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Dungeon Master’s Guide
location. Absent commands from you, the snake defends itself.
As a Bonus Action, you can command the snake to revert to staff form in its current space, and you can’t use the staff's property again
for 1 hour. If the snake is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it dies and reverts to its staff form; the staff then shatters and is destroyed. If the snake reverts to staff form before losing all its Hit Points, it regains all of them.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Platinum Brilliance (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the aspect would be reduced to 0 hit points, his current hit point total instead resets to 500 hit points, he recharges his Breath
hoard or even the follower’s own life—might convince the god to send aid to the world in the form of a divine aspect. This aspect is a physical manifestation of the Platinum Dragon
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
if the target is a creature, the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target
dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Web"} to hit, reach 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 16
Animate Objects
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
, Huge targets count as eight objects. You can't animate any object larger than Huge. Each target animates and becomes a creature under your control until the spell ends or until reduced to 0 hit points
particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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The creature is friendly to you and your companions. It understands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands, the creature defends itself but takes no other actions
a 1, you lose control of the figurine, and it becomes hostile to you and your companions until it is reduced to 0 hit points, at which point it reverts to figurine form.
Prehistoric Figurine of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
leaders note that fighting all the oozes might not be necessary. If the adventurers can get to the Pudding King and destroy him, the oozes might be reduced to their typically mindless and disorganized
clear the debris blocking the way into the domains of the Pudding King. The Goldwhisker Clan Chipgrin doesn’t know about the Pudding King’s deal with Juiblex, but he knows the Pudding King can command the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
section). If characters take a more hostile approach, Kasem defends himself. Kasem has the statistics of a noble and calls out to three wynlings (presented at the end of this adventure), who appear and aid
him. Convincing Kasem to Confess The characters can convince Kasem to confess by presenting all three of the following rumors to Kasem—or presenting two and succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
command, such as to attack your enemies or guard a location. Absent commands from you, the snake defends itself. As a Bonus Action, you can command the snake to revert to staff form in its current space
, and you can’t use the staff’s property again for 1 hour. If the snake is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it dies and reverts to its staff form; the staff then shatters and is destroyed. If the snake reverts to staff form before losing all its Hit Points, it regains all of them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
command, such as to attack your enemies or guard a location. Absent commands from you, the snake defends itself. As a Bonus Action, you can command the snake to revert to staff form in its current space
, and you can’t use the staff’s property again for 1 hour. If the snake is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it dies and reverts to its staff form; the staff then shatters and is destroyed. If the snake reverts to staff form before losing all its Hit Points, it regains all of them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a caretaker of their eggs. He regularly checks the eggs, brushes fungus off them, and defends them against predators. Stronk is sleeping on a pile of skins and loudly snoring when the adventurers
protect the eggs. If Stronk is reduced to half his hit points or fewer, he charges into the adjoining echo chamber (area 5) and bellows to summon a purple worm before rejoining the battle. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
to the Harpy The harpy is cruel and hungry for flesh, but it speaks Common and can be reasoned with. It’s not easy to convince the bloodthirsty monster to change its ways and leave the wreck of Compass
Rose, but if the players come up with a strong argument (possibly supported with high rolls on Charisma checks), the harpy cooperates. These tactics are the most likely to convince the harpy to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is reduced by 1d6 + 6 years, to a minimum of 13 years. Elysian Cherry Trees. Elysian cherry trees line all four sides of the terrace and are the primary source of this region’s miraculous health. A
Indifferent and has cast Invisibility to observe them unseen and gauge their intent. Duban oversees the irrigation of the gardens and defends them from invaders. He opposes the characters unless he thinks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
ten thugs blocking her path work for him. Traevus and his thugs are indifferent toward the party but turn hostile if the characters try to force their way onto the Moondancer with Captain Sartell in
tow. Although Sartell knows Traevus, he doesn’t recognize her. Traevus is intent on saving himself and as much of his merchandise as possible. As an action, a character can try to convince him to take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
palanquin to defeat the demons within while the characters slay the goristro. The goristro defends itself. If the vrocks see that the goristro is losing, they join the fight. The three erinyes easily dispatch
with powerful infernal war leaders. The unicorn desperately wishes to be freed and says as much in Celestial and Elvish. Characters who try to convince the erinyes to release the unicorn must make a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and don’t need to consume any of their rations. They eat well that night, and each character begins the next day with inspiration. Reduced Travel Time. The characters find a shortcut that reduces the
this setback: perhaps the characters became lost in the woods or encountered an obstacle blocking their path. Add two more cards to the spread. Lost Gear. The characters lose their rations or are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the temple don’t threaten the characters as long as the lich is with them. The lich defends itself if attacked and turns to dust if it is reduced to 0 hit points. The lich assumes that the characters
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
fraught with tests of strength, fierce competition and nothing in the way of maternal or paternal love. From the time a child can wield a stick or a crude knife, it asserts itself and defends itself
serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
maneuvers her ship into a fog bank and hides there until they return. As an Influence action, a character can try to convince Captain Orso to part with the coin-filled trunk by making a DC 20 Charisma
(Intimidation or Persuasion) check. On a success, Orso reluctantly hands it over, hoping it will aid in the characters’ next encounter with the dragon. The Ship Is Sunk. If the Wavemount is reduced to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
-looking path, road, or trails occasionally become sharp for 100-foot intervals. Walking on these areas is like walking on caltrops. Small avalanches of rock intermittently fall, blocking a path or burying
creates one or more of the following additional regional effects within 1 mile of her lair: Small avalanches of snow intermittently fall, blocking a path or burying intruders. A buried creature is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
assume the characters are intruders and attack unless Grin Ousstyl is with them. If the characters declare that they have Quenthel Baenre’s permission to be here, they can convince the mages to stand down
follows to learn what they’re up to. It fights the characters only if they attack it, fleeing if reduced to 10 or fewer hit points. If the demon escapes, the tower goes on alert. Slaves These commoners
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the dragon they are not a threat are treated to a tour of the vaults, with
Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
drive the giant away.
