best before driven creature roles

Creature Roles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Creature Roles Each creature has a role listed next to their challenge rating. Roles are descriptive and most don’t follow special rules—they simply help you build encounters and use the creature

fight best from afar. Whether they wield arrows or magical rays, these creatures always try to keep a distance from their foes. Brute Brutes are hardy creatures who have lots of hit points and deal

Hunting Trap

Equipment

immobile object, such as a tree or a spike driven into the ground. A creature that steps on the plate must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d4 Piercing damage and have its Speed reduced

As a Utilize action, you can set a Hunting Trap, which is a sawtooth steel ring that snaps shut when a creature steps on a pressure plate in the center. The trap is affixed by a heavy chain to an

Vampire Spawn

Monsters Monster Manual

destroyed if a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition.Sunlight. The vampire takes 20 Radiant damage if it starts its turn

target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from one of two claws. Bite. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature within 5 feet that is willing or that

Suggestion

Spells Player’s Handbook

You suggest a course of activity—described in no more than 25 words—to one creature you can see within range that can hear and understand you. The suggestion must sound achievable and not

until you or your allies deal damage to the target. The Charmed target pursues the suggestion to the best of its ability. The suggested activity can continue for the entire duration, but if the suggested activity can be completed in a shorter time, the spell ends for the target upon completing it.

Dominate Person

Spells Player’s Handbook

existence. On your turn, you can use this link to issue commands to the target (no action required), such as “Attack that creature,” “Move over there,” or “Fetch that object

.” The target does its best to obey on its turn. If it completes an order and doesn’t receive further direction from you, it acts and moves as it likes, focusing on protecting itself. You

Dominate Monster

Spells Player’s Handbook

One creature you can see within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for the duration. The target has Advantage on the save if you or your allies are fighting it

existence. On your turn, you can use this link to issue commands to the target (no action required), such as “Attack that creature,” “Move over there,” or “Fetch that object

Planar Binding

Spells Player’s Handbook

commands to the best of its ability. You might command the creature to accompany you on an adventure, to guard a location, or to deliver a message. If the creature is Hostile, it strives to twist your

You attempt to bind a Celestial, an Elemental, a Fey, or a Fiend to your service. The creature must be within range for the entire casting of the spell. (Typically, the creature is first summoned

Dominate Beast

Spells Player’s Handbook

existence. On your turn, you can use this link to issue commands to the target (no action required), such as “Attack that creature,” “Move over there,” or “Fetch that object

.” The target does its best to obey on its turn. If it completes an order and doesn’t receive further direction from you, it acts and moves as it likes, focusing on protecting itself. You can

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water.Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the

Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each

Vampire

Monsters Monster Manual

water. Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition in its resting place, the vampire has the

);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Grave Strike", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape

Wight Lifedrinker

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

creature within 5 feet. Failure: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Drink Life", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage, and the wight regains a number of Hit

continues its villainous ways, but it is now driven by a hunger for life. A wight drains living essence through its attacks.PoisonNecrotic

Lorwyn Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.In Lorwyn, giants are curious colossi who roam vast plains, bathe in salty lagoons, and nap against

their homeland in search of wondrous things or simply a place to rest. They are deeply in tune with nature but care little for the smaller denizens around them. At best, this makes a giant aloof and

Shadowmoor Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. Wild Magic Cataclysm (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Wild Magic

Cataclysm"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within 120 feet. Failure: 28 (8d6) damage (roll 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll

Queen Forfallen

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

plies the seas in the largest and best-defended ship in the Moonshaes, the prize of her armada, which she’s strengthened with rusty metal plates and filled with a crew of bloodthirsty Rusted

16, one creature Forfallen can see within 20 feet. The target has Disadvantage on this save if it has the Poisoned condition. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the

Vampire Warden

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition, the vampire has the Paralyzed condition until the weapon is removed. Sunlight. The vampire takes 20 Radiant

smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16) from one of two claws. Bite. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 5 feet that is willing or that has the Grappled

