before being decide chance ranged

Efreeti

Monsters Monster Manual

. Wishes. The efreeti has a 30 percent chance of knowing the Wish spell. If the efreeti knows it, the efreeti can cast it only on behalf of a non-genie creature who communicates a wish in a way the efreeti

);{"diceNotation":"2d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Heated Blade", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Hurl Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

Dao

Monsters Monster Manual

its Hit Points somewhere on the Plane of Earth. Magic Resistance. The dao has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Wishes. The dao has a 30 percent chance of knowing

":"damage", "rollAction":"Earthen Maul", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. Earth Burst. Ranged Attack Roll: +10

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

roll, the axe deals an extra 20 Slashing damage. The axe has the Thrown property with a normal range of 20 feet and a long range of 60 feet. When you hit with a ranged attack using this weapon, it

Magic action to touch the axe to a fixed piece of dwarven stonework and cast Teleport from the axe. If your intended destination is underground, there is no chance of a mishap or arriving somewhere

Djinni

Monsters Monster Manual

. The djinni has a 30 percent chance of knowing the Wish spell. If the djinni knows it, the djinni can cast it only on behalf of a non-genie creature who communicates a wish in a way the djinni can

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Blade", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} Lightning damage. Storm Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Bolt

Drow Inquisitor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and their authority is equaled only by that of the drow matron mother of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces painful interrogation and usually an excruciating death

attempts to magically summon a yochlol (see the Monster Manual), with a 50 percent chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage

Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, true seeing Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow attempts to magically summon a yochlol (see the Monster Manual), with a 50 percent chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10

only by that of the drow matron mother of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces painful interrogation and usually an excruciating death.Spectral Dagger (Recharges

Barbed Devil (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Hurl Flame. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Hurl Flame"} to hit, range 150 ft., one target. Hit

"} chance of summoning one barbed devil. A summoned devil appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other devils. It remains

Kobold Inventor Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sling"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

Mezzoloth (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Trident. Melee or Ranged Weapon

"} chance of summoning one mezzoloth. A summoned yugoloth appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, does as it pleases (unless its summoner is an ultroloth, in which case it acts as an

Erinyes (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

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

has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Devil"} chance of summoning 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll"} spined devil;spined devils, 1d6;{"diceNotation

Darathra Shendrel

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10

people should be given every chance to prosper, free of tyranny.” Bond: “I’ll lay down my life to protect Triboar and its citizens.” Flaw: “I refuse to back down. Push me, and I’ll push back.”

Frost Giant Everlasting One Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Extra Heads. The giant has a 25 percent chance of having more than one head. If it has more than one, it has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded

":"Greataxe","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage while raging. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one

Nevermind Gnome Inventor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

’s available. Flying Fangtrap. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Flying Fangtrap"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target

on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.Brimming with innovative ideas and reckless enthusiasm, the inventors of Mount Nevermind love any chance to showcase their

Horned Devil (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

closes if the target receives magical healing. Hurl Flame. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Hurl Flame"} to hit, range 150 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6

. Summon Devil (1/Day). The devil chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A horned devil has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Devil"} chance

Kobold Inventor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sling"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Plasmoids are amorphous beings with no typical shape. In the presence of other folk, they often adopt a similar shape, but there’s little chance of mistaking a plasmoid for anything else. They

you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option

Harshnag the Grim

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

next dawn. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"4d10+6","rollType

North well and has no chance of becoming lost in its wilderness. He’s sensitive to the fact that many small folk have a freshly rekindled fear of giants striding into their settlements.Cold

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead.Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they

Psionic Ashenwight

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Multiattack. The ashenwight makes two Necrotic Shard attacks. It also uses Psionic Crown if available. Necrotic Shard. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 1/day: calm emotionsWhen an ashenwight arises near a crystal vein infused with aberrant power, or when one lingers in an area of fell magic, there is a chance

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

damage plus 18 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Flame Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType

","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Creatures that take fire damage from this effect gain one level of exhaustion. In addition, there is a fifty percent chance ;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType

Giff (Gunpowder Keg Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Musket. Ranged

":"Musket","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Pistol"} to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit

Tortle Druid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage. Nature’s Wrath. Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Nature's Wrath"} to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) damage of a type

DC 12): At will: druidcraft, guidance 2/day each: cure wounds, hold person, speak with animals, thunderwaveMany tortles view the world as a place of wonder. They live for the chance to hear a soft

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Sword attacks. One of the attacks can be replaced by a Hand Crossbow attack. The drow can also use Spellcasting to cast darkness. Shadow Sword. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hand Crossbow"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Sword attacks. One of the attacks can be replaced by a Hand Crossbow attack. The drow can also use Spellcasting to cast darkness. Shadow Sword. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hand Crossbow"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

unoccupied 5-foot cube within 5 feet of the target with magical darkness, which remains for 1 minute. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Summon Shadow Demon

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Extra Heads. The giant has a 25 percent chance of having more than one head. If it has more than one, it has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded

raging. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d10+7","rollType

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

use of Spellcasting. Divine Radiance. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Divine Radiance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit

administers healing. She uses Radiant Fire against groups of foes when there’s no chance of harming allies or innocent lives, otherwise resorting to hold person spells and Divine Radiance attacks

Giff Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands. Musket. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Pistol"} to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2

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

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

feet for 1 minute (1 charge or 5 hit points). Fire arm-mounted laser: Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 120 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 radiant damage (1 charge or 5 hit points

Power. Powered armor originally required energy cells to fuel it, but was adapted by Kwalish to be fueled by the life energy of the creature wearing it. You might decide that the armor can also draw

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

"} bludgeoning damage. Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2

is a chance that a goblin will become possessed by a nilbog, particularly if the goblin has been mistreated by its betters. This possession turns the goblin into a wisecracking, impish creature

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Web"} to hit, reach 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 16

A darkweaver’s web has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Darkweaver Webs"} chance of having 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction

Resolving Outcomes

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

Resolving Outcomes You decide when a player makes a D20 Test based on what the character is trying to do. Players shouldn’t just roll ability checks without context; they should tell you what their

you decide: Is a D20 Test Warranted? If the task is trivial or impossible, don’t bother with a D20 Test. A character can move across an empty room or drink from a flask without making a Dexterity check

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

the target is grappled (escape DC 19). Olhydra can grapple up to four targets. When Olhydra moves, all creatures she is grappling move with her. Water Jet. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation

in the black depths of vast seas or enthroned among jagged reefs. Olhydra waits for the chance to enter the Material Plane through elemental water nodes or when called by the proper rituals. Whether

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