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Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can't die permanently. Upon its death, it reforms elsewhere in the multiverse and becomes active again at a time set by the DM. Rak Tulkhesh Called the Rage of War, Rak Tulkhesh is the incarnation of

Tulkhesh regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. Attack. Rak Tulkhesh makes one weapon attack. End Magic (Costs 2 Actions). Rak Tulkhesh casts dispel magic. Provoke Rage (Costs 3 Actions

Lesser Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

dragon’s turn. Absent any other command, the zombie tries to kill any non-Undead creature it encounters.Most death dragons are pale imitations of their former selves. They remember flashes and

echoes, and sometimes things or creatures they encounter painfully remind them of what they once had. These fleeting moments of lucidity quickly burn away in rage and anguish, driving the dragons to

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization

, conjure barrage 4th dominate beast, stoneskin 5th destructive wave Fueled by the fire of rage burning in your heart, your magic is almost always accompanied by fiery

Tempest Spirit

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Death Bolt (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Death Bolt"}. The spirit hurls a magical lightning bolt in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in

that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Bolt", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage plus 16 (3d10

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

a return to the old ways. Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd

, Kasimir and his fellow dusk elves stoned Patrina to death. As punishment for depriving him of his bride, Strahd butchered all the women in the dusk elf tribe, and Kasimir's ears were cut off to punish him

Path of the Zealot Legacy

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, Warrior of the Gods 6th Fanatical Focus 10th Zealous Presence 14th Rage beyond Death

Some deities inspire their followers to pitch themselves into a ferocious battle fury. These barbarians are zealots — warriors who channel their rage into powerful displays of divine power. A

Abhorrent Overlord

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

can sense the direction to that site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can't locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path

creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made of Underworld gold that they adorn themselves with. Their appetite for pain and death is eclipsed only by their greed

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

You are a member of a teeming horde — one small part of a sprawling organism. Just as you are part of the swarm, the swarm is part of a larger ecosystem, a never-ending cycle of life, death

Golgari, no fear of death or taboo about the dead, just a fierce affirmation of the cycle. Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s kit Languages

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

children of Khyber rose from the darkness to reign over Eberron. The greatest among them were the overlords, who held dominion over a world of fear, war, and death until the children of Eberron and Siberys

. Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the

Eater of Hope

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can’t locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between it and the gold

death. The worst of these hateful dead, through ages of bitterness, gradually transform into fiends, the tormentors of the Underworld. The people of Theros know these fiends as demons. Immortal Nature

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross paths. The githyanki were motivated

by revenge and convinced that they deserved to take whatever they wanted from the worlds they traveled. Ranging out from the titanic city of Tu’narath on the Astral Plane, they send raiders out

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change Shape bonus action.Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available. Death Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Strike"} to hit

Traag Draconian

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

, it subtracts up to 50 feet from the fall when calculating the fall’s damage. Death Throes. If the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its body erupts into sludge that fills a 10-foot-radius

"} slashing damage. Flaming Carnage (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Flaming Carnage"}. The draconian indulges its rage, wreathing itself in fire and moving up to

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Monster Manual is a typical adult, at least a century old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5

to leave. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A royal

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

rage, and it’s sometimes hard to stop. 3 Everything is funny to me, and the most hilarious and bloodiest things leave me cackling with sadistic glee. 4 I derive genuine pleasure from

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used

ship that tries to leave. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

command, illusory script 2nd enthrall, ray of enfeeblement, zone of truth 3rd bestow curse, speak with dead, spirit guardians 4th blight, death ward

convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. 3 I’ll brave any risk if the monetary reward is great enough. 4 I am convinced that I am far more important than anyone else is

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Even death and the loss of their identities can’t erase the rage that inspires

recall little of their lives, some have an obsession with magic that survives both death and rebirth as a Returned. These Returned, called kakomanteis, use their magical prowess to control the energy

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

death, Bak Mei became obsessed with living an unending life. He began collecting texts on the subject, consulting with practitioners of the necromantic arts, and seeking audiences with dark forces. The

convinced that I deserve eternal life, despite all the suffering I've inflicted on others."Poison, ThunderNimble Escape. Bak Mei takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

archdevils in check. The arrangement unraveled, however, when Moloch took the night hag named Malagard for his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The

conspiracy nearly succeeded, but was ultimately thwarted. Moloch was stripped of his station and sentenced to death—only the timely use of a planar portal allowed him to escape. Moloch wasted no

