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, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips
and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribe’s lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and cavalry.
Gatherers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Combat Though it’s possible to avoid combat with many of the caves’ occupants, the characters eventually will clash with creatures that can’t be reasoned with. The text states when a monster might
start combat. When a fight breaks out, see the “Combat” section in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. The following stat blocks are used in this section: Animated Flying Sword Bugbear Warrior Carrion Crawler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Blingdenstone”) are gathered here, making combat a dangerous proposition and likely inspiring the characters to accept Chipgrin’s peaceful parley. The wererat boss climbs a set of stairs to the top of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
dominate the battlefield. These actions make the boss creatures dynamic and formidable. Whether fought as an exciting solo challenge or alongside a few easy-to-run underlings, action-oriented creatures challenge the characters with dramatic and powerful actions in combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
14. Werebat Boss Precious little light reaches this large cave, which is set aside for the werebat boss, a particularly sinister goblin named Mobar. He prefers to remain in hybrid form — his most
with iron-fisted resolve. As a rule, he does not treat with adventurers; he’d rather rob them and feed on their blood. If combat breaks out here, the werebats throughout area 16 investigate, converging
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
lasts for 24 hours or until you break it.
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The Golden Age of Dhakaan (golden goblin bicuspid)
10 goblin;goblins, 1 goblin boss
When you are hit by an attack and an ally is within 5 feet of you
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When you damage a target that hasn’t taken a turn in this combat, the target takes an extra 3d10 slashing damage from ghostly blades.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Pit Fighting Pit fighting includes boxing, wrestling, and other nonlethal forms of combat in an organized setting with predetermined matches. If you want to introduce competitive fighting in a battle
-to-the-death situation, the standard combat rules apply to that sort of activity. Resources. Engaging in this activity requires one workweek of effort from a character. Resolution. The character must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
can use only one villain action per round (as such, villain actions tend to be more powerful than legendary actions). Each villain action can only be used once during a combat encounter. Like
, summon a lackey or three, buff the boss, debuff the characters, or move the creature into an advantageous position. They’re just a taste of what’s to come. The second villain action provides crowd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Fighting the Reavers At the start of combat, place two astral reavers (bandits) at the edge of the forecastle area. Don’t roll initiative for these enemies. Instead, all reavers act at the end of the
help identify specific reavers in combat. When you’ve played two full rounds of combat, proceed to the “End Simulation” section below. Battle Events d20 Event 1–12 A new astral reaver (bandit) jumps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
apprentices. They attack intruders on sight, bombarding them with fireball spells in the first round of combat. The flameskulls pursue intruders that flee, using their mage hand spells to open doors
creature in its reflective outer surface. The shield can trap only one creature at a time. Whenever it traps a new creature, the shield releases its current prisoner, which appears in an unoccupied space as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on
often the best wolf riders and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribe’s lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
carry any javelins but keeps his greatclub in the pool with him. The mud pool is considered difficult terrain. Nob and his mate (see area 1c) work for Boss Hark, who browbeats them into service with his
female ogre named Thog is sleeping here when the characters first arrive. She awakens to sounds of combat or cries of alarm, and either hurls javelins or wades into battle with her greatclub. A search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Werebat Caves These dark, rough-hewn caves have rubble-strewn floors and 30-foot-high ceilings. In total, nineteen goblin werebats (see appendix A) dwell here. If combat breaks out anywhere in
these caves, all the werebats in the four sections of area 16 quickly join the fray. The noise also alerts the werebat boss in area 14, who investigates. 16a. Werebats in Bat Form Werebats. Three goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Monster Behavior The attitudes, motivations, and behavior of the monsters in an encounter help determine how a social interaction plays out (and whether it might erupt into combat) and influence the
course of combat. Brian Valeza Kobolds build a barricade to keep adventurers at bay Initial Attitudes A published adventure typically notes or implies whether a creature’s initial attitude toward the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
are two roaring polar bears that don’t look happy.
These goblins were rolling across the tundra when their advance scout, a trained hawk, spotted the abandoned sled. The one-eared goblin boss, Izobai
they come under attack, the goblins take cover behind the sled and retaliate with ranged attacks. On the goblins’ first turn in combat, one of them blows a horn to alert Izobai, who climbs to the roof
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
over to the edge of the upper level. “Truce, or this human dies!” he shouts. Yeemik wants to oust Klarg and become the new boss. If the adventurers agree to parley, Yeemik tries to convince them to
, and let those likes and dislikes affect how the NPC interacts with the party members. In a combat encounter, keep the NPC’s actions simple and straightforward. Also, look for things that the NPC can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
hall holds six goblins and one goblin boss—a cantankerous fellow named Yegg. Yegg is the primary cook for the Cragmaws, and he berates his assistants as they go about the work of putting food on the
grick, the special pet of the goblin boss Lhupo in area C9. The grick likes to climb up to ledges hidden in the shadows of the statuary in the higher reaches of the room. It quietly observes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
perfect assassins.” If she and her wights have the upper hand in combat, or if all the wights are destroyed, she calls for a break in hostilities. She proudly talks of the sentient oozes that will wreak
three contain ochre jellies (O). Usually, wights use ooze prods to keep the oozes in the vats. If the wights are engaged in combat, roll a d6 at the end of every round. If the indicated ooze is still in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
don’t prompt the statue to attack. Combat in this area alerts Peluze, the Incubus in area T3, who joins the fight on Initiative count 0 (losing Initiative ties) on the third round. T3: Nave The temple’s
dancing to his music. In the room’s southeast corner, an impassable stairway is choked with rubble.
