being before defense can revered

Scarab of Protection

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This beetle-shaped medallion provides three benefits while it is on your person. Defense. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class. Preservation. The scarab has 12 charges. If you fail a saving throw

against a Necromancy spell or a harmful effect originating from an Undead, you can take a Reaction to expend 1 charge and turn the failed save into a successful one. The scarab crumbles into powder and

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

strength into their attacks, with or without the use of weapons. In a Monk’s hands, even the most basic weapons can become sophisticated implements of combat mastery. Many Monks find that a

Sword of Kas

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Initiative rolls. Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in

detrimental property Spells. While the sword is on your person, you can cast the following spells (save DC 18) from it: Call Lightning Divine Word Finger of Death Once you use the sword to

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

personify their Rage as a fierce spirit or revered forebear. Others see it as a connection to the pain and anguish of the world, as an impersonal tangle of wild magic, or as an expression of their own

Defense, Weapon Mastery 2 +2 2 2 +2 Danger Sense, Reckless Attack 2 +2 2 3 +2 Barbarian Subclass, Primal Knowledge 3 +2 2 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 3 +2 3 5 +3

Ioun Stone

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Roughly marble sized, Ioun Stones are named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy revered on some worlds. Many types of Ioun Stones exist, each type a distinct combination of shape and color

. When you take a Magic action to toss an Ioun Stone into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet, conferring its benefit to you while doing so. You can have up to three Ioun

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Elf

Species Lorwyn: First Light

slender. In Lorwyn, elves value beauty above all, though what any given elf deems beautiful can seem arbitrary. Some Lorwyn elves assume authority over the land’s other peoples, using their

Shadowmoor elf’s definition of “beautiful” can be abstract. Many of their kind believe beauty is gained or lost in accordance with one’s actions; in particular, they consider

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points. Magic

Resistance. Sammaster has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Soul Gem. Sammaster has a magical soul gem as his dracolich heart. The gem can’t be damaged or removed

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points. Magic

. If the gem is destroyed, Sammaster can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP, which the ritual consumes, and by expending 5,000 GP.Multiattack. Sammaster makes

Mouth of Grolantor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

soon passes, they allow the hill giant to rejoin society. If not, the hill giant is instead starved to the point of desperation so Grolantor’s hunger can be given a mouth in the world. A mouth

of Grolantor is revered as a holy embodiment of Grolantor’s aching hunger. Unlike a typical sluggish hill giant, a mouth of Grolantor is thin as a whippet, alert like a bird, and constantly

Githzerai Monk Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is

invisible) 3/day each: feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The

Githzerai Zerth Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 3/day each: feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield 1/day each

: phantasmal killer, plane shift Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes two unarmed

Bloodfray Giant

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Furious Defense. After a creature the giant can see is dealt damage by a foe within 20 feet of the giant, the giant makes a chain attack against that foe.

","rollAction":"Chain","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 17). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the giant can

Ioun Stone of Self-Preservation

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

An Ioun stone is named after Ioun, a god of knowledge and prophecy revered on some worlds. Many types of Ioun stone exist, each type a distinct combination of shape and color. When you use an action

to separate it from you, either by making a successful attack roll against AC 24 or a successful DC 24 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. You can use an action to seize and stow the stone, ending its

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

Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain expended

Flare Gun

Equipment

Less a firearm and more a survival tool, a Flare Gun fires a single white-hot flare, useful for distress signals and last-ditch-effort self-defense. This weapon has the following mastery property

. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Slow. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damage to it, you can reduce its Speed by 10 feet until the start of your

Swashbuckler Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns. Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield

Transcendent Order Instinct

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Unarmored Defense. While the instinct is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The instinct makes three Unarmed Strike attacks. Unarmed Strike

", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.The instinct can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Deflect Blow. In response to being hit by a

Githzerai Enlightened Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately

, plane shift, teleport Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three unarmed strikes. Unarmed

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon

Death Gaze. When a creature that can see the bodak’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of the bodak, the bodak can force it to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw if the bodak isn’t

Mary Greymalkin

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Special Equipment. Mary wears bracers of defense and a ring of protection, and carries a deck of several things (see appendix D). Fey Presence (Recharges after a Short Rest). Mary can cause each

saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep. Spellcasting. Mary is a 5th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation

Campestri

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Mimicry. The campestri can mimic any voice or song it has heard, albeit in a nasal falsetto.Head Butt. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Head Butt

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage. Spores (1/Day). A 5-foot radius of spores extends from the campestri. These spores can go around corners, and they have no effect on

Wood Elf Magic

Feats Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You learn the magic of the primeval woods, which are revered and protected by your people. You learn one druid cantrip of your choice. You also learn the longstrider and pass without trace

;spells, each of which you can cast once without expending a spell slot. You regain the ability to cast these two spells in this way when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for all three spells.

Cressaro

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following

bracers of defense, giving him AC 16.Multiattack. The giant makes two morningstar attacks. Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Amrik Vanthampur

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Suave Defense. While Amrik is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.Multiattack. Amrik makes three dagger attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon

torpor (ingested);torpor (see "Poisons" in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which the kenku bartender can use to spike drinks when Amrik gives the signal.

Githzerai Futurist

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike or Psychic Bolt attacks

: plane shift (self only), scrying (as an action), slow, telekinesisFuture Insight (3/Day). When the githzerai or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the

Hurricane

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

, jump, thunderwave 2nd level (2 slots): gust of wind Unarmored Defense. While the hurricane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Unarmored Movement. While

":"1d10+9","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Deflect Missiles"}. If the damage is reduced to 0, the hurricane can catch the missile if it is small enough to hold in one hand and the hurricane has at least one hand free.

Giant Snail

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Shell Defense. The snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4

bonus to its AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.These large mollusks retreat into their hardy shells when threatened, and they’re particularly susceptible to being injured by contact with salt.

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

retreat, silent image Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can

be an unarmed strike or a dart attack. It can also use Shadow Jaunt once, either before or after one of the attacks. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to

Tortle Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4

Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving

Tortle Druid Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour. Spellcasting. The tortle is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

hands. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell, the tortle is

Hellenrae

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

end of Hellenrae's next turn. Unarmored Defense. While Hellenrae is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier. Unarmored Movement. While Hellenrae is wearing no armor

. If the attack misses, Hellenrae can make one melee attack against the attacker if it is within her reach.Poison

Axe of Mirabar Veteran

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Dwarven Resilience. He or she has advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance to poison damage.Multiattack. The veteran makes two battleaxe attacks. If it has a handaxe drawn, it can

served anyone but themselves. The city of Mirabar's defense falls to the Axe of Mirabar, a well-armed garrison. All members of the Axe of Mirabar are shield dwarves.

West Wind

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. West Wind is armed with a longsword that is a blade of the medusa.Multiattack. The

target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can choose

Martial Arts Adept Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks. Unarmed

","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can choose one of the following additional effects: The target must succeed on

Swashbuckler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Charisma modifier.Multiattack. The swashbuckler makes one Dagger attack and two Rapier

. Many swashbucklers have a signature flourish with which they embellish their actions to make themselves more memorable. You can roll on the Swashbuckler Flourishes table or choose one of the options

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