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An adult topaz dragon and an adult bronze dragon are finding their centuries-old enmity turning into a more romantic passion.
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A djinni hopes to convince a topaz
dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the
transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, one of the kraken priests triggers the ballistae trap, firing both siege weapons simultaneously, while the other casts Evard’s black tentacles, effectively blocking off the entrance to area 10. On the
they have no choice but to engage in melee combat. When both kraken priests have been reduced to half their hit points, they call for the young kraken to attack the characters. Likewise, if one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
characters performing unusual activity, and any witnesses must report their observations. If the characters can convince the witness what they saw was justified, the suspicion level doesn’t increase
4 d8 16
5 d6 18
6 d4 20
Level. The current suspicion level is reduced by 1 (to a minimum of 1) every 8 hours if the prison staff detects no suspicious activity during that time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
environment. A darkweaver’s captive might delay being consumed by sharing tales of its experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if
hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 17 (5d6) necrotic damage, and if the target is a creature, the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
sympathy for the characters, claiming she’s lost many loved ones in her long life. A character can convince Leedara to perform by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check, in which case she
type changes to Humanoid, while retaining her other game statistics. This transformation ends if Leedara is reduced to 0 hit points or uses an action to end it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters performing unusual activity, and any witnesses must report their observations. If the characters can convince the witness what they saw was justified, the suspicion level doesn’t increase
4 d8 16
5 d6 18
6 d4 20
Level. The current suspicion level is reduced by 1 (to a minimum of 1) every 8 hours if the prison staff detects no suspicious activity during that time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, and green copper. Its heavy iron gauntlets are clenched into fists, and the ominous helm that forms its head turns slowly from side to side.
Shield Guardian. The construct blocking passage into
to create a new amulet, rendering the shield guardian autonomous. The shield guardian has been loyal to Tockworth ever since. It defends itself if attacked and attacks anyone who tries to slip past
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
larger than Huge. Each target animates and becomes a creature under your control until the spell ends or until reduced to 0 hit points. As a bonus action, you can mentally command any creature you
creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. Animated Object Statistics Size HP AC Attack Str Dex Tiny 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
larger than Huge. Each target animates and becomes a creature under your control until the spell ends or until reduced to 0 hit points. As a bonus action, you can mentally command any creature you
creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. Animated Object Statistics Size HP AC Attack Str Dex Tiny 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Poison and Psychic damage. When a puffball is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it explodes and releases a cloud of sickening spores in a 10-foot Emanation (see appendix A) originating from it. Each creature in
apart. From that point on, a character can try to convince Grump to depart the clearing and take all remaining bullywugs with him; Grump is Hostile toward the characters (see appendix A). As an Influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
bloodshed. Spirit of Vengeance If Kala is reduced to 0 hit points or apprehended, she calls out to the biza she made a pact with. If the characters convince Kala to call off her attack, this breaks her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who talks to the weretigers during this round can convince them not to attack by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Even if the weretigers do attack, a character who
spends an action can attempt this check, convincing the weretigers to stand down if they’re successful. All the weretigers flee from combat when any of them are reduced to 10 hit points or fewer. Dukha’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Ship of the Dead The Last Breath is a space galleon that has been reduced to 90 hit points. Unless the characters take defensive measures, the galleon comes close enough for its captain, Grimzod
the Second Wind, Krux refuses to bend his knee to a vampirate, but a character can convince the giff to swallow his pride and yield to Gargenhale’s authority by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma






