before both defending constantly roll

Knightly Sword

Equipment

advanced techniques for use in parrying, or both. When wielding a Defending weapon, you may use your Reaction when you are hit by a melee attack roll. Roll 1d4 and add the result to your AC, including against the triggering attack.

Proficiency feat. This weapon has the following Mastery Property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Defending. A Defending weapon is either made for parrying, has

Punching Dagger

Equipment

advanced techniques for use in parrying, or both. When wielding a Defending weapon, you may use your Reaction when you are hit by a melee attack roll. Roll 1d4 and add the result to your AC, including against the triggering attack.

Proficiency feat. This weapon has the following Mastery Property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Defending. A Defending weapon is either made for parrying, has

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

inspires works of grand but melancholic beauty, while in others, it manifests as rage. Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their

;re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable

Duergar Kavalrachni

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying

if that passion rarely manifests as mirth. They bring an emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their

that passion rarely manifests as mirth. They bring an emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or

Android

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Design Specialization. When the android is created, it gains one of six possible designs suited for its role (choose or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Design

: Cure Wounds (as a 3rd-level spell; medic only), Identify, Tongues (diplomat only)Parry (Duelist Only). The android adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack roll that would hit it. To do so, the

Duergar Soulblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with

manifests as mirth. They bring an emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works

Duergar Xarrorn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

profound gloom. In some, this strain of sorrow inspires works of grand but melancholic beauty, while in others, it manifests as rage. Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on

emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship

Drow House Captain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)Parry. The drow adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack roll that would hit it. To do so, the drow must see the attacker and be wielding a melee

weapon.A drow house captain leads the troops of an Underdark faction, whether defending a stronghold or leading forces against enemies. These officers make extensive study of strategy and tactics to become

Swashbuckler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Many swashbucklers have a signature flourish with which they embellish their actions to make themselves more memorable. You can roll on the Swashbuckler Flourishes table or choose one of the options

to find a suitably dramatic flourish for a swashbuckler. Swashbuckler Flourishes d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Flourish"} Flourish 1 Winks and flashes

Duergar Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

it.Scouring Instruction. When an ally that the duergar can see makes a d20 roll, the duergar can roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Scouring Instruction"}, and the ally

dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in

Phantom Warrior

Monsters Curse of Strahd

master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the

forgotten. A phantom warrior can usually remember the last 1d10 + 10;{"diceNotation":"1d10+10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Faded Memories"} days of its life; everything that happened before that is an

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

works of grand but melancholic beauty, while in others, it manifests as rage. Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To

exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable outbursts

Fairy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a special physical characteristic that sets the fairy apart. For your fairy, roll on the Fey Characteristics table or choose an option from it. You’re also free to come up with your own

skin. 3 You have exceptionally large ears. 4 A glittering mist constantly surrounds you. 5 You have a small spectral horn on your forehead, like a little unicorn horn. 6 Your

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet

I’m incapable of admitting a flaw in my logic. Contacts The laboratories of the Izzet League are constantly starting up new projects and dissolving old ones, so it’s easy for

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

way roll initiative, act in the next available turn, and obey the skull lord. The skull lord can have no more than five Undead summoned by this ability at a time.Skull lords have claimed vast regions

their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves. Infighting and treachery brought skull lords into existence. The

Mouth of Grolantor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Mouth of Madness. The giant is immune to confusion spell. On each of its turns, the giant uses all its movement to move toward the nearest creature or whatever else it might perceive as food. Roll a

d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Mouth of Madness"} at the start of each of the giant’s turns to determine its action for that turn: 1–3: The giant makes three

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

damage she takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 9;{"diceNotation":"1d10+9","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Deflect Missiles"}. If the damage is reduced to 0, she catches the missile if it's small

endless movements and intricate patterns of the sky. However, the Beestinger clan has a less metaphysical reputation in the eyes of many people, as constantly swirling rumors attempt to connect the

Eldritch Lich

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

Realm. In 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Far Realm Parasite (Days)"} days, the parasite causes the lich to reappear within 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll

a distorted form, robbed of most of its power. An eldritch lich constantly hears bizarre whispers from the Far Realm, to which the lich nods and mutters. Occasionally, the lich uses its telepathy to

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only

feels unnaturally tight. Unless you go naked, roll a d4 each time you are attacked and subtract the number rolled from your AC. 04 You can cast the legend lore spell three times. Whenever you

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

become frightened and disoriented, as though constantly under threat of being hunted, and might lash out or panic even when no visible threat is nearby. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile

be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Baphomet If a

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can

I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

Gauth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Rays. The gauth shoots three of the following magical eye rays at random (roll three d6s;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Eye Rays"}, and reroll

all magical properties until the start of the gauth’s next turn. If the object is a charged item, it also loses 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} charges. Determine the affected item

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

inspire your portrayal of distinctive amethyst dragon characters. Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I am

possible—including the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one. Amethyst Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the

":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background. The Tabaxi Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new

hand, which you constantly fidget with. 7 You are always in debt, since you spend your gold on lavish parties and gifts for friends. 8 When talking about something you’re obsessed

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

":"roll"} days. Madness of Zuggtmoy If a creature goes mad in Zuggtmoy’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table to determine the nature of the

“My mind is slipping away, and my intelligence seems to wax and wane.” 81–00 “I am constantly scratching at unseen fungal infections.” Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning

Kobolds: Little Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

often bullied and enslaved by larger creatures — or, when they live on their own, they are constantly fearful of invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict

, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous improvised traps they use to protect their warrens.

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Lhammaruntosz can then fly up to half her flying speed.Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

successfully prevented a murder, and the would-be perpetrator wants me dead. 5 One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard. 6 I’ve

the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill. Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and

Cradle of the Cloud Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

creature makes a DC 19 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a successful check, the creature escapes and moves 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Feet"} ×

a constantly overcast sky. Sapient creatures who live beneath this cloud often display superstitious and duplicitous behavior, almost unconsciously leaving gifts for “rain spirits” while

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the

than this one. Amethyst Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Balance. Everything is a complex interaction of forces that

Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive sapphire dragon characters. Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait

"} Trait 1 I often fixate on specific historical battles or wars and won’t rest until my hoard contains that conflict’s most significant artifacts. 2 I am constantly aware of a

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Yeenoghu If a creature goes mad in Yeenoghu’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Yeenoghu table to determine the nature of the

constantly starting fights in the hope of seeing bloodshed.” 81–00 “I keep trophies from the bodies I have slain, turning them into adornments.” Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

sapphire dragon characters. Sapphire Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I often fixate on specific historical battles

or wars and won’t rest until my hoard contains that conflict’s most significant artifacts. 2 I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call

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