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Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
-Draining Vines (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines"}. Snaking vines erupt from the blight. Each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 12
Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aura of Nightmares. Undead creatures within 30 feet of the shepherd gain a +5 bonus to attack and damage rolls. When any other creature that isn’t undead or a construct starts its turn within
” encompasses all fiends. The people of Theros might refer to “demons” or “devils” interchangeably, having no understanding of the difference between fiendish species or
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. While Murgaxor isn’t blinded, he can see any creature that isn’t an Undead or a Construct within 60 feet of himself, even through total cover, heavily obscured areas, invisibility, or any
using harmful magic while on campus.
University officials believe Murgaxor began his illicit experiments with life-draining magic shortly after he enrolled as a student.
In his third year
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Members of the Selesnya Conclave refer to their magic as “doruvati,” a Sylvan word meaning “gift.” When you use these gifts of Mat’Selesnya, graceful swirls of green and
conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do.
6
I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
deactivated shield guardian that once served as a wizard’s bodyguard. The wizard died from extreme bad luck decades ago — he fell out of a tree during a particularly bad bout of blue mist fever, hit his
finds footprints in the dirt — evidence of nomadic tribes of goblins, grungs, and vegepygmies that revere the construct as a lesser god. They trim back the jungle vines and creepers that would
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
to the folk of the Sword Coast. If you come from Kara-Tur, the people of Faerûn likely refer to you as Shou, even if that isn’t your true ethnicity, because that’s the blanket term
;t a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation.
Feature: All Eyes on You
Your accent, mannerisms, figures of
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
Snowborn The snowborn are a young species, and have existed for less than fifty years. They first appeared during a notably long and cold winter, which snowborn commonly refer to as ’The First
-expression, like a jaunty hat or colourful scarf.
Snowborn Traits
Rafa Teruel
Creature Type: Construct
Size: Small (about 2-4 ft tall) or Medium (about 4-7 ft tall), chosen when you select this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
their vampiric nature in various ways, including increased speed and a life-draining bite. Dhampir Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall
normal damage of an Unarmed Strike. In addition, when you deal this damage to a creature that isn’t a Construct or an Undead, you can empower yourself in one of the following ways: Drain. You regain Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
target is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Life-Draining Vines (Recharge 6). Snaking vines erupt from the blight. Each creature within 10
feet of it must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If at least one of the creatures that failed this save isn’t a Construct or an Undead, the blight regains 9 hit points.
Christopher Burdett
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Vellynne can’t drop below 1 hit point. If she is reduced to 1 hit point, she either retreats to somewhere safe or uses her next action to cast vampiric touch, draining the life force of her nearest
kobold minion (or some other poor fool) to ensure her own survival. Vellynne’s most potent spells are useless against the dragon construct, so she relies on her wand of magic missiles, using its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
out in this land. For inspiration, refer to the Plots tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this chapter, and consider the following story elements. Captive Audience. Determine some aspect
locations suitable for adventure, where the heroes confront the Darklord’s threats. For inspiration, refer to the Setting and Adventure Sites tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Barovians refer to him as “the devil Strahd.” Strahd has taken many consorts, but he has known only one true love: a Barovian peasant girl named Tatyana. (The Vistani don’t know what happened to her
who is undeserving of such punishment can have grave consequences for the one who utters such a curse. Ravens carry lost souls within them, so killing one is bad luck. (The ravens don’t carry souls within.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the
Collector Large Construct, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
5 (−3)
WIS
11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
last night by a loud crash. According to the smith, a crystalline vine burst out of the ground and punched a hole through the roof of his neighbor’s bakery. “Must be divine punishment for the bad pies
blight doesn’t require air or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The blight makes two Heat-Draining Vine attacks.
