before barrier diffusing creature reading

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its

magical nature or translate the benefits it offers to those pure of heart and firm of purpose. A heavy clasp, wrought to look like angel wings, keeps the book’s contents secure. Only a creature

Antilife Shell

Spells Player’s Handbook

spells or make attacks with Ranged or Reach weapons through the barrier. If you move so that an affected creature is forced to pass through the barrier, the spell ends.

An aura extends from you in a 10-foot Emanation for the duration. The aura prevents creatures other than Constructs and Undead from passing or reaching through it. An affected creature can cast

Message

Spells Player’s Handbook

You point toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target (and only the target) hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only you can hear. You can cast this spell through

solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence; 1 foot of stone, metal, or wood; or a thin sheet of lead blocks the spell.

Otiluke's Resilient Sphere

Spells Player’s Handbook

physical objects, energy, or other spell effects—can pass through the barrier, in or out, though a creature in the sphere can breathe there. The sphere is immune to all damage, and a creature or

A shimmering sphere encloses a Large or smaller creature or object within range. An unwilling creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be enclosed for the duration. Nothing—not

Forcecage

Spells Player’s Handbook

barrier that prevents any matter from passing through it and blocking any spells cast into or out from the area. When you cast the spell, any creature that is completely inside the cage’s area is

trapped. Creatures only partially within the area, or those too large to fit inside it, are pushed away from the center of the area until they are completely outside it. A creature inside the cage can

Wall of Force

Spells Player’s Handbook

An Invisible wall of force springs into existence at a point you choose within range. The wall appears in any orientation you choose, as a horizontal or vertical barrier or at an angle. It can be

. Each panel must be contiguous with another panel. In any form, the wall is 1/4 inch thick and lasts for the duration. If the wall cuts through a creature’s space when it appears, the creature

Book of Vile Darkness

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

Medani Inquisitive

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. If the target already has the Prone condition, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Crooked Staff", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Inquisitive Eye. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature the inquisitive can see within 60 feet. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation

Harper Pin

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

When you attune to this pin, choose a Harper persona (see the Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn for examples), including an alignment and a creature type. While wearing this pin, you register

as that persona when targeted by magic to determine your creature type, alignment, or location. The type of pin determines its rarity and effects. Silver Harper Pin. When you attune to this pin, you

Blade of Disaster

Spells Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

, each one against a creature or object within 5 feet of the rift. On a hit, the target takes 10d6 Force damage. This attack scores a Critical Hit if the number on the d20 is 18 or higher. As a Bonus

Action on your later turns, you can move the rift up to 60 feet and repeat the two attacks against a creature or an object within 5 feet of it. You can direct the attacks at the same target or at

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Valindra’s next turn. Deathly Grasp (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Deathly Grasp"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation

to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, Valindra can expend a use to

Scroll of Protection Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. A creature can attempt to overcome the barrier by using an action to make a DC 15 Charisma check. On a success, the creature ceases to be affected by the barrier.

Each scroll of protection works against a specific type of creature chosen by the DM or determined randomly by rolling on the following table. d100 Creature Type 01-10

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. The doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised

. 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

Braxat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

"} bludgeoning damage. Acid Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Acid Breath"}. The braxat exhales a 15-foot cone of acid. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 18

barrier of magical force around itself that lasts until the start of its next turn. This barrier gives the braxat a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and prevents magic missile

Antilife Shell Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

duration. The barrier prevents an affected creature from passing or reaching through. An affected creature can cast spells or make attacks with ranged or reach weapons through the barrier. If you move so that an affected creature is forced to pass through the barrier, the spell ends.

A shimmering barrier extends out from you in a 10-foot radius and moves with you, remaining centered on you and hedging out creatures other than undead and constructs. The barrier lasts for the

Animated Chained Library

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

False Object. If the library is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the library move or act, that creature must

"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 12).The three shelves are filled with books bound in iron covers, which are attached to chains that secure them to the shelves

Lorehold Professor of Order

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet directly away from the professor and become restrained until the start of professor’s next turn. Force Barrier

Repelling Burst attacks. It can also use Force Barrier, if available. Repelling Burst. Melee Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Repelling Burst"} to hit

Abjurer Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Arcane Ward"}. When the abjurer or a creature it can see within 30 feet of it takes damage, the abjurer magically creates a protective barrier around itself or the other creature. The barrier

ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Force Blast. Each creature in

Circle of Power Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

Divine energy radiates from you, distorting and diffusing magical energy within 30 feet of you. Until the spell ends, the sphere moves with you, centered on you. For the duration, each friendly

creature in the area (including you) has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Additionally, when an affected creature succeeds on a saving throw made against a spell or

Planetar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

(spell save DC 20). The planetar can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect evil and good, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel

":"Greatsword","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Healing Touch (4/Day). The planetar touches another creature. The target magically regains 30 (6d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"6d8+3","rollType":"heal

Hollyphant

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Invulnerability. An invisible aura forms a 10-foot-radius sphere around the hollyphant for as long as it lives. Any spell of 5th level or lower cast from outside the barrier can't affect

creatures or objects within it, even if the spell is cast using a higher level spell slot. Such a spell can target creatures and objects within the barrier, but the spell has no effect on them. Similarly

Barnibus Blastwind

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

slots): comprehend languages, identify, mage armor, shield 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, sending 4th level (1 slot): locate creature, Otiluke's

inherited from his grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets

Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions

, see invisibility, sending, tongues, unseen servantShield (1st-Level Spell; 3/Day). When the sage is hit by an attack or targeted by a magic missile spell, it calls forth an invisible barrier of

Message Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You point your finger toward a creature within range and whisper a message. The target (and only the target) hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only you can hear. You can cast this

spell through solid objects if you are familiar with the target and know it is beyond the barrier. Magical silence, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood

Tower Sage

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have the blinded condition until the end of the tower sage’s next turn. Spellcasting. The tower sage casts

elder sage. Tower sages are the only folk capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Stewards For centuries, the Tower of the Heavens has been stewarded by dutiful folk who practice two distinct traditions.

Resilient Sphere Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

for the duration. Nothing--not physical objects, energy, or other spell effects--can pass through the barrier, in or out, though a creature in the sphere can breathe there. The sphere is immune to

A sphere of shimmering force encloses a creature or object of Large size or smaller within range. An unwilling creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is enclosed

Living Blade of Disaster

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Magic Resistance. The living spell has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Unfettered. The living spell can move through any barrier, even a wall of magical force

instead.Preemptive Strike. The living spell makes a melee attack against a creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the living spell.A living blade of disaster is a blade of disaster spell (see

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

a creature of good alignment that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to

digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. An evil creature that tries to read

Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Blessings of the Gods. While the oracle is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. In addition, a creature that hits the oracle with a melee attack while within

","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.Divine Insight (3/Day). When the oracle or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the oracle can cause the roll to be made with

Master Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions

until the start of its next turn. Lightning Eruption (3/Day). The sage creates an eruption of magical lightning centered on a point it can see within 150 feet of it. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius

Brain in Iron

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain in

Tarandus

races

, often used for reading maps in dim light or signalling danger to their allies. Tarandus fur ranges from deep brown to pure white, shifting with age, climate or diet. They usually wear simple outfits

temporary companions. Tarandus Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 7–8 feet tall)Speed: 35 feet

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Freezing Ray"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Freezing Ray","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold

made him the envy of many rival spellcasters. Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in

Solar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

DC 25). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect evil and good, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. If the target is a creature that has 100 hit points or fewer, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or die. Flying Sword. The solar releases its

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