before band diffusing can religious

Banneret

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

borders. A Banneret relies on judgment, bravery, and fidelity to the code of chivalry to guide them in defeating evildoers. A lone Banneret is a skilled warrior, but when leading a band of allies one of these warriors can transform even a poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band.

Priest Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

influence in their communities. Evil priests might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.

Knight Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or

warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A

Shoosuva

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

shoosuva is second only to a flind in status within a war band dedicated to Yeenoghu.PoisonCold, Fire, LightningRampage. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the shoosuva can move up to half its speed and make one Bite attack.

", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned. While poisoned in this way, the target is also paralyzed. The target can repeat

Band of Loyalty

Magic Items Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

If you are reduced to zero hit points while attuned to a band of loyalty, you instantly die. These rings are favored by spies who can’t afford to fall into enemy hands.

Flind

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Aura of Blood Thirst. If the flind isn’t incapacitated, any creature that has Rampage can make a Bite attack as a bonus action while within 10 feet of the flind.Multiattack. The flind makes one

":"Longbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.When the demon lord Yeenoghu wants to create a particularly fearsome war band leader, he transforms an exceptionally strong and vicious gnoll into

Refrum

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the Refrum can expend a spell slot to cause his melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.

Avi

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, Avi can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType

): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians Reach to the Wave. At will, Avi can control the flow and shape of water in a 5-foot cube, or cause the water to

Elister Noggins

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, Elister can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.

Purple Dragon Knight

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.

Valetta

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

":"Mace","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Dragonborn. She can use her action to exhale a 5-foot-wide, 30-foot line of lightning (but can't do this again until she finishes a short or

Divine Soul

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

sacred power, a Divine Soul can undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. In some cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power. In

prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands

Ashen Knight

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it

can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A creature can benefit from only one

Harrow Hawk

Monsters The Book of Many Things

corpses to eat and living creatures to hunt. A harrow hawk can even travel the multiverse, flying magically from one world to another. The Grim Harrow—a band of Undead beings created by the Deck

darkness, it teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see that is also in dim light or darkness. The hawk then has advantage on the first melee attack it makes before the end of the turn.

Sharwyn Hucrele

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Barkskin. Sharwyn’s AC can’t be lower than 16. Special Equipment. Sharwyn has a spellbook that contains the spells listed in her Spellcasting trait, plus detect magic and silent image

+ 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.A young adventurer whose group ran afoul of a band of goblins, Sharwyn Hucrele now

Purple Dragon Knight (SCAG)

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.

Anchorite of Talos

Monsters Dragon of Icespire Peak

Innate Spellcasting. The anchorite’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day each: augury

, bless, lightning bolt (8d6;{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"roll"} damage), revivify 3/day: thunderwave (2d8;{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"roll"} damage) Shapechanger. The anchorite can use its

Divine Soul (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

sacred power, a Divine Soul can undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. In some cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power. In

prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands

Dragon Tortoise

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Multiattack. The dragon tortoise makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. It can make one tail attack in place of its two claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13

. Ogruhl was the prisoner of a cruel Netherese wizard. When the city around the tortoise was abandoned, Ogruhl was left to die. A band of chwinga;chwingas found the tortoise and brought it food and

Holga Kilgore

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Reckless. At the start of her turn, Holga can gain advantage on melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against her have advantage until the start of her next turn. Special

. After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she won’t lose another family without

Knight of the Mithral Shield

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The

creature can add a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Leadership"} to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a

Madcap

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Ironbound Pursuit. The madcap moves up to its speed to a creature it can see and kicks with its iron boots. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 20 (3d10 + 4);{"diceNotation

creature even more psychotic, causing it to brood over irrational hatreds. A group of madcaps will sometimes band together over a shared hatred of something, such as music, creatures with curly hair

Githzerai Uniter

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

can replace any of these attacks with one use of its Pacifying Touch. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit

. The githzerai touches one creature it can see within 5 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw, or the githzerai chooses an action for that target: Attack, Magic

Aartuk Elder

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two Radiant Pellet

, sendingAartuks are baleful plant creatures that live to wage war. Beholder;Beholders destroyed their original home world and scattered the survivors across the Material Plane. Aartuk cells can be found throughout

Aartuk Weedling

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Aartuk cells can be found throughout Wildspace, including aboard spelljamming ships whose former crews were either murdered or forcibly ejected by a band of aartuks. An aartuk’s body is shaped

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

changed to allow you to end your solitude? You can work with your DM to determine the exact nature of your seclusion, or you can choose or roll on the table below to determine the reason behind your

seclusion. d8 Life of Seclusion 1 I was searching for spiritual enlightenment. 2 I was partaking of communal living in accordance with the dictates of a religious order. 3 I

Death Giant Reaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

them take on a ghastly appearance and disappear, as well as twist shadow into terrifying bolts of energy that drain the vigor of their victims. Death Giants Long ago, a large band of cloud giants

equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Each creature within 10 feet of the location the giant left must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition until the end of that creature’s next turn.

Fensir Devourer

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

an insatiable hunger. These fensir devourers use their great size and strength to overwhelm foes. They can also issue a baleful curse in their final moments. Fensirs Long ago, a band of frost

use in the eternal battle. The transformation that created fensirs left them with an odd quirk to their regenerative powers: their regeneration doesn’t function in sunlight, and in fact, sunlight can turn these creatures to stone.

Ioun Stone Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

to separate it from you, either by making a successful attack roll against AC 24 or a successful DC 24 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. You can use an action to seize and stow the stone, ending its

). While this pale lavender ellipsoid orbits your head, you can use your reaction to cancel a spell of 4th level or lower cast by a creature you can see and targeting only you. Once the stone has

Aartuk Starhorror

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two

with plantsAartuks are baleful plant creatures that live to wage war. Beholder;Beholders destroyed their original home world and scattered the survivors across the Material Plane. Aartuk cells can be

Ioun Stone of Religious Knowledge

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

to separate it from you, either by making a successful attack roll against AC 24 or a successful DC 24 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. You can use an action to seize and stow the stone, ending its

effect. A stone has AC 24, 10 hit points, and resistance to all damage. It is considered to be an object that is being worn while it orbits your head. Religious Knowledge. You gain proficiency

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

Fensir Skirmisher

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

can transform even a pinch of mud or gravel into a boulder suitable for hurling, and the thrown stone grows in flight to knock its target flat on impact. Fensirs Long ago, a band of frost giants

splashes all creatures in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the fensir can see within 60 feet of itself. Each non-fensir creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or

Leucrotta

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

venerate Yeenoghu—particularly his gnoll followers—view leucrottas with great respect. Although a leucrotta is unlikely to lead a gnoll war band, it can influence the leader and might

Mimicry. The leucrotta can mimic Beast sounds and Humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations only with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. Stench. Any

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon

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