before being directly contest reach

Piercer

Monsters Monster Manual

", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. Drop. The piercer falls. Dexterity

Saving Throw: DC 11, one creature directly underneath the piercer. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Drop. The piercer falls", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. Failure or Success: The piercer reduces any damage it takes from the fall by 20.

Cultist of Myrkul

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Necrotic Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 27 (5d10);{"diceNotation":"5d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

wicked cults that follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate

Cultist of Bane

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Gauntlet"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Gauntlet", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Oppressive

attack roll. Response: The cultist makes one Gauntlet or Oppressive Burst attack against the triggering creature.Cultists of Bane sow strife, either by directly bullying others or by abusing existing

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

), reach 5 ft. or range 20/80 ft. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cursed Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Hit or Miss: The blade magically

follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate—in malign

Intellect Devourer Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing

Intelligence. Body Thief. The intellect devourer initiates an Intelligence contest with an incapacitated humanoid within 5 feet of it that isn’t protected by protection from evil and good. If it wins

Nothic Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Rotting

":"damage","rollAction":"Rotting Gaze","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Weird Insight. The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its

Merrow Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

damage. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Forceful Slam","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Telekinetic Thrust. The poltergeist

, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target’s Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including

Winged Kobold Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Dropped

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dropped Rock"} to hit, one target directly below the kobold. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dropped Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.

Mind Flayer Nothic

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Mind

until the end of its next turn. Weird Insight. The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom

Mark of Hospitality Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(Talenta Plains) The majority of inns, taverns, and restaurants in the Five Nations are either directly owned by House Ghallanda or licensed by its Hosteler’s Guild. Most people give little

a number of “bound businesses”—franchises run directly by the house. The Gold Dragon Inn is such a business, with Gold Dragon Inns being found in every major city, each serving a

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arm"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arm

dutifully obeys commands from the rank directly above it and in turn acts as the superior to the rank directly below it, passing down commands from paragons of law to the lowliest monodrone. While most

Octon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

obeys commands from the rank directly above it and in turn acts as the superior to the rank directly below it, passing down commands from paragons of law to the lowliest monodrone. While most modrons

Broom of Animated Attack

Monsters Curse of Strahd

attacks. Broomstick. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Broomstick"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3

contested by the creature's Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature's grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.Animated objects

Decaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacle", "rollDamageType

. Each modron dutifully obeys commands from the rank directly above it and in turn acts as the superior to the rank directly below it, passing down commands from paragons of law to the lowliest monodrone

Total Cover Legacy

Rules

A target with total cover cannot be targeted directly by an attack or a spell, although some spells can reach such a target by including it in an area of effect. A target has total cover if it is completely concealed by an obstacle.

Septon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType":"damage

from the rank directly above it and in turn acts as the superior to the rank directly below it, passing down commands from paragons of law to the lowliest monodrone. While most modrons are the lower

Brahma Lutier

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

saving throws until the start of Brahma's next turn.War Lute. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"War Lute"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2

Charisma checks made as part of a contest with Brahma.Formally a former member of the “B” Team, Brahma Lutier is a gifted cartographer, spy, and troubadour. Tutored in at least the latter of those

Metallic Warbler

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically with each other.Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5

of their creators, keeping watch over communities without directly intervening. Their telepathic bond lets them summon their dragon creators in case of dire need. Metallic Sentinels A metallic

Gazer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gazer shoots two of the following magical eye rays at random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays

feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, the gazer moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. The gazer can also exert fine control on objects with this ray, such as manipulating a simple tool or opening a container.

Maw Demon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d8+2","rollType":"damage

the spew.Maw demons share the ceaseless hunger for carnage and mortal flesh of their master, Yeenoghu. After a maw demon rests for 8 hours, anything devoured by it is transported directly into the

Wynling

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d4+5","rollType":"damage

mountain heights and alpine vales against trespassers. A wynling rarely engages a threat directly, preferring to deter intruders by harassing them with thefts and pranks. Many travelers return from lands

Harmonium Captain

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

":"Harmonium Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harmonium Blade", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 10 (3d6

command. The effect ends early if the target takes damage or if it successfully completes the command. A target automatically succeeds on its saving throw if the command is directly harmful to itself

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

. The hexton makes one Pincer attack and two Tentacle attacks. Pincer. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Pincer"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

next turn. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4

Star Angler

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage

incapacitated condition and must use its movement on its turn to move directly toward the star angler; a charmed target doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but it does avoid damaging terrain. A target can be charmed by only one star angler at a time.

Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Eldritch Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Touch

directly, be it with dramatic manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they

Lorehold Professor of Order

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Repelling Burst", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target is a Large or smaller

creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet directly away from the professor and become restrained until the start of professor’s next turn. Force Barrier

Mud Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Enveloping Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3", "rollType

were hill giants who, living in isolation, ate everything within reach until they were forced to subsist on the earth itself. The giants’ elemental nature asserted itself and transformed them into

Gazer Familiar Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gazer shoots two of the following magical eye rays at random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye

up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, the gazer moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. The gazer

Martial Arts Adept

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType

succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet directly away from the adept. Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dart"} to

Nereid

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

hit points equal to that of the nereid, but the garment can’t be directly harmed while the nereid wears it. If the mantle is destroyed, the nereid becomes poisoned and dies within 1 hour. A

verbally communicate with beasts.Blinding Acid. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Blinding Acid"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft., one target

Contests

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

Contests Sometimes one character's or monster's efforts are directly opposed to another's. This can occur when both of them are trying to do the same thing and only one can succeed, such as

to force open a door that an adventurer is holding closed. In situations like these, the outcome is determined by a special form of ability check, called a contest. Both participants in a contest make

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8

Sapphire Sentinel

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d8+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Slow (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation

, impressive statues. Like other golems, they are nearly impervious to spells and ordinary weapons. The golem remains a noncombatant unless it is directly attacked. The Sapphire The sapphire is inside the

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gazer shoots two of the following

creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that

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