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

. Running Water. The vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water. Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the

is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 17) from one of two claws. Bite (Imp or Vampire Form Only). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, one creature within 5 feet

Hunting Trap Legacy

Equipment

immobile object, such as a tree or a spike driven into the ground. A creature that steps on the plate must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d4 piercing damage and stop moving. Thereafter

When you use your action to set it, this trap forms a saw-toothed steel ring that snaps shut when a creature steps on a pressure plate in the center. The trap is affixed by a heavy chain to an

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

creature takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Calescent Aura", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and is frightened of Ember until the start of its next turn

flames and ash in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6", "rollType":"damage

Nupperibo

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cloud of Vermin","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. A creature within the areas of two or more nupperibos makes the saving throw with disadvantage. Driven

Cloud of Vermin. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 20 feet of one or more nupperibos must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

Ghoul Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2","rollType":"damage

(2d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an elf or undead, it must succeed on a DC

Spirit Statue Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Death Burst. When the spirit statue is reduced to 0 hit points, the statue crumbles, and the spirit returns to the afterlife in a burst of ghostly white flame. Each creature within 5 feet of it must

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Counsel of the Past (2/Day). The spirit statue touches one creature. Once within the next 10 minutes, that creature can roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

Nothic Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

being charmed.A nothic is a monstrous creature with terrible talons and a single great eye. When driven to violence, it uses its horrific gaze to rot the flesh from its enemies’ bones.

Gaze. The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw against this magic or take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType

Finger of Death Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You send negative energy coursing through a creature that you can see within range, causing it searing pain. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 7d8 + 30 necrotic damage on a

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a zombie that is permanently under your command, following your verbal orders to the best of its ability.

Rilsa Rael

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Cunning Action. On each of her turns in combat, Rilsa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Focus. If Rilsa damages a creature with a weapon attack, she gains advantage

on attack rolls against that target until the end of her next turn. Tactical Leadership. As a bonus action, Rilsa chooses one creature she can see within 30 feet of her. The creature doesn’t

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

summon these creatures to serve as guards and assassins, two roles at which they excel. Star Spawn The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes

Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one

Kraul Warrior

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Hive Mind. The kraul is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions while within 30 feet of at least one other kraul. Pack Tactics. The kraul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if

at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Spider Climb. The kraul can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

Dominate Monster Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

telepathic link to issue commands to the creature while you are conscious (no action required), which it does its best to obey. You can specify a simple and general course of action, such as "Attack that

creature," "Run over there," or "Fetch that object." If the creature completes the order and doesn't receive further direction from you, it defends and preserves itself to the best of its ability. You

Lacedon

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2","rollType":"damage

(2d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an elf or undead, it must succeed on a DC

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

cloud giants in the ordning—the set of values and expectations that determines their rank in giant society—is driven by wealth. Those cloud giants foolish or unlucky enough to have their

work with ambitious humans, renegade elves, and greedy dwarves—all folk they see as properly civilized. They treat orcs, goblinoids, and other “barbarian” types as pesky vermin, best

Nupperibo Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

damage. Hunger-Driven. In the Nine Hells, the nupperibos can flawlessly track any creature that has taken damage from any nupperibo's Cloud of Vermin within the previous 24 hours.Bite. Melee Weapon

Cloud of Vermin. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 20 feet of the nupperibo must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. A creature within the areas of two or more

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be

the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying. Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate. Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

+ 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cargo Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the grappled

worker robots fill public-facing service roles. Antigravity technology and built-in tractor beams allow worker robots to effortlessly lift cargo and other heavy objects with their mechanical tentacles

Anhkolox

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 20 feet in a horizontal direction of the anhkolox’s

":"5d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Entrapping Rend", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and if the target is a Large or smaller creature, the target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength

Outlander Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

comprehend, and enjoyed the solitude of being the only thinking creature for miles in any direction. The wilds are in your blood, whether you were a nomad, an explorer, a recluse, a hunter-gatherer, or

table to determine your occupation during your time in the wild, or choose one that best fits your character. d10 Origin 1 Forester 2 Trapper 3 Homesteader 4 Guide

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