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Githyanki Knight

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Silver Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Telekinesis if available. Silver Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation

with the Astral Projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body instead of dealing damage. Spellcasting. The githyanki casts one of the following

Alter Self

Spells Player’s Handbook

You alter your physical form. Choose one of the following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one

), horns (Piercing), or hooves (Bludgeoning). When you use your Unarmed Strike to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Blight or Ray of Sickness (level 6 version). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit

dragonkind. Personality Sammaster presents a charming and handsome facade, but he can’t conceal his morbid fascination with undead dragonkind for long. His only true allies are the inner

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

three attacks, using Corrosive Burst or Paralyzing Touch in any combination. He can replace two attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Corrosive Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +13;{"diceNotation

. Personality Sammaster presents a charming and handsome facade, but he can’t conceal his morbid fascination with undead dragonkind for long. His only true allies are the inner circle of the Cult of

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5

, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Planecaller's Codex

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

familiar, gate, magic circle, planar binding, and summon elemental (appears in this book). It functions as a spellbook for you. While you are holding the book, you can use it as a spellcasting

the book, you can expend 1 charge to replace one of your prepared wizard spells with a different spell in the book. The new spell must be of the conjuration school. When you cast a conjuration spell

Witherbloom Professor of Decay

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Essence Transfer (1/Day). The professor can cast the animate dead spell, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two Mortality Spear attacks. It can replace one of

philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Necrotic

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

roots. It can replace one of these attacks with a rock attack. Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Root"} to hit, reach 60 ft., one target. Hit: 30

contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the

Spawn of Kyuss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

scraped-off worm at a Humanoid it can see within 10 feet of the worm). Otherwise, the worm burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage

animates the corpse, transforming it into a spawn of Kyuss, which breeds more worms. Spawn of Kyuss are expressions of Orcus’s intent to replace all life with undeath. Left to its own devices, a

Charmayne Daymore

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Charmayne fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Charmayne makes three Ashen Burst attacks. She can replace one of these attacks with

reactions per round but only one per turn. Elemental Rebuke. In response to being hit by an attack, Charmayne utters a word in Ignan, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

quarterstaff.Multiattack. Kelek makes three attacks using Sorcerer’s Bolt, Staff of Striking, or a combination of them. He can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Sorcerer

of the staff's charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Striking","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage for each expended charge. Fiery

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Eldritch Staff attacks. She can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Eldritch Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff"} to

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands, and Skylla can expend up to 3 of the staff’s charges, dealing an

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Fae Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Stunning Soliloquy if available. Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade

until the end of the high fae’s next turn. Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available. Death Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Strike"} to hit

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Strike", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can forgo dealing slashing damage; the target then has the grappled

Planecaller's Codex

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

. When found, the book contains the following spells: banishment, find familiar, gate, magic circle, planar binding, and summon elemental (appears in this book). It functions as a spellbook for you

following ways while holding it: If you spend 1 minute studying the book, you can expend 1 charge to replace one of your prepared wizard spells with a different spell in the book. The new spell must

Alter Self

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You sprout gills and grow webs

to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for your Unarmed Strike, and you use your spellcasting ability modifier for the attack and damage rolls rather than using Strength.

Customizing NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

spellcaster is to replace one or more of its spells. You can substitute any spell on the NPC’s spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this

have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating. Magic items, as well as adjusting a creature’s challenge rating, are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Customizing NPCs

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

replace one or more of its spells. You can substitute any spell on the NPC's spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this manner doesn't alter

. Magic Items The more powerful an NPC, the more likely it has one or more magic items in its possession. An archmage, for example, might have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating.

Alter Self

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

following options. Its effects last for the duration, during which you can take a Magic action to replace the option you chose with a different one. Aquatic Adaptation. You sprout gills and grow webs

to deal damage with that new growth, it deals 1d6 damage of the type in parentheses instead of dealing the normal damage for your Unarmed Strike, and you use your spellcasting ability modifier for the attack and damage rolls rather than using Strength.

