bitter bards diffusing cone replaced

Snow Sphinx

monsters

spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle across the tundra.Cold, Necrotic, RadiantFreezing Glare (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Freezing Glare"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30- foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

statistics are replaced by the statistics of the dire wolf, except she retains her alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Her attacks in beast form are magical. While in

. Walnut distrusts most folk she meets, except for those whose bearing reflects the matriarchal structure she was once part of. No matter what shape her struggles take, she knows instinctively that her beliefs are right and true — and that she will follow those beliefs to the bitter end.

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapons"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24

one. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Breath Weapons"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity

. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 58 (13d8

paralyzing gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its

Eater of Hope

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath of Hopelessness"}. The eater of hope exhales a miasma of Underworld winds in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14

damage whenever the eater of hope hits it with an attack. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t cursed.An eater of hope is bitter to the core, resentful of all forms

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

uses one of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw, taking 67 (15d8

exhales paralyzing gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, or half as much damage on a successful one. Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, or half as much damage on a successful one. Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

exhales sleep gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more

statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Scintillating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a burst of brilliant radiance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature

rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible. 3 A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Umbraxakar’s control. Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

exhales paralyzing gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of

otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature to take his place. If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it

Nafas can see ends its turn, Nafas exhales forceful winds in a 30-foot cone. Large or smaller creatures in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 15 feet away from him

Instrument of the Bards (p. 176)

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

Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a burst of brilliant radiance in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 27

Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible. 3 A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Repulsion Breath. Lhammaruntosz exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on

well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.Lhammaruntosz can take 3 legendary

Alignment (p. 122)

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

Alignment (p. 122) In the description of each alignment, the final sentence has been replaced as shown below. Lawful Good. “Gold dragons and paladins are typically lawful good.” Neutral Good. “Many

are traditionally neutral, as are typical townsfolk.” Chaotic Neutral. “Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral.” Lawful Evil. “Devils and blue dragons are typically lawful evil.” Neutral Evil. “Yugoloths are typically neutral evil.” Chaotic Evil. “Demons and red dragons are typically chaotic evil.”

Tower of Zephyros ( p. 33)

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

second bullet has changed to “He has an Intelligence score of 18 (+4) and the Spellcasting action option described below.” Zephyros’s Spellcasting trait has been replaced with the following action option

will: message, prestidigitation, ray of frost 2/day each: gust of wind, levitate, magic missile 1/day each: cone of cold, contact other plane (cast as 1 action), greater invisibility, mass suggestion, nondetection, Otiluke’s resilient sphere, protection from energy, tongues

Bard

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

spell learned through your Magical Secrets feature counts as a bard spell for you, so it can be replaced upon gaining a bard level later. But it must be replaced by a bard spell, according to the rule

in the Spellcasting feature. Which spell scrolls can bards understand—spells from the bard list only, or spells from the bard list plus spells from Magical Secrets? A bard can use any spell scroll

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 40 (9d8);{"diceNotation":"9d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType

bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 49 (11d8);{"diceNotation":"11d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType

the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can

Half-Red Dragon Veteran

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

Half-Red Dragon Veteran Here the half-dragon template has been applied to a human veteran to create a half-red dragon veteran. Splint armor has been replaced with plate. Half-Red Dragon Veteran

cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Appendix: Festive Monsters

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

it sinking into soft snow and thick fur to ward out the cold. The sphinx’s muscular wings carry the same spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle

, Fear, Suggestion Bonus Actions Freezing Glare (Recharge 5-6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

randomly. The replaced tooth vanishes, and you lose the implanted effect. Recovering Teeth. Once all the teeth have vanished, their pouch also vanishes. The pouch with all the teeth then appears in

the target if necessary. 19 Incendax’s Tooth (ruby-veined red dragon fang) 1 ancient red dragon You gain immunity to fire damage, and as an action, you can exhale fire in a 90-foot cone

Hell Hound

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

prey to the bitter end. When hell hounds feed, the flesh they consume stokes the infernal fires that burn within them. When a hell hound dies, that fire consumes the creature’s remains in a billowing

: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage. Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The hound exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must

Winter Eladrin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

from them as bitter cold. Winter Eladrin Medium fey (elf), chaotic neutral Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 10(+0) CON

/day each: cone of cold, ice storm Magic Resistance. The eladrin has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Sorrowful Presence. Any non-eladrin creature that starts

Redcloak Battalion

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

Battalion. This elite unit fought at the forefront of the Last War, and Brelish bards still sing of the exploits of Khandan the Hammer and Meira the Huntress. At the end of the war, the battalion was split

bitterly. Thrane. In the waning years of the Last War, the Redcloaks played a major role in the devastating Battle of Cairn Hill between Brelish and Thrane forces. Thanks to heavy losses on both sides, veterans of that battle tend to nurse bitter grudges against their enemies.

Goblinoids

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

years. It was crippled by a long and bitter conflict with the daelkyr and their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyr were defeated, the seeds of madness took root in the empire and tore it apart

Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors

Walnut Dankgrass

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

structure she was once part of. No matter what shape her struggles take, she knows instinctively that her beliefs are right and true — and that she will follow those beliefs to the bitter end. Walnut

unconscious, drops to 0 hit points, or dies. While transformed, Walnut’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the dire wolf, except she retains her alignment, personality, and Intelligence

Bard: College of Spirits

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

Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards

. 10 Tale of the Dragon. The target spews fire from the mouth in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking fire damage equal to four rolls of your Bardic

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four

. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards

Dragon Factions

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

their services to dragons in exchange for membership in a draconic faction. By joining one dragon’s faction, characters might end up locked in bitter strife with a different faction—and characters who

to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An

Nafas's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

end immediately, resuming when he either gains a new body or is replaced by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block). Nafas Large Elemental, Chaotic Good Armor Class

creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it retains its name, alignment, and personality

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