being boss down change retreat

Transmuter Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

retreat,* mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock* 3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball, slow* 4th level (3 slots): polymorph,* stoneskin 5th level (1 slot): telekinesis

choice whenever the transmuter chooses this benefit) If the transmuter has the stone and casts a transmutation spell of 1st level or higher, it can change the effect of the stone.Quarterstaff. Melee

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

can use his action to polymorph into a Medium snake or back into his yuan-ti form. His statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. He doesn't change

level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, false life, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball 4th

Fathomer

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

the serpent form during the change, inaccessible until the fathomer returns to its true form. The fathomer reverts to its true form after 4 hours, unless it can expend another use of this trait. If the

regains after finishing a short or long rest, and knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st level: armor of Agathys, expeditious retreat, hex 2nd

Boss Augustus

Monsters The Book of Many Things

few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra

curse. And if bargaining doesn’t work, there’s always blackmail. (See the “Using the Moonstalkers in Your Campaign” section in chapter 11 for more details.)Change Shape

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

, mending 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, expeditious retreat, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, invisibility,suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, protection from energy

a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. Lhammaruntosz magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods taught the humans how to take on aspects of the snake, but the cost of the change was high, requiring many sacrifices for each person to be transformed. Entire households of slaves in

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

Adjusting Difficulty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

adjust it. Monsters might initiate negotiations when they’re winning, allowing overmatched characters a chance to surrender or retreat. One of the monsters might switch sides and help the characters

defeat its kin (for noble or selfish reasons). A change of terrain can provide characters a chance to escape or give overmatched monsters an edge.

1. Goblin Bazaar

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

1. Goblin Bazaar In this monstrous market live forty goblins. Half of them are guards, and the other half are traders. The goblin boss and his retinue lurk in area 1e. 1a. Bazaar Side Entrance

drawn a crude blueprint of a stage. If attacked, these goblins retreat to area 1d. They otherwise pay no attention to strangers. Treasure. The goblins carry a total of 27 cp and 15 sp. 1c. Gibbets and

Transmuter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Transmuter Transmuters are specialist wizards who embrace change, rail against the status quo, and view magical transmutation as a path to riches, enlightenment, or apotheosis. Transmuter Medium

, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, expeditious retreat,* mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock* 3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball

Important Members

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

Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkers’ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss

Your Campaign” section later in this chapter for more details.) Boss Augustus Medium Monstrosity, Neutral Armor Class 13 Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft.; 40 ft. in wolf or hybrid form

Timeline of Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Timeline of Events Here’s a timeline of what has happened since Krenko escaped and what happens in the future, absent interference. As soon as the adventurers get involved, events might change

Morning, Day 1: Krenko meets with his gang and prepares a disguise for himself. Noon, Day 1: Krenko and his gang secure an abandoned warehouse as a temporary hideout for the mob boss. Sunset, Day 1

Summer Is Coming

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

winter by using the Ythryn mythallar to effect a change in the weather, though any such attempt inevitably leads to a confrontation with Auril and her faithful. Only by slaying Auril can the characters

retreat from the world and not allow herself to be imperiled by mortals once more. The characters won’t have to deal with her again in their lifetimes unless they continue meddling in her followers

The Caller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

agendas and disposition are unknowable to mortals. As the ultimate mimic, it can change its personality to reflect whatever most appeals to its current victim. Adventures with the Caller The Caller uses

. This pious or artistic soul has been convinced by a charming peer (the Caller in disguise) to attend a retreat that is secretly a meeting of the priests of Osybus. An old friend reappears in a

What the Residents Know

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

disposition. Monastery. The Najkir Monastery has long served as a retreat for monks and visitors seeking enlightenment. Visitors may freely explore the monastery but are urged not to enter the flooded caves

approach the island. The monks began noticing Skalanthas’s change in demeanor shortly after Ronnom’s arrival.

Fathomer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

subsumed into the serpent form during the change, inaccessible until the fathomer returns to its true form. The fathomer reverts to its true form after 4 hours, unless it can expend another use of this

following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st level: armor of Agathys, expeditious retreat, hex 2nd level: invisibility 3rd level: vampiric touch

Emotionless Evil

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

First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality — yuan-ti value their

own lives much too highly to risk them when the odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the

Tekeli-li

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

. The party should meet Tekeli-li several times. The vampire’s strategy is to drain the party’s resources, then retreat and recover before attacking again. If Tekeli-li ever takes more than 20 damage

where the vampire is first encountered. If the vampire withdraws, roll again on the table to determine where it goes (roll again if the result indicates no change in its location). If the characters

The Dark Dominion

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

at least 50 gp. If they do, the characters gain advantage on checks made to talk their way past the patrol. Any sign of a large, armed, and potentially hostile group causes the patrol to retreat and

hidden cave containing 1d4 mind flayers 5–6 A hidden cave in which the party can rest without having to worry about random encounters 7–8 A hidden cave containing 4d8 goblins and a goblin boss, who will

