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Returning 35 results for 'before blade damage can returns'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Can damage be reduced to 0 by Resistance or another form of damage reduction? Yes, it is possible to reduce damage to 0 but no lower.
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Clockwork Blade", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage. Hit or Miss: The blade magically returns to the modron’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
or Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Clockwork Blade"}, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1", "rollType":"damage
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Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Shadow Blade", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Hit or Miss: The blade magically returns to the kenku’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.Eldritch Lantern (Recharge 4
Mimicry. The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.Shadow Blade
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Monster Manual
(1d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d12+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Chaos Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage
", "rollAction":"Chaos Blade", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Until the start of the slaad’s next turn, the target has a condition determined by rolling 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType
Spells
Player’s Handbook
as a Bonus Action.
As a Magic action, you can make a melee spell attack with the fiery blade. On a hit, the target takes Fire damage equal to 3d6 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
The flaming
You evoke a fiery blade in your free hand. The blade is similar in size and shape to a scimitar, and it lasts for the duration. If you let go of the blade, it disappears, but you can evoke it again
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This item appears to be a sword hilt.
Blade of Radiance. While grasping the hilt, you can take a Bonus Action to cause a blade of pure radiance to spring into existence or make the blade disappear
.
Sunlight. The sword’s luminous blade emits Bright Light in a 15-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 15 feet. The light is sunlight. While the blade persists, you can take a Magic action
Monsters
Monster Manual
Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage.
Radiant Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Radiant Ray
Monsters
Monster Manual
"} Fire damage.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the balor fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The balor has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Blade", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage plus 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Blade", "rollDamageType
Monsters
Monster Manual
+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType
":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage.
Constrict. Strength Saving Throw: DC 17, one Medium or smaller creature the marilith can see within 5 feet. Failure: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Heated Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Heated Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 13 (2d12
);{"diceNotation":"2d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Heated Blade", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage.
Hurl Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
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Monster Manual
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psi Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psi Blade
Multiattack. The githyanki makes two Psi Blade attacks.
Psi Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Psi Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2
Monsters
Monster Manual
-foot Emanation originating from it have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws. It can’t use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.Multiattack. The aspirant makes three Dread Blade
attacks.
Dread Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dread Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage
Equipment
to prove they’re worthy to wield it.
Special. If you attack with a double-bladed scimitar as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action immediately after to make a melee attack with it. This attack deals 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, instead of 2d4.
The double-bladed scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are
Monsters
Monster Manual
Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Pact Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage.
Spellcasting
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
You can take a Bonus Action to magically coat the blade with poison. The poison remains for 1 minute or until an
attack using this weapon hits a creature. That creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 2d10 Poison damage and have the Poisoned condition for 1 minute. The weapon can’t be used this way again until the next dawn.
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dragon-Tooth Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dragon-Tooth Blade", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage
Incapacitated condition.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Dragon-Tooth Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType
Monsters
Monster Manual
the target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the damage taken. Failure or Success: The death knight can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Lunge. The death knight moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Dread Blade attack.Necrotic, Poison
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dread Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dread Blade", "rollDamageType
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Blade"}, reach 5 feet. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Blade", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} Lightning damage.
Storm Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Bolt
Equipment
A yklwa (pronounced YICK-ul-wah) is a simple melee weapon that is the traditional weapon of Chultan warriors. A yklwa consists of a 3-foot wooden shaft with a steel or stone blade up to 18 inches
long. It costs 1 gp, and it deals 1d8 piercing damage on a hit. Although it has the thrown weapon property, the yklwa is not well balanced for throwing (range 10/30 ft.).
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Force damage.
Bonus Actions
Fey Step. The spirit magically teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Then one of the following effects occurs, based on the spirit’s chosen mood
You call forth a Fey spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Fey Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a mood: Fuming, Mirthful, or Tricksy
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Player’s Handbook
creature becomes Indifferent about creatures of your choice that it’s Hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target takes damage or witnesses its allies taking damage. When the spell ends, the creature’s attitude returns to normal.
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saving throws. The target’s attacks with its reduced weapons or Unarmed Strikes deal 1d4 less damage on a hit (this can’t reduce the damage below 1).
For the duration, the spell enlarges or reduces a creature or an object you can see within range (see the chosen effect below). A targeted object must be neither worn nor carried. If the target is an
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Ocean Spear", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage. If the target is a creature, its Speed decreases by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the merfolk’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Amphibious. The merfolk can breathe air and water.Ocean Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Ocean Spear"}, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60
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much damage on a successful one.
The weapon or ammunition then returns to its normal form.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage for both effects of the spell increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 3.
As your attack hits or misses the target, the weapon or ammunition you’re using transforms into a lightning bolt. Instead of taking any damage or other effects from the attack, the target takes
Monsters
Monster Manual
Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The yuan-ti makes two Poison Burst attacks, and it can use Spellcasting to cast
: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Poison Burst", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage.
Constrict. Strength Saving Throw: DC 13, one Medium or smaller
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Clockwork Spear", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the modron’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
or Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Clockwork Spear"}, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1", "rollType":"damage
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":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage.
Sleep Gaze (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Sleep Gaze"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 10, one creature the jackalwere can see within 30
":"Rend"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.
Slam (Human or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Attack
Monsters
Monster Manual
to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. The condition ends early immediately after it deals damage.
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mercurial Axe"}, reach 10 ft. or range 30/90 ft. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d12+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mercurial Axe
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Monster Manual
(1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage—or 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage
", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage if the target is Grappled by the mimic—plus 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType
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"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the start
.), or it returns to its true form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except for its Speed. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
Monster Manual
Incapacitated condition.Multiattack. The werewolf makes two attacks, using Scratch or Longbow in any combination. It can replace one attack with a Bite attack.
Bite (Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee
Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType
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Monster Manual
":"damage", "rollAction":"Flame Trident", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Inferno
salamander can see within 120 feet. Failure: 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Inferno Blast", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage, and the target starts burning, taking 5
Monsters
Monster Manual
Multiattack. The weretiger makes two attacks, using Scratch or Longbow in any combination. It can replace one attack with a Bite attack.
Bite (Tiger or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +5
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
blood. If the sword doesn’t taste blood on its blade within 1 minute of being drawn from its scabbard, its wielder makes a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a successful save, the wielder takes
Monsters
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can use Spellcasting to cast Suggestion if available.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4
+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Poison