before burning diffusing checks rolls

Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks? They aren’t. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are all different kinds of D20 Tests that can be made during a

game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks

Synaptic Static

Spells Player’s Handbook

save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target also has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it subtracts 1d6 from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as

Sentinel Shield

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

While holding this Shield, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks. The Shield is emblazoned with a symbol of an eye.

Heat Metal

Spells Player’s Handbook

object, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the start of your next turn. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.

Phantasmal Killer

Spells Player’s Handbook

, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls for the duration. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage, and the spell ends. For

Sphinx of Secrets

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

Bestow Curse

Spells Player’s Handbook

one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. In combat, the target must succeed on a

Drider

Monsters Monster Manual

ability checks and attack rolls. Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the drider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack

Abominable Yeti

Monsters Monster Manual

Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two

Yeti

Monsters Monster Manual

Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two

Quarterstaff of the Acrobat

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You have a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While holding this weapon, you can cause it to emit green Dim Light out to 10 feet, either as a Bonus Action or

. Acrobatic Assist (Quarterstaff and 10-Foot Pole Forms Only). While holding this weapon, you have Advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. Attack Deflection (Quarterstaff Form Only). When you are hit by

Flesh Golem

Monsters Monster Manual

Aversion to Fire. If the golem takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Berserk. Whenever the golem starts its turn Bloodied, roll

Rod of Alertness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the

Animal Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

. Pesky Swarm (Sage Only). The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring no

). The animal lord gains 20 Temporary Hit Points. Marked as Prey (Hunter Only). The animal lord has Advantage on attack rolls against the target until the start of the animal lord’s next turn

Rod of Lordly Might

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This rod has a flanged head, and it functions as a magic Mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. The rod has properties associated with six different buttons that

on a hit. Button 2. The rod’s flanged head folds down and two crescent-shaped blades spring out, transforming the rod into a magic Battleaxe that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage

Ring of Elemental Command

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Elemental Plane of Air. Every Ring of Elemental Command has the following two properties: Elemental Bane. While wearing the ring, you have Advantage on attack rolls against Elementals and they have

Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. Elemental Compulsion. While wearing the ring, you can take a Magic action to try to compel an Elemental you see within 60 feet of yourself. The Elemental makes

Animal Lord (Sage)

Monsters Monster Manual

following effects occurs: Pesky Swarm. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells

Symbol

Spells Player’s Handbook

Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Fear. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Frightened condition for 1 minute. While Frightened, the target must move at least 30

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet. You can dismiss or manifest the halo as a Bonus Action. While present, the halo gives you Advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks. In

addition, Fiends and Undead within the halo’s Bright Light make attack rolls against you with Disadvantage. Random Properties. The Book of Exalted Deeds has the following random properties: 2

Ioun Stone

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Initiative rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks. Ioun Stone of Fortitude;Fortitude (Very Rare). Your Constitution increases by 2, to a maximum of 20, while this pink rhomboid orbits your head. Ioun

Street Justice

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Advantage on attack rolls against a creature Grappled by you. Sturdy Knot. When you use Chain, Manacles, or Rope to bind a creature, add your Proficiency Bonus to the DC to escape or burst the Chain

, Manacles, or Rope. Tough Talk. A creature’s Hostile attitude doesn’t impose Disadvantage on your Charisma (Intimidation) checks to influence that creature.

Tharashk Hunter

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shortsword", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage, and the target has Disadvantage on attack rolls

and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Longbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Longbow"}, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4

Umbragen Shadow-Walker

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Fey Ancestry. Magic can’t put the shadow walker to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the shadow walker has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Multiattack

Vampire Warden

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Immobile Restoration. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points while it doesn’t

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

and using the same spellcasting ability as her Spellcasting action. Apathy. Creatures within 1 mile of the lair that aren’t Undead have Disadvantage on Death Saving Throws and Initiative rolls

. Thirst for Knowledge. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures have Advantage on Intelligence checks made when they take the Study action. If Valindra dies or moves her lair elsewhere, these effects end

Derro Savant Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the derro savant has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +1;{"diceNotation

, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, chromatic orb, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, spider climb 3rd level (2 slots): lightning bolt

Zegdar

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

. Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled. Reckless. At the start of its turn, the minotaur can gain advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls it makes during

that turn, but attack rolls against it have advantage until the start of its next turn.Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greataxe"} to hit

Foresight Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You touch a willing creature and bestow a limited ability to see into the immediate future. For the duration, the target can't be surprised and has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and

saving throws. Additionally, other creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target for the duration. This spell immediately ends if you cast it again before its duration ends.

Kaarghaz

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Kaarghaz has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Spellcasting. Kaarghaz is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting

Chameleon Skin. Kaarghaz has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Stench. Any creature other than a troglodyte that starts its turn within 5 feet of Kaarghaz must succeed on a DC 12

Contagion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

, and attack rolls that use Strength. Flesh Rot. The creature’s flesh decays. The creature has disadvantage on Charisma checks and vulnerability to all damage. Mindfire. The creature’s

. Seizure. The creature is overcome with shaking. The creature has disadvantage on Dexterity checks, Dexterity saving throws, and attack rolls that use Dexterity. Slimy Doom. The creature begins to bleed

The Frightened condition says “while the source of its fear is within line of sight.” Does that mean you have Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks even if the source is imperceptible but you have a clear line to its space?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

The Frightened condition says “while the source of its fear is within line of sight.” Does that mean you have Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks even if the source is imperceptible but

Yusdrayl

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Yusdrayl has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Pack Tactics. Yusdrayl has advantage on an attack roll

spell attacks). She knows the following sorcerer spells: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, chromatic orb, mage armor

Staggering Smite Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t take reactions, until the end of its next turn.

Candle of Invocation Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

dim light in a 30-foot radius. Any creature within that light whose alignment matches that of the candle makes attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks with advantage. In addition, a cleric or

Neutral good 14-15 Lawful evil 16-17 Lawful neutral 18-20 Lawful good The candle's magic is activated when the candle is lit, which requires an action. After burning for 4

Resurrection Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

. The target takes a −4 penalty to all attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks. Every time the target finishes a long rest, the penalty is reduced by 1 until it disappears. Casting this

spell to restore life to a creature that has been dead for one year or longer taxes you greatly. Until you finish a long rest, you can't cast spells again, and you have disadvantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.

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