bite before domains choose race

1. Choose a Race

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

1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans

about these races. The race you choose contributes to your character’s identity in an important way, by establishing a general appearance and the natural talents gained from culture and ancestry. Your

1. Choose a Race

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

1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans

. Some races also have subraces, such as mountain dwarf or wood elf. The Races section provides more information about these races. The race you choose contributes to your character’s identity in an

Gate

Spells Player’s Handbook

diameter. You can orient the portal in any direction you choose. The portal lasts for the duration, and the portal’s destination is visible through it. The portal has a front and a back on

nearest to the portal. Deities and other planar rulers can prevent portals created by this spell from opening in their presence or anywhere within their domains. When you cast this spell, you can

Pit Fiend

Monsters Monster Manual

pit fiend fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The pit fiend has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The pit fiend

makes one Bite attack, two Devilish Claw attacks, and one Fiery Mace attack. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 18 (3d6

Tarrasque

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (6/Day). If the tarrasque fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The tarrasque has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The tarrasque makes one Bite attack and three other attacks, using Claw or Tail in any combination. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +19;{"diceNotation

Vampire

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Misty Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place

checks.Multiattack (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two Grave Strike attacks and uses Bite. Grave Strike (Vampire Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit

Beholder

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the beholder fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The beholder uses Eye Rays three times. Bite. Melee Attack Roll

: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing

Death Tyrant

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the death tyrant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The death tyrant uses Eye Rays three times. Bite. Melee Attack

Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 feet. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType

Summon Fiend

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth a fiendish spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Fiendish Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose Demon, Devil, or Yugoloth

makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down). Bite (Demon Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d12 + 3 + the spell

Dhampir

Species Astarion's Book of Hungers

. Dhampirs must choose whether to fight to control their hunger or give in to predatory urges. Dhampirs often arise from encounters with vampires; some are the descendants of a powerful vampire, while

others are partially transformed by a vampire’s bite. All manner of macabre bargains and necromantic influences might also give rise to a dhampir. Regardless of their origins, dhampirs exhibit

Rusted Wyrm

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Rusted fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The Rusted makes two Bite attacks. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20

+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 20 ft. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. Steam

Beast of Malar

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The beast has Advantage on saving throw;saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Regeneration. The beast regains 20 Hit Points at the

turn with 0 Hit Points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. The beast makes three attacks, using Bite or Claws in any combination. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

restrictions caused by webs, and it knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack. The aranea makes two attacks, using Bite, Slam, or Sling in any combination. Bite

(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

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Misty Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place

sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two Hellfire Claw attacks and uses Bite. Hellfire Claw (Vampire

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. The sahuagin makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his claws or trident. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5

ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

) 3rd level (3 slots): mass healing word, tonguesMultiattack. The sahuagin makes two attacks: one with her bite and one with her claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType

":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Claws. Melee

Dolphin Delighter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s next turn.In the Feywild, dolphin delighters brighten the moods of those who travel the seas of the Domains of Delight. Telepathically singing sea chanteys, these dolphins leap and teleport

feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Immediately before teleporting, the dolphin can choose one creature within 5 feet of it. That creature can teleport with the dolphin, appearing in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the dolphin’s destination space.

Ancient Sea Serpent

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The sea serpent can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the sea serpent fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The sea serpent deals

double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The sea serpent makes one Bite attack and one Constrict or Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to

Archdruid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

natural wonders of their domains. They seldom interact with folk away from their druid groves and shrines, unless there is a great threat to the natural order or to a nearby community. An archdruid

Shape action, you may choose the creature they turn into, abiding by the action’s restrictions. Or you may roll on the Archdruid Favored Shapes table to determine the form the archdruid adopts

Young Sea Serpent

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The sea serpent can breathe air and water. Siege Monster. The sea serpent deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The sea serpent makes one Bite attack and one

Constrict or Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

’s deathless prowess in the form of increased speed, darkvision, and a life-draining bite. With unique insights into the nature of the undead, many dhampirs become adventurers and monster hunters

sustenance from the living. Roll on or choose an option from the Dhampir Hungers table to determine what tempts your character to feed. Dhampir Hungers d6 Hunger 1 Blood 2 Flesh

Gate Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

diameter. You can orient the portal in any direction you choose. The portal lasts for the duration. The portal has a front and a back on each plane where it appears. Travel through the portal is

prevent portals created by this spell from opening in their presence or anywhere within their domains. When you cast this spell, you can speak the name of a specific creature (a pseudonym, title, or

Investiture of Flame

Spells Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Flames race across your body, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet for the spell’s duration. The flames don’t harm you. Until the spell ends

there takes 1d10 fire damage. You can use your action to create a line of fire 15 feet long and 5 feet wide extending from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

two ranged attacks or two melee attacks, but can constrict only once. Bite (Snake Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach

5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage

Alter Self Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You assume a different form. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following options, the effects of which last for the duration of the spell. While the spell lasts, you can end one option as an

voice, hair length, coloration, and distinguishing characteristics, if any. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your statistics change. You also can't appear as a

Yeth Hound

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically with each other.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, plus 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack

by needle lords—hulking plant creatures that hail from fey domains wracked by wanton violence. When a needle lord enters a worldly forest, it spreads seed pods wherever it roams. A pod remains

Relentless Impaler

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Resistance (3/Day). If the impaler fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The impaler makes one Spike attack and two Wicked Spear attacks. Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +11

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.In the Domains of Dread, practitioners of foul magic perform a profane ritual that turns living creatures into fiendish killers. This ritual necessitates the use of a

Lineages

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

overshadow their original race, if any, becoming their new race. A character might choose a lineage during character creation, their transformation having occurred before play begins. Or, events might

subsequent to character creation. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of one of the game’s fantastical races. Alternatively, you

Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or choose an option from the Hexblood Origins table to determine how your character gained their lineage. Hexblood Origins d6 Origin 1 Seeking a child, your parent made a bargain

changed you and forced you from your home. 6 A slighted druid transformed you and bound you to live only so long as a sacred tree bears fruit. Hexbloods in the Domains of Dread When

Adult Blue Dracolich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dracolich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The dracolich has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

effects.Multiattack. The dracolich can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

addition, Arasta’s children immediately swarm over her body to protect her, granting her 100 temporary hit points. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Arasta fails a saving throw, she can choose to

, without needing to make an ability check. Web Walker. Arasta ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws. Bite

Spectator Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Eye Rays. The spectator shoots up to two of the following magical eye rays at one or two creatures it can see within 90 feet of it. It can use

Vampiric Jade Statue

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Immutable Form. The statue is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the statue fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack

. The statue makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Thousand Teeth

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Hold Breath. Thousand Teeth can hold its breath for 30 minutes. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Thousand Teeth fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Thousand Teeth

makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10

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