before biting diffusing cold rating

Cloud Giant Ghost

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

"}. The ghost emits a dreadful howl that summons a cold, biting wind. This wind engulfs up to three creatures of the ghost’s choice that it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target is pulled up

to 20 feet toward the ghost and must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wind Howl","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Necrotic, PoisonCold

Cradle of the Frost Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

creatures standing on it. Regional Effects The region surrounding a scion of Thrym is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Biting Chill. Extreme cold

", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Hurl

Scion of Thrym

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

scion of Thrym is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Biting Chill. Extreme cold envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Master

":"Ice Axe", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ice Axe", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +17

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 58 (13d8

);{"diceNotation":"13d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Breath","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Paralyzing Breath. The dragon exhales

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

uses one of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw, taking 67 (15d8

);{"diceNotation":"15d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Breath","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Paralyzing Breath. The dragon

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

","rollAction":"Flood Strike","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Spellcasting. The riverine casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the

Rush","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Raging Deluge (Costs 2 Actions). The riverine unleashes a torrent of river water in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that area must

Gar Shatterkeel

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Drown","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.In the Water Node When it becomes clear that the Temple of the Crushing Wave is no longer secure, Gar

can take lair actions and has a challenge rating of 13. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Gar uses a lair action to use his Multiattack or cast one of his spells, up to 3rd level

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"Paralyzing Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. The target must

, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative

Drivvin Freth

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): banishment, fire shield, stoneskin 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, scrying, wall of force 6th level (1 slot): globe of

as an action, Drivvin can summon a demon that has a challenge rating of 6 or lower. The summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of him, acts as his ally, and can't summon other

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

ceases to age and is immune to cold damage and the effects of extreme cold. Artus wields Bookmark, a +3 dagger with additional magical properties. As a bonus action, Artus can activate any one of the

charges; the hand is made of ice, is immune to cold damage, and deals bludgeoning damage instead of force damage as a clenched fist), cone of cold (2 charges), flesh to ice (3 charges; as flesh to stone

Ring of Winter

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

the outside of the ring, which normal heat can’t melt. The ring feels ice cold to the touch and initially numbs the hand that wears it, but this cold ceases to be felt by one who is attuned to

Guide). If it succeeds, the ring compels its wearer to cause undue harm to everyone and everything around it, in a cold-hearted attempt to incur the wrath of enemies and bring about the wearer&rsquo

Arcturia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold

recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw

the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the lich can take a lair action to cause

Exethanter

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat

its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Exethanter can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and its challenge rating increases by 1. It gains resistance to all damage

visage becomes bone white, and its challenge rating increases by 1. It can cast animate dead and create undead once per day each, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability, and it gains the

Travel to the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Travel to the Temple Summarize the trip to the temple with this description: The journey to the temple is short and uneventful. A crust of snow covers the ground, and the biting wind is the only foe

staircase descends into the cold bedrock. Eerie green light emanates from goat skulls embedded in the walls at regular intervals. No guards are posted at the entrance. The staircase descends 50 feet to the entry (area T1), where guardians await.

Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Heat Regeneration. If the temperature around it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, Aurnozci regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold or radiant damage, this trait doesn

chapter 20 for details about this realm. The challenge rating of Aurnozci is 23 (50,000 XP) when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties

Howling Iceberg

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Elemental Planes of Air and Water. The iceberg never melts, and its perpetual winds blow from the planes, carrying the biting cold of the Frostfell and the torturous howls of Pandemonium.