Garthezz Drule, a human Tough Boss and leader of the Children of Suffocating Ooze, is inside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
in the tower (area H9). They fight to the death if provoked to combat; if left undisturbed, they instead slip away to warn their boss of the intruders. H7: City Ruins These chambers were once
villain who defiled their master’s grave. When the characters enter combat with one mummy, roll 1d6 to determine how many more mummies arrive on the scene at the start of the second round of combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Shalvus Martholio’s Quest Shalvus asks the party to escort him overland to Bargewright Inn so that he can report everything that has happened to his boss, Nalaskur Thaelond. After making his report, Shalvus
conflict between dragons and giants, and she urges the characters to seek out a powerful good dragon, convince it to contact other good dragons, and use them to combat the giants. Naxene is confident
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
d20 10½ Step 9. Damage Vulnerabilities, Resistances, and Immunities Decide whether your monster has vulnerability, resistance, or immunity to one or more types of damage (see the Combat section of
varies from round to round, calculate its damage output each round for the first three rounds of combat, and take the average. For example, a young white dragon has a multiattack routine (one bite attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
checking visitors’ identification papers Combat behind closed doors probably doesn’t raise an alarm, but any loud disturbance in the streets is likely to put the entire settlement on alert. As it
furniture and broken crates.
Goblins. Feeding on rats in the middle of the room are two goblins and a goblin boss, all with intellect devourers implanted in their skulls.
Brain-Dogs. Two more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
webbing. The building belongs to the Spite Spinners, a gang of arachnid bandits and their boss, a darkweaver (see Morte’s Planar Parade). Hive Ward Factions The following factions are headquartered
in the Hive Ward: Bleak Cabal. Within the Gatehouse, members of the Bleak Cabal reject the philosophies of other factions, believing the multiverse is devoid of meaning. Bleakers combat their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
are indifferent toward the characters. Dealers abstain from combat but defend themselves if threatened. A mezzoloth pit boss watches over each group of tables, keeping an eye out for cheaters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to combat, and which backs away from most fights. Kofutacti is the dragon who hunted Dabshabah in episode 1, which could be interesting if the brass wyrmling is with the party, or if the green dragon
offer 10 gp or more to each of them, they walk away and leave their boss to his fate. Rasqel, who is indebted to bad people, fights to the death. If the situation looks grim for the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Steeltoes (see appendix B) is Xanathar’s fishkeeper. If he sees intruders and the beholder isn’t present, Ott draws his dagger and stammers, “You shouldn’t be here! Stay back, or I’ll call the boss!” Ott
aura of divination magic around the mirror. Speaking the word “Xoblob” within 10 feet of the mirror causes its reflective surface to become a scrying sensor, showing the Old Xoblob Shop and the street
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Wisdom (Perception) check to spot the submerged crabs, which climb their nets to attack any creatures that pass within reach. Once combat starts, all the crabs attack. Nets. Each net draped across
the narwhal horn in this cave feels it tug toward the reflective water. P16. Hut of the Dark Tide The waterfall at the southern end of this cave is audible from the northern approach. A crude stone hut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
dealing damage to the target or enveloping its head. Magic Mirror. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the freestanding mirror, which acts as a portal. Touching the reflective
investigate and report back to her. They avoid combat. B7. Hallway The spiral staircase in area B1 leads up to this hallway on the second floor. The walls of this dank hallway are covered with scores of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
here while they develop a ransom plan. The Dendrars are grateful to the characters for rescuing them, but they can’t provide much information about the hideout. All they know is that the boss is a
demanding he join their band, but the terrified Droop just wants to go home. When combat breaks out, Droop hides and avoids the fight. Droop knows the general layout of the Redbrands’ hideout, as well as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
doesn’t change, but it is free to go where it pleases. It shuns combat and fights only in self-defense. Killing one or more dretches causes an upswell of dark emotions in Iggwilv, which can have
an alcove on the north wall. Cold, spectral mist hangs motionless in front of the mirror’s reflective surface and covers the floor beneath it.
Zybilna brought mortals before this mirror, where they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, protrude from the wall at the rear of the alcove.
Brian Valenzuela Githyanki are holed up in the Briny
Maze, trying to figure out how to
combat its evils and escape alive A githyanki knight named
tridents and a greataxe, but these weapons are no longer present. B20: The Scar The wall in this alcove is knotted like scar tissue.
The mezzoloths who fled from their boss, the arcanaloth Ashripask (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
counsel Zybilna on matters concerning demons and the Abyss Snitcher, a goblin boss (neutral) with dragonfly wings that grant a flying speed of 40 feet and the ability to hover, who brings news from other
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
False Appearance. If the golem is embedded in a window and motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if