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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage", "rollAction":"Hammer", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Engine of Pain. Immediately after a creature within 5 feet of the hammerer hits it with an attack roll, the hammerer
makes a Hammer attack against that creature.The duergar hammerer is a digging machine and siege engine, used to dig tunnels and besiege enemy fortifications.
Duergar Constructs
Creative duergar
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury.
When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave
behind a calling card to taunt their victims. You may roll on the Master Thief Calling Cards table to determine what a master thief leaves behind.
Master Thief Calling Cards
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Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Roll initiative for the devil, which has its own turns. It is under the Dungeon Master’s control and acts according to its nature on each of its turns, which might result in its attacking you
command — such as “attack my enemies,” “explore the room ahead,” or “bear this message to the queen” — until it completes the activity, at which point it
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests, wars
and ruins. Though you managed to sell a few of your discoveries and earn enough coin to buy proper adventuring gear, you have held onto an item that has great emotional value to you. Roll on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Long, viscid, rubbery tubes of glistening purple worm dung lie strewn about, giving off their acrid odor. Treasure A creature that spends 5 minutes digging through the dung can roll on the Worm Dung
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other goblins, and doing any hard labor such as digging mines. If the goblin tribe has slaves to do some of this work, the pariah families enjoy the
darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Duergar Hammerer The hammerer is a digging machine with a duergar strapped inside it — typically a punishment for those whose work ethic wavers. The machine’s mechanism transforms the captive
turn, a creature that attacks the hammerer can target the duergar trapped in it. The attacker has disadvantage on the attack roll. On a hit, the attack deals an extra 5 (1d10) damage to the hammerer, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury. When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave behind a calling card to taunt their victims. You may roll on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
that you can see within range. The devil disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The devil is unfriendly toward you and your companions. Roll initiative for the devil, which
,” or “bear this message to the queen” — until it completes the activity, at which point it returns to you to report having done so. If your concentration ends before the spell reaches its full
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, completing the process at the rest’s end. Duergar Hammerer The duergar hammerer is a digging machine and siege engine, used to dig tunnels and besiege enemy fortifications. Duergar Hammerer
Medium
., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Engine of Pain. Immediately after a creature within 5 feet of the hammerer hits it with an attack roll, the hammerer makes a Hammer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
roll initiative. The statue turns counterclockwise and completes one 360-degree revolution on initiative count 0 of each round. When the statue completes its first revolution, magical fire engulfs the
more devils emerge from the murals and attack all other creatures in the room. Roll initiative for each group of new arrivals. Each magically summoned devil vanishes in a puff of smoke when it drops to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Encounters in Blingdenstone Once per day while the characters are exploring the deep gnome settlement, roll a d20 and consult the Blingdenstone Encounters table to determine what, if anything
. Cave Badgers The svirfneblin use these beasts as part of their digging workforce. Cave badgers are giant badgers with AC 12 (natural armor), tremorsense out to a range of 60 feet, and a burrowing speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
mephits, which are hostile toward creatures that aren’t inhabitants of the island. 4 When a creature that isn’t an inhabitant of the island completes a long rest there, it must succeed on a DC 15
random place on their body. Only a remove curse spell or similar magic removes the scar. 6 When a creature that isn’t an inhabitant of the island completes a long rest there, it must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, then use the same spell to enlarge a strong character to throw it. Other solutions might involve casting levitate on the rock and giving it a push, digging a trench for the rock to roll down the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
spell, then use the same spell to enlarge a strong character to throw it. Other solutions might involve casting levitate on the rock and giving it a push, digging a trench for the rock to roll down the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, rendering it invisible and impervious to magical detection. The sequester spell on a given sarcophagus ends when a creature comes in direct contact with it. A creature that spends an hour digging in this
determined by rolling on the magic item tables in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. The first sarcophagus contains four magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table F for each item. If Iymrith stole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
next impact. How frequently you roll the die is up to you! One roll every 15–20 seconds is a good target for an average group. Be flexible, judge the players’ level of tension, and don’t let anyone relax
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
two ambush drakes (see appendix D) strung out in a mob that stretches 50 feet. This procession with leaping and whirling kobolds completes one circuit around the temple approximately every eight
next impact. How frequently you roll the die is up to you! One roll every 15–20 seconds is a good target for an average group. Be flexible, judge the players’ level of tension, and don’t let anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
” in area B6. (The githyanki know that this person is digging a hole, but they don’t volunteer this information to the characters, as the githyanki hope the hole will ultimately provide them with a
Shalfi Lewin used to sleep here until he became obsessed with digging. He hasn’t been here in days. Treasure. The cask contains only weak ale, but its gold stopper is worth 850 gp. B9: Shalfi’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
denied admittance to Dweomercore (level 9), and Halaster robbed him of his spellbook. The Mad Mage has promised to return the book once Kavil completes his work. (In fact, Halaster has misplaced the
a shortbow attack, it instead hurls a magic dart at a target it can see up to 60 feet away from it. Each dart hits its target automatically (no attack roll required) for 5 (2d4) force damage. As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
roll warrants it.
