before below deal contest 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

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

Merrow Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Harpoon"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or

creature, it must succeed on a Strength contest against the merrow or be pulled up to 20 feet toward the merrow.

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, 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

that isn’t being worn or carried, the poltergeist hurls it up to 30 feet in any direction. The poltergeist can use the object as a ranged weapon, attacking one creature along the object’s

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.

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

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the

, he negotiates as quickly as he can, usually closing a deal with little cost to the summoner. However, once the deal has been fulfilled, Hutijin repays the interruption with death.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

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

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.

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

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

Magitech Blunderbuss

Equipment

Magitech firearms (martial ranged weapons) use a small arcanomagnetic engine to propel their ferrous projectiles at incredible velocities. Though their means of propulsion is magical, the damage they

deal remains nonmagical. Such firearms are always loud and tend to have poor accuracy over long ranges, although the recently-introduced rifling found in revolvers and rifles increases their

Skeletal Knight

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

can’t regain hit points until the start of the skeletal knight’s next turn. Throwing Axe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

blades deal lingering wounds that sap their victims’ life force and leave blackened scars even after magical healing.Poison

Wall of Water

Spells Elemental Evil Player's Companion

diameter, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick. The wall vanishes when the spell ends. The wall’s space is difficult terrain. Any ranged weapon attack that enters the wall’s space has

disadvantage on the attack roll, and fire damage is halved if the fire effect passes through the wall to reach its target. Spells that deal cold damage that pass through the wall cause the area of the wall

Dragon Army Soldier

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

damage if used with two hands, plus 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4

the power of the dragons they fight alongside. Dragon Army Weapons The weapons of Dragon Army troops are blessed with an infusion of dragon breath. The type of damage these weapons deal depends on

Goliath Giant-Kin

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft

);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Giant's Strikes"}. Until the end of its turn, the goliath’s melee attacks each deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage of a type determined by the goliath

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Oversized Longbow"} to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType

creature that has a Strength of 18 or higher. The bow shoots oversized arrows that deal piercing damage equal to 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} + the wielder's Strength modifier. Its range is the same as an ordinary longbow.

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