before being danger construct running

Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a material: Clay

. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

, it teleports into its resting place unless it is in running water or sunlight. If it can’t teleport, it is destroyed. Once inside its resting place, it has the Paralyzed condition for 1 hour

vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water.Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. The domestic wonderis destroyed if it drops to 0 Hit Points. Domestic Wonder Medium Construct, Unaligned AC 9 Initiative -1

, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger

Summon Construct

spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth the spirit of a construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose

yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger. At Higher Levels. When you cast this

Bullywug Croaker

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. Swamp Camouflage. The croaker has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy

ability to weave magic into their songs. These rare specimens are raised in protected enclaves where they are taught to use their magic to both heal and harm. As demonstrated in Danger at Dunwater, they are among the most pompous of bullywugs.

Homunculus Servant

spells Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

action and uses its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Homunculus Servant Tiny

Construct, Neutral AC 13 HP 5 + 5 per spell level (the homunculus has a number of Hit Dice [d4s] equal to the spell's level) Speed 20 ft., Fly 30 ft. Mod Save STR 4

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

must be modeled after a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less. The ice creature has the same statistics as the beast it models, with the following changes: the creature is a construct with

presence in the party might put the characters in danger. Artus Cimber’s Traits Ideal. “The preservation of knowledge and history is important to me.” Bond. “I long to be

Summon Construct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Summon Construct 4th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (an ornate stone and metal lockbox worth at least 400 gp) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You

call forth the spirit of a construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

Summon Construct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Summon Construct Level 4 Conjuration (Wizard) HECTOR ORTIZ Construct Spirit (Stone) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a lockbox worth 400+ GP) Duration: Concentration

, up to 1 hour You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest

take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

clear crystalline points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency

central spire—the highest point in the local landscape—to take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and

Never Alone

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

lizardfolk guards heading out on patrol and monsters potentially breaking free and running amok. When that happens, keep a rough idea of where those guards and monsters might be heading, and let the

thessalhydra and another creation of Moghadam’s known as the thessalheart construct. Thessalhydra When the characters first enter the temple, roll a d4. On a 1–2, the temple’s guardian thessalhydra is

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter Characters who learn of Xardorok’s plot to forge a dragon of chardalyn and unleash it upon Ten-Towns might decide to launch a preemptive strike on Xardorok’s fortress. This

construct and set it loose, leaving the characters with an agonizing decision: press the attack against the duergar fortress, or intercept the dragon in Ten-Towns. If they choose the latter course

Stone Juggernaut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Stone Juggernaut A stone juggernaut is a rolling construct imbued with enough awareness to avoid obvious dangers such as open pits and chasms. It trundles across open battlefields or rolls down

with flaming eyes and obsidian teeth. A stone juggernaut is fast, but it lacks maneuverability and can move in only one direction on its turn. It poses little danger to creatures it can’t crush

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

cruel villain. CHILDREN IN PERIL Before running this adventure, check with each player to see if they’re open to playing in an adventure where children are in danger (though the villains intend to

The Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

out while the adventurers watch. Below are some tips for running a three-sided combat: Start by focusing most attacks on the characters. Doing this establishes the tone and danger of the

appropriate. (See “Running a Three-sided Battle” sidebar for advice.) RUNNING A THREE-SIDED BATTLE Combat is a highlight of the game for a large number of players: they love the challenge, the

The Job at Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, remains a danger due to undead guarding the only safe approach: a beach called the Skull Dunes. The mariners’ guild is willing to pay 2,000 gp to the characters if they can land, explore the island

, and clear it entirely of threats so that the guild can construct a lighthouse on the site. Payment is made upon completion of the job, which will be verified by guild members. The mariners’ guild

Fighters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, slashing swords, and beady goblin eyes. Men planted themselves — no running and leaping now — to hew steadily, like harvesters with scythes and many fields in front of them, in a rhythm of death

work affords the opportunity for frequent travel and danger. A good deal of danger comes from fighters who abandon legitimate employment to become bandits — raiding caravans, robbing travelers, and

Mudbutton Warren

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

running from a strange beast a boggart thought funny to provoke. One of the eldest boggarts in Mudbutton Warren, the eccentric Auntie Gobgot (Small, Chaotic Good Mage) is fiercely protective of the

so he can judge if they are a danger to warren or if the warren will be a danger to them. Mudbutton Warren is known for chaotic parties, where boggarts engage in their favorite pastime: experiencing

