before blocking defense con result

Forge Fitzwilliam

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

turn.Uncanny Dodge. Forge halves the damage he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.Forge Fitzwilliam is a con artist who manipulates others with lies and flattery. The

things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons haven’t slaked his thirst—in fact, his ambitions only grow grander with time.Cunning. Forge

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but

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

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always

Defense, Martial Arts 2nd +2 1d4 2 +10 ft. Ki, Unarmored Movement 3rd +2 1d4 3 +10 ft. Monastic Tradition, Deflect Missiles

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

special joy in hitting its targets first, tipping off its con victims and otherwise frustrating its schemes. 3 It’s always been about money. You’re not paid what you’re worth

FEATURE: CRIMINAL CONNECTIONS In Baldur’s Gate, crime is just another business. As a result, you can arrange a meeting with a low-ranking operative of nearly any business, patriar family, crew

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

versa. The idea of ownership baffles most aarakocra. After all, who owns the sky? Even when explained to them, they initially find the notion of ownership mystifying. As a result, aarakocra who have

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

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, allowing them to lurk in the highest levels and to keep watch on the city below. Hopeless Plagiarists As a result of their lack of creativity, kenku function comfortably as minions of a powerful master

. Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for

Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Warrior Warrior 11th-level Medium humanoid Armor Class 21 (plate, shield) Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Con +6 Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Blingdenstone Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

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

sturdier than the average deep gnome, taking point on any attack. The Stoneheart Enclave Stone is a resilient defense against oozes, making earth elementals the perfect force to combat them. Nomi

Tower Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

possessions. Julie Dillon Tower Hand Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT

12 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 9 (–1) Skills Insight +4 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Unarmored Defense. While the tower

Cairnwight

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

tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies while creating art might

) Hit Points 138 (12d12 + 60) Speed 40 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 10 (+0) CON 21 (+5) INT 10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 9 (−1) Saving Throws Con +9, Wis +5 Skills Athletics +10

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Kelek uses Arcane Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more

of his allies get caught in a blast, so be it. Kelek Medium Humanoid (Human, Sorcerer), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2

Facing the Cassalanters

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

direct confrontation with the Cassalanters will likely result in defeat for the characters, or — if the characters and the Cassalanters both escape with their lives — their arrest for assaulting nobility

. The Cassalanters have no desire to kill the characters, even in self-defense. They take great pains to divide and subdue the party with their magic while not inflicting grievous harm. If the

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

) CON 12(+1) INT 14(+2) WIS 11(+0) CHA 15(+2) Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any one language (usually Common

) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns. Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

) CON 12(+1) INT 14(+2) WIS 11(+0) CHA 15(+2) Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any one language (usually Common

) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns. Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no

Dragonborn of Sardior

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

Sardior’s breath. Dragonborn of Sardior Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Armor Class 17 (Mental Defense) Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 14 (+2) DEX

16 (+3) CON 17 (+3) INT 18 (+4) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Con +6, Int +7, Wis +5, Cha +4 Damage Resistances psychic Skills Arcana +7, History

Swashbuckler

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

embellishments to rapier strokes Swashbuckler Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 17 (leather armor, Suave Defense) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX

18 (+4) CON 12 (+1) INT 14 (+2) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 15 (+2) Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any

Githzerai Futurist

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

portents to tilt the balance in their favor. Githzerai Futurist Medium Aberration (Gith), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Psychic Defense) Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2

) DEX 17 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 17 (+3) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +7, Int +7, Wis +7 Skills Arcana +7, Insight +7, Perception +7 Senses truesight 30 ft

Holga Kilgore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

fight. Holga Kilgore Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48) Speed 40 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 16 (+3) INT 11 (+0

) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Nature +3, Survival +6 Damage Resistances lightning (granted by darksteel greataxe) Senses

Transcendent Order Conduit

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

border on precognition, allowing them to unconsciously act before their foes. Transcendent Order Conduit Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 97

(15d8 + 30) Speed 50 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 19 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +4 Skills Acrobatics +7, Performance +4

Bloodfray Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

. Bloodfray Giant Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 103 (9d12 + 45) Speed 40 ft. STR 23(+6) DEX 9(−1) CON 20(+5) INT 7(−2) WIS

