before beam diffusing check reveals

Major Image

Spells Player’s Handbook

making it carry on a conversation, for example. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, for things can pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to examine the

image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see

Programmed Illusion

Spells Player’s Handbook

create an illusion of yourself to appear and warn off others who attempt to open a trapped door. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be illusory, since things can pass through it. A

creature that takes the Study action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the

Silent Image

Spells Player’s Handbook

. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, since things can pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a

successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image.

Project Image

Spells Player’s Handbook

image reveals it to be illusory, since things can pass through it. A creature that takes the Study action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence

(Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image, and any noise it makes sounds hollow to the creature.

Minor Illusion

Spells Player’s Handbook

creature takes a Study action to examine the sound or image, the creature can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature

, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, since things can pass through it.

Deck of Illusions

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be false, because objects pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to visually inspect the illusory creature

identifies it as an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled (using a Dispel Magic spell or a similar

Runic Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the affected creature relocates to an unoccupied space of its choice within 5 feet of the colossus and is no longer restrained. Arcane Beam (Recharge 5–6

);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Arcane Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of magical force from its chest, hands, or head in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

another creature within 5 feet of it) can use its action to make a DC 26 Strength check. On a success, the creature relocates to an unoccupied space of its choice within 5 feet of the colossus and is no

longer restrained. Structures, as well as nonmagical objects that are neither being worn nor carried, take the same amount of damage if they are in the cylinder (no save). Incinerating Beam

Dream Eater

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

foes’ greatest fears. However, all dream eaters share one thing: a gaping, always-smiling mouth, which it reveals before engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a

) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature making the check takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage

Adult Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Whenever a creature with an

creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack

Programmed Illusion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

word or phrase. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an

illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image, and any noise it makes sounds hollow to the creature.

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

image from a distance can tell it’s an illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass

be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail

Minor Illusion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

-foot cube. The image can't create sound, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. If a creature

uses its action to examine the sound or image, the creature can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the illusion becomes faint to the creature.

Silent Image Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a

successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image.

Project Image Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence

(Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image, and any noise it makes sounds hollow to the creature.

"The Demogorgon"

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

addressing one another as Aameul and Hathradiah—mispronounced as Emmanuel and Hebediah, respectively. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (History) check allows a character to recall the real names of

stewards. If the ettin is defeated, examining the pouches around his necks reveals a collection of eyeballs and still-beating dragon hearts. The silver wires connect those living tissues to the ettin

Eye Monger

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

hasn’t observed the eye monger move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the eye monger is animate. Unusual Nature. The eye monger doesn

eye and mouth are closed, an eye monger looks like nothing more than a 12-foot-diameter asteroid. When it senses vibrations in the space around it, the eye monger opens its eye and reveals its true

Shield Guardian Amulet

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its face. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet. Every shield

try to reactivate the shield guardian, doing so with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Reactivation can only be attempted while the amulet and guardian are within 10 feet of each other.

Major Image Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

example. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion

with a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature can see through the image, and its other sensory

Professor Orb

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

A professor orb is a smooth 5-pound sphere of smoky gray quartz about the size of a grapefruit. Close examination reveals two or more pinpricks of silver light coming from deep inside the sphere

. The orb has extensive knowledge of four narrow academic subjects. When making an Intelligence check to recall lore from any of its areas of expertise, the orb has a +9 bonus to its roll (including

Deck of Illusions Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually inspect the creature identifies it as illusory with a successful DC 15

Intelligence (Investigation) check. The creature then appears translucent. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled. When the illusion ends, the image on its card

Balance and Ruin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

creature that examines the beam and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the tilt. When the characters enter the room, the beam’s weight rests on the far end. When any amount of

Balance and Ruin Mechanical Trap, Deadly (5th–10th Level) Mike Schley Diagram 4.5: Balance and Ruin A narrow wooden beam spans the length of this hundred-foot-long, fifty-foot-wide chamber. The beam

Into the Ethereal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

party to the Ethereal Plane. Before beginning his ritual, Gallio shows the characters the monsters held in his dimensional cells. He reveals that the planar beacon freezes any extraplanar beings caught

in its beam: to bring the monsters home, the characters must grab hold of them, then return to this world and imprison the monster inside one of his dimensional cells.

