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creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s Challenge Rating or level. The target’s game
kind of creature, as long as the creature’s size is no larger than the object’s size and the creature has a Challenge Rating of 9 or lower. The creature is Friendly to you and your allies
True Polymorph
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’t affected by this spell.
Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than
the target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new
Ancient Brass Dragon
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damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It
speed.A Brass Dragon’s Lair
A brass dragon’s desert lair is typically a ruin, canyon, or cave network with ceiling holes to allow for sunlight.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
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ooze at Juiblex’s command.
Juiblex’s challenge rating is 24 (62,000 XP) when encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Juiblex can take one
of the following lair actions; it can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Green Slime. A green slime (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) appears on a spot on the ceiling that
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the air is cool and slightly damp.
Glowing Crystals. Large clusters of glowing amethyst crystals grow out from the walls and ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius.
Chimneys. Two chimneys
connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and down through the floor of the lower level, but the dragon’s
Ancient Deep Dragon
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or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss, or featuring larger
mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays.
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Adult Deep Dragon
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that allow them to escape or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss
, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays.
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On
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ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius.
Chimneys. Two chimneys connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and
magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
recalculate its challenge rating as though you had designed the monster from scratch. Depending on the monster and the number of class levels you add to it, its challenge rating might change very
), ignoring the class’s Hit Die progression. The monster’s proficiency bonus is based on its challenge rating, not its class levels. Once you finish adding class levels to a monster, feel free to tweak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. Trolling the Troglodytes Ceiling. This ceiling varies in height from 15 to 30 feet.
Battle. A five-armed troll is engaged in battle with six troglodytes in the northwest part of the cave.
Pit
makes an additional three claw attacks as part of its Multiattack action. In its wounded state, the troll has a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). If it regains all its hit points, its challenge rating becomes 8 (3,900 XP).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s Challenge Rating or level. The target’s game statistics
long as the creature’s size is no larger than the object’s size and the creature has a Challenge Rating of 9 or lower. The creature is Friendly to you and your allies. In combat, it takes its turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
domed ceiling. The ceiling above each balcony is 20 feet high. Doors. At night, all exterior doors to the hall are locked and sealed with arcane lock spells. Only Lorehold College faculty members
up or down like escalators, or flatten out completely before raising or lowering like lifts to accommodate larger creatures and mobility devices, depending on users’ needs. Transport Glyphs. Runic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s Challenge Rating or level. The target’s game statistics
the creature’s size is no larger than the object’s size and the creature has a Challenge Rating of 9 or lower. The creature is Friendly to you and your allies. In combat, it takes its turns immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, it isn’t affected by this spell. Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than
the target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new form. It retains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
isn’t affected by this spell. Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the
target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new form. It retains its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Animated Ballistae Light. The arched, 30-foot-high ceiling of this long hall is studded with glowing red crystals that cast dim light throughout the hall. (Crystals pried out of their fixtures go
rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
Constrict attack. This ability increases its challenge rating to 3 (700 XP). If the snake is slain, the four baboons leap through the hole in the ceiling and down upon the party. (They remained outside the
39. Chamber of the Second Sun This enormous chamber is thirty feet tall with mighty buttressing and a vaulted ceiling. Parts of the ceiling and walls have collapsed, and raw earth has spilled down
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from the ceiling, giving the place a warm, cozy glow. (The lanterns might be magical or maintained by minions.) The floors are covered with plush sand-colored carpets.
Hoard Chamber. A small chamber in
their homes. They keep the interior chambers of their lairs meticulously dry.
The challenge rating of a legendary topaz dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays. The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when
). The spell ends early if the dragon uses this lair action again or if the dragon dies. Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
(and depending on whether the adventurers meet conditions that might lead to fighting; see below). This cavernous chamber is filled with drifting mist that shrouds a field of ice pillars rising from
floor to ceiling. The muffled silence beyond is broken only by the sound of running water.
Ice pillars and pressure ridges form razor-sharp crags that loom out of the roiling fog. Streams of
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state but are hung with the dragon’s collection of nautical paintings, mirrors, and sun-colored tapestries. Numerous gold-and-glass hanging lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, giving the
interior chambers of their lairs meticulously dry.
The challenge rating of a legendary topaz dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
(and depending on whether the adventurers meet conditions that might lead to fighting; see below). This cavernous chamber is filled with drifting mist that shrouds a field of ice pillars rising from
floor to ceiling. The muffled silence beyond is broken only by the sound of running water.
