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Rusted Behemoth

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Multiattack. The Rusted makes three attacks, using Slam or Rusted Shot Put in any combination. Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam

"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"4d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Rusted Shot Put. Ranged Attack Roll: +10

Shadowmoor Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

Multiattack. The giant makes three attacks, using Tree Club or Boulder in any combination. Tree Club. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tree Club

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tree Club", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +9

Lorwyn Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Stone Sword or Boulder in any combination. Stone Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Stone Sword

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stone Sword", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +8

Beast of Malar

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Divine Immortality"} days, reviving with all its Hit Points in a place of Malar’s choosing. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the beast fails a saving throw, it can

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

Queen Forfallen

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

any combination. Greataxe. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Greataxe"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d12+5", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the end of its next turn. Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9

Glaive

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Self-Preservation"}.Since the Mournland’s earliest days, Glaive has wielded her namesake weapon in service to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the

blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the only name Glaive has ever known

Blade Lieutenant

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Pack Tactics. The lieutenant has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lieutenant’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the

the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Blade lieutenants lead subordinates on raids on behalf of the Lord of Blades. Soldiers who fail to meet a lieutenant’s demands are harshly disciplined

Blade Scout

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Pack Tactics. The scout has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the scout’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the

Blades’ legions. Blades of Eberron In the aftermath of Eberron’s Last War, a warforged called the Lord of Blades rose to fill the power vacuum left in the devastated Mournland. The Lord

Fate Cutter Shears

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

The blades of these pruning shears bear many nicks and dents but still cut cleanly. The shears function as a magic dagger. The weapon has the following properties: Ever Sharp. When you hit with an

rest, attack rolls against it score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Headless Iron Golem

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

beneath its feet. Iron golems wield enormous blades to extend their reach, and all can belch clouds of deadly poison. An iron golem's body is smelted with rare tinctures and admixtures. Though other

. If the golem is left without instructions or is incapacitated, it continues to follow its last orders to the best of its ability. When it can't fulfill its orders, a golem might react violently — or

Kolyarut

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Unerring Blade"}): 1&ndash

–6: Push. If the target is Large or smaller, the target is pushed up to 15 feet away from the kolyarut. Edict of Blades (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

Sword of Answering Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

In the world of Greyhawk, only nine of these blades are known to exist. Each is patterned after the legendary sword Fragarach, which is variously translated as “Final Word.” Each of the

to make one melee attack with it against any creature in your reach that deals damage to you. You have advantage on the attack roll, and any damage dealt with this special attack ignores any damage immunity or resistance the target has.

Tamchal Chakram

Equipment

These circular weapons are among the many strange weapons used by urdefhans. The sharp metal circle contains numerous protruding blades, while an angled central handle provides a grip that spins the

weapon as it’s thrown. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Graze. If your attack roll with this weapon misses

Summon Lesser Demons

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

all creatures, including you. Roll initiative for the summoned demons as a group, which has its own turns. The demons pursue and attack the nearest non-demons to the best of their ability. As part of

You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears. d6 Demons Summoned 1–2 Two demons of challenge

Shalvus Martholio

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Shalvus deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the

attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of Shalvus that isn’t incapacitated and Shalvus doesn’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack

Setessan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Pack Tactics. The hoplite has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hoplite's allies is within 5 feet of the hoplite and the ally isn't incapacitated.Multiattack. The

Nylea's Arrows 2 The Watchers 3 Fangs of Ophis 4 The Swiftswords 5 Karametra's Wolves 6 Defenders of the Grove 7 Bronze Blades 8 The Jackals

Animated Staff of Frost

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

charges) wall of ice (4 charges). It regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll"} expended charges daily at dawn. If the staff expends its last charge, roll a d20. On a 1, the staff turns

can issue commands to it, which the creature does its best to obey. The creature can repeat the saving throw each time it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that

Reaper of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

magically turns invisible until the start of its next turn. This invisibility ends if the reaper makes an attack roll, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.Bhaal's cultists emulate their deity

blade;night blades, whom Bhaal blesses with darkvision and superior stealth. Reaper of Bhaal;Reapers are the next rank up. They gain the ability to turn invisible and can use Bhaal's magic to evade

Icewind Kobold

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated

live in the mountains and hills of Icewind Dale are among the hardiest of their kind. Drawn to the north by a desire to find and serve white dragons, these kobolds adapted as best they can to the

Harengon Brigand

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Pack Tactics. The harengon has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the harengon’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated

best way to deal with harengon brigands is to outnumber them or give them a good kicking. They flee quickly when the tables are turned against them. Harengons Harengons are rabbit-folk native to the

Whirling Chandelier

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

False Appearance. If the chandelier is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the chandelier move or act, that

Blazing Vortex as mischievousness or outright malevolence, though the chandelier lacks any understanding of such concepts. A whirling chandelier makes tactical decisions only as a means to perform its master’s orders to the best of its ability.Poison, PsychicFire

Tashlyn Yafeera

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Indomitable (2/Day). Tashlyn can reroll a saving throw that she fails. She must use the new roll. Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, Tashlyn can regain 20 hit

, Tashlyn has an unfettered sense of superiority. Quick to anger, she hates to back down from a fight. She respects anyone who can best her in melee combat.

