before blazing defense cold reflections

Rimekin

Species Lorwyn: First Light

, but the flames they conjure burn icy blue rather than red hot. Further, these “flames” emanate a chilling cold rather than blazing heat. This effect extends, superficially, to the items

cold logic and rejected reactionary responses. As a result, the magical flames that engulfed their bodies took on a frigid air, and they became rimekin. Like flamekin, rimekin possess innate magic

Reflections

Monsters Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

"} hours later.The reflections are two-dimensional, shimmering versions of the creatures that cast them.Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksBludgeoning

Amorphous. The reflections can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the reflections can take the Hide action as a bonus

Tortle Druid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

chosen by the tortle: cold;{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nature's Wrath (Cold)", "rollDamageType":"cold"}, fire;{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

;{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nature's Wrath (Thunder)", "rollDamageType":"thunder"}. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

":"damage", "rollAction":"Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Freezing Ray", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the target must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target has the restrained condition

Giant Ram

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

-defense, channeling the power it absorbs into a magical blast to drive off predators. If the fleece is shorn from the ram without damaging the creature, it can be made into a protective magical

garment. When woven into cloth, the fleece serves as a cloak of protection. It can also be woven into the lining of armor to make armor of resistance that protects against cold, fire, or lightning damage.Cold, Fire, Lightning

Dolgaunt

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated. Unarmored Defense. While the dolgaunt is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

into intelligent, cold, and efficient killers. When the daelkyr were defeated, the dolgaunts descended into the depths of Khyber with their masters. There, they study in cavernous monasteries, forging

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Blazing Boon. All fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. Illumination. The priest sheds either dim light in a 15-foot radius, or bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an

equal to half that necrotic damage. The priest’s speed also increases by 10 feet. 4 Priest of Osybus (Blazing);Blazing. The priest sloughs off its flesh, and its skeleton crumbles away

Harshnag the Grim

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

human. As an action, Harshnag can cast a version of the heat metal spell (save DC 13) that deals cold damage instead of fire damage. Once this power is used, it can’t be used again until the

some and a hero to others. In Waterdeep, he’s remembered as the largest member of Force Grey, a notoriously destructive adventuring company that came to the city’s defense on more than one

Snapping Hydra

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, the hydra dies. At the end of its turn, the hydra grows two heads for each of its heads that died since its last turn, unless it has taken cold damage since its last turn. The hydra regains 10 hit

", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shell Defense

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

recounted in dockside taverns tell of people lost to the sea—but not merely drowned and gone. Some unfortunates taken by the ocean live on as sea spawn, haunting the waves like tortured reflections

of their former selves. Coral encrusts them. Barnacles cling to their cold skin. Lungs that once filled with air can now breathe in water as well. Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange

Azuredge

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6

defense. The weapon is patient and takes its time finding its ideal wielder. If someone tries to use Azuredge against its will, the axe can become ten times heavier than normal, and can magically

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe

defense of others. (Good) 2 Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) 3 Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic

Githzerai Anarch Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

, telekinesis 1/day each: globe of invulnerability, plane shift, teleportation circle, wall of force Psychic Defense. While the anarch is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

damage type from lightning to cold, fire, psychic, radiant, or thunder. If the spell deals damage other than fire or lightning, it doesn’t ignite flammable objects. The anarch casts the creation

Githzerai Anarch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the githzerai fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC

. The anarch casts the lightning bolt spell (at 5th level), but the anarch can change the damage type from lightning to cold, fire, psychic, radiant, or thunder. If the spell deals damage other than

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below). Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting

family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

two and the more frequently honored. He is seen as a stoic, cold-blooded, and tyrannical leader, and hobgoblins believe he expects the same behavior from them. Bargrivyek is a god of duty, unity, and

a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

aarakocra. To be grounded, trapped underground, or imprisoned by the cold, unyielding earth is a torment few aarakocra can withstand. Even when perched on a high branch or at rest in their mountaintop

pieces across the multiverse. Recovering the pieces means gaining honor and esteem in the eyes of the vaati who forged it and could possibly restore a powerful weapon for defense against the agents of

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales. Holding his hand high, a half-elf

defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far from the comforts of a dry bed and a hot bath. Faced with city-bred adventurers who

Salamander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

how the strangers burn. Salamanders radiate intense heat, which is conducted by their blazing weapons. Salamander Large Elemental, Neutral Evil AC 15 Initiative +2 (12) HP 90 (12d10 + 24) Speed

+1 +1 Vulnerabilities Cold Immunities Fire Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Primordial (Ignan) CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3) Traits Fire Aura. At the end of each

