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Ancient Gold Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is
action to make a Charisma check contested by the dragon’s. If the creature wins, it escapes the dream plane. Otherwise, the effect ends on initiative count 20 on the next round. When the effect
Adult Gold Dragon
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polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed
make a Charisma check contested by the dragon’s. If the creature wins, it escapes the dream plane. Otherwise, the effect ends on initiative count 20 on the next round. When the effect ends, the
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Uttering a dark incantation, you summon a devil from the Nine Hells. You choose the devil’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 6 or lower, such as a barbed devil or a bearded devil
, you must make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They all hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time
Merfolk dwelling near an adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair are under threat from sahuagin raiders.
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Clusters of shrieker;shriekers serve as a warning system in the tunnels of an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, whether in conflict or as an ally or patron. Then, additional tables explore the relationships each kind of dragon has to other creatures of a similar challenge rating in their preferred environment
. Use these tables to inspire adventures that feature dragons dwelling alongside other creatures, either as enemies or as allies.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
alterations in yourself or others, the result often displays the characteristics of fish, amphibians, or other water-dwelling creatures. Blue-green eddies of magical energy sometimes accompany your
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I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest.
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I assume that everyone needs even the most basic
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus network growing near an
mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays.
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
contested by the goblins’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score to avoid being surprised. See the Basic Rules for more information on ability check contests. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are
difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide half cover to creatures behind them. (See “Difficult Terrain” and “Cover” in the Basic Rules for more information.)
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them.
Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow
moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors.
As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense
Adult Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A deep dragon lair might share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus
, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays.
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating
magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
summon a devil from the Nine Hells. You choose the devil’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 6 or lower, such as a barbed devil or a bearded devil. The devil appears in an unoccupied space
Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check fails, the devil becomes immune to your verbal commands for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, twenty feet above the floor.
Any character who can see the bridge in area 5 might also notice the goblin guarding the bridge. Doing so requires a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the goblin’s
the Basic Rules). The ledge between the two escarpments is fragile. Any weight in excess of 100 pounds loosens the whole mass and sends it tumbling down to the east. Any creature on the ledge when it
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
can make a group of characters tougher than their basic game statistics indicate. If that’s the case for your group, take that into account when selecting the attacking force. Third Attack Cult Forces
resistance to fire damage and the breath weapon of a red dragon wyrmling. These changes increase the gladiator’s challenge rating to 6. ** Use the assassin statistics but add the breath weapon of a green dragon wyrmling. This change doesn’t affect the assassin’s challenge rating.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating Quick Monster Stats If all you need are simple stats for a monster of a particular challenge rating, follow the steps here. If you want to create something more akin to the monster stat
blocks in the Monster Manual, skip ahead to “Creating a Monster Stat Block." Step 1. Expected Challenge Rating Pick the expected challenge rating (CR) for your monster. Knowing the monster’s expected
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Settlements The following tables allow you to quickly create a settlement. They assume that you’ve already determined its size and its basic form of government. Race Relations d20 Result
powerful monster 12 Mysterious, anonymous cabal 13 Contested leadership, open fighting 14 Cabal seized power openly 15 Doltish lout 16 On deathbed, claimants compete for power 17–18 Iron-willed but
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
“Cover” in the Basic Rules). DISGUISED CHARACTERS
Rather than storm Cragmaw Castle with weapons in hand, clever characters might try to talk their way inside. For example, they might don the scarlet
) check contested by the monsters’ Wisdom (Insight) checks, and give the characters advantage on their checks if the deception is particularly well planned or roleplayed. If at least one character wins
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
unpredictability.
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It takes true artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for bronze dragons; while I wait
interior chambers of their lairs meticulously dry.
The challenge rating of a legendary topaz dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
predictable only in my unpredictability.
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It takes true artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for
their homes. They keep the interior chambers of their lairs meticulously dry.