S7. Main Hall and Belfry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Strength (Athletics) check. Characters can reach the belfry from inside using magic such as a spider climb or fly spell. Treasure. Close examination of the bell reveals that it’s thin sides are solid

can use them to detach the bell from the beam in 1 minute. Any creature under the bell when it falls must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw to get out of the way, or take 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage. The gold bell is worth 2,500 gp.

Rescue the Villagers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the Utilize action to make a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check, lifting the beam and freeing Brezo on a success. Unconscious on the Bar The tavern’s human bartender, Nelida Adler (Medium, Neutral Good

toothpicks. A frantic man whose brown hair whips in an unfelt wind tries in vain to free his leg from a collapsed beam. A dark-haired woman slumps over the bar, unmoving, while panicked cries and

53. The Valve

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

beam, which is difficult terrain, requires a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a failed check, the character can’t move farther during that turn. If the check fails by 5 or more, the character

falls off the beam 30 feet to the bottom of the pit. If the crank is released once the secret door is open, it unwinds quickly, pulling the door shut. To prevent this, the lever can be pulled down to

3. Kubazan's Shrine

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

hop onto a beam without falling, a creature must succeed on a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, the DC of which is 5 + the distance (in feet) between the two beams. When weight is applied to and lifted

(Perception) check spots the eyestalk of a froghemoth (see appendix D) sticking out of the pool. The froghemoth attacks anyone who disturbs the water or tries to reach the shrine, heaving itself from the pool

Temple of Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

pool with a brilliant beam of light penetrating it from above. Flanking the priest are Prince Xeleth and Princess Xedalli. The prince is arrayed in regal splendor, his expression one of exultation

, while Xedalli stands stiffly, regarding her brother with a look of utter loathing. Silence fills the temple as the priest raises his arms and the emperor’s body, shrouded in light, rises into the beam

Vault Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

other means of seeing in the dark. Moonlight Mirrors Several areas in the vault contain objects known as moonlight mirrors, which each reflect a powerful beam of light from one of Krynn’s moons

damage. A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic emanating from the mirror. Unless covered, the reflective side of a moonlight mirror casts bright light in a 20-foot hemisphere, in the

F. River Ivlis Crossroads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

F. River Ivlis Crossroads Check for a random encounter whenever the characters reach area F, unless they are accompanied by Vistani. An old wooden gallows creaks in a chill wind that blows down from

the high ground to the west. A frayed length of rope dances from its beam. The well-worn road splits here, and a signpost opposite the gallows points off in three directions: Barovia Village to the

2E. Rotted Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

that remain are unlikely to support a human’s weight. The beams are still strong, but they are slick with fungus and mold. A successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check is needed to cross the level on

a beam without slipping and falling into the awfulness of area 1E. The stone steps that wind around the outer wall come to a small (approximately 3 feet by 3 feet) stone landing, then continue upward

1. Drawbridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

reveals that most of the tracks (made by several dozen fleeing villagers) lead north. A successful check also reveals smaller humanoid tracks (made by roughly a dozen goblins) heading from the north

in the nearby watchtowers (area 2a). Footprints Characters who search the area west of the drawbridge see several humanoid tracks in the grass and dirt. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check

2E. Rotted Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

that remain are unlikely to support a human’s weight. The beams are still strong, but they are slick with fungus and mold. A successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check is needed to cross the level on

a beam without slipping and falling into the awfulness of area 1E. The stone steps that wind around the outer wall come to a small (approximately 3 feet by 3 feet) stone landing, then continue upward

Q8. Getaway Passage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Q8. Getaway Passage This room looks empty, but a thorough search accompanied by a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals a rough-hewn tunnel hidden beneath a loose flagstone. The low tunnel leads north to area Q9.

Employee Pass Cards

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

Employee Pass Cards Every casino employee carries a pass card made of green metal and embossed with a devil’s smiling, winking visage. A detect magic spell reveals a faint aura of abjuration magic

attempt to steal that employee’s pass card, doing so with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the employee notices the botched theft and cries for help. Otherwise, a failed check goes unnoticed.

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