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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
scraped-off worm at a Humanoid it can see within 10 feet of the worm). Otherwise, the worm burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage
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From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little green worms crawling in and out of it become visible. These
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
until the end of the high fae’s next turn.
Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4
untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. The rest of your crew was wiped out in a brutal gang war, and now you’re looking for a new team.
3 You grew up crawling the walls, and you know the city better than anyone. The world’s a ugly
you. Sharn itself is an adventure, and you’re dealing with the horrors of your past by exploring your new home.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
living creatures it sees. A crawling claw wearing an obsidian ring on one stubby finger (see “Treasure”) lurks amid the offal mounds. These mounds are difficult terrain to Small and Medium creatures
leads to a narrow, meandering tunnel, the floor of which is sunk below a foot of foul water. See the “Whorlstone Tunnels: General Features” sidebar for rules on narrow tunnels and foul water. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
light sources or darkvision. Stalagmites. Found in many of the natural caverns, these spires of rock rise up from the floor and can be used for cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). BOOMING WAVES
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Special Weapons Weapons with special rules are described here. Lance. You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield
creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) also frees the creature without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
are meant to help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
. Crawling down a chimney to area A21 or area A23 requires another successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. If this check fails, the character falls 20 feet to the bottom of the chimney, landing in the
sooty hearth and taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage. Characters who use climbing gear to scale the mountain and lower themselves down a chimney have advantage on their checks. See the Basic Rules for more information on advantage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
“Know Your Players” in chapter 2), but it can cross a line into being exploitative, interfering with everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
everyone else’s fun. Setting clear expectations is essential when dealing with this kind of rules exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, you can move a distance equal to your Speed or less. Or you can decide not to move. Your movement can include climbing, crawling, jumping, and swimming (each explained in the rules glossary). These
the rules glossary for more about Speed as well as about special speeds, such as a Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed. Difficult Terrain Combatants are often slowed down by Difficult Terrain. Low
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around each one. Any nonmagical weapon that strikes a statue for the purpose of dealing damage to it turns to dust. Magic Mouth In Halaster’s voice, the
trap, an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) appears in the air between the two southern statues a split second after the creature disappears, and at the same moment a booming voice shouts, “Teleported
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
victims and drag them close to ropers’ toothy maws. If these tentacles are severed, ropers rapidly grow replacements.
Ropers can move, albeit slowly. Crawling on the sticky cilia that cover their
slime*. 7 Pools of magma or boiling water. 8 Razorvine* or similar dangerous plants. *See the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Rule 9: Never trust a stalagmite.
—X the Mystic’s
Rules of Dungeon Survival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Movement and Position On your turn, you can move a distance equal to your Speed or less. Or you can decide not to move. Your movement can include climbing, crawling, jumping, and swimming (each
explained in the Rules Glossary). These different modes of movement can be combined with your regular movement, or they can constitute your entire move. However you’re moving with your Speed, you deduct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
indentation with a sigil representing magic scribed into the palm. The rules for this arch are as follows: Casting the mage hand cantrip and pressing its spectral fingers into the keystone’s
deep, distinctive sound. The tuba is worth 30 gp and weighs 30 pounds. Kettle Drums. When struck, these two copper drums make a thunderous booming sound. Each drum is worth 50 gp and weighs 100
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
within the hall. Nafas delights in hearing the stories of his visitors, especially tales of adventures beyond the Infinite Staircase. Easily moved, the djinni disarms audiences with his booming laugh and
way back home.” 2 “I wish to find a cure for this magical sickness.” 3 “I wish we could defeat the evil that rules over us.” 4 “I wish I could destroy that artifact once and for all.” 5 “I wish for revenge on the one who wronged me.” 6 “I wish I were free from this cursed prison.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
green worms crawling in and out of it become visible. These worms jump onto nearby Humanoids and burrow into their flesh. A worm that penetrates a Humanoid body makes its way to the creature’s brain
burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage to it. At the end of each of its turns thereafter, the target takes 7 (2d6) necrotic damage per worm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
against the griffon. Roll initiative. The characters can drive off the griffon by dealing damage to it or by succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Intimidation) check. If they don’t drive it off, the griffon
for it. Characters who investigate the 18-foot-tall mound find it crawling with termites but also discover a sizable crack in one side. This supernaturally dark gap is wide enough for a Large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. See area 6 for rules on dealing with giant doors that are frozen shut.
