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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of 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 attacks.
Unarmed Strike
hours in meditation to transcend the limits of their forms and to apprehend the nature of reality. githzerai zerth;Zerths who complete the next tier of their training become known as the enlightened
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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
quarterstaff.Multiattack. Kelek makes three attacks using Sorcerer’s Bolt, Staff of Striking, or a combination of them. He can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting.
Sorcerer
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin.
If your attunement to the
Defense. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to become insubstantial for a moment, halving the damage you take. Then the reaction can’t be used again until the next sunset.
Magic Tattoo
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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
welcome no new members into their ranks. When a recruit’s training is complete, they are tasked with conducting assassinations and spy missions.
GOBLINOIDS OF THE FEYWILD
The goblinoid
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. It
can replace any of these attacks with one use of its Pacifying Touch.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot or eagle with
pieces across the multiverse. Recovering the pieces means gaining honor and esteem in the eyes of the vaati who forged it and could possibly restore a powerful weapon for defense against the agents of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or Long Rest, you can replace the chosen option with the other one. Colossus Slayer. Your tenacity can wear down even the most resilient foes. When you hit a creature with a weapon, the weapon deals an
turn. Level 7: Defensive Tactics You gain one of the following feature options of your choice. Whenever you finish a Short or Long Rest, you can replace the chosen option with the other one. Escape the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, you hold the needle to your skin where you want the tattoo to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that
feet, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Shadowy Defense. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to become insubstantial for a moment, halving the damage you take. Then the reaction can’t be used again until the next sunset.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore
, but more importantly, they bring a balanced mix of capabilities to adventures. You’re welcome to use that party setup or modify it using these guidelines:
Cleric: Replace with Bard or Druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monk Unarmed combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock
the game, but more importantly, they bring a balanced mix of capabilities to adventures. You’re welcome to use that party setup or modify it using these guidelines:
Cleric: Replace with Bard or
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Defense)
Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +6, Int +5, Wis +6
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Gith
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
and arduous process; many aspirants don’t finish it, and years might go by during which the iron shadows welcome no new members into their ranks. When a recruit’s training is complete, they are tasked
with conducting assassinations and spy missions. Hobgoblin Iron Shadow
Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 40 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
town’s few bariaur defenders, smashing fishing boats and cottages in its rampage.
The bariaurs of Grakenok have put up a heroic defense of their home. They’ve been suffering whirlwyrm attacks for days
, culminating in an assault by a massive elder whirlwyrm. This giant whirlwyrm uses the behir stat block with these adjustments: Replace its climbing speed with a swimming speed of 60 feet. It slithers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Githzerai Enlightened Githzerai never stop training. They spend long hours in meditation to transcend the limits of their forms and to apprehend the nature of reality. Zerths who complete the next
invisibility, shield
1/day each: haste, plane shift, teleport
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Quest Goals To complete the Axeholm Quest, adventurers must kill or drive out all the monsters in the fortress. AXEHOLM FEATURES
In the dwarves’ absence, Axeholm has become a dark, sullen tomb
successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check.
Ballistas. For its defense, Axeholm relied heavily on ballistas — massive crossbows that fire heavy bolts. A crew of three dwarves operated each ballista
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
attack by a draconian squad can replace one of the cultist responses when one of the dungeons is cleared. There isn’t space in this book to provide stat blocks for draconians, but you can make your
own by adding the half-dragon template (see the Monster Manual) to hobgoblins or lizardfolk. Add a Death Throes trait to complete the transition: for example, baaz draconians turn to stone when killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
last line of defense against foes that threaten the inner sanctum. Pets A beholder often has one or more pets in its lair, mainly because (for whatever reason) it enjoys the company of such creatures
war chiefs 57–59 6d6 quaggoths 60–65 10d10 + 50 troglodytes 66–00 Roll twice, ignoring results above 65 * For death tyrant lairs, use this table, but replace approximately half of its humanoid minions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Orlumbor to supply ships for its defense, making the island a wealthy and well-protected place in return. When Lord Neverember sank Waterdeep’s navy in his fight against pirates, he arranged to hire
mercenary ships to replace the force, funneling ill-gotten proceeds into his own pockets, and leaving both the coffers and the shipyards of Orlumbor high and dry. After Neverember’s ouster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. From this point on, the characters are followed by a gazer (see appendix B), through whose eyes Xanathar can see. If this gazer is killed, Xanathar doesn’t send another one to replace it. Losser Mirklav
who becomes attuned to the stone learns that the Vault of Dragons lies beneath a theater in the Castle Ward (encounter 6, “Theater”). Weather Effects Until the encounter chain is complete, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
other than Undercommon, Noolgaloop casts the tongues spell so they can converse. It demands that the characters help it complete the statue by retrieving the following items: The legs and fur of a giant
archpriest deems them agents of the aboleth and tries to kill them with the help of its bodyguards and the kuo-toa in area 21b. If the characters gather what it needs to complete the statue, Noolgaloop thanks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
can transform voluntarily, but some are magically compelled to shape-shift when exposed to complete darkness or during nights of a new moon. Often, wererats’ nature results from a divine curse
Common (can’t speak in rat form)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The wererat makes two attacks, using Scratch or Hand Crossbow in any combination. It can replace one attack with a Bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
.
