before been dealing course rely

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Invisibility. The poltergeist is invisible.Forceful Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Forceful

path (+4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit"} to hit) and dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a hit.Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Kuo-toa Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5

can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) frees the target without

Onyx

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Keen Smell. The cat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Relative Size. Any damage Onyx would take is reduced to 0. She has advantage on ability checks and saving throws

. Dealing with Onyx. Onyx cannot be overcome or killed by combat. Any weapon attack against her that hits AC 12 makes contact but deals no lasting damage. However, if the attack would deal 10 or more

Four-Armed Troll

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage

five times, once with its bite and four times with its claws. If two or more claws hit the same target, the troll rends the target, dealing an extra 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to

absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness

Gloamwing

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the gloamwing has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The gloamwing makes two attacks: one with its bite

responsible. If the specter survives, it can create a new gloamwing over the course of a month, during which time the specter is incapacitated. A gloamwing's head is almost ratlike, with prominent teeth

Howler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty. Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of their three to five centuries of life. Humans might wonder about getting bored over the course of such a long life, and elves take plenty of time to savor the

enjoy a mix of serious learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life. Gnome Names Gnomes love names, and

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

unable to use the Dash action, cannot climb, or cast spells other than cantrips until the start of its next turn. Keen Hearing. The dire corby has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures

Veiled Presence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

lair, creatures that aren’t members of the villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely on the Insight, Perception, and Persuasion skills. Potent Toxins. When

members of the villain’s organization deal poison damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Necrotic, Radiant

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

of the following effects: Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the lair, creatures that aren’t members of the villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely

resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely on the Insight, Perception, and Persuasion skills. Potent Toxins. When members of the villain’s organization deal poison

damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

following effects: Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the lair, creatures that aren’t members of the villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely on the

to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

to be knowledgeable in History, and can always rely on the aid of the governments that are part of the Alliance, plus other leaders and groups who uphold the Alliance’s ideals. The Zhentarim

dealing with people in the outside world. d6 Ideal 1 Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) 2 Charity. I always

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely upon their great wings, and gravitational force empowers both their devastating breath weapon and the exploding amethyst crystals they spit at their

magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely upon their great wings, and gravitational force empowers both their devastating breath weapon and the exploding amethyst

collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely upon their great wings, and gravitational force empowers both their devastating breath weapon and the exploding

in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely

allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

betters. Leaders rely on this zealotry in their plans, and although they don’t needlessly waste the lives of purebloods on futile actions, most strategies include a fallback option in which mobs

get into places their normal forms couldn’t enter. Their immunity to poison gives all yuan-ti a tactical advantage in dealing with other creatures. A pureblood serving as a food taster for a

Who Dwells Here?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Who Dwells Here? As with the Tomb of Horrors, this version of the temple takes place in a period of the distant past, and incorporates rare elements of D&D lore. You are, of course, free to use or

lower levels suggested for the adventure can safely deal with. The players should be forewarned that their characters should treat with such legendary figures carefully—a warning that is repeated by whichever agent the characters are dealing with.

Shadow Dragon Template

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

that rely on sight. New Action: Bite. If the dragon deals acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison damage with its bite, change that damage type to necrotic. New Action: Shadow Breath. Any damage

-dealing breath weapon possessed by the dragon deals necrotic damage instead of its original damage type. A humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from its

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them

numbers. If the dragon dies, the population of giant spider;giant spiders in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days

Zil Characters

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

Zil Characters As you develop a Zil character, consider the following factors: Family Ties. In a nation shaped by intrigue, you need someone you can rely on. For the Zil, that’s family. Unless you’re

course of your adventurers, but they can also be a resource for you. Knowledge and Power. The Zil prize knowledge above all else. Sage is a suitable background for any Zil; charlatan and spy are also

Campaign Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

course of a campaign, think about how each conflict might manifest over the course of the campaign. How do the characters first encounter the conflict? How does the conflict develop over time? What might

has a broader reach and represents a greater threat. The threshold of a new tier can also be an opportunity for characters to realize the scale of a conflict they’ve been dealing with—to realize, for

Visit to Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Visit to Candlekeep In the course of dealing with Thavius Kreeg and the Vanthampur family, characters are likely to acquire the Shield of the Hidden Lord as well as an infernal puzzle box that they

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover their entire bodies with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light darklings absorb over the course of their

throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn. Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the darkling has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight

Dealing with Tarina

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Dealing with Tarina Tarina is a chaotic evil human bandit with a conniving mind. She plays regular games of Baldur’s Bones (see the “Taverns in Baldur’s Gate” sidebar) with a coterie of local dimwits

at a table in area E7. Her fellow gamblers don’t realize she cheats. “Tarina” is not a real name, of course. Before retiring to Baldur’s Gate, Tarina was a pirate known as Rhonda Thunderbell (also

M6. Prison Cells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

greataxe attack is replaced with a shackling chains attack, using the same modifiers but dealing bludgeoning damage. While in sunlight, an immured one has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them. Sapphire dragons watch for signs of

spiders in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Days"} days. The enhancement of telepathic abilities ends immediately. The

Lay Out the Premise

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

end of the adventure, the adventure should allow for the possibility that the heroes defeat that villain. Otherwise, players can feel as if they’ve been railroaded—set onto a course that has only one

. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation. One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple

Phenax as Campaign Villain

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

Phenax as Campaign Villain Regardless of whether Phenax begins the campaign as a villain or turns against his champions during the course of play, he presents himself as a confounding, slippery foe

thwarting his scheme or, failing that, dealing with the fallout. Whatever the objective, it will require the player characters to confront a being who was clever enough to escape the Underworld

Dealing with Wealth

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

Dealing with Wealth Characters accumulate wealth over the course of their adventures—sometimes, a lot of wealth! These riches might come slowly over a long adventuring career or in a sudden stroke of

Wilderness Survival

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

ends. A blizzard’s howling wind limits hearing to a range of 100 feet and imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls. It also imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

nonmagical means and can’t hover. Visibility in a blizzard is reduced to 30 feet. Creatures without goggles or other eye protection have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight

Chapter 3: Balance

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

markings can be assigned additional meanings. Choose from a Hand. Many card games rely on dealing hands of cards. You can use hands to represent a limited set of options in a situation, such as possible

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

Tairnadal. Do you experience visions of your patron ancestor driving you on a particular course? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors your ancestor’s legendary deeds? Are you seeking vengeance

scimitar is a martial weapon, weighing 6 pounds and dealing 2d4 slashing damage on a hit. It has the two-handed property and the following special property: If you attack with a double-bladed

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