before brutes diffusing convinced reach

Hill Giant Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage.Hill giants are selfish brutes that hunt and raid in constant search of food. Their skins are tan from lives spent beneath the sun, and their weapons are uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth.

Hill Giant Sergeant

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage.Hill giants are selfish brutes that hunt and raid in constant search of food. Their skins are tan from lives spent beneath the sun, and their weapons are uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth.

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Violent and ever-hungry, troglodytes squat

Hill Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage. Squash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Squash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: 26 (6d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"6d6+5

Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"force

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

Manafret Cherryport

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

“Teleporter Rings”).Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit

loves to cook, and uses his mage hand cantrip to cut vegetables. He assumes the characters are intruders unless convinced otherwise. Any ability check to do so is made with disadvantage, since

Sivak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

attack. Serrated Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Serrated Sword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or

Eater of Knowledge

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

grapple ends. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Humanoid with the incapacitated condition. Hit: 45 (10d8);{"diceNotation":"10d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Extract Brain", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

Thwad Underbrew

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Maul"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Maul","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning

own mortal end, Underbrew made this vow and convinced himself over time that the executions he performed were acts of mercy, because those he killed would never be forced to turn against their beliefs

Nosferatu

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

advantage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

one of its weapons. Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4

their bonecraft armor and still convinced of Karrnathi supremacy. These bone knights felt that Kaius had betrayed both them and their nation, leading their once-proud order to find a new purpose in the service of Lady Illmarrow.Necrotic, Poison

King Hekaton

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollAction":"Broken Chain"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Broken Chain","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage

him. But in recent years, King Hekaton had become convinced that the age of the giants was past, as evidenced by the growing distance between the giants and their gods. Annam the All-Father didn&rsquo

Arrant Quill

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Quill’s Fable

that they could kill him without his being a threat. Quill’s corruption has convinced him that the Harpers have become a powerful force that must be taken down; he trusts only himself to identify

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Executioner's Pick"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6","rollType

Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (4d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Claw

. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

effects.Multiattack. The Abbot makes two melee attacks. Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Mace"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4

performance garnered the deva's sympathy, and the Abbot, playing into Strahd's hands, set for himself the goal of finding a cure for Strahd's “malady.” The Abbot is now convinced that the cure lies

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Thunder Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4","rollType

start of Bak Mei’s next turn. Staff of Striking. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff of Striking"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType

a return to the old ways. Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Titivilus makes one Silver Sword attack, and he uses Frightful Word. Silver Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Silver Sword"} to hit, reach

, Titivilus has manipulated everyone along his path to power, either to win them over to his cause or to remove them as a threat. Since gaining his position, Titivilus has convinced Dispater that countless

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d12+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 6

","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Steam Breath (Recharge 5

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

and one with her +1 handaxe or her silvered shortsword. +1 Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"1 Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"1 Handaxe"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"1 Handaxe","rollDamageType

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"damage

decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the area—and might take control of the pass unless the dragon can be convinced to return. 6

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12

ship that tries to leave. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage

, conversation. 3 A moonstone dragon wyrmling has convinced a lost white dragon wyrmling that the latter is also a moonstone dragon, cursed by an archfey of winter. The two travel together, causing

Ogre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Ogre Raging Hulk and Hoarder Ogres are 10-foot-tall brutes that overwhelm their foes and take what spoils they please. Ogre raiders ally with other evil forces in return for food, riches, and

CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2) Actions Greatclub. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus

must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how

Sahuagin Coral Smasher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Sahuagin Coral Smasher Employed as frontline brutes in The Final Enemy, coral smashers are drawn from the ranks of the strongest sahuagin warriors. Their physical strength overcomes the resistance of

makes two attacks with its warhammer, or one attack with its bite and one with its claws. Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Bite

Minotaur of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Minotaur of Baphomet Berserker of the Demon Lord of Beasts Baphomet, Demon Lord of Beasts, claims to have created minotaurs and demands their worship. These brutes resemble the hulking, horned demon

CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Abyssal Glaive. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: 10 (1d12 + 4) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. Gore (Recharge 5–6). Melee Attack Roll: +6

Ogres

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

, sporting rocky calluses, mossy growths, or frozen scars. Ogre Ogres are 10-foot-tall brutes that overwhelm their foes and take what spoils they please. Ogre raiders ally with other evil forces in return

60 ft.; Passive Perception 8 Languages Common, Giant CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2) Actions Greatclub. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

Minotaur of Baphomet

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

worship. While most minotaurs live free of the demon lord’s bonds, those that serve him become minotaurs of Baphomet. These brutes resemble the hulking, horned demon lord more than others of their

Glaive. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: 10 (1d12 + 4) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. Gore (Recharge 5–6). Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) Piercing

Gnoll Pack Lord

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

Gnoll Pack Lord Rising above other gnolls with their viciousness and physical prowess, gnoll pack lords terrorize weaker gnolls into their service. These brutes drive other gnolls to acts of great

. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 10 ft. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) Slashing damage. Bone Javelin. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage. Incite Rampage (Recharge 5–6). The gnoll

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage

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

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

Blue Slaad

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

Blue Slaad Almost as numerous as red slaadi, blue slaadi are muscular brutes with vicious blades extending from the backs of their claws. These claws carry a magical curse called chaos phage, which

Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 10 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Poison damage. If the target is a Humanoid not cursed by a slaad, it is subjected to the following effect

Dhergoloth

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

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

dhergoloth has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The dhergoloth makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

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