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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into dust and is destroyed.
Wand of Wonder Effects
1d100
Effect
01–20
You cast
a spell originating from the chosen point. Roll 1d10 to determine the spell: on a 1–2, Darkness; on a 3–4, Faerie Fire; on a 5–6, Fireball; on a 7–8, Slow; on a 9–10
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Area. You and your group (or the target object) appear in a different area that’s visually or thematically similar to the target area. You appear in the closest similar place. If you are heading
destination in a random direction. Roll 1d8 for the direction: 1, east; 2, southeast; 3, south; 4, southwest; 5, west; 6, northwest; 7, north; or 8, northeast.
On Target. You and your group (or the target object) appear where you intended.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
save, you are possessed by the creature, which controls you like a puppet. As a Magic action, the possessing creature can release you and appear in the closest unoccupied space to you. On a
roll for a spell you cast against a Fiend, you use the maximum possible result instead of rolling.
Random Properties. The Artifact has the following random properties (see “Artifacts” in
Enchanter
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
;{"diceNotation":"1d6-1","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Quarterstaff"}) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 - 1;{"diceNotation":"1d8-1","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Quarterstaff"}) bludgeoning damage if used
attacker targets the creature closest to it, other than the enchanter or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
makes an attack roll against it, the enchanter forces the attacker to make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker redirects the attack roll to the creature closest to it, other
than the enchanter or itself. If multiple eligible creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target.Enchanters know how to magically influence minds. Benign enchanters use this magic to
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.Instinctive Charm. If a creature the Ooze Master can see makes an attack roll against it while within
attacker targets the creature that is closest to it, not including itself or the Ooze Master. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target. On a successful save, the attacker
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the
attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target. If the saving throw is successful
Amnizu (Summoner Variant)
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
sensed, experienced, and learned during the last 5 hours.
Summon Devil (1/Day). The amnizu summons 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Devil"} bearded devil;bearded
devils or 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Devil"} barbed devil;barbed devils. A summoned devil appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the amnizu, acts as an ally
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Disgorge Allies"}. Crokek'toeck opens its mouth and disgorges 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Disgorge Allies"} barlgura
;barlguras, 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Disgorge Allies"} gnoll;gnolls led by 1 gnoll fang of Yeenoghu, 6d6;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Disgorge
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
half as much damage on a successful one. A target killed by this damage rises up as a zombie at the start of your next turn. The zombie pursues whatever creature it can see that is closest to it
. Statistics for the zombie are in the Monster Manual.
If you target an undead with this spell, the target doesn’t make a saving throw. Instead, roll 5d12. The target gains half the total as temporary hit points.
Amnizu
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
sensed, experienced, and learned during the last 5 hours.Instinctive Charm. When a creature within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack's
range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"2d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Bearded Devils"} bearded devil;bearded devils or 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Barbed Devils"} barbed devil;barbed devils (both
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: command
3/day: dominate monster
1/day: feeblemindInstinctive Charm. When a creature within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
increases by 5 feet.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Viari deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has
advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of Viari that isn't incapacitated and Viari doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. Viari makes two attacks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its magical essence lashes out as a ball of lightning at the closest creature within 30 feet of it before arcing out to up to two other
: dimension door, disguise self, sendingMagic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
; more even than my closest friends.
5
I’m slow to trust members of other guilds.
6
I’ve been known to turn a blind eye to injustice, with the help of a modest bribe
Boros emphasis on order and community, or bitter enemies among the guilds that represent chaos and destruction.
Roll twice on the Boros Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
":"damage","rollAction":"Implode","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and be knocked prone and moved to the unoccupied space closest to the sphere’s center. Large and smaller objects that aren&rsquo
;t being worn or carried in the sphere automatically take the damage and are similarly moved.Telekinetic Deflection. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the inquisitor increases its AC by 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Beginning a Chase A chase requires a quarry and at least one pursuer. Any participants not already in initiative order must roll initiative. As in combat, each participant in the chase can take one
between them, and designate the pursuer closest to the quarry as the lead. The lead pursuer might change from round to round.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Beginning a Chase A chase requires at least one quarry and at least one pursuer. Any participants not already in Initiative order must roll Initiative as the chase begins. As in combat, each
participant in the chase can take one action and move on its turn. When a chase begins, determine the starting distance between the quarry and the pursuers. Track the distance between them, and designate the pursuer closest to the quarry as the lead. The lead pursuer might change from round to round.
