before being damage container read

Potion of Invisibility

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This potion’s container looks empty but feels as though it holds liquid. When you drink the potion, you have the Invisible condition for 1 hour. The effect ends early if you make an attack roll, deal damage, or cast a spell.

Mind Blank

Spells Player’s Handbook

Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch has Immunity to Psychic damage and the Charmed condition. The target is also unaffected by anything that would sense its emotions or alignment

, read its thoughts, or magically detect its location, and no spell—not even Wish—can gather information about the target, observe it remotely, or control its mind.

Potion of Fire Breath

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

or half as much damage on a successful one. The effect ends after you exhale the fire three times or when 1 hour has passed. This potion’s orange liquid flickers, and smoke fills the top of the container and wafts out whenever it is opened.

After drinking this potion, you can take a Bonus Action to exhale fire at a target within 30 feet of yourself. The target makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 Fire damage on a failed save

Couatl

Monsters Monster Manual

Shielded Mind. The couatl’s thoughts can’t be read by any means, and other creatures can communicate with it telepathically only if it allows them.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +7

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (1d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d12+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage

Doppelganger

Monsters Monster Manual

Advantage during the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage

. Read Thoughts. The doppelganger casts Detect Thoughts, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12). Unsettling Visage (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation

Flumph

Monsters Monster Manual

’s thoughts can’t be read by any means, and magic can’t detect its location or observe it remotely.Tentacle. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit

", "rollAction":"Tentacle"}, reach 5 feet. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"Acid"} Acid damage. Stench Spray (1/Day). Dexterity Saving

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

that tries to read from the book takes 24d6 Radiant damage. This damage ignores Resistance and Immunity, and it can’t be reduced or avoided by any means. A creature reduced to 0 Hit Points by

’s authors filled the pages with their own visions of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil. The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book is read, it

Manual of Golems

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

creature that can't use a manual of golems and attempts to read it takes 6d6 psychic damage. d20 Golem Time Cost 1-5 Manual of Clay Golems 30 days 65,000 GP 6-17 Manual of

Beholder

Monsters Monster Manual

: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing

"} Piercing damage. Eye Rays. The beholder randomly shoots one of the following magical rays at a target it can see within 120 feet of itself (roll 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll

Death Tyrant

Monsters Monster Manual

Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 feet. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType

":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. Eye Rays. The death tyrant randomly shoots one of the following magical rays at a target it can see within 120 feet of itself (roll 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

Mind Blank Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch is immune to psychic damage, any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, divination spells, and the charmed condition. The

Gunpowder, Powder Horn Legacy

Equipment

fire to a container full of gunpowder can cause it to explode, dealing fire damage to creatures within 10 feet of it (3d6 for a powder horn, 7d6 for a keg). A successful DC 12 Dexterity saving throw

halves the damage. Setting fire to an ounce of gunpowder causes it to flare for 1 round, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

is read, it vanishes to some other corner of the multiverse where its moral guidance can bring light to a darkened world. Although attempts have been made to copy the work, efforts to do so fail to

digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. An evil creature that tries to read

Gunpowder, Keg Legacy

Equipment

fire to a container full of gunpowder can cause it to explode, dealing fire damage to creatures within 10 feet of it (3d6 for a powder horn, 7d6 for a keg). A successful DC 12 Dexterity saving throw

halves the damage. Setting fire to an ounce of gunpowder causes it to flare for 1 round, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.

Cranium Rat Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to all divination spells.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

Infernal Puzzle Box

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

An infernal puzzle box is a cube-shaped container 5 to 6 inches on a side, composed of airtight, interlocking parts made from materials found in the Nine Hells. Most of these boxes are made of

fulfilled. An empty infernal puzzle box weighs 3 pounds regardless of the materials used to fashion it. When an object small enough to fit inside an infernal puzzle box is placed in it, the container

Contact Other Plane Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

you cast this spell, make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, you take 6d6 psychic damage and are insane until you finish a long rest. While insane, you can't take actions, can't

understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speak only in gibberish. A greater restoration spell cast on you ends this effect. On a successful save, you can ask the entity up to five questions. You

Plasmoid Explorer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Pseudopod"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Pseudopod

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120

Flumph Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

throw, righting itself and ending the incapacitated condition if it succeeds. Telepathic Shroud. The flumph is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as all

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tendrils","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tendrils","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Read Thoughts. The doppelganger

","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage from the attack.Multiattack. The doppelganger makes two melee attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam

Scroll of the Comet

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

By using an action to read the scroll, you cause a comet to fall from the sky and crash to the ground at a point you can see up to 1 mile away from you. You must be outdoors when you use the scroll

force damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a successful one. All structures in the crater are destroyed, as are all nonmagical objects that aren’t being worn or held.

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

remains before it will detonate. Spells such as identify and divination can be used to ascertain when the orb will explode. An orb has AC 10, 15 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage

. Reducing it to 0 hit points causes it to explode instantly. A special container can be crafted to contain a devastation orb and prevent it from detonating. The container must be inscribed with symbols

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

":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. 4. Telekinetic Ray. If the target is a creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved

Swarm of Cranium Rats Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

temporary hit points. Telepathic Shroud. The swarm is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to all divination spells.Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bites"} to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bites","rollDamageType

Couatl Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Weapons. The couatl's weapon attacks are magical. Shielded Mind. The couatl is immune to scrying and to any effect that would sense its emotions, read its thoughts, or detect its location.Bite

. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite

Nerozar the Defeated

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a

);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Ray. The zombie uses a random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Ray

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

","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. 4. Telekinetic Ray. If the 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

Mind Mage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Dimir mind mages are among the most feared spellcasters in Ravnica, thanks in large part to

the aura of mystery that shrouds them and their work. Their ability to read and alter memories commands respect from the other members of House Dimir and makes them useful in the full spectrum of the guild's activities. Many mind mages lead cells of their own.

Steel

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

You have a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Revivify. You can use an action to cast the revivify spell from the sword. You must touch the target with the sword to

11, and a Charisma of 15. It can see and hear out to a range of 60 feet. The sword can speak, read, and understand Common and Draconic. It frets over your well-being while you are attuned to it, and it doesn’t like to back down from a fight.

Mindwitness Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

creature. Hit: 16 (4d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"4d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacles"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 20 (4d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"4d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacles","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic

Auspicia Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range 80/320

Crokek'toeck

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

attacks are magical. Secure Memory. Crokek'toeck is immune to the waters of the River Styx as well as any effect that would steal or modify its memories or detect or read its thoughts. Standing Leap

"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 44 (10d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"10d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Disgorge Allies (Recharge 6

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage

Cranium Rat Squeaker Swarm

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to divination spells.Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bites"} to hit

, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bites", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, or 7 (2d6

Wave Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

weapon, Wave happily accepts new converts. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. If you score a critical hit with it, the target takes extra necrotic damage

, and a Charisma of 18. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Aquan. It can also speak

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