before being deal casting ranged

Javelin of Lightning

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Each time you make an attack roll with this magic weapon and hit, you can have it deal Lightning damage instead of Piercing damage. Lightning Bolt. When you throw this weapon at a target no farther

than 120 feet from you, you can forgo making a ranged attack roll and instead turn the weapon into a bolt of lightning. This bolt forms a 5-foot-wide Line between you and the target. The target and

Witch Bolt

Spells Player’s Handbook

A beam of crackling energy lances toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target. Make a ranged spell attack against it. On a hit, the target takes

2d12 Lightning damage. On each of your subsequent turns, you can take a Bonus Action to deal 1d12 Lightning damage to the target automatically, even if the first attack missed. The spell ends if the

True Strike

Spells Player’s Handbook

Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spell’s casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage rolls instead of using

Strength or Dexterity. If the attack deals damage, it can be Radiant damage or the weapon’s normal damage type (your choice). Cantrip Upgrade. Whether you deal Radiant damage or the weapon

Awaken

Spells Player’s Handbook

You spend the casting time tracing magical pathways within a precious gemstone, and then touch the target. The target must be either a Beast or Plant creature with an Intelligence of 3 or less or a

statistics for the Awakened Shrub or Awakened Tree in the Monster Manual. The awakened target has the Charmed condition for 30 days or until you or your allies deal damage to it. When that condition ends, the awakened creature chooses its attitude toward you.

Chromatic Orb

Spells Player’s Handbook

You hurl an orb of energy at a target within range. Choose Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder for the type of orb you create, and then make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a

increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1. The orb can leap a maximum number of times equal to the level of the slot expended, and a creature can be targeted only once by each casting of this spell.

Arch-hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Coven Magic. While within 30 feet of at least two hag allies, the hag can cast one of the following spells, requiring no Material components, using the spell’s normal casting time, and using

hag knows its location anywhere in the multiverse.Multiattack. The hag makes two Spectral Claw attacks and uses Crackling Wave. Spectral Claw. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Harvester Devil

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage and 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Infernal Blade", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Confounding Ray. Ranged Attack Roll

promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals, often securing a deal with a contract they produce in a flash of brimstone. This contract binds the mortal signatory’s soul to the Nine Hells

Card Sharp's Deck

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

The cards of this deck shimmer around the edges. While holding this deck, you can use the following properties: Deadly Deal. As an action, you can use this deck to make a ranged spell attack by

Witch Bolt Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

A beam of crackling, blue energy lances out toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target. Make a ranged spell attack against that creature. On a hit

, the target takes 1d12 lightning damage, and on each of your turns for the duration, you can use your action to deal 1d12 lightning damage to the target automatically. The spell ends if you use your

Slingshot

Equipment

Slingshots are simple ranged weapons comprising an elasticated material strung between a Y-frame brace. They have the two-handed and ranged (20/60) properties and deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit. They use the same ammunition as slings and are commonly used by rakins.

Wand of Winter

Magic Items Tyranny of Dragons

action to cast one of the following spells from the wand, even if you are incapable of casting spells: ray of frost (no charges, or 1 charge to cast at 5th level; +5 to hit with ranged spell attack

Liara Portyr

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

weapon and deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flaming Fury","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage to the target.Multiattack. Liara makes three melee attacks

when used with two hands. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1

Derro Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

(1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hooked Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, the derro can choose to deal no damage and

knock it prone. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2

Koalinth

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Amphibious. The koalinth can breathe air and water. Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the koalinth can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage

"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the koalinth that isn't incapacitated.Trident. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Storm Boomerang

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

This boomerang is a ranged weapon carved from griffon bone and etched with the symbol of elemental air. When thrown, it has a range of 60/120 feet, and any creature that is proficient with the

the end of its next turn. On a miss, the boomerang returns to the thrower’s hand. Once the boomerang deals thunder damage to a target, the weapon loses its ability to deal thunder damage and

Hobgoblin Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit

Erinyes Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Hellish Weapons. The erinyes's weapon attacks are magical and deal an extra 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hellish Weapons","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage

two hands, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Hobgoblin Warlord Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes three melee attacks. Alternatively, it can make two ranged attacks with

Hobgoblin Captain Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5

Athar Null

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

ranged attack.Nullify Spell (3/Day). The null utters a magical word of cancelation to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no

damage if it fails.Multiattack. The null makes two Force Dagger attacks. Force Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Force Dagger"} to

Erinyes (Rope Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Hellish Weapons. The erinyes's weapon attacks are magical and deal an extra 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hellish Weapons","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage

two hands, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Talis the White

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

of movement 5th level (1 slot): insect plague Winter Strike (3/Day). Once per turn, when Talis hits with a melee attack, she can expend a use of this trait to deal an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation

":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Winter Strike","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear

Koalinth Sergeant

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Amphibious. The koalinth can breathe air and water. Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the koalinth can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage

trident. Trident. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Trident"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation

Pharblex Spattergoo

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Amphibious. Pharblex can breathe air and water. Poison Strike (3/Day). Once per turn, when Pharblex hits with a melee attack, he can expend a use of this trait to deal an extra 9 (2d8

. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or ranged 20 ft./60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.

Jarad Vod Savo

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Infusion. Jarad is surrounded by a cloud of spores. As a bonus action, he can cause the spores to deal 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spore Infusion","rollDamageType

instead.Multiattack. Jarad makes two attacks: one with his Noxious Touch and one with his Staff of Svogthir. He can cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action in place of one of these attacks. Noxious Touch

Grunka

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

a short or long rest.Multiattack. The giant makes three Flying Staff attacks. Flying Staff. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Flying

hand immediately after a ranged attack. Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20

Derro Raider

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

", "rollAction":"Hooked Spear", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the derro can choose to deal no damage, and instead the target has the prone

condition. Throwing Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Throwing Hammer"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2

Dragon Army Officer

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

":"Vicious Lance", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to hit, range 100/400 ft

damage these weapons deal depends on the specific army. The stat blocks presented here represent Red Dragon Army troops with weapons infused by the fire of red dragons. You can represent followers of

Targor Bloodsword Legacy

Monsters Lost Mine of Phandelver

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit

Durnn

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Advantage"} damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit

Harengon Brigand

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Sling"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3", "rollType":"damage

best way to deal with harengon brigands is to outnumber them or give them a good kicking. They flee quickly when the tables are turned against them. Harengons Harengons are rabbit-folk native to the

Erinyes (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Hellish Weapons. The erinyes's weapon attacks are magical and deal an extra 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hellish Weapons","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage

two hands, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Viln Tirin

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Viln’s attacks with the weapon are +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Scimitar of Speed"} to hit and deal 8 (1d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d6+5","rollType":"damage

scimitar and one with her dagger. Or Viln makes two ranged attacks with his daggers. Scimitar of Speed. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Scimitar of Speed

Quadrone Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

","rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Shortbow. Ranged

up to 30 feet in any direction. A successful casting of the Dispel Magic spell on the orb (DC 15) destroys it. The orb otherwise remains intact until the drone spends an action to end the effect or

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