Ice pillars and pressure ridges form razor-sharp crags that loom out of the roiling fog. Streams of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
connect to the wider stream, but they are narrow enough to step over. Timber pillars caked in mud support the 30-foot-high ceiling, which has three circular holes cut into it (leading up to areas 2 and
features, and it has no effective attacks. Its challenge rating is 0 (0 XP). Tending the pigs are seven mud-covered bugbears and an ettin. The bugbears push the pigs around to make sure the stronger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
. Characters who approach the statue see a creature clinging to the ceiling behind it: Clinging to the ceiling behind the statue is a nine-foot-long slug with glistening black skin and tentacles sprouting
has a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP).
Also present are two shadows similar to those found in area 11. They emerge from behind the kraken statue and attack if the giant slug is harmed. If the slug
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
22. Frictionless Trap When the characters pass through the door from area 21, describe the features of the room beyond depending on how much of the chamber they can see. The path to the west is
(1d12) damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease called super-tetanus (see below). The walls, ceiling, and floor of the area between the pits are covered with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are under the effect of a spider climb spell) can move through the tunnels at a normal pace. A thin layer of frost coats the walls, floor, and ceiling throughout. The westernmost tunnel branch opens
cold damage at the start of each of its turns. The web lacks immunity to bludgeoning damage. 9A. Larder This natural cave has a 30-foot-high ceiling supported by five rocky columns. The floor is flat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Cerulean Hall Blue crystal pillars reach toward this gaming hall’s ceiling. All is quiet except for the clinking of coins and shuffling of cards. Walking between tables is a lean, blue-scaled devil
depending on the section the NPC is playing in. Cerulean Hall Betting Section Level Average Bet Modifier Amateur 17 (1d4 + 15) talons +4 Intermediate 20 (2d4 + 15) talons +8 Expert 25 (4d4 + 15) talons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Designing Dungeon Rooms Keep the following things in mind when designing a dungeon room: Ceiling Support. Underground chambers are prone to collapse, so many rooms—particularly large ones—have arched
some place dedicated to worship. Depending on the creature’s resources and piety, such a shrine can be humble or extensive. Adventurers are likely to encounter priests, cultists, and similar creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bolted into the wall about three feet above the floor. Ten oiled chains are secured to the bars, leading up to a hole bored in the ceiling. Another solid stone door is in the middle of the east wall
pinned, face down, by rocks placed atop his arms, legs, and back. He is barefoot and wears ragged clothes.
Depending on what has happened in area T3, Grund (male half-orc thug) might be standing by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
forming a sort of elastic skin. The shape of the corridor is not square in cross-section, but rather semicircular, as if a series of hoops were supporting the ceiling. The protective skin is soft
, which increase its challenge rating to 8 (3,900 XP): It has 161 (14d12 + 70) hit points. Its Strength and Constitution are 20 (+5). On one of its claws it wears a rune-covered copper band that makes it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
creatures need to belong to groups. You can add as many unaffiliated creatures as you like to your encounter deck. Create groups depending on how you’d like the characters to encounter the creatures
its turns. A friend’s challenge rating should be 1 or 2 lower than the level of the characters. Flumphs are always friend-shaped.
Lurker Card. A lurker is a sneaky, wandering opportunist that attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the ceiling of this hall and cracked in two on the floor. The block was released when someone stepped on a hidden pressure plate in the floor. (The trap failed to hit its intended target and no
In the middle of the hallway, crushed beneath a 4-foot-square block of stone that has fallen from the ceiling, is a goblin. Only its gangly legs are visible. (The goblin stepped on a pressure plate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
troglodytes on a rudimentary level. Getting a message across in this way requires a successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check. 7a. Battle-Ready Troglodytes Ceiling. Stalactites dot the ceiling, which
weak and wants nothing to do with them. They fight only in self-defense, and each has a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). Secret Door. A secret door stands in the northwest wall of this cavern. The old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
turn there takes 3 (1d6) fire damage. After 1 minute, the pillars cool. Lava Passage. The northeastern lava flow is only 4 feet lower than the ceiling of the passage through which it flows
upward. A natural pillar is the only feature of the upper level. In the center the lower level, a vortex of flame jets from the floor toward the ceiling. Numerous exits head off in different directions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
exceedingly narrow is a natural choke point that forces invaders to fight from a disadvantaged position. Such a location usually includes a small chamber in the ceiling that features murder holes, allowing the
area might be completely underground, or a cavern near the surface with holes in the ceiling to let in some sunlight. Root Cellars Much as humans do in their dwellings, kobolds set aside rooms with






