before burial during class reflection

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Jiangshi Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away

from the reflection as possible. Susceptible to Holy Symbols. While the jiangshi is wearing or touching a holy symbol, it automatically fails saving throws against effects that turn Undead. Unusual

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features

face is worn smooth into a featureless mask. The deity is appeased by sacrifice, which its followers carry out by capturing Humanoids and putting them to death by fire (immolation), earth (live burial

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features

(immolation), earth (live burial), water (drowning), or air (throwing the victims off a great height). Sacrifices ensure the Forgotten God’s benevolence. The Forgotten God enabled the yakfolk to

Imprisonment Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

spell, you choose one of the following forms of imprisonment. Burial. The target is entombed far beneath the earth in a sphere of magical force that is just large enough to contain the target. Nothing

a creature's name, identity, or deity but otherwise must be based on observable actions or qualities and not based on intangibles such as level, class, or hit points. A dispel magic spell can end

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read

Jiangshi

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

, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of jiangshi, causing them to hold

rise as life-hungry corpses and might turn into jiangshi themselves if they feed upon the living. Jiangshi Medium Undead Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 119 (14d8 + 56) Speed 20 ft

Vargouille Reflection

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

disembodied head. Vargouille Reflection Tiny Fiend, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 22 (5d4 + 10) Speed 5 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

Vargouille Reflection Vargouilles are flying Fiends that resemble disembodied Humanoid heads with wings. While most vargouilles roam the planes to curse Humanoids and create more vargouilles, a

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

service has ended, the creature returns to its home dimension. Otherwise, it never abandons its post. Spectator Medium aberration, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 39

spectator creates enough food and water to sustain itself for 24 hours. Reactions Spell Reflection. If the spectator makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell misses it, the

Mirror Shade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Mirror Shade Medium Undead, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28) Speed 40 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 17 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 13 (+1) CHA

creature’s own reflection. Mirror Movement. The mirror shade can move along the surface of reflective or translucent objects, such as mirrors, without provoking opportunity attacks. It can move through

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Spectator Spectator Medium aberration, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON

and water to sustain itself for 24 hours. Reactions Spell Reflection. If the spectator makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the spectator can choose

Skulk

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

imaginary. —Mordenkainen Skulk Medium Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 19 (+4) CON 10 (+0

through this invisibility. Reflective Surfaces. The skulk appears as a drab, smooth-skinned biped if its reflection can be seen in a mirror or on another surface. Trackless. The skulk leaves no tracks

Mausoleum Locations

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

for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. E7. Vaults of the Uthlords Each of these burial chambers houses the

a character disturbs the bones or returns to the same room, the bones arise from their niches and form skeletal swarms. Each burial chamber contains two skeletal swarms per character in the party

Skulk

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

), chaotic neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 6(−2) DEX 19(+4) CON 10(+0) INT 10(+0) WIS 7(−2) CHA 1(−5) Saving Throws Con +2

) Fallible Invisibility. The skulk is invisible. This invisibility can be circumvented by three things: The skulk appears as a drab, smooth-skinned humanoid if its reflection can be seen in a

Vampiric Mist

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

unseen and undetected to bleed their victims dry. Vampiric mists, sometimes called crimson mists, are all that remain of vampires who couldn’t return to their burial places after being defeated or

battle, a mist focuses its attacks on injured targets, since open wounds are a more ready source of blood. Vampiric Mist Medium Undead, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 30 (4d8

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie

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

block contains the name of a class in parentheses under the creature’s name, the creature is considered a member of that class for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for magic items. Brian

Sunfly Celestial 1 Swarm of sunflies Celestial 1 Vargouille reflection Fiend 2 Dabus Celestial 2 Lantern archon Celestial 2 Musteval guardinal Celestial 3 Bariaur wanderer Celestial 3 Bleak Cabal void

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Kelek uses Arcane Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more

of his allies get caught in a blast, so be it. Kelek Medium Humanoid (Human, Sorcerer), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2

Fractine

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

damage as it passes through them. A fractine can also imprison a creature inside a demiplane contained within its two-dimensional form, the prisoner’s distorted reflection visible in the fractine’s

toward some unknown destination, with a beholder’s distorted reflection in its surface. Initially, I feared it was some kind of vessel. Now I believe the beholder was the mirror’s prisoner. As the

Imprisonment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Divination spells can’t locate or perceive the target. When you cast the spell, you choose one of the following forms of imprisonment. Burial. The

actions or qualities and not based on intangibles such as level, class, or hit points. A dispel magic spell can end the spell only if it is cast as a 9th-level spell, targeting either the prison or the

Vampiric Mist

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

unseen and undetected to bleed their victims dry. Former Vampires. Vampiric mists, sometimes called crimson mists, are all that remain of vampires who couldn’t return to their burial places after being

sleep. Vampiric Mist Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 30 (4d8 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 6(-2) DEX 16(+3) CON 16(+3) INT 6(−2

