before bolt deliver creatures reading

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its

benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. A Fiend, an Undead, or a servant of a god from the Lower Planes

Crystal Ball

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

items and have additional properties. Crystal Ball of Mind Reading. You can use an action to cast the Detect Thoughts spell (save DC 17) while you are scrying with the crystal ball, targeting

creatures you can see within 30 feet of the spell’s sensor. You don’t need to concentrate on this Detect Thoughts to maintain it during its duration, but it ends if Scrying ends. Crystal Ball

Kraken

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Lightning"} Lightning damage. Success: Half damage. Swallow. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 25, one creature Grappled by the kraken (it can have up to four creatures swallowed at a time). Failure: 23

Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, each of which falls in a space within 10 feet of the kraken with the Prone condition. If the kraken dies, any

Summon Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

. Incorporeal Passage (Ghostly Only). The spirit can move through other creatures and objects as if they were Difficult Terrain. If it ends its turn inside an object, it is shunted to the nearest unoccupied

turn. Grave Bolt (Skeletal Only). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 150 ft. Hit: 2d4 + 3 + the spell’s level Necrotic damage. Rotting Claw (Putrid Only). Melee

Wand of Wonder

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

time the area of effect is Heavily Obscured. 46–50 You cast Lightning Bolt. The Line created by the spell extends from you to the chosen point of origin. 51–55 The creature

Bludgeoning damage, and the total damage of the gems is divided equally among all creatures in the Line. 93–97 You cast Polymorph, targeting the creature closest to the chosen point of

Flying Snake

Equipment

Our partners in the Zhentarim provide these remarkable pets, fully domesticated and trained to deliver messages. Always wear gloves when handling venomous creatures. Pet flying snakes use the Flying Snake stat block.

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

three attacks, using Eldritch Burst or Paralyzing Touch in any combination. She can replace two attacks with a use of Spellcasting to cast Lightning Bolt (level 5 version). Eldritch Burst. Melee or

spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Fly, Invisibility, Lightning Bolt (level 5 version), Mage Hand

Tarkanan Ruffian

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Aberrant Surge. When the ruﬃan casts Witch Bolt, roll 1d8. On an even number, the ruﬃan gains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the number rolled. On an odd number, one creature of the ruﬃan

’s choice within 30 feet of it takes Force damage equal to the number rolled; if no other creatures are in range, it takes the damage.Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Empyrean Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

of the empyrean’s next turn. Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bolt"} to hit, range 600 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (7d6) damage of one of

the following types (empyrean’s choice): acid;{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bolt","rollDamageType":"acid"}, cold;{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

charges), globe of invulnerability (6 charges), hold monster (5 charges), levitate (2 charges), lightning bolt (10d6;{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Bolt

made him the envy of many rival spellcasters. Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in

Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, requiring no material components: At will: guidance, light, thaumaturgy 3/day each: bless, guiding bolt, healing word, hold person 1/day each: augury, scryingEldritch Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5

—mortals communicate with a single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll

Kobold Scale Sorcerer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The kobold makes two Dagger or Chromatic Bolt

range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Chromatic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +4

Ogre Howdah

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Howdah. The ogre carries a compact fort on its back. Up to four Small creatures can ride in the fort without squeezing. To make a melee attack against a target within 5 feet of the ogre, they must

use spears or weapons with reach. Creatures in the fort have three-quarters cover against attacks and effects from outside it. If the ogre dies, creatures in the fort are placed in unoccupied spaces

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your

Lightning Arrow Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

The next time you make a ranged weapon attack during the spell’s duration, the weapon’s ammunition, or the weapon itself if it’s a thrown weapon, transforms into a bolt of lightning

within 10 feet of the target must make a Dexterity saving throw. Each of these creatures takes 2d8 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The piece of ammunition

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

a creature of good alignment that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to

digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. An evil creature that tries to read

Art Elemental Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. Melancholic Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Melancholic Bolt"} to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"2d4+1

