been buzzing diffusing checks releases

Myconid Sovereign Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Distress Spores. When the myconid takes damage, all other myconids within 240 feet of it can sense its pain. Sun Sickness. While in sunlight, the myconid has disadvantage on ability checks, attack

/Day). The myconid targets one corpse of a humanoid or a Large or smaller beast within 5 feet of it and releases spores at the corpse. In 24 hours, the corpse rises as a spore servant. The corpse

Cave Fisher Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

by the cave fisher (escape DC 13), and ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage. The filament can be attacked (AC 15; 5 hit points; immunity to poison and psychic damage), but a

pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the cave fisher, and the cave fisher makes a claw attack against it as a bonus action. Reeling up the target releases anyone else who was attached to the filament. Until the grapple ends on the target, the cave fisher can't extrude another filament.

Blistercoil Weird

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

maximum size possible in the space available. While the weird is Large or bigger, it makes Strength checks and saving throws with advantage. If the weird starts its turn at Gargantuan size, the weird

releases energy in an explosion. Each creature within 30 feet of the weird must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire

Shard of Xeluan

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

or be knocked prone. 4 The shard releases three glowing darts of magical force that target one random creature within 30 feet of you. If no such target exists, you become the target. Each dart

hits automatically and deals 3 (1d4 + 1) force damage to the target. 5 Until the next dawn, Beasts with an Intelligence score of 3 or lower are hostile to you. 6 Nothing seems to go your way. Until the next dawn, you have disadvantage on ability checks.

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following

stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Undead Servants. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeleton;skeletons, zombie;zombies, or ghoul;ghouls (all appear in the

of the following effects: Charnel Realm. The air is filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region. Undead Beasts. Dead Beasts periodically animate as

Elder Tempest Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

obscured. Heavy rain also extinguishes open flames and imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl in the area covered by the storm. The

":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and

Vampiric Mind Flayer

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Unusual Nature. The mind flayer doesn’t require air, food, or sleep.Multiattack. The mind flayer makes

the cerebral fluids from sapient minds. After doing so, they return to the Elder Brain of Bluetspur, which liquefies them into its pool and releases their stolen essences amid a hormone brine. This

Elder Tempest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

falls there, causing the area to be lightly obscured. Heavy rain also extinguishes open flames and imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl

). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 300 feet long and 20 feet wide. Objects in that area take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(Medicine) and Wisdom (Survival) checks have disadvantage. Fungal Infestation. Molds and fungi grow on surfaces within 6 miles of the lair, even where they would normally find no purchase. Mutating

, LightningInfestation Spores (3/Day). Zuggtmoy releases spores that burst out in a cloud that fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on her, and it lingers for 1 minute. Any creature in the cloud when it

Kobold Inventor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. The skunk has a walking speed of 20 feet, AC 10

Staff of the Forgotten One

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

(History) checks is doubled. You can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, petrified, or stunned. Undead with a challenge rating of 2 or lower will neither threaten nor attack you unless

. Destroying the Staff. A creature in possession of the staff can use an action to break it over one knee or a solid surface. The staff is destroyed and releases its remaining magic in an explosion that

Kobold Inventor Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

, or half as much damage on a successful one. Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. The skunk has a walking speed of 20 feet, AC 10, 1 hit point

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

with an unpleasant buzzing that imposes disadvantage on Intelligence checks and saving throws. 34 All creatures you speak with automatically believe your words, as if you have succeeded on a

you. You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks. 03 One weapon or item you carry of your choice gains a walking speed of 30 feet and goes where you tell it. Your armor and clothing

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

(Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into contact with a

, currents and tides are exceptionally strong and treacherous. Any ability checks made to safely navigate or control a vessel moving through these waters has disadvantage. Aquatic creatures that have

Orcus's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s

wildlife are commonly seen in the area. The air becomes filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid

Orcus's Lair

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

appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is

commonly seen in the area. The air becomes filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid spends at

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Psychic Step or Spellcasting. Starlight Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon releases a searing beam of starlight at a creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17

populations flourish within 6 miles of the lair. Ability checks made to forage for food by hunting, fishing, or trapping in that area are made with advantage. If the dragon dies, the animal population near

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon uses Psychic Step or Spellcasting. Starlight Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon releases a searing beam of starlight at a creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must

regains two additional spent Hit Dice. Thriving Wildlife. Animal populations flourish within 6 miles of the lair. Ability checks made to forage for food by hunting, fishing, or trapping in that area are

Shard Description

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

each creature within 10 feet of you must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. 4 The shard releases three glowing darts of magical force that target one random creature within

of 3 or lower are hostile to you. 6 Nothing seems to go your way. Until the next dawn, you have disadvantage on ability checks.