Magical Footnotes. Spells such as Contact Other Plane, Legend Lore, and Speak with Dead allow characters to learn information while leaving you control of the particulars.
Primary
useful for revealing a few details. You can combine them to share nuanced histories and help players feel like they’re digging into a rich and realistic history.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
saving throws against poison.
Indomitable (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Drannin can reroll a saving throw that he fails. He must use the new roll.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or
, a secret dwarven retreat in the Vale of Dancing Waters. It hired Grumink and his crew of cutthroats to seize the shrine and start digging (see “The Vale of Dancing Waters” in chapter 6). The thought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
carries with it the risk of drawing Granny Nightshade’s attention. Each resting character must roll a d20. On a roll of 1, the character suffers horrible dreams that leave them marked by the forest
character’s maximum hit points decrease by 1 per Hit Die. This reduction ends the next time a character completes a long rest outside the Drowned Forest. Malevolent Fungi. A variety of strange, twisted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. Roll initiative to determine the order of play. In each stage in the course, a character must succeed on the indicated ability check or saving throw to overcome
the event. Give inspiration to any character who successfully completes the course. Sea Dock Security Level: Green (Visitor Rank) or Above, Blue (Sailor Rank) or Above for the Cargo Area This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
) grazing
3 2d4 ankylosaurus (attitude: 1d8) digging a nest
4 2d4 allosaurus (attitude: 1d6) engaged in territorial threat displays
5 1 aerosaur* (attitude: 1d8) slowly circling
6 1
) migrating
10 1d4 stegosaurus† (attitude: 1d8 + 2) trying to help an additional one that is stuck in thick mud
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
character spends digging for coins yields 100 coins of each type (copper, silver, and gold). It takes 60 hours to retrieve all the gold coins in this way. Treasure. The dragons’ hoard consists of 90,000
a nest. The nest is littered with humanoid bones and also contains a rotted wooden chest with a black serpent formed in the shape of an “S” burned into its lid. It contains 1d4 magic items. Roll on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
its center. The characters can easily note that the charged disks from any fallen modrons fit perfectly into the slots. If a charged disk is placed in each slot, it completes a circuit that
disks can be inserted. Wires run between these slots, this door, and the door to area 1, but the wires on the crumbling walls show several gaps. Spare wires are easily had by digging through duodrone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Patron is a Great Old One rolls a 1 or 20 on the d20 for an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw. The characters take a short or long rest in the region. A creature spends more than an hour
intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
a cinnamon roll from Fill’s bakery immediately ends the Charmed condition on the wyrmling. After devouring the roll as an action, Briochebane thanks the characters, whom she now regards as friends
brother, and struck a partnership with the hag. The last few pages of the book are blank because Edith’s story isn’t over. At the end of the adventure, the book magically completes its final pages to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
goblin hauling a bucket of garbage to area 17e 4 1d4 goblins with shovels, either digging through rubble or heading to a dig site 5 1d3 bugbears who sneer at visitors and make rude comments as they
trinket (roll on the Trinkets table in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook). 21p. Arch Gate to Level 6 Embedded in the west wall of this otherwise empty chamber is an arch gate to level 6 (see “Gates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
worst jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other goblins, and doing any hard labor such as digging mines. If the goblin tribe has slaves to do some of this work, the pariah families enjoy
traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check. A character who has an engineering or mining background has advantage on this check. With three days of digging and careful
. Creature. After the first character enters the room, roll initiative. A gibbering mouther wriggles through the portal on its initiative count, but can take no other actions on its first turn. Thereafter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
inventions of the Gondar are revealed on this day and paraded through the city. These devices range from something as humble as new cabinet hinges to massive mechanical constructs that walk or roll about
consider Stoneshar the best day of the year to begin construction of a building, either by digging out a cellar or laying a foundation. The common wisdom is that folk who undertake new projects on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
entire area. If such a search is conducted, refer to the Treasure Hoard: Challenge 5–10 table in Chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Roll once for each type of coin, then roll d100 to determine
whether any gems, art objects, or magic items are also found. 24. Storage Room The chamber at the end of the corridor leading northwest contains various tools for digging and stone masonry—shovels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Encounters. The mines aren’t heavily trafficked, but the cultists send their captives to work here and sometimes strange creatures wander in. Check for random encounters once per hour. Roll a d20; if the
result is 18 or higher, a random encounter occurs. Roll a d6 for day encounters, or a d8 for night encounters: d6 (d8) Encounter 1 1d4 commoners (see area M19) 2 As per result 1, plus 1 orog (see






