before border during course ranged

Lorwyn Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stone Sword", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +8

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor sleeps, it often has vivid, dramatic dreams. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots

Shadowmoor Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tree Club", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +9

. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots with enormous stone archways to ensure their respites go

Cinder Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

world and steeped themselves in the energy of the Elemental Planes. Over the course of centuries, these giants were transformed into Elementals made of smoke and cinders. Half the size of their giant

locations on the Material Plane, in the Elemental Planes of Air and Fire, and especially in the Great Conflagration, the border region between those two planes. They retain none of the skills and motivation

Sir Ursas

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Sir Ursas hits with it (included in his attack).Multiattack. Sir Ursas makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks. Claw. Melee

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60 ft., one target

Lightning Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

damage.Arc Lightning. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arc Lightning"} to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8

giants who retreated from the world in ages past. Over the course of centuries, the elemental nature of these giants—aided by infusions of energy from the Elemental Planes—grew to dominate

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to

absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

);{"diceNotation":"3d12+10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the colossus can push the target up to 20 feet away from it. Eldritch Turret. Ranged Spell

use its Stomp action, but makes three extra turret attacks when it takes the Multiattack action option. “Landro” (Colossus WX-33) is partially phased into a mountainside on the border of

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

(1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fiery Touch","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Fire Bolt (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType

to alter the natural course of destruction, neither will they make another nymph's home part of any calamity they encourage. As a result, part of what makes an alseid's field or a dryad's grove seem

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

attacks. Agonizing Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Agonizing Burst"} to hit, reach 15 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 17

the titan doesn’t heal.Daemogoth titans are towering monsters that blight the land around them. A daemogoth grows in power over the course of decades spent feeding on sorrow and draining life from

Black Viper

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

. When she throws back her cloak to reveal the costume she has put together, most folk toss their purses and flee. If that doesn't work, she usually needs only to draw her dagger. Of course, some of the

Ancient White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ceiling, striking up to three creatures underneath that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The dragon makes one ranged attack roll (+7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

through a wall, it can do so without slowing down. The portion of the wall the dragon moves through is destroyed, however. If the dragon dies, the fog and precipitation fade within 1 day. The ice walls melt over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Adult White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ceiling, striking up to three creatures underneath that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The dragon makes one ranged attack roll (+7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

through a wall, it can do so without slowing down. The portion of the wall the dragon moves through is destroyed, however. If the dragon dies, the fog and precipitation fade within 1 day. The ice walls melt over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Zariel Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach

;t be cleared away. If Zariel dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic, PoisonCold, Fire, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Veiled Presence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

veiled presence fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The veiled presence makes two Blade of Judgment attacks and can use Revelation. Blade of Judgment. Melee or Ranged

members of the villain’s organization deal poison damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Necrotic, Radiant

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the assassin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The assassin makes two Poison Blade attacks. Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon

to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Whisper. Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5

resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The corrupter makes three Whispering Blade attacks and can use Debilitating Touch. Whispering Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20

damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

Interesting Things About Droaam

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

Interesting Things About Droaam The city of Graywall lies on the border between Droaam and Breland. The second-largest city in Droaam, it is a center for trade, a haven for Brelish criminals, and a

arcane traditions developed over the course of thousands of years. Droaam uses the supernatural abilities of its citizens as tools, just as the Five Nations use arcane magic. The Daughters of Sora Kell

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Juiblex makes three Acid Lash attacks. Acid Lash. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Acid Lash"} to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60/120 ft

, which is slick and sticks to anything that touches it. If Juiblex dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Juiblex The Faceless

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"poison"} poison damage. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Necrotic Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (5d8 + 7

Undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area. If Orcus dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

":"poison"} poison damage. Wrathful Strike. Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Wrathful Strike"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6

relevant to the medusa’s divine purpose. If the medusa dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.PoisonPetrifying Gaze

