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Dungeon Master’s Guide
has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract and become a sphere once more.
A
creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a successful check, the item is destroyed, and the
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
it longs to be more than mere reference material.
Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival
) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check.
Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a Magic action while holding the book, you can target a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hasn't observed the egg hunter move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the egg hunter is animate. Dragons have disadvantage on this
necrotic damage dealt.
Torpor Spores (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Torpor Spores"}. The egg hunter releases a billow of sparkling blue spores. Each creature
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the scarab is animate.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit
lair.Scale Dust (1/Day). The scarab releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 5 feet of the scarab must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be outlined in blue light
Cave Fisher
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
weapon that fails to sever it becomes stuck to it, requiring an action and a successful DC 13 Strength check to pull free. Destroying the filament deals no damage to the cave fisher, which can extrude a
pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the cave fisher, and the cave fisher makes a claw attack against it as a bonus action. Reeling up the target releases anyone else who was attached to the filament. Until the grapple ends on the target, the cave fisher can't extrude another filament.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through
they move about the lair.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingScale Dust (1/Day). The swarm releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the swarm must succeed on a DC 13
Spells
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
use its action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand.
As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a
different creature or to move to a different unoccupied space within range. The hand releases a restrained target if you do either.
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
’s curse causes misfortune to befall you. When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw, roll on the Shard Misfortunes table to determine the misfortune. For as long as
or be knocked prone.
4
The shard releases three glowing darts of magical force that target one random creature within 30 feet of you. If no such target exists, you become the target. Each dart
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Shadow Caw. The ancient deep crow releases an ear-splitting caw. Each creature within 60 feet of the crow and able to hear it must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw
start of its turn.
Detect. The deep crow makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Shadow Caw (Costs 2 Actions). The ancient deep crow uses Shadow Caw.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The ancient deep crow
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
check. On its turn, the carrion stalker can detach itself from the target by using 5 feet of movement. When it dies, the carrion stalker detaches from any creature it is attached to.
Larval Burst (1
/Day). The carrion stalker releases a burst of larvae in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. A
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Spider Climb. The mind flayer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the mind flayer has
the cerebral fluids from sapient minds. After doing so, they return to the Elder Brain of Bluetspur, which liquefies them into its pool and releases their stolen essences amid a hormone brine. This
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
turns. The target can end this damage by using its action to make a DC 10 Dexterity check to extinguish the flames.
Basket of Centipedes. The kobold throws a small basket into a 5-foot-square space
a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. The skunk has a walking speed of 20 feet, AC 10
Kobold Inventor
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage at the start of each of the target’s turns. A creature can end this damage by using its action to make a DC 10 Dexterity check to extinguish the
, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. The skunk has a walking speed of 20 feet, AC 10, 1 hit point
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
charges).
Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you
do so, you can add double your proficiency bonus to the check.
Fiendish Scourging. Your magic causes pain to fiends. While carrying the book, when you make a damage roll for a spell you cast against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
48. Conjuration Classroom A large pentagram is inscribed on the floor of this 20-foot-high domed chamber. A character who studies the pentagram and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check can
ascertain its properties. The check is made with advantage if the character is a wizard whose arcane tradition is the School of Conjuration. Any magically summoned fiend that appears inside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a failed check, the creature takes 22 (4d10) force damage, as the bound elemental power releases explosively. On a successful check, the rune conjures an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
they search for a secret door, detailing how they tap on a wall or twist a torch sconce to find its trigger. That could be enough to convince the DM that they find the secret door without having to
make an ability check to do so. This approach rewards creativity by encouraging players to look to the situation you’ve described for an answer, rather than looking to their character sheet or their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
known as the Barn Door. How it got that name is not explained. On the facing page is a floor plan detailing the tower’s lowest level (a small dungeon complex), which contains an array of odd mechanical
devices. Any character viewing these diagrams who succeeds on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain that the devices are designed to launch the tower into the sky—perhaps all the way to the stars.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the Keepers of the Feather (detailed in chapter 3), many of whom wear the Mark of the Raven. Any character who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a cloaked figure like the one at
the crossroads standing in the background of a portrait. Reference Material. The investigators possess a variety of books detailing haunts and occult lore. Any character who spends an hour consulting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
tended by a dragon or other creatures. If an egg hunter is discovered, it releases spores that make other creatures lethargic, allowing it to scurry to safety. If things turn dire, the egg hunter’s
hunter move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the egg hunter is animate. Dragons have disadvantage on this check.
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, the target has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract
and become a sphere once more. A creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, the target has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract
and become a sphere once more. A creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
surrounding a legendary amethyst dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
trap that releases rocks from a hidden crevice in the ceiling. If a trap triggers, all creatures occupying the trapped square must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a falling
with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check, then track the thin webs to the point in the ceiling where the rocks are hidden. Once it is spotted, a rockfall trap can be disabled with a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
secret trapdoor in the northeast corner of the floor. Because of the trail through the dust, the trapdoor can be found without an ability check. Tapping or knocking on the trapdoor three times releases a
hidden latch, causing the trapdoor to swing down. Area K51 lies below. (There’s no ability check that will let the characters figure out the trick to opening the door. They can get that information from the witches, or perhaps by using a divination spell or similar magic.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
13. Chamber of Three Chests When the party enters the illusory crawlway hidden by the red sphere, they will come to an apparent dead end, but a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the
of oak bound with thick bronze bands. Each is about 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 3 feet high. Gold. Opening the gold chest releases a swarm of poisonous snakes that slither out and attack next round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
same conveyance must also make this saving throw. 3 An overturned crate releases chickens and a cloud of feathers into the air. Make a DC 16 Wisdom (Survival) check to try to stay on course through the
during the chase requires the creature to succeed on a DC 10 Constitution check at the end of its turn or gain 1 level of exhaustion. Unless it can move in some other manner, like riding a carpet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
to this impression. If characters attempt to go in this direction, they walk straight into the wall unless someone succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The space beyond the arch immediately
triggers a pressure plate (see “The Ruins: General Features” at the beginning of the adventure) that releases a set of horizontal bars—closing off the archway and trapping the interloper. The character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand. As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a different
creature or to move to a different unoccupied space within range. The hand releases a restrained target if you do either.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand. As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a different
creature or to move to a different unoccupied space within range. The hand releases a restrained target if you do either.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
unlock and slide open. This releases the hungry ghasts, which fight until turned or destroyed. Each locked secret door can be opened with a knock spell or forced open by a character who succeeds on a DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: fire bolt
1/day: Tasha’s hideous laughter
Last Laugh. When the cackler dies, it releases a dying laugh that scars
it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 11 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening
turn.
Bonus Actions
Scale Dust (1/Day). The swarm releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the swarm must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, and detailing sections of the coastline in the Sea of Fallen Stars, have been pinned on one wall. Two creatures float upright, peering intently at the maps. While both are roughly humanoid, one of
study the maps on the wall, and who makes a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check, determines that they show detailed plans for a massive assault on key locations along the Turmish coastline