Imprisonment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Divination spells can’t locate or perceive the target. When you cast the spell, you choose one of the following forms of imprisonment. Burial. The

actions or qualities and not based on intangibles such as level, class, or hit points. A dispel magic spell can end the spell only if it is cast as a 9th-level spell, targeting either the prison or the

Madness of Graz'zt

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

reflection. Anyone who doesn’t appreciate my beauty is a fool.” 21–40 “Sex is a great solution to all of life’s problems. Why doesn’t anyone else get this?” 41–60 “My appetite for delicious, pleasurable

prepare intricate, debauched rituals.” 91–00 “Anyone who doesn’t do exactly what I say deserves no happiness.” Graz’zt Large fiend (demon, shapechanger), chaotic evil Armor Class 20 (natural armor

Medusa

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

and adventurers who enter are often unaware of the medusa’s presence until the creature is among them. A medusa is subject to its own curse. By looking vainly on its reflection, it turns to stone as

surely as any living mortal. As a result, a medusa destroys or removes any mirrors or reflective surfaces in its lair. Medusa Medium monstrosity, lawful evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit

Basilisk

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

of the petrified creature, such as its head, is detached. Basilisk Medium monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 20 ft. STR 16 (+3

basilisk sees its reflection within 30 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Dragon Turtle

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

open water, and a surfacing dragon turtle is sometimes mistaken for the reflection of the sun or moon on the waves. Dragons of the Deep. Like true dragons, dragon turtles collect treasure, first by

thrones to the backs of dragon turtles and ride them as mounts. Dragon Turtle Gargantuan dragon, neutral Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 341 (22d20 + 110) Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft. STR

A Treasury of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of many Material Plane worlds, as a reflection of that primordial story. It begins to explore the connections linking dragons on different worlds, which is elaborated throughout the rest of this book

), feats, and roleplaying suggestions that can connect characters of any class to a draconic theme. Chapter 2 discusses magic related to dragons, including new spells, magic items, and draconic gifts

Runic Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

might be buried deep in ruins from ancient giants’ empires. Runic Colossus Gargantuan Construct, Unaligned Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 315 (18d20 + 126) Speed 60 ft. STR 25 (+7

successful one. Reactions Spell Reflection (2/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +14 to hit, range 120 ft., one creature casting a spell of 5th level or lower. Hit: 26 (4d12) force damage, and the target

Mummy

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

inscribed with necromantic markings before the burial ritual concludes with an invocation to darkness. As a mummy endures in undeath, it animates in response to conditions specified by the ritual. Most

mummy doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Mummy Medium undead, lawful evil Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) Speed 20 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 8

Nobility

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, however, endeavor to equip you with the tools to recognize nobility and to interact with the higher class. Spotting a Noble Nobility in Waterdeep are granted the right to bear arms. In the legal code

charitable actions such as burial of the unknown dead. Their motives are manifold, but their actions — no matter the reason — earn them loyalty and high regard from those who benefit from their largesse

Spectator

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

servitude flourish. Spectator Medium aberration, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2

enough food and water to sustain itself for 24 hours. Reactions Spell Reflection. If the spectator makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the spectator can

Temple Crypts

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

provide any of the information here as it proves helpful. S3: Burial Vault Spaced evenly about the perimeter of this chamber are numerous bricked-over stone archways. Plaques are set into many of these

mirror on the ceiling radiates an aura of necromancy. If the characters return Cithcillion’s bones to the slab, the reflection in the mirror is of him as he was in life. His reflected image opens its eyes

Gauntlet

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

into the rapids below (Nafik’s choice). The arm has Armor Class 19, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Destroying Nafik. Nafik’s heart resides in area P64. To vanquish the high

instructions. They eventually hollowed out a cavern to safeguard the high priest’s heart (see area P64). P63: Burial Chamber Six open sarcophagi rest in this octagonal room. This room was supposed to

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

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

. After that, the beneficiary suddenly experiences the opposite of the intended effect of the ritual, which transforms the creature into the dark reflection of its initial desire. For example, those

in any way they desire. The character retains their ability scores and class features, but changes their racial traits if applicable. Youth. A character who bargains for youth has their age reduced to

Xvarts

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

Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 7 (2d6) Speed 30 ft. STR 8(−1) DEX 14(+2) CON 10(+0) INT 8(−1) WIS 7(−2) CHA 7(−2) Skills Stealth +4 Senses

wilderness, old ruins, and dungeons for treasures, often with a handful of xvart sycophants and giant rat bodyguards in tow. If you say the name Raxivort three times while gazing at your reflection in a mirror

Morkoth

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

cosmos. Occasionally, a morkoth learns to direct its island’s movement. Morkoth Large Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 165 (22d10 + 44) Speed 25 ft

, sending Reactions Spell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

D&D Beyond

Search Results