being before distance cube refuses

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, pillows, rope, blankets, and clothing — to fill a cube 20 feet on a side. The second version permanently creates enough objects made of wood, or similarly hard plant-based material, to fill a cube

10 feet on a side. The third version creates enough objects made of stone or metal to fill a cube 2 feet on a side, but any materials created in this way last for only 1 hour. Regional Effects The ki

Teleport Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

you target an object, it must be able to fit entirely inside a 10-foot cube, and it can't be held or carried by an unwilling creature. The destination you choose must be known to you, and it must be

you want to. Off Target. You and your group (or the target object) appear a random distance away from the destination in a random direction. Distance off target is 1d10 × 1d10 percent of the

Zaratan Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Earth-Shaking

","rollAction":"Spew Debris"}. The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10

Zaratan

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Debris"}. The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage

might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6

Q1. Dragon Statue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Q1. Dragon Statue Perched atop a ten-foot-wide, ten-foot-high cube of granite is a moss-covered statue of a dragon, its wings tucked close to its body. The statue looks east, toward the mansion. The

fog makes it hard to see the dragon’s features from a distance, but close inspection reveals that it’s a silver dragon of noble bearing, its spiny frill cracked and broken in many places. The statue

Mercenary Interrogation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the Ironclad Regiment named Svilnt Sunderlit. Mayor Raven gives Cudgel and the characters leeway in conducting the interrogation. Raven doesn’t oppose the use of coercive magic, but she refuses to let

anyone harm the captive. Cudgel initially tries to lead the interrogation, but she struggles to contain her anger at her betrayal. She soon retreats to watch from a distance as the characters lead

Air Envelopes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Envelope and Gravity Plane Air Envelopes of Creatures The envelope of breathable air that forms around a creature takes the shape of a cube centered on that creature. The creature’s size determines the

cube’s dimensions, as shown in the Air Envelopes of Creatures table. Air Envelopes of Creatures Creature’s Size Air Envelope Tiny 2½-foot cube Small or Medium 5-foot cube Large 10-foot cube Huge 15

Areas of Effect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

point's distance from the point of origin. A cone's area of effect specifies its maximum length. A cone's point of origin is not included in the cone's area of effect, unless you decide otherwise. Cube

has one of five different shapes: cone, cube, cylinder, line, or sphere. Every area of effect has a point of origin, a location from which the spell's energy erupts. The rules for each shape specify how

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

object or individual, as well as the distance between you and the object or individual, even if the object or individual is on a different plane of existence. If you named an individual, you know if

it is killed or when you are reduced to 0 hit points. If there isn’t enough space for a Large or larger creature to appear, this card has no effect. Ooze. A gelatinous cube immediately appears

Areas of Effect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Areas of Effect Left to Right: Line, Cone, Cube, Sphere, Cylinder *Point of Origin Spells such as burning hands and cone of cold cover an area, allowing them to affect multiple creatures at once

. A spell’s description specifies its area of effect, which typically has one of five different shapes: cone, cube, cylinder, line, or sphere. Every area of effect has a point of origin, a location from

Adrift

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

themselves if attacked but otherwise pose no threat. The kindori keep their distance, staying at least 100 feet away from the crew of the Second Wind. The kindori are, however, attracted to lights. If

within 15 feet of the light’s source while the remaining kindori keep their distance. Lassoing and Riding a Kindori A character who has a rope can use an action to try to lasso a kindori, treating the

Teleport

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

you can see within range, or a single object that you can see within range, to a destination you select. If you target an object, it must be able to fit entirely inside a 10-foot cube, and it can’t be

) appear where you want to. Off Target. You and your group (or the target object) appear a random distance away from the destination in a random direction. Distance off target is 1d10 × 1d10 percent of

Teleport

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

you can see within range, or a single object that you can see within range, to a destination you select. If you target an object, it must be able to fit entirely inside a 10-foot cube, and it can’t be

) appear where you want to. Off Target. You and your group (or the target object) appear a random distance away from the destination in a random direction. Distance off target is 1d10 × 1d10 percent of

16. Central Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

it outside the range of some creatures’ darkvision. The stone giants have never noticed it for this reason. The castle looks small enough to fit in a 20-foot-cube, and it floats at the center of an

turns every foot of actual distance into 12 feet of relative distance. From its perspective, the creature would seem to fall several hundred feet before suddenly growing twelve times bigger in the

Welcome to the City of Blades

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

which you have grown wearily accustomed. Eventually, stone tiles become more noticeable, turning the path into a proper road. You can see spots of light in the distance, blue-white and too regularly

characters first reached the road, six duergar watching invisibly started following them at a safe distance. Twelve more duergar soldiers are stationed in guardhouses concealed within the rocky walls of the

3. Kubazan's Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

froghemoth pool (area 3A). 3C. Chamber of Bravery Steps descend to a ledge overlooking a pit of sharpened stakes. An alcove on the far wall holds a pedestal with a stone cube resting on it. A relief

hop onto a beam without falling, a creature must succeed on a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, the DC of which is 5 + the distance (in feet) between the two beams. When weight is applied to and lifted

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Gelatinous Cube Large ooze, unaligned Armor Class 6 Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40) Speed 15 ft. STR 14(+2) DEX 3(−4) CON 20(+5) INT 1(−5) WIS 6(−2) CHA 1(−5

) Ooze Cube. The cube takes up its entire space. Other creatures can enter the space, but a creature that does so is subjected to the cube’s Engulf and has disadvantage on the saving throw. Creatures

Athreos's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

of the Tartyx River unprepared, though, risk being stranded, as Athreos refuses to ferry those who can’t pay. Athreos is also invoked as the god of passage, as well as the deity with dominion over

Tartyx River. Though the god of the sea quietly resents sharing even a drop of water, she considers the River Guide to be a quiet, unobtrusive trespasser on her favored element and keeps her distance. Were her respect to wane, though, Thassa would eagerly vie to control the Rivers That Ring the World.

