are the creatures in this chapter sorted by creature type. Aberration
Belashyrra
Dolgaunt
Dolgrim
Dyrrn
Hashalaq quori
Kalaraq quori
Tsucora quori
Beast
Clawfoot
Fastieth
Celestial
Radiant idol
Construct
Expeditious messenger
Iron defender
Living burning hands
Living cloudkill
Living lightning bolt
Warforged colossus
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or take an extra 3 (1d6) piercing damage and be grappled (escape DC 13). The defender can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Iron Defender An iron defender fights for its creator. They come in many shapes and are often crafted in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to cast Heal once without expending a spell slot. You can’t gain this Charm again while you still have it. Empower: Fortifying Rites. When you issue the Empower order to this facility, you inspire its
hirelings to perform daily rites that benefit you or another character you name. The beneficiary doesn’t need to be in the Bastion when the rites are performed to gain their benefit. Each time the






