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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.

Thri-kreen Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

themselves. The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To demonstrate emotion and reaction, thri-kreen clack their mandibles and wave their antennae, indicating to other

-kreen stat block appears in the Monster Manual. This section provides a few more options.Chameleon Carapace. The thri-kreen changes the color of its carapace to match the color and texture of its

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

revitalize themselves. The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To demonstrate emotion and reaction, thri-kreen clack their mandibles and wave their antennae

generic thri-kreen stat block appears in the Monster Manual. This section provides a few more options.Chameleon Carapace. The thri-kreen changes the color of its carapace to match the color and

Thri-kreen Gladiator

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

demonstrate emotion and reaction, thri-kreen clack their mandibles and wave their antennae, indicating to other thri-kreen what they are thinking and feeling. Other creatures find this method of

of bone and obsidian blades, while chatkchas are usually made of sharpened bone or crystal. A generic thri-kreen stat block appears in the Monster Manual. This section provides a few more options.Leap. The thri-kreen leaps up to 20 feet in any direction, provided its speed isn’t 0.

Witchkite

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

the following effects of the witchkite’s choice: The target must use its reaction to make a melee attack against another creature of the witchkite’s choice that is within the target

the mostly forgotten adventurer Osval Dragons of Eldraine The dragons of Eldraine, are much like those of other D&D worlds. You can use any dragon stat block for a dragon of Eldraine. On

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

action and Ice Armor reaction. The object bearing the rune has AC 16; 40 hit points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The object regains all its hit points at the end of every turn

;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Ice Wolves"} wolves made of ice (use the winter wolf stat block in the Monster Manual to represent them, but they are Elementals instead of

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

without the other doing likewise. The accompanying stat block uses “she” and “her” as each twin’s default pronouns. The twins are as fond of one another as two siblings

leaves me flustered and longing to be elsewhere.” Glister is blessed with confidence, grace, and the power of the sun. She wears a sun mask and is one-half of an acrobatic duo called the Selenelion

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

trained in the arcane tradition of evocation. She likes using her magic to destroy things, and her hunger for magic items knows no bounds. Her supreme confidence means that she never backs down from a

the Knights of the Black Sword, if she needs to call on their talents. Familiar. Avarice’s familiar throughout the adventure is a squawking raven named Skelm. It uses the raven stat block in

Euryale

Monsters The Book of Many Things

statistics are the same in each form except where noted in this stat block. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. Euryale reverts to her medusa form if she dies. Petrifying

lasts until the creature is freed by the Greater Restoration spell or other magic A creature can use its reaction, if available, to shut its eyes to avoid the saving throw. If the creature does so, it has the blinded condition until the end of its next turn.

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s choice that she can see. Demon Staff. The drow makes one Demon Staff attack. Cast a

;Mothers of Rebellion Some matron mothers renounce Lolth and join the war against their former goddess. Such drow could be of any alignment, and they lose the following abilities in the stat block

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

innumerable times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to

(Recharge 5–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Cold, Fire, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to use this

–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Geryon (Variant);VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that

Limited Usage

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

Limited Usage Some parts of a stat block have restrictions on the number of times they can be used. Here are the most common ways that usage is limited: X/Day. This notation means the stat block part

can be used a certain number of times (represented by X) and that a monster must finish a Long Rest to regain expended uses. For example, a Reaction that includes “1/Day” means the Reaction can be

Casting Multiple Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Casting Multiple Spells Unlike player characters, if a creature’s stat block allows them to cast a spell as a bonus action, they can still cast another spell of 1st level or higher as an action on

spell attacks on a turn, even though each attack is a spell of its own. Spell Attacks as Opportunity Attacks When an enemy’s movement provokes an opportunity attack from a creature whose stat block

Reactions

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

Reactions If a monster can do something special with its reaction, that information is contained here. If a creature has no special reaction, this section is absent. GRAPPLE RULES FOR MONSTERS Many

against the escape DC in the monster’s stat block. If no escape DC is given, assume the DC is 10 + the monster’s Strength (Athletics) modifier.

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

action, you can command the servant to take one of the actions in its stat block or some other action. When a creature provokes an opportunity attack from the servant, you can use your reaction to command

What actions can monsters use to make Opportunity Attack? Are Multiattack and breath weapon actions allowed?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

its stat block. A monster also has the option to make an Unarmed Strike as an Opportunity Attack, following the normal rules of an Unarmed Strike. An action, such as a breath weapon effect, that doesn’t

include a melee attack roll isn’t eligible to be chosen for an Opportunity Attack. Additionally, a monster can’t use its Multiattack when making an Opportunity Attack, because the use of Multiattack specifically predicates on taking the Attack action, and an Opportunity Attack takes a Reaction.