Creating a Shadow Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Monster Manual for making a dragon a spellcaster, shadow dragons typically have the spellcasting ability of their original forms. Over time, some shadow dragons might replace one or more of their

conceal my contempt for others. 8 I truly regret the things I have done and will do whatever I can to atone. Shadow Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Merciless. Life doesn’t offer second

Ruin Spider

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

Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Ruinous Acid. Any nonmagical weapon that hits the spider corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty

to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the spider is destroyed after dealing damage. Spider Climb. The spider can climb

Campaign Conflicts

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

” section below provides examples of conflicts that reinforce particular themes. If a conflict reaches a satisfying end before the end of the campaign, create a new conflict to replace it. You can also

replace conflicts that don’t resonate with your players as well as conflicts you’re having trouble building adventures around. Conflict Arcs In the same way you think about character arcs over the

Githyanki Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Telekinesis if available. Silver Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Psychic damage

. Critical Hit: If the target is in an astral body (as with the Astral Projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body instead of dealing damage

The Lords of Dust

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

overlords were bound at the end of the Age of Demons by the power of the Silver Flame, and an overlord can be released from this binding only if doing so can be made to fulfill the Draconic Prophecy

races is in directing them and their affairs down the paths necessary to release their overlords; aside from that, dealing with mortals is a tedious chore.

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

. 2 Conceal evidence of a vast conspiracy. 3 Control a community through fear by posing as a legendary bogeyman. 4 Replace a noble to enjoy a decadent lifestyle. 5 Spy on wizards to

Way of Mercy

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

walkers of this way usually don robes with deep cowls, and they often conceal their faces with masks, presenting themselves as the faceless bringers of life and death. Implements of Mercy 3rd-level Way

restore a number of hit points equal to a roll of your Martial Arts die + your Wisdom modifier. When you use your Flurry of Blows, you can replace one of the unarmed strikes with a use of this feature

Delphi Mansion Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

center of this adventure, is an enigmatic being from the Far Realm. Krokulmar can serve any campaign, or you can replace it with a more suitable otherworldly being. Eldritch Surges d4 Surge Effect

spell on its turn, the shadow makes a melee spell attack (+4 to hit) against a random creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 5 (2d4) necrotic damage on a hit.

Tyrants Campaign Themes

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

Tyrants Campaign Themes The primary theme of the Tyrants is mystery. In dealing with the Tyrants, there is always a question of what is real and what the true objective actually is. With the Tyrants

want to replace the entire city council of Sharn, or are their aspirations even higher than that? In a campaign that examines this idea, the Tyrants might impersonate the patrons and allies of the

Xanathar

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

constantly, but even their ministrations can’t keep such a creature alive forever. Whenever the fish dies, panic spreads through the occupants of the lair as minions try to replace the fish before Xanathar

enemies everywhere, and lashes out at anyone it suspects of being a Zhentarim spy or assassin. Adventurers who attract its attention by dealing with known or suspected Black Network operatives are

The Moon Glade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

covered in dark, foul-smelling moss. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check identifies the bark as magically tainted. Dealing damage to Garalel harms her but also breaks off large

also use an action to throw water from the pool onto Garalel. Each time she is splashed so, it helps cleanse the dark magic binding her and increases the hit point total at which she regains her senses

Living Spells

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

different spell, choose a damage-dealing evocation or conjuration spell from the wizard spell list of up to 5th level. Then consult the Living Spell Customization table to see which stat block to customize

changes to that stat block: Damage Immunity. Replace the living spell’s damage immunity with immunity to the type (or types) of damage dealt by the chosen spell. Magical Strike. Replace the damage that

2. Hunting Kennel

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

limbs to replace the one it lost. This can result in trolls with multiple arms. A four-armed troll uses the troll stat block, except that it is a challenge rating 6 monster (2,300 XP) and has the

, the troll rends the target, dealing an extra 2d6 slashing damage. Treasure Trepsin keeps some items for himself. These include six ermine pelts (100 gp each), three fox pelts (25 gp each), and the

2. Hunting Kennel

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

troll loses a limb, it regenerates two limbs to replace the one it lost. This can result in trolls with multiple arms. A four-armed troll uses the troll stat block, except that it is a challenge rating

two or more claws hit the same target, the troll rends the target, dealing an extra 2d6 slashing damage. Treasure Trepsin keeps some items for himself. These include six ermine pelts (100 gp each

The Role of Rules

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

, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. It doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication

Skylla

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

expended, roll a d20; on a 1, the staff is destroyed. Actions Multiattack. Skylla makes two Eldritch Staff attacks. She can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Eldritch Staff. Melee

, dealing an extra 4 (1d8) lightning damage for each expended charge. Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

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