before block device check rolls

Mason's Tools

Equipment

Ability: Strength Utilize: Chisel a symbol or hole in stone (DC 10) Craft: Block and Tackle If you have proficiency with a tool, add your Proficiency Bonus to any ability check you make that uses

the tool. If you have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, you have Advantage on the check too.

Manacles

Equipment

13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. While bound, a creature has Disadvantage on attack rolls, and the creature is Restrained if the Manacles are attached to a chain or hook that is fixed in place

. Escaping the Manacles requires a successful DC 20 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check as an action. Bursting them requires a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check as an action. Each set of

Drider

Monsters Monster Manual

Spider Climb. The drider can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drider has Disadvantage on

ability checks and attack rolls. Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the drider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack

Flesh Golem

Monsters Monster Manual

Aversion to Fire. If the golem takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Berserk. Whenever the golem starts its turn Bloodied, roll

within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by taking an action to make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check; the golem must be able to hear its creator. If this check succeeds, the golem ceases

Sphinx of Secrets

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC

15 Intelligence saving throw or that action is wasted. The cursed target can take a Study action to make a DC 15 Intelligence check, solving the riddle and ending the curse on a success. The curse ends

Animal Lord (Hunter)

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents a Hunter (DM’s choice), which determines certain traits in this stat block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it

Only). The animal lord has Advantage on attack rolls against the target until the start of the animal lord’s next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring

Darkmantle

Monsters Monster Manual

Advantage on its attack rolls. Its Speed becomes 0, it can’t benefit from any bonus to its Speed, and it moves with the target. A creature can take an action to try to detach the darkmantle

from itself, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. On its turn, the darkmantle can detach itself by using 5 feet of movement. Darkness Aura (1/Day). Magical Darkness fills a 15

Animal Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Lordly Presence. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20, any enemy that starts its turn in a 30

). The animal lord gains 20 Temporary Hit Points. Marked as Prey (Hunter Only). The animal lord has Advantage on attack rolls against the target until the start of the animal lord’s next turn

Giant Insect

Spells Player’s Handbook

You summon a giant centipede, spider, or wasp (chosen when you cast the spell). It manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the Giant Insect stat block. The form you choose

determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature

Vampire Spawn

Monsters Monster Manual

Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weakness. The vampire has these weaknesses: Forbiddance. The

in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack. The vampire makes two Claw attacks and uses Bite. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation

Energy Bow

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon, which has no string. Each time you pull your arm back in a firing motion, a magical arrow made of golden energy

condition for 1 minute. As an action, a creature Restrained by an arrow can make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to try to break the restraint, ending the effect on itself on a successful check

Animal Lord (Sage)

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents the Sage, which determines certain traits in this stat block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to

following effects occurs: Pesky Swarm. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells

Ancient Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

turn, the target rolls 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Giggling Magic"} whenever it makes an ability check or attack roll and subtracts the number rolled from the D20 Test

Adult Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

rolls 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Giggling Magic"} whenever it makes an ability check or attack roll and subtracts the number rolled from the D20 Test. Failure or

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

+1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the Moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or determines it randomly by

. Moonblade Properties 1d100 Property 01-60 Increase the weapon’s bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls by 1, to a maximum of +3. Reroll if the Moonblade already has a +3 bonus. 61

Vampire

Monsters Monster Manual

regains 1 Hit Point after spending 1 hour there. Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weakness. The

Paralyzed condition until the weapon is removed. Sunlight. The vampire takes 20 Radiant damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability

Symbol

Spells Player’s Handbook

. The glyph is nearly imperceptible and requires a successful Wisdom (Perception) check against your spell save DC to notice. When you inscribe the glyph, you set its trigger and choose which effect the

Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Fear. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Frightened condition for 1 minute. While Frightened, the target must move at least 30

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

3 feet of wood or dirt. Thicker substances block the vision, as does a thin sheet of lead. Attuning to the Hand. To attune to the hand, you must press it against the stump where your left hand was

on Initiative rolls. Necrotic Reduction. As a Magic action, you can target one creature you can see within 5 feet of yourself. The target makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 7d6 Necrotic

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

assist with household duties. It vaguely resembles whatever species its creator used as inspiration. An activated domestic wonder uses the Domestic Wonder stat block. The wonder is an ally to you and

