beneath battle diffusing cunning reach

Rod of Lordly Might

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

;s buttons remain within your reach. In surfaces as hard as granite, a spike at the bottom and three hooks at the top anchor the pole. Horizontal bars 3 inches long fold out from the sides, 1 foot

magnetic north. (Nothing happens if this function of the rod is used in a location that has no magnetic north.) The rod also gives you knowledge of your approximate depth beneath the ground or your

Corrupted Rat

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

Agile. The rat doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks when it moves out of an enemy’s reach. Death Burst. The rat explodes when it dies. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 9, each creature in a

5-foot Emanation originating from the rat. Failure: 1 Acid damage.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing

Fiendish Icon

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning

figure holding a lit candelabra. 2 A rotund imp licking a serrated knife. 3 A squat, robed figure with a forked tail poking from beneath its garments. 4 A cherub with sharp fangs and a

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary. Biha Babir covets opulence, but

":"Marine Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Marine Burst", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage. Tail (Marid Form

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

(Hybrid or Spider Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage

Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType

Jacko

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Dagger"}, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3", "rollType":"damage

customers parrot his cheesy slogan: “Jacko always has your back-o.”Cunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

), reach 5 ft. or range 20/80 ft. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cursed Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Hit or Miss: The blade magically

financial recompense. These cunning serial killers and mass murderers remain a step ahead of investigators, at least until the cultists’ zealous bloodlust overwhelms their senses. Cultists The

Ivlis

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Chaos Blast"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6) damage. Roll 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Chaos Blast Damage Type"} to determine

, Ivlis believes the poor and downtrodden deserve their wretched lot. In battle, her magic is unpredictable.

Noggle Wild Mage

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

or Befuddling Ray in any combination. Noggling Stick. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Noggling Stick"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation

. Such wild mages exist on the peripheries of noggle society as pariahs and vagabonds. Their innate magic becomes strongest when they are most desperate, such as in the heat of battle. Noggles Noggles

Karas Chembryl

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollAction":"Dread Dagger"}, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 10 (2d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d4+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dread Dagger", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage plus 4

after a ranged attack. Tyrant’s Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tyrant's Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d6+5

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing

ferocious might, cunning ambushes, or fungal poisons. Some adult deep dragons plunder the surface for treasures and lore. Deep Dragons Deep dragons slither through the wet and lightless places of the

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8

rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition. Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Corrosive Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 38 (5d12 + 6) Acid;{"diceNotation":"5d12+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Corrosive Burst (Acid

). Paralyzing Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6", "rollType":"damage

Saint Markovia's Thighbone

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

Saint Markovia’s thighbone has the properties of a mace of disruption. If it scores one or more hits against a vampire or a vampire spawn in the course of a single battle, the thighbone

crumbles into dust once the battle concludes. As a youth, Markovia followed her heart and became a priest of the Morninglord soon after her eighteenth birthday. She proved to be a charismatic proselytizer

Hobgoblin Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

are large goblinoids with dark orange or red-orange skin. A hobgoblin measures virtue by physical strength and martial prowess, caring about nothing except skill and cunning in battle.

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d10

Duke Zalto

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Giant Iron Maul"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"6d6+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Giant Iron Maul","rollDamageType

battle, while the rest was dismantled at the end of the ancient war between giants and dragonkind. Once all the pieces are found, Zalto plans to reforge the Vonindod and unleash it on the world

Targor Bloodsword Legacy

Monsters Lost Mine of Phandelver

large goblinoids with dark orange or red-orange skin. A hobgoblin measures virtue by physical strength and martial prowess, caring about nothing except skill and cunning in battle.

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d10+1

Sewer King

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rancid Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6

their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak. Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will

Grunka

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

water, allowing it to be used five times.Hobgoblins are large goblinoids with dark orange or red-orange skin. A hobgoblin measures virtue by physical strength and martial prowess, caring about nothing except skill and cunning in battle.

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d10+1

Hill Giant Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage.Hill giants are selfish brutes that hunt and raid in constant search of food. Their skins are tan from lives spent beneath the sun, and their weapons are uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth.

Merfolk Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The merfolk can breathe air and water.Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft

":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.Merfolk are aquatic humanoids with the lower body of a fish. They live in small tribes beneath the waves.

Orc War Chief Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greataxe"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (1d12 + 4 plus 1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d12+4+1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction

":"Greataxe","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60

Bugbear Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

Eldritch Knight Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

focus their study on two of the eight schools of magic: abjuration and evocation. Abjuration spells grant an Eldritch Knight additional protection in battle, and evocation spells deal damage to many

foes at once, extending the fighter’s reach in combat. These knights learn a comparatively small number of spells, committing them to memory instead of keeping them in a spellbook.

Varnoth

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Multiattack. Varnoth makes three Shortsword attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target

professional fighter. She is usually unarmed, but she keeps her old sword beneath the mattress in her cell (in area A1 in Dragon’s Rest).

Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greatsword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Shortbow. Ranged

Warlord Battle Cries table to select one, or choose a battle cry that fits with your campaign. Warlord Battle Cries d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Battle Cry"} Battle

Jamna Gleamsilver

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Gnome Cunning. Jamna has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, or 9 (1d6 + 3 plus 1d6

Hill Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage. Squash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Squash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: 26 (6d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"6d6+5

Rogue

classes Player’s Handbook

, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They

one precise strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation

Green Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2

, or half as much damage on a successful one.The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is

Worg Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it

must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.A worg is an evil predator that delights in hunting and devouring creatures weaker than itself. Cunning and malevolent, worgs roam across

Phisarazu Spyder-Fiend

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType":"damage

poisoned condition until the start of the phisarazu’s next turn. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Hill Giant Sergeant

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

damage.Hill giants are selfish brutes that hunt and raid in constant search of food. Their skins are tan from lives spent beneath the sun, and their weapons are uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth.

Giant Wolf Spider Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the

this way.Smaller than a giant spider, a giant wolf spider hunts prey across open ground or hides in a burrow or crevice, or in a hidden cavity beneath debris.

Merfolk Salvager

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

","rollAction":"Coral Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Coral Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Inject

Toxin (2/Day). Melee Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Inject Toxin"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage

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