black before death cure rules

Necklace of Prayer Beads

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This necklace has 1d4 + 2 magic beads made from aquamarine, black pearl, or topaz. It also has many nonmagical beads made from stones such as amber, bloodstone, citrine, coral, jade, pearl, or quartz

Blessing Bless 7–12 Bead of Curing Cure Wounds (level 2 version) 13–16 Bead of Favor Greater Restoration 17–18 Bead of Smiting Shining Smite 19 Bead of Summons Guardian of Faith 20 Bead of Wind Walking Wind Walk

Orb of Dragonkind

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Cost Cure Wounds (level 9 version) 4 Daylight 1 Death Ward 2 Detect Magic 0 Scrying (save DC 18) 3 Call Dragons. While you control the orb, you can take a Magic

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

combat, you have Advantage on Death Saving Throws for 1 year. If someone else reduces your chosen foe to 0 Hit Points or you don’t choose a foe, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear

yourself. The knight has the same alignment as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Elf

Species Lorwyn: First Light

Elves in the realm of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor possess black, pupilless eyes; curved horns; legs that end in cloven hooves; and pointed ears. The elves of Lorwyn exhibit stark differences physically as well

’s death knell, its people’s self-importance and unwillingness to collaborate with other species had already led to the empire’s decline. In Shadowmoor Shadowmoor elves’ horns

Cultist (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to

Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the confines of an ice prison from which he cannot escape. Most of the cultists are Icewind Dale natives who would

Black Sap

Equipment

This tarry substance harvested from the dark boughs of the death’s head willow is a powerful intoxicant. It can be smoked as a concentrate or injected directly into the bloodstream. A creature

subjected to a dose of black sap cannot be charmed or frightened for 1d6 hours. For each dose of black sap consumed, a creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 2d4 hours—an effect that is cumulative with multiple doses.

Black Gauntlet of Bane

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Terror. When a hostile creature within 5 feet of the black gauntlet makes an attack roll or a saving throw, it has disadvantage on the roll. Creatures that are immune to the frightened

condition are immune to this trait. Spellcasting. The black gauntlet is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

Stonemelder

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Death Burst. When the stonemelder dies, it turns to stone and explodes in a burst of rock shards, becoming a smoking pile of rubble. Each creature within 10 feet of the exploding stonemelder must

make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Death Burst","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the

’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they

Life Domain Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

5th beacon of hope, revivify 7th death ward, guardian of faith 9th mass cure wounds, raise dead

healing the sick and wounded, caring for those in need, and driving away the forces of death and undeath. Almost any non-evil deity can claim influence over this domain, particularly agricultural deities

Black Ghost Orchid Seed

Equipment

Every few years, a ghost orchid colony grows a black pod as thick as a human fist that holds three soft, black seeds. A creature that consumes one of these black seeds is affected by the spell feign

death. If the creature is unaware of the pod’s effects or does not wish to be affected, it can resist the effect by succeeding on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. Otherwise, it is considered to be a willing recipient of the spell.

Black Rose Bearer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

black rose bearer bursts into furious violence, attacking indiscriminately. A bearer’s black rose is an homage to the tyrannical Lord Soth, the most powerful death knight on Krynn, who was once a Solamnic Knight of the Order of the Rose.Poison

a pristine black rose. Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the bearer to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 plus the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or

Drow Inquisitor Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, message, poison spray, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, cure

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three death lance attacks. Death Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, disguise self, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, invisibility, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): nondetection, sending

","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Within the Waterdeep division of the Black Network, Davil is accorded the title of Master of Opportunities and Negotiations because he's

Necklace of Prayer Beads Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

This necklace has 1d4 + 2 magic beads made from aquamarine, black pearl, or topaz. It also has many nonmagical beads made from stones such as amber, bloodstone, citrine, coral, jade, pearl, or quartz

necessary). Once a magic bead's spell is cast, that bead can't be used again until the next dawn. d20 Bead of... Spell 1-6 Blessing Bless 7-12 Curing Cure wounds (2nd level

Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, message, poison spray, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, cure

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three death lance attacks. Death Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to

Talis the White

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

spell attacks). Talis has the following spells prepared from the cleric spell list: Cantrips (at will): guidance, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, healing word, inflict

wounds 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, lesser restoration, spiritual weapon (spear) 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, mass healing word, sending 4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom

Golgari Shaman

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

will): poison spray, shillelagh, thorn whip 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, entangle, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): pass without trace, ray of enfeeblement, spike growth 3rd level (3 slots

