Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'before bird device combat releases'.
Other Suggestions:
before bard divine combat releases
before bards divine combat releases
before bards divine combat release
before bind divine combat release
before build divine combat releases
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
your allies. In combat, the wonder shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don't issue any, it
stat block. The wonder is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the wonder shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
and your allies. In combat, the wonder shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue
is wound again.
Flying Wonder (Common). An activated flying wonderuses the Flying Wonder stat block. The wonder is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the wonder shares your Initiative count
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
device that controls the elemental cannon. This device, shown in the accompanying illustration, looks like a metal rod with a tip shaped like a bird’s head.Elemental Cannon. On initiative count 20
(losing initiative ties), Zikran uses his handheld device to fire the cannon at one creature he can see, provided the creature is in the basement or on the staircase. Zikran’s target must make a
Equipment
Combat
Utility
Whimsy
18
18
19
The Running Kirio is a rare bird of paradise with brilliant red plumage that appears only when an elder spirit is nearby. For the extremely
lucky forager, the running kirio bird may shed a tail feather with all its vigorous sprinting and hopping when heralding the manifestation of an elder spirit, but many of those tail feathers are
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The egg hunter can breathe air and water.
False Appearance. If the egg hunter is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature
necrotic damage dealt.
Torpor Spores (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Torpor Spores"}. The egg hunter releases a billow of sparkling blue spores. Each creature
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
Also at rank 2, you gain the use of an uncommon magic item taking the form of a pair of spectacles, a spyglass, a monocle, or any other device with one or two lenses. When you look through the
power of the lenses to gain accuracy in combat, gaining advantage on a weapon attack roll (no action required). If that attack hits, roll one additional weapon damage die. This property of the lenses can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
False Appearance. If the scarab is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the scarab move or act, that creature must
lair.Scale Dust (1/Day). The scarab releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 5 feet of the scarab must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be outlined in blue light
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must
they move about the lair.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingScale Dust (1/Day). The swarm releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the swarm must succeed on a DC 13
Equipment
Combat
Utility
Whimsy
15
16
13
Gargoyle powder comes from ground-up dragon eggs that have been encased in ash from ancient eruptions. Grinding up these eggs releases the
spells
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
by the new one. You determine the homunculus’s appearance, such as a mechanical-looking bird, winged vial, or miniature animate cauldron.
Combat. The homunculus is an ally to you and your
allies. In combat, it shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge
Equipment
Combat
Utility
Whimsy
15
16
13
Bards speak of the mad druid Fennistrix, who had a penchant for petrification along with a bizarre alligator obsession that resulted in almost
rare nowadays to find a foot or a head, let alone an entire alligator, but even a small amount of it ground up releases some of Fennistrix’s potent magic.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Skunk in a Cage. The kobold releases a skunk into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. The skunk has a walking speed of 20 feet, AC 10
swarm disperses.
A kobold inventor builds improvised weapons to gain an advantage in combat. These weapons last for only one or two attacks before they break and typically work only for the inventor, but
Ranger
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract
hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
device, choose one of the following options: Clockwork Toy. This toy is a clockwork animal, monster, or person, such as a frog, mouse, bird, dragon, or soldier. When placed on the ground, the toy moves 5
can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device
functioning), or when you use your action to dismantle it; at that time, you can reclaim the materials used to create it. You can have up to three such devices active at a time. When you create a device
Ancient Deep Dragon
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Commanding Spores. The dragon releases spores
"} psychic damage.
Tail. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Spore Salvo (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon releases poisonous spores around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must
Adult Deep Dragon
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Commanding Spores. The dragon releases spores around a
damage.
Tail. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Spore Salvo (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon releases poisonous spores around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Arclight Phoenix An arclight phoenix is variously said to be a byproduct of a lightning strike on an aviary, a mishap in an effort to create a translocation device, or a successful attempt to create
an elemental creature in the form of a majestic bird. Whatever its origin, an arclight phoenix looks like a bird of prey formed entirely of electrical energy. Lightning fans out behind it as it bolts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Symbol Paladins are mindful of the influence of symbols, and many of them adopt or design an artistic device that bears a distinctive image. Your symbol exemplifies the oath you have taken and
token that you carry concealed on your person. Symbols d6 Symbol 1 A dragon, emblematic of your nobility in peace and your ferocity in combat 2 A clenched fist, because you are always ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
temple, Valetta identifies it as Nim, a nimblewright that was gifted to the temple by a Lantanese wizard. If they describe the incident involving the mechanical bird, Valetta sighs and leads them up a
incident with the bird, Nim hides amid the clutter in its lair, but it emerges if the characters find their way inside or coax it into unlocking the door. If the characters ask about the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
road, headed toward Vogler. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the
“Warriors of Krynn: Scenario 1” sidebar. Without Mass Combat. If you aren’t using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game, continue with the “Invasion of Vogler” section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
tended by a dragon or other creatures. If an egg hunter is discovered, it releases spores that make other creatures lethargic, allowing it to scurry to safety. If things turn dire, the egg hunter’s
hunter can breathe air and water.