2 Conceal evidence of a vast conspiracy.
3 Control a community through fear by posing as a legendary bogeyman.
4 Replace a noble to enjoy a decadent lifestyle.
5 Spy on wizards to
learn how to complete its own botched magical creation.
6 Take an influential position, acting as a sleeper agent for a doppelganger invasion.
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Doppelganger Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
A manifestation of uncontrolled magic.
5 A servant of an evil elemental ruler such as Yan-C-Bin (the Elemental Prince of Evil Air).
6 Unable to complete its duty and tries to create
expending extra movement to do so.
Invisibility. The stalker has the Invisible condition.
Actions
Multiattack. The stalker makes three Wind Swipe attacks. It can replace one attack with a use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, enveloping and devouring their victims. While it feeds, a cloaker uses its swift, whiplike tail for defense, although it rarely takes a stand against dangerous foes or groups of creatures. As an added
defense, cloakers can create illusory duplicates of themselves. Haunting Moan. Cloakers’ thoughts are alien to other life-forms, and they communicate with one another through subsonic moans inaudible to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
with a thought. Githzerai Anarch
Medium Humanoid (Gith), Any Alignment
Armor Class 20 (Psychic Defense)
Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68)
Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
.
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike attacks.
Unarmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
faith, making them proficient with the quarterstaff and nothing else. You could give them a benefit to make up for the loss of proficiencies—something like the monk’s Unarmored Defense class feature, but
or tone of your campaign, you can pull them out of the class and replace them with new ones. In doing so, you should strive to make sure that the new options are just as appealing as the ones you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Solar Angelic Protector of the Multiverse Habitat: Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Any Solars stand as the final line of defense between unspeakable evils and the order of the multiverse. They are
.
Magic Resistance. The solar has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The solar makes two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
: Fighting Style You have honed your martial prowess and gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice (see “Feats”). Defense is recommended. Whenever you gain a Fighter level, you can replace the feat you
Rest starting at level 17. Level 9: Tactical Master When you attack with a weapon whose mastery property you can use, you can replace that property with the Push, Sap, or Slow property for that attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
points. These NPCs are predisposed to aid in their settlement’s defense, but players might try to keep them out of harm’s way instead. Each NPC has an ideal, a bond, and a flaw, and though you should
complete a quest, though doing so usually leads to some kind of reward. The adventurers don’t receive any quest (or the reward gained from completing it) that is tied to an NPC who dies and isn’t brought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is pulled by six strong dogs (use the wolf stat block). Vellynne was searching in Ten-Towns for a group of adventurers to help her complete a personal mission when she learned about the characters
for last, because Xardorok knows that refugees from the smaller towns have nowhere else to go but there. Bryn Shander’s walls provide no defense against the dragon’s attacks from the sky, and the closer Ten-Towners huddle together, the easier it becomes for the dragon to annihilate them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
enter the keep.
Gatehouse Features The gatehouse has the following features:
Drawbridge. The keep’s first line of defense is a steep ditch, 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, in front of the fortress
job intended for the party. The characters don’t have to complete a quest at a location to benefit from its services. Unless stated otherwise, the characters can decline a quest; they can always
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
: Fighting Style You have honed your martial prowess and gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice (see chapter 5). Defense is recommended. Whenever you gain a Fighter level, you can replace the feat you
Rest starting at level 13 and three times before a Long Rest starting at level 17. Level 9: Tactical Master When you attack with a weapon whose mastery property you can use, you can replace that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
magic, unleash potent attacks, and generate a formidable defense.
Level 3: Tools of the Trade You gain the following benefits.
Armor Training. You gain training with Heavy armor.
Tool
: Improved Armorer You gain the following benefits. Armor Replication. You learn an additional plan for your Replicate Magic Item feature, and it must be in the Armor category. If you replace that plan, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
using either mason’s tools or the Sleight of Hand skill. Failing the check causes the runestone to break. Alternatively, any character can remove the cracked runestone and replace it with the stone
will soon complete what Brimskarda is sure will be her magnum opus: a titanic war machine called a runic colossus. Theldin fears for his life and therefore does whatever Brimskarda demands. Brimskarda