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Vampire Warden

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16) from one of two claws. Bite. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 5 feet that is willing or that has the Grappled

).Resilient Flesh. Trigger: The vampire is hit by a melee attack roll from an attacker the vampire can see. Response: The vampire reduces the damage it takes from the attack by 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation

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

in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and armor, and fight among one another for the right to

Istarian Drone

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 15). The drone has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target. Crystalline

inlaid with crystals that flash with sparks of electricity. Created to build the fantastic structures that once marked the glory of Istar, these drones resemble short, stout mantises. They have four

Stone Cursed

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the stone cursed isn’t a statue. Unusual Nature. The stone cursed doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Petrifying Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Petrifying Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Petrifying Claws", "rollDamageType":"slashing

Boneclaw Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

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

light or darkness.Deadly Reach. In response to a visible enemy moving into its reach, the boneclaw makes one claw attack against that enemy. If the attack hits, the boneclaw can make a second claw attack against the target.Cold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Geryon makes one Claw attack and one Stinger attack. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit

","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"4d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. If the target is Large or smaller

Triton

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo

increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Geryon makes one Claw attack and one Stinger attack. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit

","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"4d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. If the target is Large or smaller

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, without needing to make an ability check. Web Walker. Arasta ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws. Bite

after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Simic Hybrid

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

animals into humans, elves, and vedalken. The goal of the Guardian Project is to build a Simic army of soldiers perfectly adapted to a variety of combat situations. These hyper-evolved specimens are

retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles, wings or fins like

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} 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 grapples a

creature to an unoccupied space it can see within 5 feet of its destination. The destination spaces of this teleportation must be in dim light or darkness.Deadly Reach. In response to a creature entering

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed or

different in personality. With any shifter, identifying the beast within is a crucial part of understanding the character. Similar and Diverse Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

to keep the knowledge fresh for new generations. When hobgoblins aren’t waging war, they farm, they build, and they practice both martial and arcane arts. These trappings of civil society do

Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest

Creature Summaries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

in space and feeds on the crews of spelljamming ships Clockwork horror 2 Small Construct of insectile design that seeks to build others of its kind Eldritch lich 15 Medium Undead spellcaster linked

the airless void of Wildspace Goon balloon 1/8 Medium Aberration that resembles a balloon with claws and has a nasty disposition Nightmare beast 16 Gargantuan Monstrosity with a disintegrating gaze

Vegepygmy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Vegepygmy Vegepygmies build and craft little; any gear they have is acquired from other creatures or built by copying simple construction they have witnessed. Vegepygmy Small plant, neutral Armor

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 Claws. Melee

Stone Cursed

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

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

sludge emerge from a stone cursed’s fingers. This alchemical sludge transforms those slashed by the claws into statues. As part of the ritual used to create a stone cursed, a fist-sized obsidian

21. Archpriest's Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spider, to be fashioned into wings Enough wood to build a chariot (a large raft or a zurkhwood mushroom would suffice) A weapon worthy of a kuo-toa god If the characters refuse to help, the

bare-chested male sea elf. Its hands have been replaced with troglodyte claws, and additional limbs have been added in the form of a bugbear’s severed arms. A pair of rusty shortsword blades thrust

Stone Cursed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

malevolent drive to slay 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 sludge emerge from a stone cursed’s fingers. This alchemical sludge transforms those slashed by the claws into statues. A Strange Harvest. As part of the ritual used to

Running a Séance

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

spirits’ house, and before the dead accept the trespassers, these spirits try to build a rapport through at least three interactions. The séances described in the following sections outline the

board, don’t move the planchette and see if the players unconsciously guide the planchette to a response.

Boneclaw

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

(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

light or darkness. Reactions Deadly Reach. In response to a visible enemy moving into its reach, the boneclaw makes one claw attack against that enemy. If the attack hits, the boneclaw can make a second claw attack against the target.

Istarian Drone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Istarian Drone Istarian drones are ancient Constructs made of marble and gleaming metal inlaid with crystals that flash with sparks of electricity. Created to build the fantastic structures that once

., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) lightning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 15). The drone has two claws, each of which can

L1. Stele Forest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

a slim, athletic build and stares at you with piercing green eyes. Around him are four younger individuals who are similarly balanced on other stone slabs. With the grace of a bird, he floats down

+ 4 hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him. Reactions Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Steel Crane deflects the missile. The damage he takes from

Gremishka

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

spontaneously created swarms can rapidly turn a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws. Gremishka Tiny Monstrosity Armor Class 12 Hit Points 10 (4d4

, plus 7 (2d6) force damage. Reactions Spell Redirection. In response to a spell attack roll missing the swarm, the swarm causes that spell to hit another creature of its choice within 30 feet of it that it can see.

Boneclaw

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

) 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

Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the boneclaw takes the Hide action. Reactions Deadly Reach. In response to a creature entering a space within 15 feet of it, the boneclaw makes one Piercing Claw attack against that creature.

L4. Training Grounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

these interlopers what the power of the Immortal Lotus looks like!” In one swift motion, as her students rush forward to attack, she assumes a powerful stance, hands outstretched like the claws of an

Escape. Jade Tigress takes the Disengage or Hide action. Reactions Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Jade Tigress deflects the missile. The damage she takes from the

Troglodyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

or hesitation, other troglodytes attack and eat it in a frenzy. Troglodytes make little and build less, scavenging their possessions from their prey. They understand the value of metal weapons and

, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The troglodyte makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie

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

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie “Morte. A self-professed ‘famous’ planar traveler who often poses as a mimir to–” –Partial mimir response on the subject “Morte” CoupleofKooks “Whoa, hey

reality and avoiding doom at the hands, claws, fangs, tentacles, proboscises, ovipositors, and other appendages of the multiverse’s countless predatory and lethally grumpy inhabitants. Chris Seaman

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

Vegepygmies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, 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 Claws. Melee Weapon Attack

through its mouth, but it can’t speak in a conventional sense. Among themselves, vegepygmies communicate by hissing, gestures, and rhythmic tapping on the body. Vegepygmies build and craft little; any gear

Types of Hags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, an annis hag is as tall as an ogre. Her skin is bruise-blue or black and her claws are like rusty blades. Annis hags love tormenting the weak and fearful, and seeing others feel fear. Statistics for

, and most are stout or have a medium build rather than being thin or emaciated. Night hags enjoy corrupting the dreams of good people, compromising the ideals of their victims to get them to

Arasta of the Endless Web

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing. Actions Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack

Simic Hybrid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

transferring the traits of various animals into humans, elves, and vedalken. The goal of the Guardian Project is to build a Simic army of soldiers perfectly adapted to a variety of combat situations. These

, though most hybrids retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles

Berbalang

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

) Actions Multiattack. The berbalang makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage. Claw

. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing 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

Bandits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The bandit adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss. Barbed Devil Medium Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil AC 15

Multiattack. The devil makes one Claws attack and one Tail attack, or it makes two Hurl Flame attacks. Claws. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Piercing damage. If the target is a Large

Tiger District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

that she’s holding back something in her response. Those who push her by succeeding on a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check get Jung-Soon to share some of the strangeness she’s experienced, like finding

look like claw marks. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check thinks the marks are from large feline claws. Work Site Attack During the conversation with Jung-Soon, the character

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