The challenge rating of a legendary topaz dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
) check contested by the goblin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. This guard is lazy and inattentive. If no characters are using light sources, each character can attempt a Dexterity (Stealth) check
points, it collapses. Creatures on the collapsing bridge must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage and landing prone (see “Being Prone” in the Basic Rules
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Interacting with Myconids The myconids’ initial attitude toward outsiders is hostile (see “Social Interaction” in the Basic Rules). They aren’t malicious, though, and they don’t resort to violence
-dwelling creatures. Rapport Spores A myconid’s Rapport Spores ability allows all intelligent creatures in the area to communicate telepathically with each other. The characters and the myconids are
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
”). Slarkrethel is a kraken, with the following changes: Slarkrethel has a challenge rating of 25 (75,000 XP). It gains the Legendary Resistance trait and the Spellcasting action option described below
the puny and insignificant surface-dwelling adventurers to fend for themselves. Hekaton doesn’t survive long in the kraken’s clutches. If the storm giant king dies, all is not lost. Characters can
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
(who has darkvision) or catch her by surprise. This Barovian witch is one of the servants of Strahd dwelling in area K56. She is calling out the name of her black cat familiar, which has gone missing
, one of the claws tries to crawl into the character’s backpack and hide there. It makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. If the claw loses the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
challenge rating of 2 (450 XP) and gains the following additional trait:
Invisibility. The poltergeist is invisible.
The poltergeist has the following action options in place of the specter’s Life Drain
it. A creature must be Medium or smaller to be affected by this magic, and an object can weigh up to 150 pounds.
If the target is a creature, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
influence can manifest. You can add regional effects to make a particular dragon’s lair feel unique and wondrous. Adding regional effects to a dragon’s lair has no effect on the dragon’s challenge rating
Creatures A dragon’s presence can alter the behavior or physical characteristics of creatures dwelling near the dragon’s lair. The presence of a gem dragon draws specific kinds of creatures to dwell
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon from a stat block and a basic description into a full-fledged character in your campaign. In chapter 5 of this book, you’ll find additional tables of personality traits and ideals that are
challenge rating. Languages. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. But given their high Intelligence and long life span, dragons can easily learn
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
knowledge, resulting in lightning-like flashes of inspiration (as well as the fury of a physical storm). In all their various forms, though, the myths agree on the basic structure of the pantheon’s
-dwelling Thassa, bleak-hearted Erebos, bronze-blooded Purphoros, and keen-eyed Nylea. These gods are known to refer to each other as “brother” and “sister,” though they never speak of parents and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures that rarely have a fixed shape. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and
a monster, including when you apply a template to it, might change its challenge rating.
For advice on how to customize creatures and calculate their challenge ratings, see the Dungeon Master’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
feet (spending half their speed to do so—see the “Being Prone” section in the Basic Rules). They pursue any characters they see, attacking until destroyed. The eastern half of the building is the old
Basic Rules for the effects of being restrained). A snared creature can take an action each round to attempt to break free with a DC 12 Strength check, or it can try to cut its way free by using a light
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
skulls and pelts of various mountain-dwelling creatures. Seated by the fire is a wizened goliath with long white hair. A yeti fur cloak is draped over her stooped shoulders, and a tiger-sized feline
. Its challenge rating is 0 (10 XP).
After 1 year, the griffon is Small and has 13 (2d6 + 6) hit points and a Strength score of 8. It has a +1 bonus to hit on its attacks and deals 2 (1d4) piercing
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
other garments upon request. Feldmar teaches a compulsory class on simple stitching to adjutants in an effort to reduce the amount of basic patchwork he and his family do to keep the Avowed neatly
admittance with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the forger’s Dexterity (Deception) check. Anyone caught presenting a forged letter is denied access to the Inner Ward indefinitely. A
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trait described below. She speaks Auran and Common. She has a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). Spellcasting. Asharra is a 5th-level spellcaster who uses Wisdom as her spellcasting ability (spell save DC
in Kir Sabal aren’t all identical, but they’re similar enough. Each is occupied by 2d4 aarakocra. A standard dwelling has two or three levels connected by a ladder (the interiors are too tight for
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Deception) check contested by the guards’ Wisdom (Insight) checks; if all the characters succeed, the guards are fooled and allow them to pass. If combat erupts here, two earth elementals burst up
Plane of Earth, near Ogrémoch’s dwelling place. The Prince of Evil Earth can attack intruders on his home plane but can’t pursue them through the portal into the world until the proper ritual is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
judgments. Whenever one of these precepts is broken, Tinder can make a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the characters’ Charisma (Deception) checks to see through the ruse. If additional characters
still has much to learn about the world. If flattered and offered a sufficient bribe (offerings worth at least 500 gp), she can even provide basic directions to any landmark within 100 miles of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating
challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon’s