False Appearance. If the egg hunter is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the egg
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
combat-heavy nature of this adventure, it’s possible that it could take from six to eight hours to play. If running this at an event, you might consider playing this over the course of two four- hour time
slots, taking a break after the third combat encounter (most likely Area 7). If you’re running this adventure outside of an event, it is of course up to the DM and players to decide how best to break
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must
turn.
Bonus Actions
Scale Dust (1/Day). The swarm releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the swarm must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
combat, Amarath releases the invisible stalker and commands it to attack the cult’s enemies. Treasure Amarath’s “smiling bag” is actually a bag of holding. The bag becomes empty once the invisible
land outside the tower’s entrance on the first floor. Zephyros is sleeping on the second floor when they arrive and only becomes aware of visitors if the characters wake him or if combat erupts. On the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
pigs get slaughtered. Doomed pigs are picked up and taken to area 14 to die. The ettin and the bugbears prefer melee combat to ranged combat. If the bugbears are subjected to ranged attacks, they use
the pigs as cover. If the ettin is taking damage and has no enemies to attack, it retreats to its den (area 11) and releases the boars there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the scarab move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to
rolls until the start of its next turn.
Bonus Actions
Scale Dust (1/Day). The scarab releases magical glittering dust from its wings. Each creature within 5 feet of the scarab must succeed on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
have advantage on a Dexterity (Stealth) check if you move no more than half your speed on the same turn. Use Magic Device By 13th level, you have learned enough about the workings of magic that you
become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, you have advantage on a Dexterity (Stealth) check if you move no more than half your speed on the same turn. Use Magic Device By 13th level, you have learned enough about the workings of magic that
, you have become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bladesinging Bladesingers are elves who bravely defend their people and lands. They are elf wizards who master a school of sword fighting grounded in a tradition of arcane magic. In combat, a
illusion and stealth. Red tiger, a style just three centuries old, has its bladesingers using the scimitar in a whirling dance of defense from which they launch into sudden leaps and attacks.
Bird
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
stops being surprised at the end of its first turn in combat. Does the Thief’s Use Magic Device feature allow them to use spell scrolls? Yes. The intent is that a Thief can use spell scrolls with Use
Magic Device. Can a Thief use Fast Hands to use or apply poisons? Yes. Administering poison uses the Use an Object action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
investigates the spot the figure vanished from finds a number of sizable black feathers, one for each character. They also find a planchette—a device tied to communicating with the dead—decorated with
bird skulls. This item has no magical properties or immediate use but might prove useful as the adventure proceeds. The Mists. The day’s drizzle has grown into a rainstorm, and anyone who looks back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
gp each. No two are exactly alike. The smallest ones are 3 inches tall, and the largest ones stand 3 feet tall. When an hourglass runs out, the device pivots around its center, allowing the sand to
placed on the floor, the wound-up bird walks counterclockwise in a 5-foot-diameter circle, completing one circle every 10 seconds. After walking for 30 seconds, the bird stops moving and chirping until it is wound up again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
contains a small, unpainted miniature figure representing each character. Each figure is a tiny clockwork device. If painted and kept on hand, the figures secretly animate to help the characters with
one of Moghadam’s magical passes. In combat, it uses the implements it holds as weapons. Use the statistics for the girallon’s claw attack, but a hammer attack deals bludgeoning damage and a chisel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
5. Fenthaza’s Quarters Two type 2 yuan-ti malisons stand guard in the corridor outside this room. Combat in the hallway alerts the yuan-ti broodguards in area 6, which arrive in 1 round. The room can
nightmare speaker (see appendix D), lairs here. If an alarm is raised, Fenthaza relies on her guards to protect her while she releases the creature trapped in the stone urn (see below). Fenthaza tries






