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Summon Dragon

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth a Dragon spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or

spell’s level in the stat block. Draconic Spirit Large Dragon, Neutral AC 14 + the spell’s level HP 50 + 10 for each spell level above 5 Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft., Swim 30 ft

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

, he appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of his soul gem (so long as the gem still exists), using the Sammaster (Lich Form) stat block. The gem is a Tiny object that has AC 20; HP 50; and

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Corroding Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Corroding Breath

Summon Draconic Spirit

Spells Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

You call forth a draconic spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. When you cast this spell, choose a family

of dragon: chromatic, gem, or metallic. The creature resembles a dragon of the chosen family, which determines certain traits in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 hit points

Lizardfolk Scaleshield

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.Multiattack. The scaleshield makes two melee attacks, each one with a different weapon. Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spiked Shield","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Shield Block. If an ally within 5

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

substances block this vision, as does a thin sheet of lead.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 34

(9d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"9d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

breath weapon is available, it can use the breath in place of its head or its claws. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5

","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The chimera exhales fire

Kyrzin's Ooze

Magic Items Eberron: Rising from the Last War

move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Once you use this property, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Acid Breath. As an action, you can exhale acid in a 30

you, turning your corpse into a black pudding allied with the daelkyr (see the Monster Manual for the black pudding;black pudding's stat block).

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 60-foot cone

. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage

Ancient White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Cold Breath (Recharge

5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Cold Breath"}. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw

Adult White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Cold Breath (Recharge 5

–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Cold Breath"}. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 90--foot

cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 77 (22d6);{"diceNotation":"22d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

visible outside it. The sphere vanishes at the end of the rest or when Amble leaves the sphere. Hold Breath. Amble can hold their breath for up to 1 hour at a time. Spellcasting. Amble is a 12th-level

gaining those of the creature. If the creature has the same proficiency as Amble and the bonus in its stat block is higher, use the creature's bonus instead of Amble's. When Amble transforms, they

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

in this stat block. Relentless Stride (Loathsome Limbs Only). The horror can move through the space of another creature. The first time on a turn that the horror enters a creature’s space

eddies in the Mists sometimes gather such evils, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

in this stat block. Bile Body (Oozing Organs Only). Any creature that touches the horror or hits it with a melee attack takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bile

, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

in this stat block. Amorphous (Malleable Mass Only). The horror can move through any opening at least 1 inch wide without squeezing.Multiattack. The horror makes two Limbs attacks. Limbs. Melee

vaporous visions amid the fog, mysterious eddies in the Mists sometimes gather such evils, forcing them into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

in this stat block. Amorphous (Malleable Mass Only). The horror can move through any opening at least 1 inch wide without squeezing. Bile Body (Oozing Organs Only). Any creature that touches the

into unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink

Witchkite

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkite’s hoard seeps into the dragon’s core, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent

the mostly forgotten adventurer Osval Dragons of Eldraine The dragons of Eldraine, are much like those of other D&D worlds. You can use any dragon stat block for a dragon of Eldraine. On

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

your character. D6 HARDSHIP 1 Nearly Drowned. You hid underwater to avoid detection by enemies and held your breath for an extremely long time. Just before you would have

innocent people are hurt. 6 I sometimes stay up all night listening to the ghosts of my fallen enemies. Saltmarsh Ties As a former member of Saltmarsh’s elite marine contingent

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

unique, misshapen bodies untethered from the laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into

to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of these

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Necrotic Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Necrotic Breath"}. The dragon

Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Claugiyliamatar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is

loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a

90--foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 77 (22d6);{"diceNotation":"22d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals

form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three

Arriving in Anauroch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

sand. Intent on their investigation of the golem, they don’t notice your arrival. The two desert nomads (use the bandit stat block) and a camel they call Old Stink (for good reason) hail from a Bedine

body. The bone-dry air makes each breath burn hot and taste of the baked earth. Below you, about fifty feet away, a camel watches two desert nomads unearth a hulking stone golem half-buried in the

What actions can monsters use to make Opportunity Attack? Are Multiattack and breath weapon actions allowed?

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

its stat block. A monster also has the option to make an Unarmed Strike as an Opportunity Attack, following the normal rules of an Unarmed Strike. An action, such as a breath weapon effect, that doesn’t

What actions can monsters use to make Opportunity Attack? Are Multiattack and breath weapon actions allowed? When making an Opportunity Attack, a monster can make any single melee attack listed in

Half-Dragon (p. 180)

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

Half-Dragon (p. 180) Cut the Saving Throws line and the Parry ability from the stat block. Added the following about challenge rating: “To avoid recalculating the creature’s challenge rating, apply

the template only to a creature that meets the optional prerequisite in the Breath Weapon table below. Otherwise, use the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to recalculate the rating after you

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: 10 (1d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 56

The Long Road

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

characters become involved in the overland caravan, because the Zhentarim think they’re perfect for the job. Any fast caravan guarded by a sizable contingent of armed Zhentarim mercenaries indicates

a rich target to anyone in this part of the North. For the same reason, the Zhents dare not hire the retired bodyguards, adventurers, and mercenaries who live in and around Beliard, for fear rumors might spread all over the Dessarin Valley about a pay caravan.

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Zephyr Step. In response to being hit by an attack roll, Nafas moves up to half his flying speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.Nafas is the breath of the multiverse, an

by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block).Lightning, ThunderPoison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Summon Draconic Spirit

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

: Concentration, up to 1 hour You call forth a draconic spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. When you cast this

spell, choose a family of dragon: chromatic, gem, or metallic. The creature resembles a dragon of the chosen family, which determines certain traits in its stat block. The creature disappears when it

Returning to Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

city. Castle Kalaman’s Visitors The gates of Castle Kalaman are closed when the characters arrive, but the guards recognize the characters and admit them. The guards confirm a contingent of knights is

soldiers. They use the wight stat block with the following changes: They wear plate armor and have AC 18. They don’t have the Sunlight Sensitivity trait. The wights refuse to speak, and their armor

Hierarchy

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

, some members are highly respected while others are seen as dangerous for one reason or another. What is your relationship to the hierarchy you’re a part of? Is your entire order held in particularly

high or low esteem? Or does your adventuring party stand out from the larger order for some reason? Is your behavior in line with the expectations of your religion, or is it unorthodox in some way

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Actions When a creature takes its action, it can choose from the options in the “Actions” section of its stat block. the Basic Rules describes other actions available to all creatures. Melee and

this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. For example, a monster might deal 4 (1d8) slashing damage with its longsword. That notation means you can have the monster deal 4 damage, or you can roll 1d8 to determine the damage.

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