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

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

designed to assist with household duties. It vaguely resembles whatever species its creator used as inspiration. An activated domestic wonderuses the Domestic Wonder stat block. The wonder is an ally to you

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

Mimir

Magic Items Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

successful unarmed strike against AC 22 or a successful DC 22 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. You can use a bonus action to seize and stow the device. The device has AC 22, 25 hit points, immunity to

This skull-shaped device is filled with knowledge. The device weighs 5 pounds and is covered with subtle etchings of planar sigils. As a bonus action, you can toss the device into the air, whereupon

Ogre Battering Ram Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Huge or smaller. Block the Path. Until the start of the ogre's next turn, attack rolls against the ogre have disadvantage, it has advantage on the attack roll it makes for an opportunity attack, and

that attack deals an extra 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Block the Path","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a hit. Also, each enemy that tries to

Chronolometer

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws. The first time you attune to the chronolometer, you choose one language you don’t know. You subsequently know

that language while attuned to the device. Time Bandit. At the start of your turn, roll a d6 (no action required). On a 1–3, you slow down time, gaining an additional action on your turn and

Noisemaker

Equipment

This small mechanical device is a specialty of gnomish crafters. As a Utilize action, you can throw the Noisemaker into a space within 60 feet. When it lands, it makes a loud noise of some kind

within 60 feet of the device when it goes off must succeed in a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the Frightened condition for one minute. As an Influence action, another

Horizon Puzzle Cube

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

work and a successful DC 25 Intelligence (Investigation) check. When the cube is solved, a 30-foot-diameter portal appears before the creature who solved the cube, leading to the northeastern platform

Horizon’s Edge, but a device somewhere in the demiplane allows a cube to function in reverse while the cube is fitted into it.

Wheel of Stars

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Wisdom saving throws, and you can use an action to cast the dancing lights, guidance, or message cantrips. Portent of the Stars. As a reaction

when a creature you can see within 60 feet of you makes an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check, you make that creature roll a d10 and add or subtract the number rolled (your choice) from the

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"Incorporeal Movement","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the poltergeist has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on

, the poltergeist makes a Charisma check contested by the target’s Strength check. If the poltergeist wins the contest, the poltergeist hurls the target up to 30 feet in any direction, including

Grappler Legacy

Feats Basic Rules (2014)

You’ve developed the skills necessary to hold your own in close-quarters grappling. You gain the following benefits: You have advantage on attack rolls against a creature you are grappling

. You can use your action to try to pin a creature grappled by you. To do so, make another grapple check. If you succeed, you and the creature are both restrained until the grapple ends.

Ettercap (variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Spider Climb. The ettercap can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the ettercap knows the

grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target can’t breathe, and the ettercap has advantage on attack rolls against it. Web (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge

Flesh Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

firmly and persuasively. The golem must be able to hear its creator, who must take an action to make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, the golem ceases being berserk. If it

takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again. Aversion of Fire. If the golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the

Warrior

Monsters Dragon of Icespire Peak

Martial Role. The warrior has one of the following traits of your choice: Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls. Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.Longsword

it whose target isn’t the warrior. The warrior must be able to see the attacker.A sidekick is proficient with any armor, weapons, and tools included in its stat block. In addition, warriors are proficient with simple and martial weapons, shields, and all armor.

Kuo-toa Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5

can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) frees the target without

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

deal. Endelyn’s obsession with tragedy and hopelessness extends to her own life; she has foreseen her own demise during a solar eclipse. In the depths of her castle, a lightning-powered device

of a symbolic depiction of one. See the stat block for details. Hourglass Coven The Hourglass Coven is a group of three hags, each one bound to an aspect of time: one reflects the past, another

Cloaker Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

motionless without its underside exposed, it is indistinguishable from a dark leather cloak. Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the cloaker has disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom

creature, including the target, can take its action to detach the cloaker by succeeding on a DC 16 Strength check. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Slithering Tracker Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the slithering tracker has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Damage Transfer. While grappling a creature, the slithering tracker

, unless an observer succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Keen Tracker. The slithering tracker has advantage on Wisdom checks to track prey. Liquid Form. The slithering tracker can

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