Path of the Zealot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

of the Gods 6th Fanatical Focus 10th Zealous Presence 14th Rage beyond Death Divine Fury Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, you can channel divine fury into your weapon strikes. While

and saving throws until the start of your next turn. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Rage beyond Death Beginning at 14th level, the divine power that

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her to explode and die. A mephit that dies in this way does not use its Death Burst. Instead, each creature within 10 feet of the exploding mephit must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking

solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An

. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A royal bathhouse was

Godefroy's Torment

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

Godefroy’s Torment Lord Godefroy is an abyss of grief and rage, tormented by the following circumstances: Godefroy is concerned only with his own misery; the suffering of the other spirits in Mordent

House on Gryphon Hill. Although he wishes for their love, he avoids the floor of the house where they dwell, resenting their rightful condemnation. Godefroy is convinced the Apparatus is the key to

The Council

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

afraid to leave the village herself. Selenar Woodwise. Selenar (Medium Noble) was among the elf warriors in Death-at-Sunset’s lair when the ancient green dragon died, and he is erroneously convinced

The Council Armin and two other elf council members lead Redwood Watch, though Armin is missing. The council members were among those who faced Death-at-Sunset a century ago, and the councilors

Finger of Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Finger of Death Level 7 Necromancy (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You unleash negative energy toward a creature you

can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 7d8 + 30 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a Zombie (see “Creature Stat Blocks”) that follows your verbal orders.

Strahd Dies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

be utterly destroyed. If the characters finish off Strahd in his coffin, read: Strahd can’t hide his surprise as death takes him into the black abyss. Surprise turns to rage, and the Pillarstone of

Balor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Balor Demon of Overwhelming Rage Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Armaments Sidharth Chaturvedi Balors embody demons’ ruinous fury and hatred. Towering, winged terrors, these demonic warlords

seethe with wrath, their rage erupting in waves of fire and as a pair of vicious weapons: a sword of crackling lightning and a whip of lashing flames. A balor’s fury persists until the moment of its

Blue Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Blue Dragon Lairs Blue dragons dwell in arid lands. Their lairs might be death traps meant to entomb invaders or ostentatious fortresses where they plot domination. The region containing an adult or

feet into the sinkhole. Spiteful Storms. Dust devils and thunderstorms rage within 1 mile of the lair. The area is Lightly Obscured. If the dragon dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately.

Chapter 4: Creating Nonplayer Characters

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

innkeeper, the old wizard who lives in the tower on the outskirts of town, the death knight out to destroy the kingdom, and the dragon counting gold in its cavernous lair. This chapter shows you how

to flesh out nonplayer characters for your game. For guidelines on generating monster-like stat blocks for an NPC, see chapter 9, "Dungeon Master’s Workshop."

Rolling Initiative

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

. A high-level Barbarian can’t just punch their Paladin friend and roll Initiative to regain expended uses of Rage. In any situation where a character’s actions initiate combat, you can give the acting

character Advantage on their Initiative roll. For example, if a conversation with an NPC is cut short because the Sorcerer is convinced that NPC is a doppelganger and targets it with a Chromatic Orb

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

convinced the emperor of Secretary Wei’s schemes, they—along with Zhong Yin—are invited to a private audience with the emperor a day later. The emperor rewards each character with 1,000 gp, plus another

1,000 gp if they promise not to speak of what they have learned about Dragon’s Blessing and his eventual death. If the characters break their promise, rumors spread quickly, but the emperor does not

Upper-Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

shouts, “Death to all who oppose Lord Soth! And death to those pitiful wardens! You’ll never stop me!” If the characters disrupt Teremini’s ritual, she screams in rage and attacks them. Teremini pockets

the rod piece and fights to the death. For more about the Rod of Seven Parts, see this book’s introduction.

Creating a Survivor

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

Creating a Survivor When you plan a session using survivors, determine how you’ll use the Apprentice, Disciple, Sneak, and Squire stat blocks that appear in the following section. Once you’ve

’ statistics; otherwise, let them come up with their own details. Players can give their survivors names, personalities, and lineages, but these details don’t affect the survivors’ stat blocks. Levels Survivors

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

’t be removed while you are attuned to the teeth, and you can’t voluntarily end your attunement to them. If removed after your death, the tooth vanishes. You can have a maximum number of the

rage, you must use your action to make an unarmed strike against a creature that damaged you, or a random creature you can see if you weren’t damaged by a creature, moving as close as you can to

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