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Yeth Hound
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot
before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards lie that way. A target that successfully saves is immune to the baying of all yeth hounds for the next 24 hours.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
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Tales from the Yawning Portal
kelpie returns to its true form if it takes a bonus action to do so or if it dies.
False Appearance. While the kelpie remains motionless in its true form, it is indistinguishable from normal
immediately runs out of breath, unless it can breathe water.
If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the kelpie, the target must move on its turn toward the kelpie by the most direct route
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, it hovers there until the start of the archaic’s next turn, at which time gravity returns to normal and the creature falls.
Spellcasting. The archaic casts one of the following spells
with spell attacks, spell save DC 22), requiring no material components and choosing the spell’s targets.The archaic can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in
feet of the hound must use all its movement on that turn to get as far from the hound as possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Whispers","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The horror can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
Wildspace systems and lay waste to worlds. After feeding on the minds and bodies of a world’s inhabitants until it is sated, a cosmic horror usually returns to the void, where it falls into a deep
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Velomachus regains spent legendary actions
exploration and discovery through the lens of creating a direct conduit to the past.
She founded Lorehold College to ensure mortals would never forget the lessons of the past. After living for centuries
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radiant damage in a single turn, the duskcap has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The duskcap dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct
;sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s
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direct sunlight.Spike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spike"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4
take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The
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direct sunlight.Multiattack. The duskcap makes two attacks with its Spike.
Spike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spike"} to hit, reach 5 ft
hyphan brute;brute, duskcap, and vigorous hyphan sporeslinger;sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the duskcap choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be
Adult Blue Dragon
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failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end
that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
":"Sledgehammer"} bludgeoning or force damage (tomb tapper's choice). If thrown, the hammer returns to the tomb tapper at the end of its turn, landing at the tomb tapper's feet if it doesn't have a hand
they acquire, instead choosing to protect and venerate such items. Tappers spend their long lives in the search for the source of all magic, which they believe to be hidden deep in the Underdark. They
Ancient Blue Dragon
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failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the
that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with
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, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The Veiled Lady dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.Multiattack. The Veiled Lady uses either its Infectious Spores or Shackles of
Pain at a time.
*See Appendix BThe Veiled Lady can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another
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, the brute has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The brute dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.Multiattack. The brute
sporeslinger;sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the brute choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
destroyed. They disappear when the emissary dies.The emissary can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of
in its lesser form. When this form is destroyed, the emissary’s body collapses into a gory slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater
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, the brute has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The brute dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.Broken Sword. Melee
between them, with the brute choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The fungal guardians regain spent
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ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Spellcasting. The sporeslinger is a 3rd-level
(decrepit hyphan brute;brute, decrepit hyphan duskcap;duskcap, and sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the sporeslinger choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
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, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The Veiled Lady dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Symbiotic Vigour (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the Veiled Lady
Appendix BThe Veiled Lady can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn
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, the brute has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The brute dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.Multiattack. The brute
;sporeslinger) can take 3 legendary actions between them, with the brute choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn
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ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Spellcasting. The sporeslinger is a 7th-level
choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The fungal guardians regain spent legendary actions at the start of
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ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the end of its next turn. The sporeslinger dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Spellcasting. The sporeslinger is an 11th-level
legendary actions between them, with the sporeslinger choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The fungal
Demilich (Variant)
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Monster Manual (2014)
-forms in an unoccupied space nearest to the gem and in the same state as when it was trapped.The demilich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option
assume a wraithlike form. The skull then emits a terrifying howl that can slay the weak-hearted and leave others trembling with fear. Left alone, it sinks back down and returns to the empty peace of
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.The emissary can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another
slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater form does the star spawn die.
After finishing a long rest, a greater star spawn emissary regains
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands.The loup garou can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be
broken, and the target returns to its normal form and gains 3 levels of exhaustion. On a failure, the curse remains, and the target automatically fails any saving throw made to break this curse for 1
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Observer Mimic. If the owlbear is in dim light or darkness, it appears to be an observer, a type of powerful, floating eye tyrant.
Photometabolise. If the owlbear is in direct sunlight, it regains 5
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.The owlbear can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
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of powerful, floating eye tyrant.
Photometabolise. If the owlbear is in direct sunlight, it regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn.
Radiant Absorption. Whenever the owlbear is subjected to
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.The owlbear can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option
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of powerful, floating eye tyrant.
Photometabolise. If the owlbear is in direct sunlight, it regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn.
Radiant Absorption. Whenever the owlbear is subjected to
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.The owlbear can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: detect magic
3/day each: contagion, gaseous formJuiblex can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
returns to the space where it began this movement.
Slimy Organs. This creature has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks.
Whenever this creature suffers a
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, the mage gains 10 temporary hit points.The mage can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another
the end of that turn, the cultist teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it and returns to its normal form. The cultist can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other
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Storm King's Thunder
shape, teleportThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon
that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the wealth of the dead
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The Book of Many Things
damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand.
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12
outside the cylinder. The vortex lasts until the start of Malaxxix’s next turn.Malaxxix can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: banishment, calm emotions, create food and water, greater restoration, plane shift, protection from evil and good, revivify, wind walkThe ki-rin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
Outer Planes, ki-rins in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, ki-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny
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The Book of Many Things
2/day: Mass Cure Wounds (cast at 8th level)
1/day each: Blade Barrier, Divination, Greater RestorationThe medusa can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. It can take only one
DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a target’s speed is reduced to 0 and can’t increase. On a successful save, its speed is halved. The target’s speed returns to normal
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that portend the adventure situation. 5 Animals or animated objects speak clearly to direct the adventurers toward the situation. 6 Someone who died returns as a ghost and haunts the characters. The ghost prompts the characters to investigate the cause of the ghost’s death and put it to rest.
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that portend the adventure situation. 5 Animals or animated objects speak clearly to direct the adventurers toward the situation. 6 Someone who died returns as a ghost and haunts the characters. The ghost prompts the characters to investigate the cause of the ghost’s death and put it to rest.