before beast defending continues reduces

Clay Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on

dies if this attack reduces its hit point maximum to 0. The reduction lasts until removed by the greater restoration spell or other magic. Haste (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Nightmare Beast

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the beast fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The beast deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The beast makes

","rollAction":"Tusk","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Disintegration Gaze (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Disintegration Gaze"}. The beast targets

Reduced-threat Clay Golem

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on

its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. The target dies if this attack reduces its hit point maximum to 0. The reduction lasts until removed by the greater restoration

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in the minds and

lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

King Jhaeros

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

is near enough to move to and attack, Jhaeros attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than himself. Once Jhaeros goes berserk, he continues to do so until he is destroyed or regains

Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. The target dies if this attack reduces its hit point maximum to 0. The reduction lasts until removed by the

Dybbuk Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

cause a quadruped to move as a biped. Any beast or humanoid that sees this behavior must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the dybbuk for 1 minute. The frightened creature can

":"Tendril"}. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. Possess Corpse (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Yeenoghu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a separate Bite attack against each creature within 10 feet of him.The Beast of Butchery appears as a great scarred gnoll, towering 14 feet tall. Yeenoghu is the Gnoll Lord, and his creations are

others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll-like aspect, hunching over and filing their teeth down to points. Yeenoghu wants nothing more than slaughter and senseless

Soul Monger Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

reduces a creature to 0 hit points, the soul monger can gain temporary hit points equal to half the creature's hit point maximum. While the soul monger has temporary hit points from this ability, it has

advantage on attack rolls. Weight of Ages. Any beast or humanoid, other than a shadar-kai, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the soul monger has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan—and the foundation of House Thuranni. House Phiarlan continues to offer entertainment and

accompanied by a shadowy pair, rumored to be embodiments of shadow itself. The displacer beast serves as the young house’s emblem. The lands of House Phiarlan, known as the Demesnes, are the

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. When Yeenoghu reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on his turn, Yeenoghu can take a bonus action to move up to half his speed and make a bite attack.Multiattack. Yeenoghu makes three

5 or more, the target falls prone. Savage (Costs 2 Actions). Yeenoghu makes a bite attack against each creature within 10 feet of him.The Beast of Butchery appears as a great battle-scarred gnoll

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

period of hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in

the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Coral

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target dies, and its body is reduced to fine dust. Created by Kenzie C. Coral

-smelling cloud of gas that surrounds and shields the target. The target has half cover until the gas disappears at the start of Coral’s next turn. Gift of Speech (1/Day). Coral targets one Beast she

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable outbursts

carrying. While reduced, the duergar is Tiny, reduces its weapon damage to 1, and makes attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains a +5 bonus to all

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. Lhammaruntosz magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Lhammaruntosz can then fly up to half her flying speed.Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the

Shadar-kai Soul Monger

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spells and other magical effects. Soul Thirst. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points, the shadar-kai can gain temporary hit points equal to half the creature’s hit point maximum. While the

shadar-kai has temporary hit points from this trait, it has advantage on attack rolls. Weight of Ages. Any Beast or Humanoid (except an elf) that starts its turn within 5 feet of the shadar-kai has its

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

Giant Hyena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Giant Hyena Giant Hyena Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 50 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 2 (−4) WIS

12 (+1) CHA 7 (−2) Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 1 (200 XP) Rampage. When the hyena reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee

Giant Wasp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Giant Wasp Giant Wasp Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 13 (3d8) Speed 10 ft., fly 50 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 1 (−5

+ 2) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces

Nightmare Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

Nightmare Beast Nightmare beasts are enormous quadrupeds that stand 20 feet tall, or 40 feet tall when rearing on their hind legs. A nightmare beast’s legs end in claws, enabling it to climb well

disintegrate foes with its terrible gaze. Powerful spellcasters create nightmare beasts to serve as living siege engines. A single beast can lay waste to entire cities and armies. Nightmare Beast

Giant Centipede

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Giant Centipede Giant Centipede Small beast, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 5 (−3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12

hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) poison damage. If the poison damage reduces the target

Hippogriff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Hippogriff A beast whose magical origins are lost to history, a hippogriff possesses the wings and forelimbs of an eagle, the hindquarters of a horse, and a head that combines the features of both

animals. Reclusive and omnivorous, hippogriffs mate for life and seldom venture more than a few miles from their nest. When defending its mate or its young, a hippogriff fights to the death. Hippogriffs

Ten-Towns Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

monsters compelled the poorly defended lakeside towns to turn Bryn Shander from a modest hilltop trading post into a walled town capable of defending all Ten-Towners if and when the worst comes. Most

against one another as competition for resources becomes increasingly intense. The alliance of Ten-Towns won’t hold if the mounting tribalism continues to threaten the common good.

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

antidote for a powerful affliction that resists conventional treatments. 2 Seek out a powerful beast whose blood has unique alchemical value. 3 Infiltrate the Underworld to extract a

aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the

Giant Wolf Spider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

beast, unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 3 (−4) WIS 12 (+1) CHA

, and the target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit

Giant Spider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Giant Spider Giant Spider Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 12

the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way. Web (Recharge 5–6

Giant Spider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Giant Spider Usually found underground, the lair of a giant spider is often festooned with webs holding helpless victims. Giant Spider Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit

Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1

Giant Spider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

ceilings or in dark, web-filled crevices. Such lairs are often festooned with web cocoons holding past victims. Giant Spider Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 26 (4d10

9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after

Giant Spider

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

ceilings or in dark, web-filled crevices. Such lairs are often festooned with web cocoons holding past victims. Giant Spider Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 26 (4d10

9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan—and the foundation of House Thuranni. House Phiarlan continues to offer entertainment and espionage in the lands west of the Mournland, while Thuranni

itself. The displacer beast serves as the young house’s emblem. The lands of House Phiarlan, known as the Demesnes, are the foremost centers of the arts in the Five Nations, each focusing on a specific

Mind Flayers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

about its own future has forced Extremiton to hold off on transforming into an elder brain. Instead, it is focused on defending the colony and destroying its githyanki neighbors. With only a dozen mind

captive audience reacts. Meanwhile, it continues to use its telepathy to reach out to the Waterdavians in the city above, gathering more information to better realize its version of the city.

Soul Monger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

reduces a creature to 0 hit points, the soul monger can gain temporary hit points equal to half the creature’s hit point maximum. While the soul monger has temporary hit points from this ability, it

has advantage on attack rolls. Weight of Ages. Any beast or humanoid, other than a shadar-kai, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the soul monger has its speed reduced by 20 feet until the start

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Yeenoghu The Beast of Butchery appears as a great scarred gnoll, towering 14 feet tall. Yeenoghu is the Gnoll Lord, and his creations are made in his twisted image. When the demon lord hunted across

the Material Plane, packs of hyenas followed in his wake, and those that ate of great Yeenoghu’s kills became gnolls. Few others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll

Circle of the Shepherd

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

that all living things play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such

and motions. Most beasts lack the intelligence to convey or understand sophisticated concepts, but a friendly beast could relay what it has seen or heard in the recent past. This ability doesn’t grant

Nylea's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Nylea’s Champions Nylea is one of the more active of the gods in the mortal realm, but she can’t be everywhere at once. Her heroes are her eyes, ears, and arrows on Theros, defending her interests

fond of the beast. Soon, the pair started hunting together, and the lynx, which she called Halma, became one of Nylea’s confidants. Nylea’s sacred lynx guards those who honor the Nessian Wood and hunts those who don’t (MATHIAS KOLLROS)

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