The Sky

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The Sky Flying characters can move from one place to another in a relatively straight line, ignoring terrain and monsters that can’t fly or that lack ranged attacks. Flying by spell or magic item

day. Thus, characters mounted on griffons (which have a flying speed of 80 feet) can travel at 8 miles per hour, covering 72 miles over 9 hours with two 1-hour-long rests over the course of the day

Cinder Hulk

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

Cinder Hulk Cinder hulks are distant descendants of fire giants who isolated themselves from the world and steeped themselves in the energy of the Elemental Planes. Over the course of centuries

Conflagration, the border region between those two planes. They retain none of the skills and motivation of their giant ancestors; they simply want to burn as much as they can until their own flames are

Cinder Hulk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Cinder Hulk Cinder hulks are distant descendants of fire giants who isolated themselves from the world and steeped themselves in the energy of the Elemental Planes. Over the course of centuries

Conflagration, the border region between those two planes. They retain none of the skills and motivation of their giant ancestors; they simply want to burn as much as they can until their own flames are

Ten Rules to Remember

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

everything. When you encounter something that the rules don’t cover or if you’re unsure how to interpret a rule, the DM decides how to proceed, aiming for a course that brings the most enjoyment to your whole

group. 2. Exceptions Supersede General Rules General rules govern each part of the game. For example, the combat rules tell you that melee weapon attacks use Strength and ranged weapon attacks use

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

vivid, dramatic dreams. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots with enormous stone archways to

combination. Stone Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 15 ft. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) Slashing damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +8, range 60/240 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. If the target

Adrift

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

rope as an improvised ranged weapon. Alternatively, a character within reach of a kindori can to try to climb onto its body as an action, doing so with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check

and can indicate which direction the kindori must go to reach it. The tower isn’t along the whales’ migration path, so a character must coax the kindori into altering course. As an action, a

Darklings

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

creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover their entire bodies with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light darklings absorb over the course of their

. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Alterations to Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. These restrictions apply to magic items and artifacts that have properties that transport or banish creatures to other planes as well. Magic that allows transit to the Border Ethereal, such as the

etherealness spell, is the exception to this rule. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from Undermountain is pulled back into the dungeon upon leaving that plane. Magic that summons creatures or

Manticore

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

converse. In the course of attacking, it denigrates its foes and offers to kill them swiftly if they beg for their lives. If a manticore sees an advantage to be gained by sparing a creature’s life, it does

to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage. Tail Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Attack Rolls

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

ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. Most spells that require attack rolls involve ranged attacks. Remember that you have disadvantage on a ranged attack roll if you are within 5 feet of a hostile

spells affect the minds of others, influencing or controlling their behavior. Such spells can make enemies see the caster as a friend, force creatures to take a course of action, or even control

Needle Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

replace all other living things, perhaps the Balance would be made all the stronger. I, of course, would merely find a new material form to maintain my watch. Such is the burden of the sentinel, to

Sylvan Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Close Quarters Shooting. The needle spawn does not suffer disadvantage on ranged attacks while within 5 feet of a hostile creature that can see it and isn’t

Lightning Hulk

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

descendants of storm giants who retreated from the world in ages past. Over the course of centuries, the elemental nature of these giants—aided by infusions of energy from the Elemental Planes—grew to

. Actions Arc Lightning. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) lightning damage. If the target is a creature, it can't take reactions until

Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Traps The Obstacle Course is replete with mechanical and magical traps. Two recurring types are described below. Covered Pits Melairkyn dwarves built these pits, and Halaster keeps them in working

-defying stunt in the Obstacle Course, Halaster’s disembodied voice magically chimes in with play-by-play commentary. The effect can’t be dispelled, and its exact point of origin can’t be ascertained

Cities and Sites

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

. Optimistic teachers hope that the Nine will showcase the diversity that has evolved over the course of the past century — highlighting Karrnathi advances in necromancy and evocation, Cyran illusions, and

, especially along the border with Thrane. The Crying Fields are a region of farmlands permanently scarred by magic and haunted by restless spirits. Aundairians claim their nation is stronger than ever

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