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Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
local environment, consuming vast quantities of fish and pale crabs and cultivating fungal growths. They bully nearby communities when they can or enter into cautious arrangements with powerful
dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only surviving
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only
:
Preservation of Knowledge. Books and other written forms of communication with 1 mile of the lair become magically protected and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +12
Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Pounce
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +9
). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Pounce. The
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
restrained condition, and the degloth can’t use this fist to grapple another target. The degloth has two fists.Degloths are massive, blue, bipedal demons with razor-studded fists. They are commonly
used as shock troops on the front lines of wars waged in the Abyss and other Outer Planes. Degloths gravitate toward violence and mayhem without caring about the reasons behind the bloodshed. They enjoy
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragonborn makes two Greataxe attacks.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +8
1 minute. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t frightened. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Spider Climb. The drow can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down
.
Web Walker. The drow ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. The drow makes three attacks, using Bite, Poisonous Touch, Web, or a combination of them. One attack can be replaced
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
you might or might not choose to share.
Although you will undoubtedly find some of this land’s ways to be strange and discomfiting, you can also be sure that some things its people take for
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragonborn makes three Longsword attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7
, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. The dragonborn can cause the sword to flare with bright light, and the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
previous existence.
For reasons unknown, ceremorphosis can go awry when an illithid tadpole is implanted in the brain of a gnome. This deviation might be due to the quasi-magical nature of gnomes, or
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The ceremorph’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:
At will
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated.
Innate Spellcasting. The leonin's spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells
doom than peace and bounty. Some leonin, known as iconoclasts, devote themselves to thwarting the gods by hunting down their followers and all things born of Nyx that impede on Oreskos and the safety of
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the Ordning. Whatever the truth of their origin, ettins sometimes recognize a kindred soul in the two-headed Demogorgon and devote themselves to his service. Those who prove exceptionally valuable to
, attacking their allies.Cold, Fire, LightningDiscordant Screams. The echo directs its frenzied howls at one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving
Equipment
This swift but cramped ship is made mostly of metal. It can’t float on water, but its legs enable it to land safely on the ground. A sliding hatch just behind the wings allows access to the
ship’s mangonel turret. The ship’s cargo hold can easily be turned into crew cabins or another weapon deck.
Damselfly ship;Damselfly ships are often used as courier vessels and armored
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the false lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The false lich has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical
affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spellcasting. The false lich casts one of the following spells, requiring no
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
can also cause the blade to gleam with holy light. If he does so, the target is blinded until the start of Strongheart’s next turn.
Revivify (Recharges at the Next Dawn). While holding Steel
, protection from evil and good
1/day each: lesser restoration, remove curse, zone of truthProtect Another. When a creature Strongheart can see attacks another creature that is within 5 feet of him
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Special Equipment. Mercion wields a quarterstaff, +1;+1 quarterstaff.Multiattack. Mercion makes one Divine Radiance attack and one +1 Quarterstaff attack. She can replace one of these attacks with a
Fire (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Radiant Fire"}. Mercion creates a magical explosion of fiery radiance centered on a point she can see within 120 feet of
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
will do.”
Ideal. “One who stands idle as evil remains unchecked is no friend or ally of mine. We all have an obligation to fight atrocity and corruption, to whatever extent we can.&rdquo
paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its ugly head. Strongheart alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those described here
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Disembodied Voice. Up to three times in its life, the zodar can cause a message of up to twenty-five words to issue from the air around it. It speaks only when it has something profoundly important
to say, and the message can be understood by any creature that has an Intelligence score of 2 or higher.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the zodar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start on
’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Outlander Origins
Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
citadels.
Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves do this for several reasons
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
", "rollAction":"Fae Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Vexing Prank. The high fae targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself with a magical trick. The target must make a DC 18 Wisdom
mischievous manipulators who delight in disguising themselves with magic to vex other creatures. Their reasons for deception vary, ranging from harmless pranks to malicious infiltration. When a high fae
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aura of Radiance. The councilor magically sheds bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet. The councilor can extinguish or restore this light as a bonus action. If the
’s choice).
Flame Strike (5th-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). The councilor chooses a point it can see within 60 feet of it. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence
, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.Psychic
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn’t require
do this for several reasons. Proximity to a star allows the astral elves to forge pacts with solar dragons and to collect starlight, which the elves use to grow crystals and repair their ships. Most
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
they take from an attack made against them, provided they can see the attacker.Molliver is a thief who gives most of what they steal to the destitute, keeping a few choice items for their own use. They
destroying evil wherever it rears its ugly head. Strongheart alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those described here. (The other members, who do
Halfling
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Basic Rules (2014)
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
avoid unwanted attention.
Halflings work readily with others, and they are loyal to their friends, whether halfling or otherwise. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or
Rogue
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound
any problem, demonstrating a resourcefulness and versatility that is the cornerstone of any successful adventuring party. Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
starlight through their weapons, and they can rescue warriors from a perilous situation by using their gods-given power of teleportation.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of their former selves. Coral encrusts them. Barnacles cling to their cold skin. Lungs that once filled with air can now breathe in water as well.
Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange
Limited Amphibiousness. The sea spawn can breathe air and water, but it needs to be submerged in the sea at least once a day for 1 minute to avoid suffocating.Multiattack. The sea spawn makes two
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Unusual Nature. The elf doesn
’t require sleep.Multiattack. The elf makes two Morningstar attacks. It can use Rain of Radiance in place of one of these attacks.
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
appendage. In addition to providing a keen sense of smell, the trunk can be used to lift and carry even heavy objects. The trunk can be used to carry both food and liquid to the mouth and can even act as a
in any capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime against the Undying Court?
As one of the Aereni, think about your history. What is your family known for, and how can you prove yourself to be a
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the juggernaut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut
. 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
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Freezing Ray attacks. He can replace one of those attacks with a use of Spellcasting.
Staff of Power. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff of Power
);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Power","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands, and Ringlerun can expend 1 of the staff’s charges
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Special Equipment. The elf wears a suit of elven
citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves do this for several reasons. Proximity to a star allows the astral elves to forge pacts with solar dragons and to collect starlight, which the elves use to grow