Steel Defender (p. 61)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Steel Defender (p. 61) In the first paragraph, the third sentence has been changed to “See this creature’s game statistics in the Steel Defender stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in

reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take another action. That action can be one in its stat

Casting a Spell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

block of information, including the spell’s name, level, school of magic, casting time, range, components, and duration. The rest of a spell entry describes the spell’s effect. Casting Time Most

spells require a single action to cast, but some spells require a bonus action, a reaction, or much more time to cast. Bonus Action A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a

Group Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

effect. Group Opportunity Attacks If a creature provokes an opportunity attack from more than one minion of the same stat block at a time and those minions have a melee group attack action, the minions can each use their reaction to join a group attack as an opportunity attack.

Group Attacks Each minion has at least one group attack action that speeds up play. In a group attack, two to five minions of the same stat block who share a turn can all use their action to join the

Lum the Mad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Lum the Mad In response to any reaction or questions, the agent proudly explains how the partially functioning Infernal Machine was used to find and capture Lum the Mad, so that he could assist in

restoring the machine to its primal state. Lum uses the warlord stat block, but is unarmed and has no attacks while under guard. He possesses sufficient knowledge to program the Infernal Machine

Homunculus Servant (p. 62)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

sentence has been changed to read: “See this creature’s game statistics in the Homunculus Servant stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in several places.” The fourth paragraph has been

changed to read as follows: “In combat, the homunculus shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes

Bard Subclass

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

: Cutting Words You learn to use your wit to supernaturally distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature that you can see within 60 feet of yourself

makes a damage roll or succeeds on an ability check or attack roll, you can take a Reaction to expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration; roll your Bardic Inspiration die, and subtract the number rolled

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Also at 3rd level, you learn how to use your wit to distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature that you can see within 60 feet of you makes an attack

roll, an ability check, or a damage roll, you can use your reaction to expend one of your uses of Bardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die and subtracting the number rolled from the

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Also at 3rd level, you learn how to use your wit to distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature that you can see within 60 feet of you makes an attack

roll, an ability check, or a damage roll, you can use your reaction to expend one of your uses of Bardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die and subtracting the number rolled from the

Monstrous Minions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

forces, add one or more of these traits to a monster’s stat block. Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read the minion’s thoughts, that creature must succeed on a Intelligence saving throw with a DC equal

challenge rating, as long as the master is within 100 feet of it. Selfless Bodyguard. When an attack hits its master and the minion is within 5 feet of its master, the minion can use its reaction to

Thri-kreen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize themselves. The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To demonstrate emotion and reaction, thri-kreen clack their

usually made of sharpened bone or crystal. A generic thri-kreen stat block appears in the Monster Manual. This section provides a few more options.

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

complex. Ilda knows nothing about the cultists, who have not entered this area. If the characters gain her confidence, Ilda can also offer the following information: Diderius’s passion was powerful

centuries of life, this underground manse became his crypt. The divination pool allows those using it to peer past many magical protections that block lesser divination magic. The pool’s revelations

Dragons' Minions

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

one or more of these traits to the minion’s stat block. Explosive Minion. When the minion dies, it releases a burst of energy in a 5-foot-radius sphere. Each creature in that area takes 1d8 damage of

5 feet of its master, the minion can use its reaction to make the attack hit itself instead. Telepathic Minion. The minion and its master can communicate telepathically with each other, as long as they are on the same plane of existence.

Psionic Powers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

opportunity attack from a creature whose stat block includes a melee power attack, the creature can use their reaction to make a melee power attack against the creature, rather than making an opportunity

cantrips in strength), and 6th-order powers are the strongest. If a stat block feature should be considered a power, its order is noted in parentheses. No Components Powers don’t have material, somatic

Homunculus Servant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

stat block. In combat, the homunculus shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn

is the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take the action in its stat block or the Dash, Disengage, Help, Hide, or Search action. The homunculus regains 2d6 hit

Homunculus Servant

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

cauldrons. The homunculus is friendly to you and your companions, and it obeys your commands. See this creature’s game statistics in the Homunculus Servant stat block, which uses your proficiency

bonus (PB) in several places. In combat, the homunculus shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it

Homunculus Servant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

cauldrons. The homunculus is friendly to you and your companions, and it obeys your commands. See this creature’s game statistics in the Homunculus Servant stat block, which uses your proficiency

bonus (PB) in several places. In combat, the homunculus shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it

Bard Subclasses

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

. Your base Armor Class equals 10 plus your Dexterity and Charisma modifiers. Agile Strikes. When you expend a use of your Bardic Inspiration as part of an action, a Bonus Action, or a Reaction, you can

make one Unarmed Strike as part of that action, Bonus Action, or Reaction. Bardic Damage. You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack rolls of your Unarmed Strikes. When you deal damage

Wall of Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Wall of Stone 5th-level evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a small block of granite) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes A nonmagical wall of solid stone

). If a creature would be surrounded on all sides by the wall (or the wall and another solid surface), that creature can make a Dexterity saving throw. On a success, it can use its reaction to move up

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