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Basilisk Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 30 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.A basilisk is a multilegged, reptilian horror whose deadly gaze transforms victims

Basilisk (Young)

Monsters Out of the Abyss

save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 15 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3

2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.A basilisk is a multilegged, reptilian horror whose deadly gaze transforms victims into

Spectator Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

magically creates enough food and water to sustain itself for 24 hours.Spell Reflection. If the spectator makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the spectator

creature makes its own save. If the spell was an attack, the attack roll is rerolled against the chosen creature.A spectator is a lesser type of beholder—a foul and deadly aberration. It resembles

Reduced-threat Basilisk

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 30 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze. Reduced Threat. This creature has -2 penalty on all

basilisk is a multilegged, reptilian horror whose deadly gaze transforms victims into porous stone. With its strong jaws, the creature consumes this stone, which returns to organic form in its gullet.

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The juggernaut doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The juggernaut makes two attacks. It can replace one attack with Deadly Shaping if it is ready. Executioner’s Pick

":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Deadly Shaping

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcaster—not enough to cause harm

. A fractine can also imprison a creature inside a demiplane contained within its two-dimensional form, the prisoner’s distorted reflection visible in the fractine’s glassy surface

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

and in the deadly energy of their breath weapons. Theirs is the raw elemental fury of the volcano, of biting arctic winds, and of raging lightning storms, as well as the subtle whisper of swamp and

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, lightning bolt, sendingSpell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

ocean to the void of the Astral Plane. Anything on or within a certain distance of a morkoth’s isle is drawn with it in its journey through the planes. Thus, people from lost civilizations and

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch. Deadly Hunters Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of

civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and

Lizardfolk

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

survive with just their wits in situations that would be deadly for other folk. Because of that fact, many lizardfolk myths state that their people were placed by the gods in the Material Plane to guard

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types

Roguish Archetypes

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

Roguish Archetypes Rogues have many features in common, including their emphasis on perfecting their skills, their precise and deadly approach to combat, and their increasingly quick reflexes. But

different rogues steer those talents in varying directions, embodied by the rogue archetypes. Your choice of archetype is a reflection of your focus — not necessarily an indication of your chosen profession, but a description of your preferred techniques.

Roguish Archetypes

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

Roguish Archetypes Rogues have many features in common, including their emphasis on perfecting their skills, their precise and deadly approach to combat, and their increasingly quick reflexes. But

different rogues steer those talents in varying directions, embodied by the rogue archetypes. Your choice of archetype is a reflection of your focus — not necessarily an indication of your chosen profession, but a description of your preferred techniques.

Severity and Level

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

Severity and Level Each hazard in this section is designated as a nuisance or as deadly for characters of certain levels. A nuisance hazard is unlikely to seriously harm characters of the indicated

levels, whereas a deadly hazard can grievously damage characters of the indicated levels. Use caution when introducing a hazard to characters of a level lower than the hazard’s level range. A hazard that is a nuisance at one level range could be deadly to characters in the next-lower range.

Parts of a Trap

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

Parts of a Trap The description of a trap includes the following parts after the trap’s name: Severity and Levels. A trap is designated as a nuisance or as deadly for characters of certain levels. A

nuisance trap is unlikely to kill or seriously harm characters of the indicated levels, whereas a deadly trap can grievously damage characters of the indicated levels. Trigger. Traps are often set to

Parts of a Trap

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Parts of a Trap The description of a trap includes the following parts after the trap’s name: Severity and Levels. A trap is designated as a nuisance or as deadly for characters of certain levels. A

nuisance trap is unlikely to kill or seriously harm characters of the indicated levels, whereas a deadly trap can grievously damage characters of the indicated levels. Trigger. Traps are often set to

The Siren Sea

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

The Siren Sea Callaphe gazed on the coastline, certain her destiny called her here, where the mist-shrouded rocks sang, promising glories undreamed of. —The Callapheia The vast Siren Sea

range from deadly reefs and wandering islands to predatory beasts and devastating krakens (see chapter 6). Ever-changing, the Siren Sea is a realm of impossible sights and constant danger, the setting of legendary odysseys and the crucible of heroes.