Gingerbrute

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

gingerbrute, the cookie causes mayhem throughout the kitchen before running to the wilds where its ingredients originated. Many witches of Dunbarrow craft gingerbrutes intentionally, whipping them into

report feeling a burst of energy like a long-lasting sugar rush. Gingerbrute Tiny Construct, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 60 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX

Vampire Umbral Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

it is in running water or sunlight. If it can’t teleport, it is destroyed. Once inside its resting place, it has the Paralyzed condition for 1 hour, after which it regains 1 Hit Point. Vampire

Weakness. The vampire has these weaknesses: Forbiddance. The vampire can’t enter a residence without an invitation from an occupant. Running Water. The vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter Diagram 2.1 is a flowchart that presents the key events of this chapter in sequence. The adventurers should be 5th level when they arrive in Elturel. They begin on the east side

of the city, where the immediate danger is greatest. With or without Reya Mantlemorn to guide them, the characters make their way toward the High Hall cathedral. Once they rid the cathedral and its

Thief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

no longer costs you extra movement. In addition, when you make a running jump, the distance you cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier. Supreme Sneak Starting at 9th level

, you have become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.

Thief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

longer costs you extra movement. In addition, when you make a running jump, the distance you cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier. Supreme Sneak Starting at 9th level, you

become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.

Bullywug Royal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

seen in Danger at Dunwater, a bullywug royal is often accompanied by and mounted astride a giant toad. Bullywug Royal Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (hide armor, shield) Hit Points

up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. Toad Rider. The royal has advantage on melee attacks its makes while riding a toad mount. Actions Multiattack. The royal makes two Spear attacks

Shield Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

danger. When such a guardian is created, the magic that animates it is intertwined with a bonded command amulet. Any creature that has a shield guardian’s command amulet can control that Construct and, in

Carpenter Shield Guardian Large Construct, Unaligned AC 17 Initiative −1 (9) HP 142 (15d10 + 60) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 8 −1 −1 Con 18 +4

Walking Statues of Waterdeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

structures around and on top of several of the statues, believing them to be little more than landmarks at this point. In their inanimate state, the statues pose little danger — but any structures

attached to a walking statue are destroyed the first time it animates. Constructed Nature. A walking statue doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Walking Statue of Waterdeep Gargantuan construct

Anvilwroughts

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

as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. Bronze Sable Medium construct, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 13 (+1

construct, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 3 (−4) WIS 14 (+2

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter Diagram 1.1 is a flowchart that presents the key events of this chapter in sequence. The adventurers begin as 1st-level characters, advancing to 2nd level if they survive the

Hellrider named Reya Mantlemorn. Vanthampur Villa For characters of level 3 Armed with evidence that Duke Vanthampur is a clear and present danger to Baldur’s Gate, the adventurers attack her villa

Bullywug Croaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

and harm. As demonstrated in Danger at Dunwater, they are among the most pompous of bullywugs. Bullywug Croaker Medium humanoid (bullywug), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (hide armor, shield) Hit

can communicate simple concepts to frogs and toads when it speaks in Bullywug. Standing Leap. The croaker’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running

Example of Play

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

practice. In this example, the Dungeon Master is running an adventure (“The Fouled Stream”) from chapter 4. The four players are Amy (playing Auro, a Halfling Rogue), Maeve (playing Mirabella, an Elf Wizard

: 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

Attack on Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Attack on Triboar Thousands of years ago, giants and dragons fought a great battle here, during which the giants unleashed an enormous dragon-slaying construct called the Vonindod. Part of the

construct broke off and was embedded in the ground. Over time, this fragment became buried deep in the earth. Today, it lies under a campground in the heart of town (area T2). Fire giants loyal to Duke

Fey Curses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

looks like you. Your statistics are the same, but you are a Construct with vulnerability to fire damage, and you don’t require air, food, or drink. Items worn or carried by you are unaffected. 8

moonlight. 3 You must speak the true name of the creature that cursed you three times in a row. 4 While standing in sunlight on an arched bridge over running water, you must beg the Summer Queen for

Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

lovers through unimaginable danger and save them from fates worse than death — which is more likely to involve a forced marriage to someone who doesn’t love them than being eaten by an impossibly

with running water coming either from a rooftop basin or lifted from barrels or an underground cistern by a water wheel.

Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

town. If Gellan can be removed from the council, Solmor might ask one of the characters to take his place. Danger at Dunwater Anders Solmor hires the characters to investigate the lizardfolk lair and

to their list of enemies. Isle of the Abbey With hostility toward the Sea Princes running high, Eliander sponsors an expedition to clear Abbey Isle and establish a base there. Its location makes it an

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