Grim Champion of Bloodshed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

(+5) Saving Throws Str +12, Dex +7, Con +10 Skills Athletics +12, Intimidation +11, Perception +9 Damage Resistances cold, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

four Blazing Morningstar attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Blade Storm, if available. Blazing Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6

Giant Ram

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

fleece’s magic for self-defense, channeling the power it absorbs into a magical blast to drive off predators. If the fleece is shorn from the ram without damaging the creature, it can be made into a

protective magical garment. When woven into cloth, the fleece serves as a cloak of protection. It can also be woven into the lining of armor to make armor of resistance that protects against cold, fire

Vargouille Reflection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

6 (−2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 2 (−4) Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning, psychic Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive

until the vargouille loses concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). If the target’s saving throw is successful or if the effect ends on it, the target is immune to the Horrific Reflection of all vargouille reflections for 1 hour. Adrián Ibarra Lugo

A Race Divided

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

creatures, they traveled in Corellon’s shadow, sparkling like the reflections from a finely cut gem. When Corellon came to notice these glorious echoes, the god tarried with them in the place that became

example of Corellon’s wild, ever-shifting ways. As these primal reflections of Corellon changed their nature and defined themselves, they came to see Corellon and Lolth in new lights. They now viewed

Salamander Inferno Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Vulnerabilities Cold Immunities Fire Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Primordial (Ignan) CR 15 (XP 13,000; PB +5) Traits Fire Aura. At the end of each of the salamander’s

Blazing Movement. The salamander moves up to its Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks. During this movement, fire fills a 5-foot Emanation originating from the salamander. When the Emanation

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

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

energy of air and water to wield ice in both offense and defense. They summon ice elementals in the shape of wolves, cloak themselves in icy armor, and just as quickly turn that armor into a hail of deadly

) INT 11 (+0) WIS 19 (+4) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +12, Con +11, Wis +10, Cha +9 Skills Athletics +12, Perception +10 Damage Immunities cold Senses passive Perception 20

A Wide Range of Talents

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

ready to travel at a moment’s notice, with franchisees always rushing headlong into the next amazing opportunity. As a Horizon Walker, you’re a master of travel, blazing trails into unknown realms by

a business rival looking to acquire your wealth, your blood, or your soul. No matter how dark the adventure gets, your role as a Monster Slayer makes you the best offense and defense against whatever stands in your franchise’s path to success.

Tortles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

two hands in melee. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage. Nature’s Wrath. Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) damage of a type chosen by the tortle: cold

Dolgaunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

transformed that land’s indigenous creatures to create armies of hideous warriors. Dyrrn the Corruptor shaped dolgaunts from hobgoblin stock, turning them into intelligent, cold, and efficient killers. When

Corruptor. Dolgaunt Medium aberration, lawful evil Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 18 (+4) CON 12 (+1) INT

Azuredge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue

willing to dedicate everything to the city’s defense. The weapon is patient and takes its time finding its ideal wielder. If someone tries to use Azuredge against its will, the axe can become ten times

Birthplaces and Hometowns

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

Mark 1 Small, benign motes of elemental energy, like pebbles or water droplets, float around your head. 2 Your skin harmlessly feels blazing hot or freezing cold (your choice). 3 You have a faint

Wilderness Survival

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

Wilderness Survival The following rules come into play as the characters explore Ten-Towns and embark on adventures to the icy, windy, hellishly cold reaches of Icewind Dale. Avalanches The following

mountain pass are reflections of Auril’s self-imposed isolation. A blizzard in Icewind Dale typically lasts 2d4 hours, and whenever the characters are caught in one, the following rules apply until it

Ice Gate Level

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

juts out of the east wall. Braziers heaped with hot coals do little to offset the cold air that blows through the arrow slits in the south wall. The two duergar are hostile toward non-duergar. On

invisible as soon as they hear sounds of combat in area X13. They try to remain hidden and fight only in self-defense. Treasure. Characters who search the workshop find two sets of smith’s tools and a set

Flameskull

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

Flameskull Blazing green flames and mad, echoing laughter follow a disembodied skull as it patrols its demesne. When the undead flameskull discovers trespassers, it blasts the intruders with fiery

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Arcana +5, Perception +2 Damage Resistances lightning, necrotic, piercing Damage Immunities cold, fire, poison Condition Immunities charmed

Snapping Hydra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

, one of its heads dies. If all its heads die, the hydra dies. At the end of its turn, the hydra grows two heads for each of its heads that died since its last turn, unless it has taken cold damage

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage. Shell Defense. The hydra withdraws its limbs and heads into its shell. Until it emerges as a bonus action, it gains a +4 bonus to AC

Githzerai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

with a thought. Githzerai Anarch Medium Humanoid (Gith), Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (Psychic Defense) Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68) Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 16 (+3) DEX

. Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike attacks. Unarmed

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