body before destroys current rolls

Blur

Spells Player’s Handbook

Your body becomes blurred. For the duration, any creature has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. An attacker is immune to this effect if it perceives you with Blindsight or Truesight.

Gibbering Mouther

Monsters Monster Manual

condition. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 10, any creature that starts its turn within 20 feet of the mouther while it is babbling. Failure: The target rolls 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll

", "rollAction":"Gibbering"} to determine what it does during the current turn: 1–4. The target does nothing. 5–6. The target takes no action or Bonus Action and uses all its movement to move in a

Rust Monster

Monsters Monster Manual

creature with the object. Failure: The object takes a −1 penalty to the AC it offers (armor) or to its attack rolls (weapon). Armor is destroyed if the penalty reduces its AC to 10, and a weapon

5 feet of itself that isn’t being worn or carried. The touch destroys a 1-foot Cube of the object.Reflexive Antennae. Trigger: An attack roll hits the rust monster. Response: The rust monster uses Antennae.

Nine Lives Stealer

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Life Stealing. The weapon has 1d8 + 1 charges. When you attack a creature that has fewer than 100 Hit Points with

this weapon and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body. Constructs

Rakshasa

Monsters Monster Manual

Greater Magic Resistance. The rakshasa automatically succeeds on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, and the attack rolls of spells automatically miss it. Without the rakshasa

’s permission, no spell can observe the rakshasa remotely or detect its thoughts, creature type, or alignment. Fiendish Restoration. If the rakshasa dies outside the Nine Hells, its body turns to

Death Knight

Monsters Monster Manual

magical effects. Marshal Undead. Undead creatures of the death knight’s choice (excluding itself) in a 60-foot Emanation originating from it have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws. It

can’t use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition. Undead Restoration. If the death knight is destroyed before it atones for its evil, it gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. On a failed save, the creature dies and, if it is a Humanoid, turns into a Zombie. Magic Weapon. You can wield the wand as a magic Mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made

everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

your body, devours it, and then takes control of the body like a puppet. If that happens, you become an NPC under the DM’s control. Eye of Vecna Spells Spell Charge Cost

on Initiative rolls. Necrotic Reduction. As a Magic action, you can target one creature you can see within 5 feet of yourself. The target makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 7d6 Necrotic

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

inches long, it re-forms from that piece of chardalyn in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Next of the Seven"} days, regaining all its Hit Points. The new body appears in the

unoccupied space nearest to the piece of chardalyn, and another lich’s mind in the body seizes psychic control of the body.Multiattack. Zlan makes three attacks, using Slam or Bewildering Bolt

Harvester Devil

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

Diabolic Ward. Attack rolls against the devil have Disadvantage. If the devil makes an attack roll, this trait is suppressed until the start of its next turn. Diabolical Restoration. If the devil

dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Nine Hells. Magic Resistance. The devil has

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Spirit Gem"} days if her spirit gem is intact, reviving with all her Hit Points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space within her lair.Multiattack. Valindra makes

and using the same spellcasting ability as her Spellcasting action. Apathy. Creatures within 1 mile of the lair that aren’t Undead have Disadvantage on Death Saving Throws and Initiative rolls

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two Hellfire Claw attacks and uses Bite. Hellfire Claw (Vampire

sap the body and mind. Creatures (excluding the vampire and its allies) that finish a Short or Long Rest while within 1 mile of the lair make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature

School of Necromancy (PHB) Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

you progress, you learn to sap the life force from a creature as your magic destroys its body, transforming that vital energy into magical power you can manipulate. Most people see necromancers as

Blur Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Your body becomes blurred, shifting and wavering to all who can see you. For the duration, any creature has disadvantage on attack rolls against you. An attacker is immune to this effect if it doesn't rely on sight, as with blindsight, or can see through illusions, as with truesight.

Rust Monster Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits the

of it. If the object isn't being worn or carried, the touch destroys a 1-foot cube of it. If the object is being worn or carried by a creature, the creature can make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw to

Greater Silver Sword Legacy

Magic Items Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

This magic weapon grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. While you hold the sword, you have advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws, you are immune to being

charmed, and you have resistance to psychic damage. In addition, if you score a critical hit with it against a creature’s astral body, you can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body, instead of dealing damage.

Staggering Smite Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

The next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack during this spell’s duration, your weapon pierces both body and mind, and the attack deals an extra 4d6 psychic damage to the target

. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t take reactions, until the end of its next turn.