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Melancholic Bolt", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Captivating Artistry (1/Day). The elemental targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target

Simon Aumar

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook.Multiattack. Simon makes three Quarterstaff or Chaos Bolt attacks. He can replace one attack with one use of Spellcasting. Quarterstaff. Melee

damage if used with two hands, plus 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Quarterstaff", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Chaos Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6

Bleak Cabal Void Soother

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Multiattack. The void soother makes two Mace or Void Bolt attacks. Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mace"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target

", "rollAction":"Mace", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Void Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Void Bolt"} to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit

Beast Whistle

Equipment

This bone whistle is carved in the shape of a gargath. When blown, it produces a high-pitched sound that can only be heard clearly by certain creatures. When you blow this whistle, any beast within

training a friendly beast in this way, you can use it to deliver coded instructions to a trained beast within the whistle’s range.

Githyanki Xenomancer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Staff attacks, three Telekinetic Bolt attacks, or a combination thereof. Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff (additional psychic)","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit

Evoker Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

with spell attacks). The evoker has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt,* light,* prestidigitation, ray of frost* 1st level (4 slots): burning hands,* mage armor

, magic missile* 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step, shatter* 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball,* lightning bolt* 4th level (3 slots): ice storm,* stoneskin 5th level (2 slots

Tarkanan Assassin

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt 1/day: chromatic orb Unstable Mark. When the assassin casts an innate spell, each creature within 10 feet of the

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Fire Bolt (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fire

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Multiattack. The thri-kreen makes two Gythka attacks or four Psychic Bolt attacks. Gythka. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gythka"} to hit, reach 5

ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"2d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Gythka","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Psychic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6

Black Gauntlet of Bane

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Terror. When a hostile creature within 5 feet of the black gauntlet makes an attack roll or a saving throw, it has disadvantage on the roll. Creatures that are immune to the frightened

, guiding bolt (see “Actions” below) 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, silence 3rd level (2 slots): sending, spirit guardians Tactical Discipline. The black gauntlet has advantage on

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt (see “Actions” below) 3/day: burning hands 1/day each: hellish rebuke (see “Reactions” below), scorching

attacks twice with its fiery touch or fire bolt. Fiery Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fiery Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

spells take the form of shattering mirrors. COMPANION CREATURES Various creatures serve the witches of Dunbarrow. It’s not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats

or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands about the marsh for them

Tempest Spirit

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Incorporeal Movement. The spirit can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. The spirit takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

. Death Bolt (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Death Bolt"}. The spirit hurls a magical lightning bolt in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in

Hobgoblin Devastator Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

attack if that target is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin and that ally isn't incapacitated. Army Arcana. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces other creatures to

wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): fog cloud, magic missile, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, Melf's

Treefolk

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

treefolk can grapple up to six creatures this way. Nightshade Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Nightshade Bolt"} to hit, range 60 ft., one

. Both trees must be at least as large as the treefolk.Multiattack. The treefolk makes two Crushing Vine attacks, two Nightshade Bolt attacks, or one of each. Crushing Vine. Melee Weapon Attack: +10

Fire Giant of Evil Fire

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Shrapnel Explosion. When the giant drops to 0 hit points, its armor explodes, destroying the giant’s body and scattering the armor as shrapnel. Creatures within 10 feet of the giant when its

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Multiattack. The giant makes two Searing Scepter attacks or two Bolt of Imix attacks. Searing Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation

Forest Master

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

attacks, two Moon Bolt attacks, or one of each. Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hooves"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4

);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hooves", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Moon Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of

bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and making them unwitting accomplices in their own destruction. Nagpas are extraordinarily

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): protection from evil and good, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots

): darkvision, knock, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning bolt, magic circle 4th level (1 slot): greater invisibilityMultiattack. Ezmerelda makes three attacks: two with her +1 rapier

Deathlock Mastermind

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Unusual Nature. The deathlock doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The deathlock makes two Deathly Claw or Grave Bolt attacks. Deathly Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Grave Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Grave Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d8

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