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Hurricane

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): feather fall

, jump, thunderwave 2nd level (2 slots): gust of wind Unarmored Defense. While the hurricane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Unarmored Movement. While

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, prestidigitation, true strike 1st level (3 slots): charm person, disguise self, expeditious

retreat, silent image Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can

Tortle Druid Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): animal

hands. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell, the tortle is

Reckoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The reckoner has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message

dealt by the attack.Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes

Mary Greymalkin

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Special Equipment. Mary wears bracers of defense and a ring of protection, and carries a deck of several things (see appendix D). Fey Presence (Recharges after a Short Rest). Mary can cause each

spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st−3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): darkness, hex, hypnotic pattern, misty step, phantasmal force, unseen servantQuarterstaff

Krull

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, false life, inflict wounds, ray of

":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shell Defense. Krull withdraws into his shell. Until he emerges as a bonus action, he has a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see chapter 1). Shapechanger. Ras Nsi

":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Ras Nsi has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st

Hlam

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying1st level (4 slots): detect evil and good, healing word, sanctuary, shield of

Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical. Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below). Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting

ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips

Bladesinging

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

the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. Song of Defense 10th-level Bladesinging feature You can direct your magic to absorb damage

, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a

Tortles

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

Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage

hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, cure wounds, speak with animals

Tortles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to

(spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, cure

Class Features

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

included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class

. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s

Class Features

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

included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class

. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s

Bladesinging

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

Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. Song of Defense Beginning at 10th level, you can direct your magic to absorb damage while your

bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Training in War and Song When you adopt

Q36. Dragon's Audience Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

anyone who tries to end his torment.” Vladimir fights in self-defense. He also rises from his throne and attacks if the characters fail to heed his warning and press him for help destroying Strahd

. The first time Vladimir takes damage, six phantom warriors (see appendix D) materialize and join the fray, coming to his defense. Hatred so clouds Vladimir’s mind that he can’t remember that Sir Godfrey

The Spy's Letter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. If the encounter takes place at the Helm and the characters don’t make a strong case against him, five commoners (tavern regulars) come to his defense. They aren’t cult servants, just bystanders

to dilute the poison among several flagons. (The dilution also makes the poison unlikely to be lethal; Justran is better at making ale than he is at making poison.) A brief investigation reveals that

Cloaker

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

resemble bone clasps. When a cloaker unfurls and moves to attack, it reveals its pale underside and makes its true nature evident. Red eyes glow above rows of sharp teeth, and a long pendulous tail

, enveloping and devouring their victims. While it feeds, a cloaker uses its swift, whiplike tail for defense, although it rarely takes a stand against dangerous foes or groups of creatures. As an added

Ras Nsi

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

anyone to save myself.” Ras Nsi Medium monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) reduced to 107; subtract 1 for each day that

, Draconic Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see

13. Crypt of Diderius

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

spells: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers, hold person, see invisibility

Diderius’s withered heart. Secret Door In the northern wall is a secret door that requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to find. Knocking on the stone wall reveals a hollow echo beyond, but

13. The Metal Mage

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

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blur, detect thoughts, misty step, shatter 3rd

detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic radiating from each humming pillar. A character who examines the pillars notices tiny runes etched into them. With a successful DC 20

13. Crypt of Diderius

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

unusual because he casts wizard spells. He uses his 18 Intelligence as his spellcasting ability (his Wisdom remains 18) and has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor

the northern wall is a secret door that requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to find. Knocking on the stone wall reveals a hollow echo beyond, but the mechanism for opening the door is

Attending the Gala

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

(Persuasion) check, an attendee reveals one random piece of information from the Museum Gossip table. Gala Attendees d4 Attendee 1 Captain Frankheim Walters(chaotic neutral human), who never

occult theory is missing. Gemstone Wing Security Measures. A character who spends at least 1 minute studying the pedestal during the gala realizes it has an elaborate defense mechanism (see area V13).

Q37. Knights of the Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

evil. They are awaiting orders from Vladimir (area Q36) and fight only in self-defense. The revenants wear broken chainmail that affords as much protection as leather armor, and they wield longswords

meaningful way, however, because of the oaths they have sworn to Vladimir Horngaard. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that Sir Godfrey is Strahd’s enemy and the characters

Lyn Armaal, Level 2

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

here, and a permanent unseen servant cleans on a regular basis. The ogres are docile and shun combat, fighting only in self-defense. Each one is trained to prepare a specific kind of meal: one handles

castle’s defense. He is resting here when the characters first arrive at Lyn Armaal, doing his best to ignore the tiresome roars of the bronze dragon. Cressaro is blindly loyal to Sansuri and follows her

Trench of Love Lost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the vessel, and beyond that a hole punched through the bottom of the trench leads into area T3 20 feet below. Any other search of the ship reveals nothing except for ancient, rusted chain mail and

to preserve sacred knowledge in a secure place. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the throne. Lurking Aboleth. In the shadows of the southwest alcove lurks the aboleth

39. Arcturia's Boudoirs

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

gown and a gold tiara. The living unseen servant plays the harpsichord tirelessly and fights only in self-defense. A detect magic spell reveals auras of transmutation magic around the dancers who, in

detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of abjuration magic around the seal. The seal has AC 17, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If the seal is destroyed, the rakshasa bound

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, ray of frost

DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, prestidigitation, true strike 1st level (3 slots): charm person, disguise self

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): gust,* light, message, ray of frost 1st level (2 slots): expeditious retreat, feather fall Actions

is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust

Hlam

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

spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st

only half damage if he fails. He can’t use this trait if he’s incapacitated. Magic Unarmed Strikes. Hlam’s unarmed strikes are magical. Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding

Second Floor

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

, a hammer, a rusty hand saw, a hooded lantern, a few 10-foot lengths of hempen rope, and a stack of firewood. Treasure. A careful search of this area reveals a case of twelve +2 bolts left behind by

the hermitage to the large tower along its west side. A crenellated battlement blocks the walkway in and is set with arrow slits. This battlement served as the main point of defense for the fortress’s

17. The Dark Seldarine

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

Plane. An oath of service binds the ghost to the temple for as long as it stands. The ghost is unaligned and fights only in self-defense. If reduced to 0 hit points, the ghost is destroyed for 24 hours

the south wall requires a blood sacrifice to open (see below). The altar refuses to budge. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around and above it. Any object weighing 10

Designing Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

down enemies, giving a dungeon’s inhabitants time to mount a defense or flee. The hidden pit is a classic example of this kind of trap. A 10-foot-deep pit usually deals little damage and is easy to

be hidden to be effective. Otherwise, avoiding the trap is usually easy. A trigger requires a Wisdom (Perception) check if simply spotting it reveals its nature. The characters can foil a pit trap

5. House Auvryndar

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

area 6 is emblazoned with a bronze relief of a mountain with a fist-sized depression in its center. The door is locked. Bronze Relief Door. A successful DC 13 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals

darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. She has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep. Add ray of frost to her list of known cantrips. Her spellbook and her arcane focus were taken from her. (The characters can find them in area 20b.)

39. Temple Reliquary

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

five 1-foot-long pieces — the four that Halaster placed on display here, plus a fifth piece he cast away. A detect magic spell reveals no magical auras around the staff fragments. Each of the staff’s

with mending cantrips; each casting of the spell repairs one break in the staff. If the staff is made whole, it transforms from an object into an animated jade serpent that has the statistics of a giant

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