before bring down claw revealing

Demogorgon Spawn

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to rule Faerûn

. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition. Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies for his demise

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

established himself as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to

rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition. Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies

Velociraptor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

incapacitated.Multiattack. The velociraptor makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft

., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

Snow Sphinx

monsters

Disadvantage.Multiattack. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks, reach 5 ft, Hit: 12

(2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw

Razorvine Blight

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

an ability check.Multiattack. The blight makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit (with advantage if the target

is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Life

Boneclaw Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

boneclaw's master. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the boneclaw can take the Hide action as a bonus action.Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two claw attacks. Piercing Claw. Melee

damage. If the target is a creature, the boneclaw can pull the target up to 10 feet toward itself, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). The boneclaw has two claws. While a claw grapples a target, the

Vegepygmy Scavenger

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

and doesn’t regenerate.Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Sling"} to hit

Pudding Gremlin

monsters

Advantage when taking the Hide action.Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}, reach 5 ft, Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Fire Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Fire Breath"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 11

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

appears within 1 mile of the boneclaw’s master. Unusual Nature. The boneclaw doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two Piercing Claw attacks. Piercing

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Piercing Claw"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d10+4", "rollType

Maurezhi

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

magical effects.Multiattack. The maurezhi makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft

instantly assumes the creature’s appearance as it was in life. The new appearance begins to rot away over the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A maurezhi is

Oinoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Magic Resistance. The oinoloth has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The oinoloth makes two Claw attacks, and it uses Spellcasting or Teleport. Claw

. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes two Claw attacks and one Flurry of Bites attack. Claw (Anathema Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one

target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Flurry of Bites (Anathema Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack

Beledros Witherbloom

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (1d10 + 9

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType

(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

"} piercing damage plus 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

unidentifiable as your true self. By removing your disguise and revealing your true face, you are no longer identifiable as your persona. This allows you to change appearances between your two personalities as

) 2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent to harm. (Lawful) 3 Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic) 4

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instead. Unusual Nature. The dragon turtle doesn't require food or drink.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite or Tail attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16

"} piercing damage plus 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

Ghost Stories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Ghost Stories Ghost stories number among the more psychologically elaborate genres of horror. Only through revealing tales of tragedy and past wrongs can heroes truly bring peace to forces that share

closure, lingering in a place until they bring about the completion of the work they hoped to accomplish in life. In addition, consider the following genre tropes when creating your haunted domain: All

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.

try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope

Morgrave Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

greed as they undertake expeditions and explorations in competition with rival adventurers. Emerald Claw. Adventures can bring characters into conflict with sinister forces such as the Order of the

Emerald Claw, which seeks to use ancient magic to advance its evil purposes. Lords of Dust. The adventurers might—through accident or deception—release ancient evils into the world. You can replace or

Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

to spread radical beliefs. Some privately pursue esoteric secrets, while others form shadowy cabals seeking to bring about terrifying ends. Cultists often follow obscure mystical traditions or obsess

Cultist Agendas table to inspire what a cultist seeks to achieve. Cultist Agendas 1d6 The Cultist Strives To... 1 Bring about the end of a dominant order, an age, or the world. 2 Burn away the

Boneclaw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the boneclaw can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Actions Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two claw attacks. Piercing Claw. Melee Weapon

(escape DC 14). The boneclaw has two claws. While a claw grapples a target, the claw can attack only that target. Shadow Jump. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each creature of the boneclaw’s

Girallon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Girallon A girallon looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with gray skin and white fur. Its fangs and claws set it apart from a normal ape, revealing it to be a monstrous predator. Girallon Large

with its bite and four with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Gargoyle Ambushes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

trespass on their territories. With no biological needs and supernatural patience, these monsters might wait unmoving for months, revealing themselves only when conditions are perfect to attack. They tend

Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach. Actions Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Slashing damage. Where evil

Appendix: Festive Monsters

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Snow Sphinx Camouflaged against the ice, a solitary snow sphinx is on the prowl. A shock of dark humanoid hair whips around a feline face, revealing piercing blue eyes that can freeze foes with a

Multiattack. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft, Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Cold damage. Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the

Razorvine Blight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp

, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Actions Multiattack. The blight makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit (with advantage if the

Boneclaw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

sleep. Actions Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two Piercing Claw attacks. Piercing Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 11 (2d10

) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, the boneclaw can pull the target up to 10 feet toward itself, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). The boneclaw has two claws. While a claw

Beledros Witherbloom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

energy to give healing and life or to bring death and decay. Her mastery of this magic sustains her own life force even without the sustenance of food, drink, or even air. She founded Witherbloom

Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (1d10 + 9) piercing damage plus 6 (1d12) necrotic damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to

Vegepygmy Scavenger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Vegepygmy Scavenger Vegepygmies rely on scavengers to salvage materials from their surroundings. Vegepygmy scavengers use stealth to bring food, tools, and weapons back to the colony. These

necrotic damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the vegepygmy’s next turn. The vegepygmy dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Actions Claw. Melee

Random Encounters (T-Z)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

tarnished silver platter with a lid (worth 25 gp). If a character comes within 5 feet of the servant, it lifts the lid, revealing a bunch of moldy scones. The first character to eat a scone gains

inspiration. On later occurrences of this encounter, the platter holds a crawling claw that attacks the nearest character. 2 A silver goblet (worth 50 gp) filled to the brim with wine. A character who drinks

Lamia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Pacts 1d6 The Lamia Compels the Bargainer To... 1 Bring it a possession from a ruler or noble. 2 Create a map of a dungeon or ruin. 3 Escort it through a nearby community’s gate. 4 Place a strange

, Stealth +5 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12 Languages Abyssal, Common CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The lamia makes two Claw attacks. It can replace one attack

10. Great Hall of Spheres

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Moghadam’s magical passes, using the torches as weapons. Use the statistics for the girallon’s claw attack, but a torch attack deals bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) fire damage. Murals If the murals are

section of the east wall has not yet been plastered or painted over, revealing the passageway to the chapel (area 14). The rhythmic chanting magically carried into area 3 grows louder still at the

Dinosaurs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Pounce. If the deinonychus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving

throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the deinonychus can make one Bite attack against it as a bonus action. Actions Multiattack. The deinonychus makes one Bite attack and two Claw

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