, or half as much damage on a successful one.Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the shaman drops to 0 hit points, the shaman gains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She

urged her to seek out the Black Sword. Avarice didn’t know who or what the Black Sword was until she was approached by cultists of Levistus bearing swordlike shards of chardalyn worn as pendants

Istrid Horn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, mass cure wounds, hold monsterMultiattack. Istrid makes two melee attacks. Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Maul"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

metals and stones, such as coins and gems, within 60 feet of her.Istrid is regarded as the Black Network's Master of Trade and Coin in Waterdeep. The shield dwarf operates an illegal lending operation

Krull

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, false life, inflict wounds, ray of

, vampiric touch 4th level (3 slots): banishment, blight, death ward, divination, locate creature 5th level (2 slots): antilife shell, cloudkill, contagion, greater restoration 6th level (1 slot): create

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

action.Expert assassins and infiltrators, black abishais can weave shadows to mask their presence, allowing them to reach a location where they can deliver a fatal strike to their targets. Abishais Each

abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

hulking shadow that glares from its perch, rains down death in the form of long black arrows, and slinks off without so much as a whisper. Where he comes from — if he even has a home — remains a mystery, as

, ending the effect on itself on a success.Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj

Witherbloom Professor of Growth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

restoration, mass cure wounds, pass without trace, plant growth, revivify Summon Nature’s Avatar (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The professor magically summons a Groff. The groff

conjured poisonous vines to avatars of nature’s wrath. These professors teach their students to focus on the growth side of the natural cycle of life and death and to avoid wasting resources. They

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

on an Uthgardt shaman’s tribe, the shaman’s Innate Spellcasting feature gains additional spells the shaman can cast once per day. Black Lion: chill touch, feign death, revivify Black

require some sort of blood sacrifice, and their effects are usually transformative. For example, some Black Raven shamans know a ritual that allows them to hatch giant ravens from normal raven eggs, and

Draconian Infiltrator

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into a puddle of acid and splashes acid on those around it. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed on a DC 12

);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Throes", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage at the start of each of its turns. Glide. When the draconian falls and isn’t incapacitated

Sofina

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

each: Evard's black tentacles, finger of death, time stop Swarm of Meteors (1/Day). Sofina magically calls down a meteor swarm that detonates in four 40-foot-radius spheres, each one centered on a point

practitioner of magic with ties to Thay’s tyrannical magocracy. Sofina specializes in necromancy. Death magic and fear are both tools in her arsenal. As Red Wizards are shunned outside Thay

Devkarin Lich

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, Evard's black tentacles 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): circle of death, create undead 7th level (1 slot): finger of death Turn Resistance. The lich has advantage on

Shadar-kai

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Material Plane to forge their own destinies. Once shadar-kai were Fey like the rest of their elven kin; now they exist in a state between life and death, thanks to being transformed by the Shadowfell

race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score

Vampiric Mind Flayer

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

psychic damage dies.When the mind flayers of Bluetspur (see chapter 3) could find no cure for their overlord’s affliction, their degenerating elder brain turned to radical methods to stave off

dementia and death. The results were vampiric mind flayers, feral atrocities spawned from mind flayer tadpoles infected with vampirism. These specialized but flawed terrors serve a single purpose: to drain

Manshoon Legacy

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Special Equipment. Manshoon wears a black robe of the archmagi and wields a staff of power (both accounted for in his statistics). Roll 2d10;{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction

invisibility, polymorph 5th level (3 slots): Bigby's hand, scrying, wall of force 6th level (1 slot): flesh to stone, globe of invulnerability 7th level (1 slot): finger of death, simulacrum 8th

Dusk Hag

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the golden key.” 6 “Beware the black horse.” 7 “The fish is your friend.” 8 “The stairs downward lead to that which you seek.” 9 “Look for two crossed swords. There your goal lies.” 10 “If you see two crows, turn back. Beyond is death.”

waits behind a silver skull.” 3 “Three days, three deaths, three eyes, three breaths.” 4 “Doom falls on the peacock and the sparrow alike. Best be a raven.” 5 “A white hand on a black field holds

Shard Solitaire

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

image (1 charge) Shard Solitaire (Black Sapphire);Black sapphire Blight (3 charges), finger of death (6 charges) Shard Solitaire (Diamond);Diamond Ice storm (3 charges), simulacrum (6

Ancient Black Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

on the frayed edges of civilization. A black dragon’s lair is a dismal cave, grotto, or ruin that is at least partially flooded, providing pools where the dragon rests, and where its victims can

the lair, which is filled with the stench of death and decay. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Dragonborn with chromatic ancestry claim the raw elemental power of chromatic dragons. The vibrant colors of black, blue, green, red, and white dragons gleam in those dragonborn’s scaled skin

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