Myconid Sovereign

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

damage, all other myconids within 240 feet of it can sense its pain. Sun Sickness. While in sunlight, the myconid has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws. The myconid dies

beast within 5 feet of it and releases spores at the corpse. In 24 hours, the corpse rises as a spore servant. The corpse stays animated for 1d4 + 1 weeks or until destroyed, and it can’t be animated

Blistercoil Weird

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

available. While the weird is Large or bigger, it makes Strength checks and saving throws with advantage. If the weird starts its turn at Gargantuan size, the weird releases energy in an explosion

Myconid Sovereign

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

sunlight, the myconid has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws. The myconid dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight. Actions Multiattack. The myconid uses either

damage. Animating Spores (3/Day). The myconid targets one corpse of a humanoid or a Large or smaller beast within 5 feet of it and releases spores at the corpse. In 24 hours, the corpse rises as a

Eldritch Invocations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

light activity, such as reading your Book of Shadows and keeping watch. Cloak of Flies Prerequisite: 5th level As a bonus action, you can surround yourself with a magical aura that looks like buzzing

Charisma (Intimidation) checks but disadvantage on all other Charisma checks. Any other creature that starts its turn in the aura takes poison damage equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 0 damage

Griffon

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

on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The griffon makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its claws. Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft

, preparing themselves for the bloody fight that inevitably follows. A griffon ignores a horse’s rider when possible, and a rider that abandons its mount, or a herder that releases one or two horses, can

Exploration Example

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

around the dungeon the way they do in combat. But the DM frequently checks in to make sure it’s clear where everyone is and what they’re doing. Teamwork Matters. The player characters are working

use Wisdom checks to find things—see the Search action in the rules glossary—but sometimes they stumble on them accidentally, as Auro did here. Jared: Past the flames and smoke, you see a glimmering

31. Amber Cavity

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

monolith dwindles, and the shadowy limbs have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. A character can use the amulet multiple times, but doing so causes the shadowy limbs to

amulets bearing the Mark of the Raven (each worth 5 gp). Development. If Mara is destroyed, the cavern releases a mighty sigh. The house remains awakened, but the domain’s borders open. Mara re-forms

Sinister Sunbeams

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

through the woods, the characters must succeed on three DC 14 group Dexterity checks to avoid crossing the sunbeams. Each character gains a +2 bonus to their check if a ranger or druid is with the

trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage

Elder Tempest

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

Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl in the area covered by the storm. The winds impose disadvantage on ranged attack rolls. The winds extinguish open flames

save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 1 mile long and 20 feet wide. Objects in that

Vampiric Mind Flayer

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

the cerebral fluids from sapient minds. After doing so, they return to the Elder Brain of Bluetspur, which liquefies them into its pool and releases their stolen essences amid a hormone brine. This

Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Unusual Nature. The mind flayer doesn’t require air, food, or sleep. Actions Multiattack. The mind flayer makes two Claw attacks or one Claw attack

Elder Tempest

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

imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl in the area covered by the storm. The winds impose disadvantage on ranged attack rolls. They

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 300 feet long and 20 feet wide. Objects

Elemental Engines

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

elemental spirit more receptive to commands. Casting Charm Monster targeting the elemental spirit gives you Advantage on checks made to command the spirit for the spell’s duration. If you instead cast

Dominate Monster targeting the elemental spirit, any checks you make to command the spirit for the spell’s duration automatically succeed. The elemental spirit automatically fails its saving throw against

17. The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

). Secret Door. The slime obscures a secret door. Ability checks made to search the walls for secret doors are made with disadvantage until the slime is scraped off the section of wall in which the

materializes next to the altar and tries to possess the nearest humanoid creature. If it succeeds, the ghost uses its host to open the secret door, then releases its host and shifts into the Ethereal

Orcus

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

succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Undead Servants. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to

Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Charnel Realm. The air is filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region. Undead

Kobold Inventor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

, and the target must make a DC 9 Constitution saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into

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