Spellcasting

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

-level spell cure wounds, you can cast it using a 1st-level or a 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn’t remove it from your list of prepared spells. You can change your list of prepared spells when you

dying Sword burst * Thorn whip Thunderclap ** 1st Level Absorb elements ** Alarm (ritual) Catapult ** Cure wounds Detect magic (ritual) Disguise self Expeditious retreat Faerie

Glory of the Giants

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

to make amends for his past villainy. One factor that influenced his change of heart was Bigby’s recurring encounters with Diancastra, a demigod revered by many giants. Throughout this book, we see

thought, and it introduces themes that reappear throughout the book: Annam’s retreat from his children, the giants’ fall from grace, and the hope some giants hold for a future restoration of their

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

wounds, you can cast it using a 1st-level or a 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn’t remove it from your list of prepared spells. You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long

) catapult * cure wounds detect magic (ritual) disguise self expeditious retreat faerie fire false life feather fall grease identify (ritual) jump longstrider purify food and

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

it using a 1st-level or a 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn’t remove it from your list of prepared spells. You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new

wounds detect magic (ritual) disguise self expeditious retreat faerie fire false life feather fall grease identify (ritual) jump longstrider purify food and drink sanctuary

Tomb Inhabitants

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

the surface world. Withers and his crew use the staircase at area 26 to roam unseen through the tomb’s many levels. When their work is done, they retreat to their secret headquarters on level 2 of the

also change your mind and relocate the skeleton key to make it easier or harder to find. Apart from unlocking the skeleton gate in area 71, the skeleton keys perform no function. When the characters

Ras Nsi

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

isn’t transformed. He doesn’t change form if he dies. Innate Spellcasting. Ras Nsi’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring

retreat, false life, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball 4th level (3 slots): blight

Zhentarim

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

to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black

missions, but they come from Tashlyn Yafeera (see appendix B). Characters first become aware of this change when they receive their next mission briefing, since it’s written in a different hand. If the

Evermeet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

mighty beasts, mighty magic, and the might of the Seldarine themselves. Elves of all types from all over the world journeyed to Evermeet seeking solace. And when the elves declared their Retreat from the

of stars until the stars change and then follow new stars. (I swear by Garl’s nugget that’s what he said!) Those who stray from the path are lost. How I wish I could have asked the captain where the

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

to let the players know that the creature looks like it can take a lot more punishment. That information alone might encourage the players to consider a change of plan, such as a tactical retreat

Tower Locations

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

using its Change Shape ability. The three driders squad leaders are resting away from Pandemonium’s winds here. Rachazz infiltrated the tower and is collecting information for Miska about Camlash’s

disorganized retreat spreads across Pandesmos. It takes an hour for all of Lolth’s forces to leave the battlefield. Cutting the Webs. The two web anchors have AC 12; 40 hit points; and immunity to

Cult of the Crushing Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the thumbs to create an X-shape linked by a line across the bottom. It stands for water’s eternal surge and retreat, a cycle of unending change. Tactics and Philosophy Crushing Wave cultists are

The Assault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

sahuagin is summarized by whether or not they are on alert. When the party reaches the fortress, the sahuagin are not alert. This can change quickly, though. If any of the following circumstances occur, the

Ultimately, the assault ends with one of three possibilities. If the PCs retreat, they meet Saltmarsh’s human attackers as they launch their offensive. The attack force thanks the characters for their

Fort Beluarian

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

eight-hour shifts, with one corporal (gauntlet) and eighteen privates (fists) on duty during each shift. Unknown to her boss, Liara is in league with pirates based out of Jahaka Anchorage and earns a tidy

unusual amounts of undead in the neighborhood. In the event that the outer wall is breached and the main enclosure overrun, the garrison would retreat to this redoubt for its final defense. 10A

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

quick to retreat when challenged, but soon return to strike again. They admire the patience and endurance of the Black Earth cult, but despise the Cult of the Eternal Flame. They see the followers of

touch, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, ice knife,* magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blur, hold person 3rd level (2

The Lords' Alliance

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

that the Cult of the Dragon is likely to succeed in summoning Tiamat does she change her mind. However, she doesn’t trust the adventurers with leadership unless their deeds in the field and at the

their own pursuits, Melandrach is more circumspect. He has led the elves of the Misty Forest since before most of their kind abandoned their lands in the Retreat. Despite the years of discussion and

The Lords' Alliance

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

that the Cult of the Dragon is likely to succeed in summoning Tiamat does she change her mind. However, she doesn’t trust the adventurers with leadership unless their deeds in the field and at the

their own pursuits, Melandrach is more circumspect. He has led the elves of the Misty Forest since before most of their kind abandoned their lands in the Retreat. Despite the years of discussion and

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