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Monster Manual
"} Piercing damage plus 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slaying Bow", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage.
Spellcasting. The solar casts one of the following
against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The solar makes two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"Needle Sword", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.
Enchanting Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Enchanting Bow"}, range 40/160 ft
see (Celestials, Fiends, and Undead automatically fail the save). Failure: The sprite knows the target’s emotions and alignment.
Invisibility. The sprite casts Invisibility on itself, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability.
Ranger
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the creature while he readies his bow. Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of
of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
creature while he readies his bow. Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.
whirlwind of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
creature while he readies his bow. Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.
whirlwind of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
alhoon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, detect magic, detect thoughts
, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids
darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15, reach 10 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) Slashing damage plus 36 (8d8) Radiant damage. Hit or Miss: The sword magically
returns to the solar’s hand or hovers within 5 feet of the solar immediately after a ranged attack.
Slaying Bow. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature the solar can see within 600 feet. Failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the wharf’s edge to the main deck. A lantern at the bow casts an eerie green light to signify that the tavern is open for business.
The Low Lantern is quiet during the day, with just a few patrons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
use an action to turn invisible. Anything the host is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the host’s person. The effect ends if the host attacks, casts a spell, forces a saving throw
additional magic item. When Obo’laka leaves the host, all magic items to which the host is attuned are no longer attuned to it. Papazotl (male) LE Shrewd and conniving “I bow before no one and expect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The solar makes two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or
feet of the solar immediately after a ranged attack.
Slaying Bow. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature the solar can see within 600 feet. Failure: If the creature has 100 Hit Points or fewer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Making a Deal with Zariel Characters out of other options might simply bow to Zariel’s power. If the characters make a deal with Zariel to save Elturel, they must specify that the city is to be freed
are empty promises, though Gargauth’s fear is real. If the characters give her the shield, Zariel casts dispel evil and good on it. Her spell causes Gargauth to manifest as a miserable, malformed pit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage.
Enchanting Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 40/160 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the start of the sprite’s next turn
and alignment.
Invisibility. The sprite casts Invisibility on itself, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
three Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) Force damage.
Spellcasting. The mage casts one of the following spells, using
), Invisibility
1/Day Each: Cone of Cold, Fly
Bonus Actions
Misty Step (3/Day). The mage casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Protective Magic (3/Day). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King
. Sansuri attacks characters who are clearly being disrespectful or deceptive. She also turns on those who seem intent on robbing her. If she loses more than half her hit points, Sansuri casts a fly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) Psychic damage, and the target has the Incapacitated condition until the start of the sphinx’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material
: Half damage only.
Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At Will: Detect Evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
peers through an observatory’s telescope. The clouds break, revealing the stars above. A creature casts a divination spell. On nights when I’m feeling especially lonely, I’ll search the sky for that
initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the knights deal 9 (2d8) force damage to each of the characters’ enemies. After the battle, the knights bow, then disappear. 8 Euryale. Natural vegetation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
chains, all of which creak and groan ominously as the ship shifts in the wind. The only apparent access to the vessel’s interior is near the bow on the port side. A grate in the hull there belches
would take a successful DC 30 Strength check, prolonged heating, or half a dozen shatter spells. Such attempts also likely attract the attention of nearby skum. D7. Bow Pool The air in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
dragon can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Frightful Presence. The dragon casts Fear, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell
target’s Speed is 0 until the end of the target’s next turn. Failure or Success: The dragon can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Frightful Presence. The dragon casts Fear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spellcasting. The alhoon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
this area casts a spell using a spell slot that deals Fire damage, treat the spell as if it were cast using a spell slot 1 level above the slot expended.
The cloud cover here is thick with ash that
ship’s bow is pointing frantically to the northwest.
A character that takes the Search action and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check faintly sees an immense dark shape moving through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) Necrotic damage.
Etherealness. The ghost casts the Etherealness spell, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability. The ghost is visible on the Material Plane while on
pincers.
Pummel. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 17, one creature Grappled by the glabrezu. Failure: 15 (3d6 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. Success: Half damage.
Spellcasting. The glabrezu casts one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
components: Command, Find Traps, or Lesser Restoration. Once Demetrius casts one of these spells, he can’t cast that spell again until the next dawn. Roleplaying Demetrius. Demetrius zealously recounts the
the sisters notice the characters, they bow and introduce themselves as Chana and Vana, potion sellers extraordinaire. The charlatans try to sell the characters fake potions—glittering bottles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
west, a large statue depicts a human woman wielding a bow and arrow. To the east, two comfortable chairs accompany a small table. A double door leads outside to the north, and two doors on the south
. Each safe is trapped with enchantment magic. If a creature attempts to open a safe without Vidorant’s personal key, the safe’s trap emits an audible alarm (see “Caught in the Act”) and casts hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Eye of Frost. The one-eyed shiver casts ray of frost from its missing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
in not so many words. Szoldar has a notch in his bow for every wolf he’s killed, while Yevgeni adds a new swatch to his wolfskin cloak every time he makes a kill. Both men have families but spend most
other belongings. A table and four chairs occupy the corner across from the door. An oil lamp resting on the table casts a bright yellow flame. The door to this room can be locked from the inside, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
(nonmagical) sort, including: A bow and a quiver with sixteen arrows Three shields A light crossbow and fourteen bolts A greataxe, two spears, and a flail A huge iron mace A suit of splint armor sized
(save DC 17) inside the lid. The glyph triggers if the chest is opened without its key. If triggered, the glyph casts cloudkill (spell save DC 17) centered on itself. The box’s contents are meant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a small arcane rune engraved above the keyhole on the journal’s lock. A character who casts the detect magic spell also sees a faint aura around the keyhole. This rune is a magical trap that triggers
. Bow down to the children of Tiamat!” “Enough of this! This work is too important to be hindered by the likes of you!” The dragon fights until reduced to 10 or fewer hit points, at which point he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids. Beast Masters and Slave Drivers Goblins
traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Dethek script on the lid of the sarcophagus, followed by the Dwarvish phrase, “Bow your head, and remember valor.” The crypt contains Hendrel’s bones, interred here as a warning to Besilmer’s enemies. His
with a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check. Triggered by any attempt to open the coffin, the glyph casts Mordenkainen’s sword (melee spell attack +10). The sword attacks any creature within 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
tie down cargo, as a heavyset, bearded captain calls out orders. Looking across the bow, you see tall spires of rock emerging through the storm — and the ship is headed straight toward them
the same or an adjacent barge. The cult fanatic races across the barges as well, but casts spiritual weapon as soon as possible. He then uses spells such as command or hold person on any character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron. However, wizardry remains a rare temptation.
In the pages of a spellbook, an illithid sees a system to acquire
cause one of the following effects; the elder brain can’t use the same lair action two rounds in a row:
The elder brain casts wall of force. The elder brain targets one friendly creature it can