Howling Iceberg Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Howling Iceberg Features Dyson Logos Map 4.11: Howling Iceberg View Player Version Map 4.11 shows the Howling Iceberg, which has the following features: Biting Winds. The area within 500 feet of the

Howling Iceberg is always extreme cold, and strong winds blow throughout that area in the direction of the iceberg’s movement. When undirected, the iceberg drifts up to 4 miles per hour (40 feet per

H3. Storage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

H3. Storage This room contains empty wooden barrels and crates that are so old and brittle they fall apart if disturbed. STONE-COLD REAVERS The Stone-Cold Reavers are neutral evil human veterans

encounter the following four Stone-Cold Reavers in Icespire Hold: Syleen Wintermoon. The leader of the Stone-Cold Reavers is a lean, brash woman who hails from Neverwinter and keeps her red hair pulled

Snowflake Ratings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Snowflake Ratings This chapter uses a three-snowflake rating system to help you quickly differentiate the settlements of Ten-Towns. Each town is rated in terms of its friendliness, the services it

offers, and its comfort. The more snowflakes, the better the rating. Friendliness. Residents in a three-snowflake town are friendly and helpful, by and large. Conversely, a one-snowflake town is full of

Chwinga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

chwingas living in Icewind Dale or other cold regions can bestow using their Magical Gift action. Charm of Biting Cold. This charm has 3 charges. As a bonus action, you can expend 1 of the charm’s charges

to wreathe your weapon attacks with biting cold for 1 minute. Until this effect ends, you deal an extra 1d6 cold damage when you hit with a melee or ranged weapon attack. Once all its charges have

Half-Dragon Template

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

recalculating the creature’s challenge rating, apply the template only to a creature that meets the optional prerequisite in the Breath Weapon table below. Otherwise, use the guidelines in the

Dungeon Master’s Guide to recalculate the rating after you apply the template. Senses. The half-dragon gains blindsight with a radius of 10 feet and darkvision with a radius of 60 feet. Resistances. The

Minor Alterations

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

scores can alter a monster’s attack bonus, damage, Armor Class, or Hit Points, which in turn can alter its Challenge Rating. Languages You can change any or all of the languages the creature knows. You

proficiencies. If it has none, you can add one or two. Senses Blindsight, Darkvision, Tremorsense, and Truesight have no bearing on a creature’s Challenge Rating. You can add or remove them freely. Spells If a

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering

blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed. The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increases by 1 when it’s

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

central spire—the highest point in the local landscape—to take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and

areas for their hoards. They use their burrowing ability to dig blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed. The challenge rating

Chromatic Dragonborn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, red, and white dragons gleam in those dragonborn’s scaled skin and in the deadly energy of their breath weapons. Theirs is the raw elemental fury of the volcano, of biting arctic winds, and of raging

Dragon Damage Type Black Acid Blue Lightning Green Poison Red Fire White Cold

Merregon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

12 (+1) CHA 8 (−1) Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities fire, poison Condition Immunities

attacks, or if an allied fiend of challenge rating 6 or higher is within 60 feet of it, the merregon makes three halberd attacks. Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

Ring of Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

snugly on the finger of its wearer. A thin layer of frost coats the outside of the ring, which normal heat can’t melt. The ring feels ice cold to the touch and initially numbs the hand that wears it, but

this cold ceases to be felt by one who is attuned to the ring. The Ring of Winter is sentient and tries to take control of any creature that wears it (see “Sentient Magic Items” in chapter 7 of the

White Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Regional Effects Any of these effects might appear in the area around a white dragon’s lair, in addition to or instead of the effects described in the Monster Manual: Biting Chill. Extreme cold envelops

the land within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing, giving creatures

9. Ice Spider Tunnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

ice spider queen, a giant spider with the following changes: It has 44 hit points and a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has resistance to cold damage. Any creature that starts its turn within 5

crawling out of the darkness and attack. Use the giant spider statistics, with the following changes: Ice spiders have resistance to cold damage. While restrained in an ice spider’s web, a creature takes 1

Merregon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities fire, poison Condition Immunities frightened, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft

Resistance. The merregon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The merregon makes two halberd attacks, or if an allied fiend of challenge rating 6

Plane of Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

thunderstorm but occasionally more like fierce tornadoes or mighty hurricanes. The air is mild, except near the Plane of Water (where it is biting cold) and the Plane of Fire (where it is searing hot

Hags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

in the Monster Manual) has a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP). IRON TOKEN An annis hag can pull out one of her iron teeth or nails and spend 1 minute shaping and polishing it into the form of a coin

) Saving Throws Con +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +5 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

D&D Beyond

Search Results