8(−1) CHA 9(−1) Saving Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +2 Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Giant Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Actions Chain. Melee

Conflict without End

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

conflict is a great war of attrition — the combatants don’t often gain or lose territory as the result of battle. But on a personal scale, combat is brutal, with no quarter given or expected. The duergar

a clan’s riches from beneath its noses. For their part, the dwarves keep safety and defense uppermost in their priorities, realizing that there is little to be gained from trying to mount a large

Owlbear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Owlbear The owlbear’s ferocity and stubbornness make it a terrifying predator. It fears few other creatures. Scholars debate whether it is a natural creature or the result of a magical experiment

. Owlbear Large Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 40 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 12 (+1) CON 17 (+3) INT 3 (−4

Githzerai Uniter

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

Defense) Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38) Speed 40 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 17 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 15 (+2) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +6, Int +5, Wis +6

Skills Insight +6, Perception +6 Senses passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Gith Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and

Quaggoth Thonot

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

, Chaotic Neutral AC 15 Initiative +1 (11) HP 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion 2/Day: Mind Spike Reactions Psionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in

Caldron Magen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Caldron Magen Caldron magen are powerful bodyguards that stretch their limbs and spit acid in defense of those they protect. JOHN TEDRICK Caldron Magen Caldron Magen Medium Construct, Unaligned AC

20Initiative +3 (13) HP 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score MOD SAVE Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score MOD SAVE Int 10 +0 +0

Pixie Wonderbringer

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

Pixie Wonderbringer Energetic entertainers, wonderbringers use their magic in defense of the wilderness when they must. Pixie Wonderbringer Tiny Fey, Neutral Good AC 15 Initiative +5 (15) HP 60

(24d4) Speed 10 ft., Fly 30 ft. Mod Save Str 2 −4 −4 Dex 20 +5 +5 Con 10 +0 +0 Mod Save Int 11 +0 +0 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 18 +4 +4

Swashbuckler

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

) DEX 18(+4) CON 12(+1) INT 14(+2) WIS 11(+0) CHA 15(+2) Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +5, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any one

language (usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns. Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is

Githzerai Psion

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

Mod Save Str 12 +1 +5 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 19 +4 +8 Wis 18 +4 +8 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Arcana +8, Insight +8

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible) 1/Day Each: Plane Shift, See Invisibility Reactions Psionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

Githzerai Monk

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

15 +2 +4 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 13 +1 +3 Wis 14 +2 +4 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Insight +4, Perception +4 Senses Passive Perception 14

. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Giant Snail

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (4d10) Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 3 (−4) CON 11 (+0) INT 3 (−4) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 3 (−4

. Shell Defense. The snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to its AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

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

with conducting assassinations and spy missions. Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 40 ft

. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +4, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 60 ft

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

impede on Oreskos and the safety of the leonin prides. Leonin Iconoclast Medium humanoid (leonin), any alignment Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 40 ft. STR

14 (+2) DEX 18 (+4) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6 Skills Arcana +4, Insight +6, Intimidation +3, Stealth

Half-Red Dragon Veteran

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

result of a mad wizard’s spell or a ritual bath in dragon’s blood. In all these cases, the result is a creature that combines the essence of a dragon with the form of its original race. Half-Red Dragon

Veteran Medium humanoid (human), any alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20) Speed 30 ft. STR 16(+3) DEX 13(+1) CON 14(+2) INT 10(+0) WIS

Fiendish Icon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

Fiendish Icon Effigy Animated by Hellish Magic Habitat: Urban; Treasure: None Fiendish icons are grotesque, sapient statues depicting fearsome fiends. These creatures gain life as a result of

sinister rituals. Fiendish icons can explode with hellfire to roast their foes, and they often pretend to be ordinary statues until they leap up to ambush invaders. Roll on or choose a result from the

Githzerai Zerth

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

Mod Save Str 13 +1 +4 Dex 18 +4 +7 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +6 Wis 17 +3 +6 Cha 12 +1 +1 Skills Arcana +6, Insight +6

Leap (2/Day). The githzerai casts Jump, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

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