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
two hunters viciously attack. A captured group of invaders might hang in a net while dozens of goblins pass by and pay them no heed until a group of gatherers shows up.
Lashers. The closest thing a
darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
these spirits as they haunt you. Roll on or choose an option from the Whispering Spirits table to determine what haunts you. Additionally, you gain the traits that follow. Whispering Spirits d6
this spell is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (your choice when you gain this Dark Gift). Sudden Cacophony. When you are hit by an attack roll, you can use your reaction to channel your haunting
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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
possessing creature can release you as an action, appearing in the closest unoccupied space. On a successful save, the fiend can’t try to possess you again for 7 days.
When the tome is discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
one. A target killed by this damage rises up as a zombie at the start of your next turn. The zombie pursues whatever creature it can see that is closest to it. Statistics for the zombie are in the
Monster Manual. If you target an undead with this spell, the target doesn’t make a saving throw. Instead, roll 5d12. The target gains half the total as temporary hit points.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
of the gems is divided equally among all creatures in the Line. 93–97 You cast Polymorph, targeting the creature closest to the chosen point of origin. Roll 1d4 to determine the target’s new form. On
. The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into dust and is destroyed. Wand of Wonder Effects 1d100 Effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of the gems is divided equally among all creatures in the Line. 93–97 You cast Polymorph, targeting the creature closest to the chosen point of origin. Roll 1d4 to determine the target’s new form. On
. The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the wand’s last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into dust and is destroyed. Wand of Wonder Effects 1d100 Effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Complications During the raid, any number of complications might arise. As desired, you can roll on the Machine Fight Complications table (see the next page) at the end of each round of combat
the creatures closest to it.
56–65 The Infernal Machine comes to life, summoning a CR 10 monster (your choice) that attacks the creatures closest to it.
66–70 A spellcaster fighting for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
effect, you can’t use this feature on that creature again until you finish a long rest. Instinctive Charm Beginning at 6th level, when a creature you can see within 30 feet of you makes an attack roll
. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including you or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
but can add more, as described below. If your Bastion lacks facilities to house your lieutenants, they secure accommodations in the inn or settlement closest to your Bastion. Lieutenants are hirelings
, not Bastion Defenders; however, if your Bastion is attacked (see “Bastion Events” at the end of this chapter), each lieutenant housed in your Bastion reduces by 1 the number of dice you roll to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that
is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target. If the saving throw is successful, the attacker is immune to the amnizu’s Instinctive Charm for 24 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
. If a creature the Ooze Master can see makes an attack roll against it while within 30 feet of it, the Ooze Master can use a reaction to divert the attack if another creature is within the attack’s
range. The attacker must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker targets the creature that is closest to it, not including itself or the Ooze Master. If multiple creatures are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature
that is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the attacker chooses which one to target. If the saving throw is successful, the attacker is immune to the amnizu’s Instinctive Charm for 24 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
: dominate monster
1/day: feeblemind
Reactions
Instinctive Charm. When a creature within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the
attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
: the withered shrubs are actually monsters. It’s important to establish which characters are closest to the hidden monsters.
2 Jared: The cave entrance is ten feet wide, with the stream running
!
3 Jared: In fact, the shrubs themselves are moving. They’re not rooted at all—each one has two little legs and sharp claws! Everyone, roll Initiative.
Russell: How many shrubs are attacking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
prison-chasm. If the characters fail to pick a destination, determine it randomly. Ask a player to roll a d20 on the poster map of Avernus. The location closest to where the die rests becomes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
giant single-handedly — and lost his arm in the process. Although Viari was made bodily whole again in an equally dramatic magical fashion, some of those closest to him have noticed that those miraculous
, the distance he covers increases by 5 feet.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Viari deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
your group (or the target object) appear in a different area that’s visually or thematically similar to the target area. You appear in the closest similar place. If you are heading for your home
direction. Roll 1d8 for the direction: 1, east; 2, southeast; 3, south; 4, southwest; 5, west; 6, northwest; 7, north; or 8, northeast. On Target. You and your group (or the target object) appear where you intended.