School of Necromancy Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

you progress, you learn to sap the life force from a creature as your magic destroys its body, transforming that vital energy into magical power you can manipulate. Most people see necromancers as

Reincarnate Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

body. If the target's soul isn't free or willing to do so, the spell fails. The magic fashions a new body for the creature to inhabit, which likely causes the creature's race to change. The GM rolls

You touch a dead humanoid or a piece of a dead humanoid. Provided that the creature has been dead no longer than 10 days, the spell forms a new adult body for it and then calls the soul to enter that

Chaos Quadrapod

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

with a pulsing mass of ethereal light as its central body, the chaos quadrapod is a creature of the Far Realm, and it channels the anarchic power of that plane as it destroys all in its path. The

Raise Dead Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You return a dead creature you touch to life, provided that it has been dead no longer than 10 days. If the creature's soul is both willing and at liberty to rejoin the body, the creature returns to

closes all mortal wounds, but it doesn't restore missing body parts. If the creature is lacking body parts or organs integral for its survival--its head, for instance--the spell automatically fails

Scorchbringer Guard

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Explosive Tank. When the guard dies, or if it rolls a 1 when checking whether its Scorchbringer action recharges, the tank on its back explodes in a 10-foot radius sphere. Each creature in that area

damage on a successful one. The explosion ignites flammable objects that aren’t being worn or carried, and it destroys the scorchbringer.Light Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4

Kuo-toa Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5

harming it and destroys the net.Sticky Shield. When a creature misses the kuo-toa with a melee weapon attack, the kuo-toa uses its sticky shield to catch the weapon. The attacker must succeed on a DC 11

Resurrection Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

removed prior to casting the spell, they afflict the target on its return to life. This spell closes all mortal wounds and restores any missing body parts. Coming back from the dead is an ordeal

. The target takes a −4 penalty to all attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks. Every time the target finishes a long rest, the penalty is reduced by 1 until it disappears. Casting this

Xenk Yendar

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Daggersword Flourish with Cleansing Touch if it’s available. Daggersword. Choose the attack that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below): Longsword. Melee

. Daggersword Flourish. Choose the option that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below): Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its

Quadrone Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Axiomatic Mind. The drone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the drone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind

up to 30 feet in any direction. A successful casting of the Dispel Magic spell on the orb (DC 15) destroys it. The orb otherwise remains intact until the drone spends an action to end the effect or

Balor Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

or carried, and it destroys the balor’s weapons. Fire Aura. At the start of each of the balor’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType

"} lightning damage. If the balor scores a critical hit, it rolls damage dice three times, instead of twice. Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Guardian of Nature

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Tree. Primal Beast. Bestial fur covers your body, your facial features become feral, and you gain the following benefits: Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You gain darkvision with a range

of 120 feet. You make Strength-based attack rolls with advantage. Your melee weapon attacks deal an extra 1d6 force damage on a hit. Great Tree. Your skin appears barky, leaves sprout from your

Carrion Stalker

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

advantage on attack rolls against it. A creature can use its action to try to detach the carrion stalker and force it to move into the nearest unoccupied space, doing so with a successful DC 11 Strength

infest its body. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Any effect that cures disease or removes the poisoned condition

Sword Wraith Commander Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a hit. If it does so, attack rolls against it have advantage until the start of its next turn. Turning Defiance. The sword wraith and any other sword wraiths within 30 feet

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Call to Honor (1/Day). To use this action, the sword wraith must have taken damage during the current combat. If the sword wraith can use this action, it gives itself advantage

Candle of Invocation Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

dim light in a 30-foot radius. Any creature within that light whose alignment matches that of the candle makes attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks with advantage. In addition, a cleric or

. Alternatively, when you light the candle for the first time, you can cast the gate spell with it. Doing so destroys the candle.

Contagion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Wisdom checks and Wisdom saving throws and is blinded. Filth Fever. A raging fever sweeps through the creature’s body. The creature has disadvantage on Strength checks, Strength saving throws

, and attack rolls that use Strength. Flesh Rot. The creature’s flesh decays. The creature has disadvantage on Charisma checks and vulnerability to all damage. Mindfire. The creature’s

Balor (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

carried, and it destroys the balor's weapons. Fire Aura. At the start of each of the balor's turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction

scores a critical hit, it rolls damage dice three times, instead of twice. Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Whip"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one

Red Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the slaad's presence, can be worded to acquire the gem. A greater restoration spell cast on the slaad destroys the gem without harming the slaad. Someone who is proficient in Wisdom (Medicine) can

, the host starts to feel unwell, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of

Enucleator Modifications

Equipment

Lord Syuul;Lord Syuul's psionic enucleator can be used to modify the body of any creature inside its tank. The device must be operated by another creature who can manifest a psionic power or who has

proficiency in Arcana. To complete a body modification, the subject must remain inside the tank while the operator touches the metal orbs outside the enucleator for 1 hour. If this work is interrupted

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