Frost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
advantages over each other, they all live under the heel of House Baenre and the Matron Mother, who rules the city in Lolth’s name. On a large plateau high above the cavern floor is Tier Breche, also
spider crawling on you), and attempt escape only if you are desperate or sure of your survival. If you are given the proper opportunity, as I was, you might discover that the neck of a drow snaps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
calls “Lefty,” was later animated as a crawling claw. The disembodied hand can play instruments and communicate using simple gestures. If Topolah is in sight, Captain Gargenhale’s posture briefly slumps
to abide by the following rules:
Article 1: Don’t Eat Each Other. No crew member shall partake of another crew member’s flesh or drink their blood.
Article 2: No Hymns. Many crew members’ ears are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
square with great haste, disappearing into their hovels. As spear-toting guards with grim faces move with purpose toward the southwest gate, you hear a booming voice from that direction as it calls out
that Bryn Shander’s militia is dealing with the other threats. Give each player one of the following NPCs to play during this encounter: Augrek Brighthelm, a sheriff’s deputy (starts at area B1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
effectively. Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons. See the rules for two-weapon fighting in chapter 9. Loading. Because of the time required
has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon’s description (see "Special Weapons" later in this section). Thrown. If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the animals that occupy his domain. Gloaming Court The Queen of Air and Darkness rules the Gloaming Court, a realm of twilight, fireflies, cobwebs, and autumn leaves accompanied by the music of hooting
elegant clothing and value elaborate ceremony and ritualized etiquette, and the Fey are quick to shun those who flout the Summer Court’s baroque rules. Fey Crossings Fey crossings are places of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dealing with one group. Group A consists of one dragonclaw (see appendix D), two cultists, and six kobolds. The cultists are handling the ram while the kobolds stand guard in case the town militia
for a plan. Time is pressing. While characters are inside the temple, remind them of the booming blows of the battering ram against the front doors and the frightened townsfolk. How much time you allow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
dealing with one group. Group A consists of one dragonclaw (see appendix D), two cultists, and six kobolds. The cultists are handling the ram while the kobolds stand guard in case the town militia
for a plan. Time is pressing. While characters are inside the temple, remind them of the booming blows of the battering ram against the front doors and the frightened townsfolk. How much time you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
), dealing 13 (1d10 + 8) slashing damage on a hit, or 19 (2d10 + 8) slashing damage in her enlarged duergar form. Instead of Cold Breath, she breathes acid in a 60-foot-long, 5-foot-wide line. The breath
under her husband’s protection. If additional reinforcements are needed, Stalagma bellows, “To arms!” in Dwarvish. Her booming voice causes the duergar in areas 18b and 18c to stop working and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, one can see scores of little green worms crawling in and out of it. These worms jump onto nearby humanoids and burrow into their flesh
). Otherwise, the worm burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage to it. At the end of each of its turns thereafter, the target takes 7 (2d6) necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others. Other
Swarm 3rd-level Swarmkeeper feature A swarm of intangible nature spirits has bonded itself to you and can assist you in battle. While you’re alive, the swarm remains in your space, crawling on you or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
floorboards can be ripped up or smashed with a successful DC 14 Strength check. Characters can also break through the floor by dealing 10 damage to it. The hut doesn’t give up the gemstone easily
Intelligence (Investigation) check to find. The glyph deals 5d8 thunder damage when triggered. Opening the lid releases four crawling claws that fight until destroyed. Also contained in the chest are various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
of goblin minions (each with 6 hit points). She hits a goblin minion with her longsword and uses Divine Smite, dealing 8 slashing damage and 11 radiant damage to the target for a total of 19 damage
rogue is hidden and takes aim at a group of zombie minions (each with 6 hit points) with his light crossbow (which has a short range of 80 feet). He hits a zombie minion with his crossbow, dealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
character of giant size stands in the amphitheater and loudly challenges Iymrith, the dragon’s ego gets the better of her, and she responds to the challenge by crawling out of her lair to destroy her
dealing 10 damage or more to the ceiling with a single attack or spell effect. The collapse renders the passage impassable until the sand and stone are cleared away, which requires 250 hours of work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
crawling out of the darkness and attack. Use the giant spider statistics, with the following changes: Ice spiders have resistance to cold damage. While restrained in an ice spider’s web, a creature takes 1
floor at the back of the cave. Although they’re made of ice, the webs are sticky (like frozen metal). They use the same rules as normal webs (see the “Dungeon Hazards” section in chapter 5 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
through a fey crossing by entering a clearing, passing through the surface of a pool, stepping into a circle of mushrooms, or crawling under the trunk of a tree. A few warlocks seek out such places to
crop, and with a frown, summon wildfires. She rules the seelie of the Summer Court. Oberon, the Green Lord, an unrivaled hunter and woodland warrior, is Titania’s lover and frequently her foe. Oberon is






