before before directly cautious roll

Piercer

Monsters Monster Manual

Spider Climb. The piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit

Saving Throw: DC 11, one creature directly underneath the piercer. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Drop. The piercer falls", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. Failure or Success: The piercer reduces any damage it takes from the fall by 20.

Shield of the Cavalier

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Strength modifier to the attack roll. On a hit, the Shield deals Force damage to the target equal to 2d6 + 2 plus your Strength modifier, and if the target is a creature, you can push it up to 10 feet

directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition. Protective Field. As a Reaction, when you or an ally you can see

Commoner (Stranger Things)

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

Training. The commoner has proficiency in one skill of the DM’s choice and has Advantage whenever it makes an ability check using that skill.Club. Melee Attack Roll: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2

Commoners constitute the majority of people who don’t pursue magical talents, extraordinary training, or a life of adventure. Some are generous, helpful sorts, while others are more cautious in sharing what they have.

Cultist of Bane

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

attack roll. Response: The cultist makes one Gauntlet or Oppressive Burst attack against the triggering creature.Cultists of Bane sow strife, either by directly bullying others or by abusing existing

Oppressive Burst in any combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Dominate Person, if available. Gauntlet. Melee Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType

Cultist of Myrkul

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Necrotic Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 27 (5d10);{"diceNotation":"5d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

wicked cults that follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Spellcasting. Cursed Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cursed Blade"} (with Advantage if the target doesn’t have all its Hit Points

follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate—in malign

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6

local environment, consuming vast quantities of fish and pale crabs and cultivating fungal growths. They bully nearby communities when they can or enter into cautious arrangements with powerful

Piercer Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Drop. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drop"} to hit, one creature directly underneath the

piercer. Hit: 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Drop","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage per 10 feet fallen, up to 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Drop"}. Miss: The piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen.

Winged Kobold Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dropped Rock"} to hit, one target directly below the kobold. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dropped Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.

Maw Demon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the spew.Maw demons share the ceaseless hunger for carnage and mortal flesh of their master, Yeenoghu. After a maw demon rests for 8 hours, anything devoured by it is transported directly into the

of oddities in addition to the remains of their recent prey. You may choose one or more items appropriate for your campaign for a maw demon to contain, or roll on the Maw Demon’s Stomach

Wynling

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

misses the wynling with an attack roll, the wynling can move up to 30 feet. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.Playful and mischievous, wynlings defend

mountain heights and alpine vales against trespassers. A wynling rarely engages a threat directly, preferring to deter intruders by harassing them with thefts and pranks. Many travelers return from lands

Gazer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gazer shoots two of the following magical eye rays at random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays

feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, the gazer moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. The gazer can also exert fine control on objects with this ray, such as manipulating a simple tool or opening a container.

Martial Arts Adept

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Once per turn, the adept can cause one of the following additional effects (choose one or roll a d4

;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"}): 1–2: Knock Down. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. 3–4: Push. The target must

Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.Divine Insight (3/Day). When the oracle or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the oracle can cause the roll to be made with

directly, be it with dramatic manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that

. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters

Molliver

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

":"piercing"} piercing damage if Molliver has advantage on the attack roll or if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

roll or if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies. Levitate. While wearing boots of levitation, Molliver casts levitate (self only).Uncanny Dodge. Molliver halves the damage

Gazer Familiar Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gazer shoots two of the following magical eye rays at random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye

up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, the gazer moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. The gazer

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

magical eye rays at random (roll two d4s;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays"}, and reroll duplicates), choosing one or two targets it can see within 60 feet of it: 1: Dazing

creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that

Kelubar Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

40 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demodand"} chance of summoning its choice of 1d2 farastu demodand;farastu demodands or 1 kelubar demodand. A summoned demodand

farastu minions—rather than fight directly. Demodands Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten

Gauth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gauth shoots three of the following magical eye rays at random;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays"} (reroll duplicates), choosing one

until the start of the gauth’s next turn. If the object is a charged item, it also loses 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} charges. Determine the affected item randomly, ignoring

Bel

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

at the start of his turn. Fireball. Bel casts fireball. Tactical Edge (Costs 2 Actions). Roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Tactical Edge"} for Bel. The number rolled on

the die is subtracted from the next attack roll made against Bel or an ally of his choice within the next minute. Summon Ice Devil (Costs 3 Actions). Bel magically summons an Ice Devil (Spear Variant

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sledgehammer"} to hit, reach 15 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (6d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"6d6+6","rollType":"roll","rollAction

are in awe of earth elementals, believing that they come directly from this source, and are reluctant to attack them.Cold, FireLightning

Occultant Abacus

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

someone in your franchise within the last 24 hours, then grant the character who slew it a d10. Once within the next hour, that character can add the d10 to an attack roll, ability check, or saving

glasses. 3 Burning a small piece of the body and looking for shapes in the smoke. 4 A cautious, reasoned, professional guesstimate. 5 Careful measurements. The distance between nostrils

Gauth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gauth shoots three of the following magical eye rays at random (roll three d6s;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays"}, and reroll

all magical properties until the start of the gauth’s next turn. If the object is a charged item, it also loses 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} charges. Determine the affected item

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

following magical eye rays at random (roll two d4s;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays"}, and reroll duplicates), choosing one or two targets it can see within 60 feet of it: 1

target is a creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the attack roll has advantage

end of that turn, the cultist teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it and returns to its normal form. The cultist can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other effect

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

draw the blood of your enemies, or even directly touch their souls. Suggested Characteristics Members of the Orzhov Syndicate range from the decadent nobility at the top of the oligarchy to the debt

activities in crime, banking, or debt collection could tie you to members of other guilds. Roll twice on the Orzhov Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Orzhov Contacts table

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

distinctive amethyst dragon characters. Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I am never so content as when

the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one. Amethyst Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Balance

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive amethyst dragon characters. Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1

, anything is possible—including the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one. Amethyst Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options

along my way. (Good) 2 Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful) 3 Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange

Commoner

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

more cautious in sharing what they have. Commoner Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 10 Initiative +0 (10) HP 4 (1d8) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex

(XP 10; PB +2) Traits Training. The commoner has proficiency in one skill of the DM’s choice and has Advantage whenever it makes an ability check using that skill. Actions Club. Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2 (1d4) Bludgeoning damage.

Exploring the Ruins

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

players say otherwise, assume that the characters explore at a cautious rate of 200 feet every 5 minutes. Searching an unnumbered location takes 30 minutes and requires a check for random encounters

. Roll once on the Ythryn Treasures table to determine if the characters find anything of value in the location. Ythryn Treasures d20 Treasure 1–10 No treasure 11 1d4 Netherese art

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Collapse Distance", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and isn’t teleported.Bend Space. When the seer would be hit by an attack roll, it teleports, along

within 30 feet of it and returns to its normal form. The cultist can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other effect while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of

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