before buried during cube rounds

Elemental Cataclysm

Monsters Monster Manual

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Raging Storm", "rollDamageType":"Thunder"} Thunder damage. Success: Half damage.4: Swallowing Earth. Strength Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature in a 90-foot Cube

(4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Swallowing Earth", "rollDamageType":"Acid"} Acid damage, and the target has the Prone condition and is buried under rubble. A buried

Ancient Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10

(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ceiling Collapse","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and

Adult Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10

(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ceiling Collapse","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and

Brigganock

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

brigganock, or any object being worn or carried by another creature, and the activity must take place within a 10-foot cube. For example, the brigganock could use this action to rapidly carve a

, perhaps while blowing out the candles on a birthday cake or tossing a coin down a well, an echo of that wish becomes lodged in a stone buried deep in the earth of the Feywild. Brigganocks seek out these

Zaratan Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

wave deals 100 thunder damage to all structures in contact with the ground in the area. If a creature is near a structure that collapses, the creature might be buried; a creature within half the

action to escape. Another creature within 5 feet of the buried creature can use its action to clear rubble and grant advantage on the check. If three creatures use their actions in this way, the check

Zaratan

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Debris"}. The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage

might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

intruders. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Collapsing Ceiling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and unable to breathe or

Zikzokrishka

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, Zikzokrishka can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that Zikzokrishka

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried under rubble. A buried creature is restrained and unable to stand up. A creature can use an action to try to pull itself or another creature out of the rubble

Death Tyrant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the target is a Huge or larger object or creation of magical force, this ray disintegrates a 10-foot cube of it. Death Ray. The targeted creature must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or

cube within 120 feet of the tyrant is filled with spectral eyes and tentacles. To creatures other than the death tyrant, that area is lightly obscured and difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire's control. Charm. The vampire targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it. If the

the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Thicket","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage from thorns.Each 10-foot-cube of thickets has AC 5, 30 hit points, resistance to bludgeoning and

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire’s control. Charm

;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire's control. Charm. The vampire targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the

":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Thickets","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage from thorns.Each 10-foot-cube of thickets has AC 5, 30 hit points, resistance to bludgeoning

Beholder Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

object or creation of magical force, this ray disintegrates a 10-foot cube of it. Death Ray. The targeted creature must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation

rounds in a row. Regional Effects A region containing a beholder’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Creatures

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Geryon can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can't use the same effect two rounds in a row: Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst

from the ground at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, filling a 10-foot cube within 5 feet of the assassin. Each creature of the assassin’s choice in that area takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vanishing Escape

; the villain can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair. Creatures that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or

Geryon (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

initiative ties), Geryon can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can't use the same effect two rounds in a row: Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground at a point

he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"recharge","rollAction":"Web of Hair"}. Arasta unleashes her hair in the form of webbing that fills a 30-foot cube next to her. The web is difficult terrain, its area is lightly obscured, and it lasts for 1

5-foot cube of the web is destroyed if it takes at least 20 fire damage from a spell or other magical source on a single turn.Arasta can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises

in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Zorak and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Zorak dies

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground

at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the

ground at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines erupt in a 20-foot radius centered on a point on the ground that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. That area becomes difficult terrain, and

contact with the thickets or take 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Thorns","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage from thorns.Each 10-foot-cube of thickets has AC 5

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in

centipede;giant centipedes. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Keresta and obeying her spoken

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

(losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines erupt in a 20

thorns.Each 10-foot-cube of thickets has AC 5, 30 hit points, resistance to bludgeoning and piercing damage, vulnerability to fire damage, and immunity to psychic and thunder damage. Within 1 mile of its

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

renowned for its sauna, until the dragon turtle supplying the steam escaped and started rampaging through the palace. 6 A millennium ago, a fabled sword was buried at sea with its wielder. Now the

following lair actions; the dragon turtle can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Blasting Current. A strong water current moves through the dragon turtle’s lair. Each creature

Puzzle Cubes

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

Ras Nsi does what he must to prevent the Red Wizards or the characters from obtaining all of them. A puzzle cube is a stone cube 3 inches on a side and engraved with images of a specific trickster

god. Each cube weighs half a pound. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of abjuration magic around each cube. The puzzle cubes can’t be destroyed by any means. If they’re discarded

Payback

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Payback As the caravan rounds a bend in the road, a human head can be seen sitting in the middle of the road a hundred yards ahead. From a distance, characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception

) score of 15 or higher recognize that the head is actually a person buried up to the neck, and he is unconscious but still alive. That fact is obvious to anyone who approaches within 10 yards, as is the

Payback

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Payback As the caravan rounds a bend in the road, a human head can be seen sitting in the middle of the road a hundred yards ahead. From a distance, characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception

) score of 15 or higher recognize that the head is actually a person buried up to the neck, and he is unconscious but still alive. That fact is obvious to anyone who approaches within 10 yards, as is the

Disaster Strikes

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

of the situation and track their movement through the tower. Twin Gods Observatory will collapse after 6 rounds or whenever feels appropriately dramatic. Emphasize the tower’s precarious state by

) bludgeoning damage, and the creature is buried under rubble. A creature buried in this way is blinded, restrained, and has total cover. It can try to dig itself free as an action, ending the blinded and

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Deep Torpor. The dragon casts the

. Toxic Spores. The dragon fills a 20-foot cube it can see within 120 feet of itself with toxic spores. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Deep Torpor. The dragon casts the slow spell, requiring no

dragon fills a 20-foot cube it can see within 120 feet of itself with toxic spores. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6

16. Papazotl's Shrine

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

crocodile that nests to the rear of the shrine. If the characters attack the crocodiles, their mother joins the fray 2 rounds later. 16B. Mosaic Floor Moss clings to the stonework throughout this hall. The

be dispelled with a dispel magic spell. The crawlway, which is 2 feet wide and 3 feet high, leads to area 16D. Puzzle Cube. If a character searches the pedestal, they discover the outline of a stone

17. The Boiling Bubble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

rounds. After 30 feet the corridor gives way to an oval-shaped, domed area enclosed by the protective skin. Here lives the guardian of the treasure, a Huge giant crab that has the following changes

), goggles of night, and a stone of good luck (luckstone). Development. A character who grabs Wave while the protective skin is collapsing can save the lives of those nearby by using the trident as a cube

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