blow before degrees continue roll

Transcendent Order Instinct

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

melee attack roll, the instinct partially deflects the blow. The damage the instinct takes from the attack is reduced by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Deflect Blow"}.Elite

", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.The instinct can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Deflect Blow. In response to being hit by a

Giant Fire Beetle Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

creature that takes its name from a pair of glowing glands that give off light. Miners and adventurers prize these creatures, for a giant fire beetle's glands continue to shed light for 1d6;{"diceNotation

":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} days after the beetle dies. Giant fire beetles are most commonly found underground and in dark forests.

Hunter's Armor

Equipment

reinforces the most vital areas with adamantine and mithral threads to turn devastating hits into normal wounds. If a blow would cause a Grievous Wound, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the blow does not deliver a Grievous Wound.

Citadel Spider

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

turn.Absorb Blow. In response to being hit with an attack roll, the spider’s carapace absorbs some of the blow, reducing the damage it takes by 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"roll

", "rollAction":"Absorb Blow"}. “Citadel spiders aren’t smart, but for sheer battlefield power and versatility, they can’t be beat.” —Camlash, Balor General of Lolth

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 300 feet of him. The temperature in that area drops 20 degrees per minute, to a minimum of −30 degrees Fahrenheit. Frost and

ice begin to form on surfaces once the temperature drops below 32 degrees. This effect is permanent unless Artus uses the ring to end the effect as an action, at which point the temperature in the area

Transcendent Order Conduit

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

reactions per round but only one per turn. Deflect Attack. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the conduit partially deflects the blow. The damage the conduit takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10

;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Deflect Attack"}. Don’t Be There. When the conduit must make a saving throw, it can move up to half its speed without provoking

Laeral Silverhand

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

degrees Fahrenheit. While the silver fire is present, she has the following additional action options: Cast the cure wounds spell. The target regains 1d8 + 5;{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType

":"healing","rollAction":"Spellfire"} hit points. After Laeral takes this action, roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Spellfire"}. On a roll of 1, the silver fire disappears

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll

blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the

Jim's Magic Missile

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

of you rolling damage twice for a critical hit. If the attack roll for any missile is a 1, all missiles miss their targets and blow up in your face, dealing 1 force damage per missile to you. At

a ranged spell attack for each missile. On a hit, a missile deals 2d4 force damage to its target. If the attack roll scores a critical hit, the target of that missile takes 5d4 force damage instead

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

traveler somewhere in Stygia. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Geryon Geryon grants his cultists special

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the

Stalker of Baphomet

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. After the stalker throws the rock, roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Rock"}; on a roll of 3 or lower, the stalker has

as his hunting grounds. Stone giants can become mesmerized by the demon lord’s mazes and enter his service. These giants can continue pursuing art by crafting mazes, while satiating their

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces of his choice within 600 feet of him. The minotaurs roll initiative when they

deposits a traveler somewhere in Stygia. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Geryon Geryon grants his cultists special

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

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

, without using components or a spell slot. She can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, although she can continue to concentrate on a spell she previously cast using a lair action. Aerisi can

take no other lair actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action. If Aerisi casts invisibility using this lair action, she also draws the power of the air node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Lightning

Clockwork Iron Cobra

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or suffer one random effect (roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

":"roll", "rollAction":"Bite (Random Effect)"}): 1–2: Confusion. On its next turn, the target must use its action to make one weapon attack against a random creature it can see within 30 feet

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the

d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency. While motionless, it is

swimming speed of 30 feet. Clockwork Malfunctions d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Malfunctions"} Malfunction 1 Faulty Sensors. Roll a d6

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency. While motionless, it is

a swimming speed of 30 feet. Clockwork Malfunctions d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Malfunctions"} Malfunction 1 Faulty Sensors. Roll

Leather Golem Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

: Aversion of Fire. If you take fire damage, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of your next turn. Berserk. Whenever a critical hit is made against you, roll a d6

object, with preference for an object smaller than yourself. Once the armor causes you to go berserk, it cannot be removed. You continue to attack until you are incapacitated or until another creature is

Strahd Zombie

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Loathsome Limbs. Whenever the zombie takes at least 5 bludgeoning or slashing damage at one time, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Loathsome Limbs"} to determine what

turn, with disadvantage on the attack roll. Each time the zombie loses an arm, it loses a claw attack. If its head is severed, the zombie loses its bite attack and its body is blinded unless the head

Vanifer

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

action to cast one of her spells, up to 3rd level, without using components or a spell slot. She can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, although she can continue to concentrate on a

hypnotic pattern. If Vanifer casts misty step using this lair action, she also draws the power of the fire node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Fire

Frostmourn

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.Blizzard Escape. Immediately after a creature the frostmourn can see hits it with an attack roll, the frostmourn momentarily dissolves into a

wound that seeps frosty vapor or vibrant, purple veins showing the ravages of poison. It can momentarily dissolve its body into a swirling blizzard to avoid harm, reforming at a distance to continue its assault.Cold, PoisonFire

Memory Web

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

memory web is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the memory web move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC

can continue to feed on a corpse’s memories for days after its death. If a memory web is slain, any memories it consumed over the last day are discharged from its body in a telepathic deluge

Phantom Warrior

Monsters Curse of Strahd

master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the

forgotten. A phantom warrior can usually remember the last 1d10 + 10;{"diceNotation":"1d10+10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Faded Memories"} days of its life; everything that happened before that is an

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Energy Drain"}. If a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced to 0 by this effect, the creature dies. A creature’s hit point maximum can be restored

souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery. Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

I can’t do it. 8 I blow up at the slightest insult. d6 Ideal 1 Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) 2 Freedom. Chains are meant to

Occultant Abacus

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

someone in your franchise within the last 24 hours, then grant the character who slew it a d10. Once within the next hour, that character can add the d10 to an attack roll, ability check, or saving

throw. If it’s not clear who administered the killing blow, you grant this benefit to a random creature involved in the fight. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you

Assassin Bug

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

target. Hit: The target is infested with 1d3;{"diceNotation":"1d3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ovipositor"} assassin bug eggs, which immediately hatch into assassin bug maggots. At the start of each

continue their horrid life cycle. An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can

Obzedat Ghost

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

next turn, the other members appear in unoccupied spaces within 30 feet of the summoner. The ghosts each roll initiative when they appear.If five Obzedat ghosts are all within 30 feet of each other

Actions). The Obzedat ghosts conjure 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} indentured spirit;indentured spirits within 60 feet of one of them.The ghosts who make up the Obzedat are

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Stoicism. All of us are part of the cyclical march of nature, which will continue with

meaningful connections with others. Roll twice on the Golgari Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Golgari Contacts table. Golgari Contacts d8 Contact 1 One

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice. Corrosive Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8

horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers. Customizing a Horror An unspeakable horror

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice

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

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice. Corrosive

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

Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Heat Regeneration. If the temperature around it is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, Aurnozci regains 15 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold or radiant damage, this trait doesn

conditions. If Aurnozci dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Acid, Fire, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning

23. Blow Holes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

it. Roll a d6 at the end of any turn in which one or more creatures are in the tunnel. On a roll of 1 or 2, water erupts from the blow holes and quickly recedes, forcing all Medium or smaller creatures

23. Blow Holes At unpredictable intervals, seawater erupts through four holes in the floor of this 80-foot-long tunnel and then rushes back into area 12, dragging creatures in the tunnel along with

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