Caves of Hunger Locations (H22-H31)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

detect the presence of undead. As the young remorhazes engage the characters in battle, Tekeli-li assumes its gnoll form and joins the fray, keeping its distance from the remorhazes. See the “Tekeli-li

rising from them. Each pool is 15 feet deep. Submerged in the northern pool is a full-grown remorhaz coiled around a cluster of eight remorhaz eggs, which look like oversized snowballs from a distance

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

give chase, saying, “Aboard my ship is a weapon you can use against the Xaryxian Empire! Help me retake the Last Breath, and the weapon is yours!” He refuses to elaborate until his mutinous crew is

aboard the Last Breath can see the invisible Second Wind or its crew, the characters can close the remaining distance and climb aboard the space galleon, becoming visible only after they leave the

Inside the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

device comes within 500 feet of a nimblewright other than Nim, the umbrella begins to spin, whir, and click. The spinning, whirring, and clicking accelerates as the distance to the target lessens

least a 10-foot cube of unoccupied space in which to deploy, and it doesn’t open fast enough to slow a fall of less than 60 feet. If it has sufficient time and space to deploy properly, the parachute

Ki-rin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, rope, blankets, and clothing — to fill a cube 20 feet on a side. The second version permanently creates enough objects made of wood, or similarly hard plant-based material, to fill a cube 10 feet on a

side. The third version creates enough objects made of stone or metal to fill a cube 2 feet on a side, but any materials created in this way last for only 1 hour. Regional Effects The ki-rin’s

Evening 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

distance away and know someone is in the camp. They assume it’s more of their own kind returning from the work camp with treasure bound for Castle Naerytar, but the mere is filled with potential enemies

lizardfolk captives. On an even roll, Snapjaw persuades that lizardfolk to join his little revolt. On an odd roll, that NPC refuses to cooperate under any circumstance.

Zaratan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

creature is near a structure that collapses, the creature might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the

) bludgeoning damage. Spew Debris (Recharge 5–6). The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 (6d10

Zaratan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 (6d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage

that collapses, the creature might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 (5d6

60. Cog of Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

around you sounds out with the roar of battle. Beyond the doors, armies fight under a blood-red sky that has an iron cube floating in it like a huge, distant moon. Clouds of ash suddenly fly out of

cemetery, its canted tombstones shrouded in fog. Eerie, hungry shapes move among the graves in the distance. Suddenly, bright glowing balls of light appear in the room behind you. Opening the wardrobe

Traveling to the Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

actively on watch notice the approaching lizardfolk automatically and the lizardfolk are surprised. If characters lit a fire, however, then the lizardfolk smell the smoke from quite a distance away and

bullywugs. Roll a die for each of the other lizardfolk captives. On an even roll, Snapjaw persuades that lizardfolk to join his little revolt. On an odd roll, that NPC refuses to cooperate under any

Deck of Many More Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

know the location of the object or individual, as well as the distance between you and the object or individual, even if the object or individual is on a different plane of existence. If you named an

creature disappears when it is killed or when you are reduced to 0 hit points. If there isn’t enough space for a Large or larger creature to appear, this card has no effect. Ooze. A gelatinous cube

Temple of Paladine Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

killed by Duskwalker—but from this distance, characters can tell only that the soldiers are motionless, not that they’re dead. P2: Wooded Berm The trees here stand shoulder to shoulder, forming a violet

continue to kill—these “invasive species” that disturb Onyari’s plants. Duskwalker will let the characters pass so long as they promise not to disturb the trees. The treant refuses to aid the characters

Example Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

an easy escape. A falling portcullis trap can be especially devious if it causes a portcullis to drop some distance away from the pressure plate that activates the trap. Although the trap is deep in

trap. Effect. A 15-foot cube of fire erupts, covering the pressure plate and the area around it. Each creature in the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a

Specific Spells

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

the necrotic damage, whether because of immunity or some other reason. Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square

on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube. Can a creature under the effect of compelled duel teleport more than 30 feet away from the caster? No

Lambent Zenith Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

been acting paranoid of late and refuses to leave his quarters (area Z8). Talking with Ilren. Ilren appears as a boisterous giff—a bulky individual with a head similar to that of a hippopotamus—wearing

doubtful. Unknown to Daveras, Cirit is actually in the Lambent Zenith’s brig (area Z9). Paranoid Leader. Figaro, the camp’s first leader, locked himself in his quarters and refuses to communicate

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

seen through clear water. Just inside the doorway is a hostile gelatinous cube. The cube is still digesting the remains of its last meal—a skeleton that appears to float in mid-air, chunks of gooey

the winner refuses, the cultists forcefully escort them through the secret door to Darius’s private office (area B63). Treasure. The room’s occupants collectively hold 255 gp, 610 sp, three banded

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

suspended inside 1 gelatinous cube (attitude: 1d4 + 1) 9 1 fomorian warlock of the dark* (attitude: 1d8 + 2) seeking omens in the twisting slither of 1 neothelid† (attitude: 1d8) 10 1

its outskirts, like wolves keeping a respectful distance from a campfire but unable to stray too far. —Bigby You could describe many giant communities the same way: unable to stray from the glory

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

surfaces in the environment and launch caustic spittle. The mimic colony chooses a cube of nonmagical, inanimate material in physical contact with it. The cube can be up to 15 feet on a side. The colony

operate like long tunnels, and a creature that travels on an unearthly road progresses 21 miles of distance in the time it would normally take it to travel 1 mile. While on the road, glimpses of the

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