Faerie Pest

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

damage. If the faerie had advantage on the attack roll, the target takes an additional 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stingblade", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing

toddler, except for the black-feathered wings sprouting from the faerie’s shoulders. When engaged in combat, faerie pests wield thought-manipulating magic alongside sharp blades coated in

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

":"psychic"} psychic damage, and the target must subtract 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Psychic Blade"} from the next attack roll or saving throw it makes before the end of the

. Psionic Shield. When the goblin or one of its allies within 15 feet of it is hit by an attack roll, the goblin conjures a shield of force. The target of the attack gains a +3 bonus to its AC against the

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Malfunction. Whenever the autognome takes 15 damage or more from a single source and isn’t reduced to 0 hit points by that damage, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll

: defend gnomes who are being attacked by non-gnomes, defend yourself if you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn't

Simon Aumar

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

holding, two pairs of sending stones, and a deathly token (see Spellcasting). Wild Magic. When Simon takes 20 or more damage from a single source or takes damage from a critical hit, he must roll on the

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Chaos Bolt"}: 1, acid;{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Chaos Bolt (Acid)", "rollDamageType":"acid"}; 2, cold;{"diceNotation":"2d10+3

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

":"lightning"} lightning damage. Shocking Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shocking Bolt"} to hit (with advantage on the attack roll if the

damage.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently

Githyanki Supreme Commander

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

roll. Attack (2 Actions). The githyanki makes one Silver Greatsword attack.Supreme commanders lead armies, each one commanding ten githyanki ki'thrak;kith'raks, who in turn lead the rest of their

, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the bellicose followers of the Lich Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize the Astral

Mite

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

within 60 feet of it for 1 minute. If the mite is hidden, using this ability does not reveal its location. While the creature is affected by this hex, whenever it makes an attack roll, an ability check

, or a saving throw, it must roll a d6 and subtract the number rolled from the d20 roll. On any turn in which it suffers the effect of the hex, the target can attack an ally as a reaction, ignoring the

Ephixis, Bow of Nylea

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

roll of 19 or 20. Blessing of the Wild. If you are a worshiper of Nylea, you gain all the following benefits for which you have the required piety: Piety 10+. The bow has 1 randomly determined minor

you, no attack roll required. A Nyxborn lynx is summoned in that space (use the stat block for a tiger with the Nyxborn traits from chapter 6). The lynx understands your verbal commands and obeys them

Summon Greater Demon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. Roll initiative for the demon, which has its own turns

pursuing and attacking the nearest non-demons to the best of its ability. If you stop concentrating on the spell before it reaches its full duration, an uncontrolled demon doesn’t disappear for 1d6

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, some blades have faded from the world, their magic lost as family lines have become extinct. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain

hit on a roll of 19 or 20. 91–92 When you hit with an attack using the moonblade, the attack deals an extra 1d6 slashing damage. 93–94 When you hit a creature of a specific

Outlander Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

Origin You’ve been to strange places and seen things that others cannot begin to fathom. Consider some of the distant lands you have visited, and how they impacted you. You can roll on the following

table to determine your occupation during your time in the wild, or choose one that best fits your character. d10 Origin 1 Forester 2 Trapper 3 Homesteader 4 Guide

Dusk Hag

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

3/day each: dream, hypnotic pattern, sleep (9d8);{"diceNotation":"9d8","rollType":"roll"} 1/day each: legend lore, scrying Magic Resistance. The hag has advantage on saving throws against spells and

and is cursed until the hag dies or the curse is removed. The cursed creature's hit point maximum decreases by 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Nightmare Touch"} whenever

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

eladrin of spring, and fury might cause an eladrin to change to summer. The following tables offer personality suggestions for eladrin of each season. You can roll on the tables or use them as

the best way to solve problems. 2 Overwhelming force can accomplish almost anything. The tougher the problem, the more force you apply. 3 You stand tall and strong so that others can lean

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