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Monster Manual
hag casts Counterspell in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. If the target fails its saving throw, it is cursed until the end of its next turn
lairs frequently change or exhibit bewildering features.
The region containing an arch-hag’s lair is altered by its presence, creating the following effects:
Lapsus Linguae. Creatures
Monsters
Astarion's Book of Hungers
).Resilient Flesh. Trigger: The vampire is hit by a melee attack roll from an attacker the vampire can see. Response: The vampire reduces the damage it takes from the attack by 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation
durable spawn to serve as watchful guardians. These vampire wardens appear to have the same pallid flesh as most vampires but, through sheer force of will, can shrug off blows that might fell others
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Indomitable (3/Day). Gunvald can reroll a saving throw he fails. He must use the new roll.
Menacing Blows (1/Turn). Gunvald deals an extra 6 (1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"roll
","rollAction":"Menacing Blows"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of Gunvald's next
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
", "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
martial artists, instincts have learned to fight unburdened by thought, deflecting the blows of their enemies in rapid succession.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
true form, it is forced into its true form and can’t change forms until the end of the guardian’s next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
“Thought
and other shapeshifting creatures. In response, the Moon card spawned the first moonlight guardian.
A moonlight guardian’s body is infused with magical moonlight that the creature can channel
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
also shroud themselves in hooded cloaks.
The average dohwar stands 3 feet tall and has bright plumage matching a particular color in the rainbow spectrum. This color can change at unpredictable times in
the dohwar's life, often in response to the dohwar experiencing an overwhelming emotion. Instead of wings, it has arms and tiny hands.
Dohwars prefer to communicate through a form of telepathy they
Ancient Brass Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It
initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
A strong wind blows around the dragon. Each creature within 60 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 15
Ancient Silver Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its
fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within 120 feet of the dragon must succeed on
Adult Silver Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form
spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within 120 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 15
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into
dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to use this
allows him to summon enslaved minotaurs.
Sound the Horn (1/Day). Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.
Sound the Horn (1/Day). Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4
innumerable times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
unconscious creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium
greatwyrms are among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
among the largest creatures in the multiverse, overshadowing most other dragons. Mighty elemental forces swirl around them in response to their wishes, and their breath weapons can sap the strength from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
around the characters and in response to their actions. World-shaking events force conflict. They set new events and power groups in motion. Their outcomes change the world by altering the tone of the
D&D game. Games stagnate when the story meanders too long without a change in tone, when the same villains and similar adventures grow tiresome and predictable, and when the world doesn’t change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Hazlik To Hazlik, everything is a useful tool, an amusement, or a potential spell component. However, he’s deeply frustrated by his paralyzed magical ability and lashes out in response to
the slightest setback. Personality Trait. “Morality is a comfortable term for cowardice. Reality bends to those bold enough to learn its secrets.” Ideal. “Knowledge is worth any price.” Bond. “My discoveries will change magic forever, and I will be legendary.” Flaw. “My brilliance knows no rivals.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Tiers of Play As characters grow in power, their ability to change the world around them grows with them. It helps to think ahead when creating your campaign to account for this change. As the
or the prior trouble transforms into a new threat in response to the characters’ actions. Events need to grow in magnitude and scope, increasing the stakes and drama as the characters become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Things. The mage wished for a retinue of bodyguards ideally suited to fighting lycanthropes and other shapeshifting creatures. In response, the Moon card spawned the first moonlight guardian. A
moonlight guardian’s body is infused with magical moonlight that the creature can channel into its blows. It can also unleash searing blasts of lunar energy that can expose shapeshifters by forcing them into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
rainbow spectrum. This color can change at unpredictable times in the dohwar’s life, often in response to the dohwar experiencing an overwhelming emotion. Instead of wings, it has arms and tiny hands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Seeds of Fear table offers some examples. These can change over time as characters grow, overcome old fears, and discover new uncertainties. Work with players to determine when their Seeds of Fear might
change. A character never has more than three Seeds of Fear; if you gain a new seed and already have three, choose which of your old fears is replaced by the new one. Seeds of Fear d12 Seed
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
waking time is spent working, adversarial kobolds rarely have opportunities to exchange insults, let alone come to blows over their differences.
Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their
, kobold females aren’t exempted from war or work. Furthermore, kobolds can slowly change sex. If most males or females of a tribe are killed, some survivors change over several months until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
shroud themselves in hooded cloaks. The average dohwar stands 3 feet tall and has bright plumage matching a particular color in the rainbow spectrum. This color can change at unpredictable times in the
dohwar’s life, often in response to the dohwar experiencing an overwhelming emotion. Instead of wings, it has arms and tiny hands. Dohwars prefer to communicate through a form of telepathy they call
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor.
Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor.
Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Rest, you can change the kind of weapon to another eligible kind. (You have selected Quarterstaffs, which have the following mastery property.) Topple. If you hit a creature with this weapon, you can
: Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and Step of the Wind, each of which is detailed below. When you spend a Focus Point, it is unavailable until you finish a Short or Long Rest, at the end of which you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
cinder storms away from the City of Brass, but elsewhere in the plane, the wind always blows, sometimes rising to hurricane force during the worst storms. The heat on the Plane of Fire is comparable to
hangout for ballooning enthusiasts. Plane of Fire Adventures Fire represents vibrancy, passion, and change. At its best, fire reflects the light of inspiration, the warmth of compassion, and the flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of the chamber sometimes ripples or swirls ominously, perhaps in response to unpredictable desert winds, the dragon’s magic, or some creature lurking beneath the sand. Hoard Display. Just off the
) check to disbelieve it. A creature who disbelieves the illusion sees it as a vague image superimposed on the underlying terrain. Sandstorm. A sandstorm blows constantly within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
deceive. (Any)
5 Luck. Want more luck? Take more chances! (Chaotic)
6 Adaptability. Plans change, circumstances go awry. I must bend in response to changes, not break. (Any)
Earning and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
magical bridge into another realm of existence. The mythal thrummed in response, the intangible pulse of the old device taking on a new and different note. Sarya ignored the mythal stone’s change and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Harkon’s Powers and Dominion A born liar and shape-shifter, Harkon Lukas orchestrates elaborate manipulations. He has statistics similar to a loup garou (see chapter 5) but is never forced to change
response, Harkon reinvents himself time and time again, striving to win the domain’s love. To this end, he often exploits ambitious and naive new talent. He collects promising up-and-coming performers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
A Flight of Demons During a guard change, the prisoners hear a horrible droning buzz echoing through the cavern, followed by inhuman shrieking. Alarm horns sound out as four chasme demons pursue a
breakout, then decide how to get down to the cavern floor and where to go after that. Describe the chaos of the demon attack and the drow’s response as the escaped prisoners try to flee. The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
tries to be honorable, but he is often merciless and doesn’t change his mind easily. He has trouble relating to Ten-Towners, so he avoids them. His perspective on townsfolk might change if they helped
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Indomitable (3/Day). Gunvald can reroll a saving throw he fails. He must use the new roll.
Menacing Blows (1/Turn