Running Wilderness Encounters

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

. The Random Wilderness Encounters table is structured so that certain monsters are more likely to be encountered in a blizzard than others. For example, at the two extremes, yetis are always

Icewind Dale as a harsh realm full of a wide variety of creatures struggling to survive. An encounter’s difficulty—noted as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Deadly in the Difficulty column of the Random Wilderness

No Competition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

No Competition The company’s mounting successes have led, of course, to imitators and rivals. The Six, counting among their number a certain left-for-dead goblin now named Splugoth the Returned, have

and planned expansion across the multiverse, Acquisitions Incorporated shows no signs of slowing down. (Because that would likely require self-reflection and measured responses that are historically

Sideshows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

with visitors. At their last stop, he reveals his own uniqueness as the Amazing Soul-less Man: he casts no reflection and claims to lack a soul. Alti the Werehare. A quick-tongued rapper and dancer

daredevil (veteran) performs with a dizzying array of flaming knives and other deadly objects. She claims that her blood is flammable and that she’s burned the hair off eighteen hecklers. The Organ Grinder

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell

Heralds of Dust Services

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Heralds of Dust Services Creatures can solicit certain macabre services from the Heralds of Dust, whether at the Mortuary or from a Duster who can provide them elsewhere in Sigil. Grisly Components

piecemeal for a few coppers on the side. Poisons for Sale Given their fascination with mortality, the Heralds of Dust maintain a vast collection of deadly alchemical concoctions, poisons, and other toxins

Preparing a Session

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

Preparing a Session The more you prepare before your game, the more smoothly the game will go—to a certain point. To avoid being either under- or overprepared, use the one-hour guideline below and

or a cave Converse with an intelligent creature Reach consensus on a divisive issue Solve a tricky riddle or puzzle Survive a deadly trap Fight a low-difficulty combat encounter A more difficult

Character Advancement

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

Character Advancement You can track experience points or simply allow characters to level up when they reach certain points in the adventure. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired

, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps. Any such award should be no more than what the characters would earn for defeating a monster with a challenge rating equal to their level. For

Gorgons

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

Gorgons Bull-like Guardians with Petrifying Breath Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Hill; Treasure: Any Kai Carpenter A gorgon petrifies victims with its deadly breath, then tramples them to pieces

Resembling mighty bulls armored in iron plates, gorgons are lifelike automatons that seek to destroy all who enter their territories. In addition to goring foes with their deadly horns and trampling them

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of farming of which goblins are capable and are charged with checking traps for captured people or beasts. Gatherers aren’t usually armed with weapons more deadly than a sling or a knife, but

stone 14 Special breed of rat kept as pet 15 Teeth pulled out in certain places 16 Owlbear-feather cloaks 17 Scars from lashings 18 Orc-tusk lip piercings 19 Umbrellas

41. Northeast Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

statue is a shapechanged roper.) Tridents. Four tridents hang on the north and east walls between the arrow slits. They fly off the walls and attack if certain conditions are met. The tridents animate

into the bottom of the mirror’s stone frame are the letters T-U-O-Y-A-W (a reflection of W-A-Y-O-U-T). The mirror is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a creature

Merrow

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

waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal

theories reveal little about these monsters but overmuch of the dread lurking beyond our certain shores. —Leomund David Auden nash Merrow Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil AC 13 Initiative

Iroas's Influence

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

determination in less deadly pursuits, as well. He believes sports are a fine proxy for war, as just as in a battle, superior skill and strength lead to a victory. What Iroas truly loves is a winner. Lastly

followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brother’s blood-soaked

Demons and Souls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

, a demon can burn souls to use or enhance certain abilities. When they do, their soul count decreases by the number indicated. This cost is sometimes noted in parentheses at the beginning of an

Undead, within a certain radius. Soulsight doesn’t rely on sight but counts as “seeing” for features that require sight. Neither physical objects (including total cover) nor supernatural effects can

Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Medusa As deadly as they are ravishing, the serpent-haired medusas suffer an immortal curse brought on by their vanity. They lurk in quiet exile among the tumbled ruins of their former lives

and adventurers who enter are often unaware of the medusa’s presence until the creature is among them. A medusa is subject to its own curse. By looking vainly on its reflection, it turns to stone as

Dragon Turtle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Dragon Turtle Dragon turtles are among the most fearsome creatures of the oceans. As large and voracious as the oldest of its land-based dragon kin, a dragon turtle strikes with its deadly jaws

open water, and a surfacing dragon turtle is sometimes mistaken for the reflection of the sun or moon on the waves. Dragons of the Deep. Like true dragons, dragon turtles collect treasure, first by

Other Crime Syndicates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

impact on certain magical powers, and the risk of addiction and deadly overdose with every use. That’s the thrill of the drug called dragon’s blood, which currently enjoys skyrocketing popularity in

Challenge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the numbers of adventurers of a certain level that should be able to defeat a monster of a particular challenge rating without suffering any deaths. An appropriately equipped and well-rested party of

monster with a challenge rating of 3 to be a worthy challenge, but not a deadly one. Monsters that are significantly weaker than 1st-level characters have a challenge rating lower than 1. Monsters with a

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