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Monster Manual
it turns to dust if reduced to 0 Hit Points. If the gem is destroyed, the dracolich can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP and by expending 5,000 GP, which the
ritual consumes.Multiattack. The dracolich makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Ray of Sickness (level 2 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +13
Monsters
Monster Manual
it turns to dust if reduced to 0 Hit Points. If the gem is destroyed, the dracolich can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP and by expending 5,000 GP, which the
ritual consumes.Multiattack. The dracolich makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Ray of Sickness (level 2 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +13
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
"} Slashing damage plus 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage.
Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 38 (7d10);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath
Green Dragon Wyrmling
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Basic Rules (2014)
":"poison"} poison damage.
Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in
that area must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save
Young Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6
);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
repeat the saving throw. The effect ends if the second save is successful; otherwise the target is petrified for 24 hours.Stone cursed are spawned through a foul alchemical ritual performed on a Humanoid
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
causing the creatures to devour themselves.
Cunning stalkers, breath drinkers are usually solitary. Occasionally they serve powerful Far Realm entities or Elder Evils, consuming life and souls for their
Incorporeal Movement. The breath drinker can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"} The cerberus exhales a 30-foot cone
of molten rock. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath Weapon","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, fly, hold person, suggestion, wall of fire
1/day each: dominate person, etherealness, feeblemindLong ago, the Raven Queen cursed a cabal of powerful wizards for meddling in a ritual that would have
to please and thereby escape further attention from her cold gaze. All the original thirteen remain alive, thanks to their cunning and their willingness to do whatever is necessary to survive
Adult Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 60-foot cone
. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage
Ancient Green Dragon
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Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 90--foot
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 77 (22d6);{"diceNotation":"22d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that amount.When a gem dragon kills an aberrant creature from the Far Realm, the dragon sometimes reshapes the alien corpse into a gem stalker—a cunning predator capable of traversing the
Underdark, hunting Aberrations, and guarding its creator’s lair. A gem stalker is imbued with life, sapience, and purpose by the mystical energy of the gem dragon’s breath, and it is dedicated to
Dragonborn
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Basic Rules (2014)
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
. Five types of draconians, corresponding to the five types of metallic dragons, fought for Takhisis in the War of the Lance: auraks (gold), baaz (brass), bozak (bronze), kapak (copper), and sivak (silver). In place of their draconic breath weapons, they have unique magical abilities.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty
, their lack of cunning foiled her plans. Many tumbled into the sea and drowned, too simpleminded and impatient to learn how to swim. Others smashed caravans and crushed their defenders most effectively
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the
Monsters
Divine Contention
creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Necrotic Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Necrotic Breath"}. The dragon
Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Claugiyliamatar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and until the end of its next turn, when the creature makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d6
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Desiccating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath"}. The dragon exhales yellowish necrotic
":"Desiccating Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Final Breath A deity’s favored servant lies dying and calls down divine wrath. Pronouncement. The dying creature declares to the killer, “May your mind grow dim in battle until the sun sets forever
empowering of the night to appease the slain creature’s deity. The character might prevent a festival dedicated to a sun god or perform a ritual that shrouds an entire settlement in magical night for 24 hours, thus ending the curse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Sparkrender’s Ritual If the characters leave the observatory without defeating Sparkrender, they might return to find the blue wyrmling’s ritual underway. This is most likely to happen if the
has also rested, healed, and returned to finish his work. In either case, the characters arrive just as Sparkrender’s ritual is getting underway. (If they took or destroyed the dragon effigies in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Villains If Daask villains want something, they take it, and they destroy anything that gets in their way. Though some members of the organization are brutes, many are more cunning than they
lower wards, killing any halflings they come across. The gnolls take the halflings’ ears as trophies. 3 A shifter priest of the Devourer wants to crash Skyway by performing a ritual to create a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: 10 (1d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction
":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 56
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
so long as they’re given opportunities to hunt and kill, but they’re quick to turn on those who treat them as mere animals. Hell hounds have greater cunning than normal canines. They’re skilled
trackers and work together well in packs, often employing tricks and ambushes. Hell hounds enjoy hearing prey scream in their scorching jaws and fiery breath. They often go out of their way to draw out the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Lizard King/Queen Lizardfolk born in Sess’inek’s image are larger and more cunning than other lizardfolk, and are thoroughly evil. These lizard kings and queens dominate lizardfolk tribes, usurping a
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Draconic
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.
Skewer. Once per turn, when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Lizardfolk Render A lizardfolk render is a lizardfolk that has undergone terrifying changes as a result of a shamanic ritual or other magic. Their claws grow long and hard as steel, their frame
Languages Draconic
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Blood Frenzy. The render has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
Hold Breath. The render can hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Lizardfolk Render Filled with the primal magic of Semuanya, the lizardfolk render undergoes terrifying changes during a days-long ritual performed by a shaman. As seen in Danger at Dunwater, the
have all its hit points.
Hold Breath. The render can hold its breath for 15 minutes.
Actions
Multiattack. The render makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its bite.
Claws. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and actively plotting to keep its existence a secret, a dracolich is a cunning and challenging foe. Dracolich Phylacteries. Creating a dracolich requires the cooperation of the dragon and a group of
mages or cultists that can perform the proper ritual. During the ritual, the dragon consumes a toxic brew that slays it instantly. The attendant spellcasters then ensnare its spirit and transfer it to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, blue, and red. Her red head announces the Dragon Queen’s full appearance in the sixth round after the ritual is completed. Until that round, Tiamat can make use only of her bite attacks and breath
caverns beneath the caldera provides a number of options for reaching the temple. Whether the characters fight Tiamat directly or prevent the summoning ritual from being completed depends on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
caverns beneath the caldera provides a number of options for reaching the temple. Whether the characters fight Tiamat directly or prevent the summoning ritual from being completed depends on their
text aloud after 10 rounds of the summoning ritual have been successfully focused by five or more Red Wizards. The magical maelstrom filling the central apse of the temple suddenly splits open with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
occupation of the fortress were the baroness’s doing. She is a cunning war strategist and has a measure of patience that serves her well. She has an excellent relationship with the high priestess, with
Thadrah Through the high priestess, Sekolah’s will is done in the fortress. She is a tested disciple who recently performed the great ritual that lowered the seabed under the fortress. She and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The chimera makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its fire breath is available, it can use the breath in
: 10 (1d12 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon head exhales fire in a 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Cunning Artisan. As part of a short rest, you can harvest bone and hide from a
trait, you need a blade, such as a dagger, or appropriate artisan’s tools, such as leatherworker’s tools. Hold Breath. You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. Hunter’s Lore. You gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Dragons True dragons are winged reptiles of ancient lineage and fearsome power. They are known and feared for their predatory cunning and greed, with the oldest dragons accounted as some of the most
powerful creatures in the world. Dragons are also magical creatures whose innate power fuels their dreaded breath weapons and other preternatural abilities. Many creatures, including wyverns and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Stone Cursed Stone cursed are spawned through a foul alchemical ritual performed on a Humanoid that has been turned to stone. The ritual, which requires a mixture of basilisk blood and the ashes from
the living, yet they are utterly loyal to whoever performed the ritual to animate them, and they obey that being’s orders to the best of their ability. In combat, stony claws that drip with thick, gray