Heat-Draining Vine. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Nearly impossible 30 The numbers associated with these categories of difficulty are meant to be easy to keep in your head, so that you don’t have to refer to these rules every time you decide on a
say a door requires a successful DC 15 Strength check to be battered down. A fighter with a Strength of 20 might helplessly flail against the door because of bad die rolls. Meanwhile, the rogue with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the
Large Construct, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
5 (-3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
only name Glaive has ever known, and fellow blades don’t dare call her anything else. Mournland adventurers, however, refer to the terrifying commander by another name: Kill Switch. Glaive Medium
Construct (Warforged), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 187 (22d8 + 88)
Speed 30 ft. (50 ft. with Overdrive)
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, the Outer Planes provide the direction, thought, and purpose for its construction. Accordingly, many sages refer to the Outer Planes as divine planes, spiritual planes, or godly planes, for the Outer
celestial creatures, including angels, couatls, and pegasi. The Lower Planes are the home of fiends: demons, devils, yugoloths, and their ilk. The planes in between host their own unique denizens: the construct race of modrons inhabit Mechanus, and the aberrations called slaadi thrive in Limbo.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector
Collector
Large construct, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 189 (18d10+90)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21(+5)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
20(+5)
INT
5(−3)
WIS
11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Spires. The river splits as it runs through the hilly lands, eventually draining into a series of lakes along the southern edge of the vale. Two small woods also grow in the vale, one along its northern
-steads that surround it. Nonetheless, a certain strong breed of merchant travels the narrow mountain passes leading into Hartsvale. The dwarves of Citadel Adbar jestingly refer to these people as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these riches by exploiting my tenants’ misery, buying up condemned property and renting it out for an exorbitant fee. Granny Nightshade is helping me to make amends. I told her I wanted to put my bad
luster or some amount of golden color in its design. Roll a d8 and refer to the Gold-spun Gifts table to determine each item. (All the items listed in the table are uncommon magic items.) If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar to the folk of the Sword Coast. If you come from Kara-Tur, the people of Faerûn likely refer to you as Shou
a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows
odd-looking construct with an even more oddly placed spigot at the base of its barrel-shaped body. A gnome dressed in garishly colorful clothes sits on a stool nearby, his eyes blank. Another gnome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creature the giant can see within 60 feet. Failure: 11 (1d10 + 6) Force damage.
Stone Golem Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 18 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability
instead of this one.
Actions
Multiattack. The succubus makes one Fiendish Touch attack and uses Charm or Draining Kiss.
Fiendish Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, the pirate makes one Rapier attack against the triggering creature if within range.
Stone Golem Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 18 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 30 ft
Long Rest, it can shape-shift into an Incubus, using that stat block instead of this one.
Actions
Multiattack. The succubus makes one Fiendish Touch attack and uses Charm or Draining Kiss.
Fiendish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. FIENDS OF THEROS
On Theros, the term “demon” encompasses all fiends. The people of Theros might refer to “demons” or “devils” interchangeably, having no understanding of the difference between fiendish
undead or a construct starts its turn within 30 feet of the shepherd, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 (2d10) psychic damage.
Innate Spellcasting. The shepherd’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
serve the guild’s interests well, it promises to take care of you. Guilds hate to waste valuable assets, after all—that’s just bad business. Types of Guild The guild structure covers a swath of business
potential and try to push you to greatness? 5 Golem Guide. Your guild contact is the soul of a long-dead artisan preserved in a construct body. This golem is wise and knowledgeable, but it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: “Neverember’s dragons are an answer to our prayers.” “The Cassalanter mausoleum. Inform Y. G.” (The initials refer to Lady Yalah Gralhund.) “Golorr is an aboleth. Now it all makes sense.” If the characters are
the door without a key or anyone not of Cassalanter blood who opens Victoro’s desk. The Cassalanter children know about this construct and warn friendly characters about it. Desk. Victoro’s desk is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
inch without expending extra movement to do so.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has Disadvantage on D20 Tests.
Actions
Draining Swipe. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5
have only one creature Grappled by this action at a time.
Shield Guardian Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 17 Initiative −1 (9)
HP 142 (15d10 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
structure — which popular stories now refer to as Balduran’s Tomb — has been discovered three more times in the same fashion, each time in a different location, yet so far no one has been able to enter
cold-storage facility where he’s using pieces harvested from victims and livestock to construct a ram-headed flesh golem. Little Calimshan Generations ago, a fleet of Calishite refugees fleeing war in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
returned, the structure was gone. Since then, the forested structure — which popular stories now refer to as Balduran’s Tomb — has been discovered three more times in the same fashion, each time in a
spends entirely too much time in the cult’s trophy locker, a cold-storage facility where he’s using pieces harvested from victims and livestock to construct a ram-headed flesh golem. Little Calimshan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
using the ability scores of their new form. However, any spellcasting characters discover that they have left their original magic in their original brains. Let each player refer to the entry in the
shaping a massive mosaic. Not far from the dwarves is a large metallic construct with a terrifying number of appendages ending in blades and saws. It is thankfully unmoving.
A female dwarf with sharp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. They talk about Brandobaris as others might refer to a mischievous and dashing uncle. They don’t beseech the gods for daily favors, and they have no sense of metaphysical distance or separation
on a nugget of gold, that’s Yondalla turning bad luck into good. Arvoreen From time to time, halflings must fight to defend their friends or their village. In those moments, the tales of Arvoreen come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creature lunges toward you.
Creature. The clockwork behir uses the behir stat block with these changes: It is a construct. It has immunity to poison and psychic damage. It has immunity to the charmed
below). Any character fighting the clockwork behir can see that the complex arrangement of its workings gives it a unique vulnerability. Any character within 5 feet of the construct can use an action