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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
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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
Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
an exciting opportunity to explore your character’s narrative through their class abilities. For more guidance on customizing spells, see the “Personalizing Spells” section in
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
an exciting opportunity to explore your character’s narrative through their class abilities. For more guidance on customizing spells, see the “Personalizing Spells” section in
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as 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
Khatesh understand what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts.
The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
", "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
rage he murdered his brother, Sergei. Sergei’s betrothed, Tatyana, leapt from a tower to escape Strahd and vanished into the Mists rising around Barovia as Strahd slew everyone else in the castle
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life.
Avatar of Death
Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its
. Turning Immunity. The avatar is immune to features that turn undead.
Actions
Reaping Scythe. The avatar sweeps its spectral scythe through a creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
medusa rising up anew, the last of her shed skin dropping away, revealing glistening, unscarred scales.
Fighting Hythonia as a mythic encounter is equivalent to taking on two challenge rating 17
:
Hythonia briefly animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Ages ago, the serene god Rao created a tool to shield his fledgling faithful against the evils of the Lower Planes. Yet, as eons passed, mortals developed their own methods of dealing with
existential threats, and the crook was largely forgotten. In recent ages, though, the Crook of Rao was rediscovered and leveraged against the rising power of the Witch Queen Iggwilv (one of the names of the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and
even be stripped of your position.
Azorius Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Azorius Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky
. Rising from the far side of the bridge are the lair’s anterior spires. These solid, pointed shafts resemble inverted icicles more than towers and enclose a terraced, open-air amphitheater that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Gray Ooze A gray ooze is stone turned to liquid by chaos. When it moves, it slithers like a liquid snake, rising to strike. Gray Ooze
Medium ooze, unaligned
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9
(100 XP)
Amorphous. The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Corrode Metal. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits the ooze corrodes. After dealing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Githyanki Knight Githyanki knights wield silver blades to slay magic-users who use the Astral Projection spell to intrude on githyanki territories on the Astral Plane. These silver blades are sacred
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Statue of Talos Statue of Talos
Large elemental, chaotic evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 147 (14d10 + 70)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
19(+4)
DEX
11(+0)
CON
its lightning bolt blades.
Headbutt. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Lightning Bolt Blades. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. The Lord of Blades
Medium humanoid (warforged), lawful evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 195 (23d8 + 92)
Speed 40 ft
The Lord of Blades The Lord of Blades is a warforged warlord who has broken all ties with his former masters. He has established a nation for his people deep in the Mournland, centered in a great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Artificer,* Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard 2nd Vortex Warp Conjuration Artificer,* Sorcerer, Wizard 2nd Wither and Bloom Necromancy Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard *The artificer class appears in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Eberron: Rising from the Last War.
Spells Created at Strixhaven, the spells presented in this section are available to the backgrounds offered in this chapter. The spells also appear on the class spell lists indicated in the Spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
warmest in the castle, thanks to heat rising from the forge (area 1H). The lizardfolk that live in the castle gather here — usually at night — to discuss their situation and what they should do. The
sharp, clean blades for shortswords, daggers, and spears, neatly wrapped in oilskin. Unless the lizardfolk are meeting, this chamber usually is empty. The lizardfolk seldom come here when they could be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
rising back up to the ceiling in the next 50 feet, and a rune of fear in its final 30 feet. Whirling Blades (Initiative 20). The blades attack each creature in the first 80 feet of the hallway, with a
Example Complex Traps The following complex traps can be used to challenge characters or to inspire your own creations. Path of Blades Complex trap (level 1–4, dangerous threat) Hidden within a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Lord of Blades’ Strike Squad While the characters explore Landro, they’re pursued by a warforged named Glaive (see the accompanying stat block). Glaive is a high-ranking commander loyal to the Lord
of Blades. She has orders to find a ruined colossus suitable to transform into an outpost for the blades, and Landro fits this description perfectly. When she becomes aware of the party’s presence in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
warmest in the castle, thanks to heat rising from the forge (area 1H). The lizardfolk that live in the castle gather here—usually at night—to discuss their situation and what they should do. The debate
, clean blades for shortswords, daggers, and spears, neatly wrapped in oilskin. Unless the lizardfolk are meeting, this chamber usually is empty. The lizardfolk seldom come here when they could be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gnoll Pack Lord Rising above other gnolls with their viciousness and physical prowess, gnoll pack lords terrorize weaker gnolls into their service. These brutes drive other gnolls to acts of great
after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Bone Whip attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
the Outlands, manifesting gleaming blades to destroy those that threaten multiversal stability. Aurumach Rilmani Large Celestial, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 285
an action), slow, suggestion
Bonus Actions
Aura of Blades. The aurumach manifests a spectral, golden aura of blades around itself. While this aura is manifested, each creature that starts its turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
creating a Tairnadal character, including a Valenar elf, think about your patron ancestor. Most Tairnadal pursue the same class as their patron, so if your character is a wizard, your ancestor was
weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
got nervous. I haven’t been able to find a good replacement since.
Ruin Spider Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105 (14d10 + 28)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Fizban’s Platinum Shield Abjuration Yes No Sorcerer, Wizard
7th Draconic Transformation Transmutation Yes No Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
*The artificer class appears in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Eberron: Rising from the Last War.
the school of magic of a spell, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes have access to it. Spells Level Spell School Conc. Ritual Class
2nd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Talent. If you’re not going to play a magic-using class, consider creating a high elf or a human with the Magic Initiate feat. Whether you favor damage-dealing cantrips or more utilitarian ones, every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
neutral
Armor Class 5
Hit Points 217 (14d20 + 70)
Speed 10 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
1 (–5)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (–4)
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire
Maw 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
door set into the north wall has a wooden beam barring it. At the east end of the chapel rests a stone altar flanked by iron candelabras. The altar is carved with a rising sun bas-relief. Tall
drive them out of Argynvostholt. As an action, a revenant attacks twice with its longsword, wielding the weapon with both hands and dealing 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage on a hit. Characters who study
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
when the pudding ebbs over them. Stone remains behind, wiped clean. Black Pudding
Large ooze, unaligned
Armor Class 7
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
16 (+3
weapon made of metal or wood that hits the pudding 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
an NPC's challenge rating. Armor and Weapon Swaps You can upgrade or downgrade an NPC's armor, or add or switch weapons. Adjustments to Armor Class and damage can change an NPC's challenge rating
. 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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
attacks weaken. Each of the Angry has two heads, which bicker with each other until they find something else on which they can vent their wrath. The Angry
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 18
Angry has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.
Rising Anger. If another creature deals






