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Alter Self

Spells Player’s Handbook

. Aquatic Adaptation. You sprout gills and grow webs between your fingers. You can breathe underwater and gain a Swim Speed equal to your Speed. Change Appearance. You alter your appearance. You decide

another species, though none of your statistics change. You can’t appear as a creature of a different size, and your basic shape stays the same; if you’re bipedal, you can’t use this

Onyx

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

. Dealing with Onyx. Onyx cannot be overcome or killed by combat. Any weapon attack against her that hits AC 12 makes contact but deals no lasting damage. However, if the attack would deal 10 or more

encounter on how to run it. Without the special circumstances from that encounter, Onyx can be considered a standard cat.

Winter Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to their emotional state by transforming them into different seasonal aspects, with behaviors and abilities that change with their forms. Some eladrin might remain in a particular aspect for years

, while others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season

Swarmkeeper

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

into the swarm, instead of a cloud of mist, or the arcane eye spell could create an extension of your swarm that spies for you. Such descriptions don’t change the effects of spells, but they are

Moonlight Guardian

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

true form, it is forced into its true form and can’t change forms until the end of the guardian’s next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only. “Thought

it was a person at first, but then I saw its head. Next, its arm. I knew I had to run.” —Werthil,Kender Adventurer Moonlight guardians are gleaming bipedal statues made of silver and

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their emotional state by transforming them into different seasonal aspects, with behaviors and abilities that change with their forms. Some eladrin might remain in a particular aspect for years, while

others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season, provided

Summer Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The magic flowing through eladrin responds to their emotional state by transforming them into different seasonal aspects, with behaviors and abilities that change with their forms. Some eladrin

might remain in a particular aspect for years, while others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Beak and Feather From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing

people forced to live and toil on the ground. Avian Mannerisms The resemblance of aarakocra to birds isn’t limited to physical features. Aarakocra display many of the same mannerisms as

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

different seasonal aspects, with behaviors and abilities that change with their forms. Some eladrin might remain in a particular aspect for years, while others run through the emotional spectrum each

eladrin makes this change, they use the stat block of the new season rather than their old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in their previous form applies to the new form, as do any conditions

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than

objects within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair. Tiny beasts such as rodents and birds that are normally unable to speak gain the magical ability to speak and understand Draconic while within 1

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing

tower contains a special room that can transform the simulacrum into a real person—or any magical illusion into the real thing, for that matter. If this change occurs, the simulacrum

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use his Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight

, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change Shape bonus action.Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

Dzaan's Simulacrum

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

unerringly strikes one creature the simulacrum can see within 120 feet of it, dealing 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Magic Missile","rollDamageType":"force

. If this change occurs, the simulacrum effectively becomes a clone of Dzaan, authentic in every way. Companion. Because they're so despised throughout Faerûn, Red Wizards often adopt disguises and

Swarmkeeper (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

into the swarm, instead of a cloud of mist, or the arcane eye spell could create an extension of your swarm that spies for you. Such descriptions don’t change the effects of spells, but they are

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. (Lawful) 3 Change. The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Change is the nature of things. (Chaotic) 4 Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death

will run away from a fight. 2 Gold seems like a lot of money to me, and I’ll do just about anything for more of it. 3 I will never fully trust anyone other than myself. 4 I&rsquo

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can’t fully change shape, they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features — a state they call shifting. Each shifter walks on the knife’s edge between the wilds and the

bear or boar: stoic, stubborn, and thick-skinned. Longtooth shifters typically have lupine traits and prefer to run with a pack. Swiftstride are often predatory and feline, but a swiftstride could

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me. 8 I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world

the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

) 3 Change. The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Change is the nature of things. (Chaotic) 4 Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in

important person, and I’m wanted for it. 6 No one else should have to endure the hardships I’ve been through. d6 Flaw 1 If I’m outnumbered, I will run away

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

affected only once. The area of each arcane burst then acts as an antimagic field for 1 hour. Sul Khatesh and spells she casts are unaffected by these fields. Change Shape. Sul Khatesh magically

Khatesh understand what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts. The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

alteration, causing your alignment to change. Lawful becomes chaotic, good becomes evil, and vice versa. If you are true neutral or unaligned, this card has no effect on you. Comet. If you single

. Turning Immunity. The avatar is immune to features that turn undead. Actions Reaping Scythe. The avatar sweeps its spectral scythe through a creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with the dragon

":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or lesser creatures. (Any) 2 Change

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

on me. 8 I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. d6 Ideal 1 Tradition. The ancient

traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) 2 Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with the dragon’s mood. Embodiment of

","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or lesser creatures. (Any) 2 Change. Consistency is stagnation

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

my research and any other tasks I have to complete. Contacts The fluid nature of clades, whose rosters span different laboratories and change as researchers discover new interests, creates

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods taught the humans how to take on aspects of the snake, but the cost of the change was high, requiring many sacrifices for each person to be transformed. Entire households of slaves in

, the yuan-ti will do so—and they actually prefer these tactics to open warfare. Because abominations and malisons can change into the shapes of snakes, they can keep their presence hidden and

Magic of Wyllowwood

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

above can fool adventurers into thinking they have escaped Undermountain and found their way back to the surface. Birds, insects, and tree-dwelling mammals live here alongside Wyllowwood’s fiercer

denizens. The forests are real and nourished by magic, and Halaster regularly repopulates them with birds, insects, rodents, and larger mammals. The main caverns have 100-foot-high ceilings hidden by

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can grapple it (escape DC 18) instead of dealing the slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon

intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters. When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind: Strahd

Alter Self

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

between your fingers. You can breathe underwater and gain a Swim Speed equal to your Speed. Change Appearance. You alter your appearance. You decide what you look like, including your height, weight

, facial features, sound of your voice, hair length, coloration, and other distinguishing characteristics. You can make yourself appear as a member of another species, though none of your statistics change

Alter Self

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

between your fingers. You can breathe underwater and gain a Swim Speed equal to your Speed. Change Appearance. You alter your appearance. You decide what you look like, including your height, weight

, facial features, sound of your voice, hair length, coloration, and other distinguishing characteristics. You can make yourself appear as a member of another species, though none of your statistics change

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

dealing with people in the outside world. d6 Ideal 1 Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) 2 Charity. I always

try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

. 8 I never change my mind once it’s made up. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Order. The law is meant to ensure

Keeping Combat Moving

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Keeping Combat Moving Sometimes even the best-planned combat encounter can turn into a slog, where no one’s moving and neither side is hitting or dealing much damage to the other. When that happens

, here are a few techniques you can use to get things moving again or bring the encounter to a speedy close. Don’t Repeat Game States When characters do something to change the tactical situation, don’t

Characters from Siabsungkoh

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

this change your relationship with your family? What is your connection to the Dyn Singh Night Market? Does your family have the favor of the families that run the market? What do you look forward to buying whenever you visit? Do you oppose the market’s expansion or welcome it?

Guiding Aspect

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

great span of the world. You seek to act with the long-term interests of nature in mind. 4 The sea is a constant, churning cauldron of power and chaos. It reminds you that accepting change is necessary

to sustain yourself in the world. 5 The birds in the sky are evidence that even the smallest creatures can survive if they remain above the fray. 6 As demonstrated by the actions of the wolf, an individual’s strength is nothing compared to the power of the pack.

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