bond being diffusing checks requiring

Sphinx of Secrets

Monsters Monster Manual

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC

Kuo-toa Archpriest

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and water. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Multiattack. The kuo-toa makes three

);{"diceNotation":"5d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Strange Scepter", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} Lightning damage. Spellcasting. The kuo-toa casts one of the following spells, requiring no

Drider

Monsters Monster Manual

ability checks and attack rolls. Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the drider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack

of the Spider Queen (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Magic of the Spider Queen"}. The drider casts Darkness, Faerie Fire, or Web, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14).

Sphinx of Lore

Monsters Monster Manual

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

condition until the start of the sphinx’s next turn. Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability

Sphinx of Valor

Monsters Monster Manual

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Thaumaturgy1/Day Each: Detect Magic, Dispel

Animal Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

. Pesky Swarm (Sage Only). The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring no

Arch-hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Coven Magic. While within 30 feet of at least two hag allies, the hag can cast one of the following spells, requiring no Material components, using the spell’s normal casting time, and using

Escape"} days. When the hag teleports away, each creature within 60 feet of the space it left is cursed. Until the curse ends, a creature has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws, and the

Animal Lord (Sage)

Monsters Monster Manual

following effects occurs: Pesky Swarm. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells

, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At Will: Animal Friendship, Animal Messenger, Speak with Animals 2/Day Each: Awaken, Greater Restoration 1

Umbragen Shadow-Walker

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Fey Ancestry. Magic can’t put the shadow walker to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the shadow walker has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Multiattack

target has the Blinded condition until the start of the shadow walker’s next turn. Spellcasting. The shadow walker casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. The region containing Valindra’s lair is warped by her presence, creating the following effects: All-Seeing. While in her lair, Valindra can cast Clairvoyance, requiring no spell components

. Thirst for Knowledge. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures have Advantage on Intelligence checks made when they take the Study action. If Valindra dies or moves her lair elsewhere, these effects end

Vampire Warden

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Immobile Restoration. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points while it doesn’t

vampire regains Hit Points equal to that amount. Guardian’s Command. The vampire casts Compulsion, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. Sammaster casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21, +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit

efficiently as he can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence. Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps

Adult Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form

Advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks that involve singing or playing music. Creatures other than the dragon and its allies in that area have Disadvantage on saving throws to avoid or end the

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21): At Will: Cone of Cold, Detect Magic, Dispel Magic, Invisibility, Mage Hand

can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence. Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps a magical soul

Ancient Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22): At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange

(Performance) checks that involve singing or playing music. Creatures other than the dragon and its allies in that area have Disadvantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Charmed condition. Time

Valenar Hawk

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Bonding. The hawk can magically bond with one creature it can see, immediately after spending at least 1 hour observing that creature while within 30 feet of it. The bond lasts until the hawk bonds

. The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.

Valenar Hound

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Bonding. The hound can magically bond with one creature it can see, immediately after spending at least 1 hour observing that creature while within 30 feet of it. The bond lasts until the hound bonds

Hearing and Smell. The hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to

Felidar

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Bonding. The felidar can magically bond with one creature it can see, right after spending at least 1 hour observing that creature while within 30 feet of it. The bond lasts until the felidar bonds

with a different creature or until the bonded creature dies. This bond has the following effects: The felidar and the bonded creature can communicate telepathically with each other at a distance of up

Iron Defender

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Keen Senses. The defender has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks. Telepathic Bond. While the defender is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to

Pseudodragon (familiar variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Keen Senses. The pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell. Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and

language. Familiar. The pseudodragon can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magic, telepathic bond with that willing companion. While the two are bonded, the companion can sense what the

Vaasha

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, levitate, light 1/day each: control weather (cast as 1 action), water

king. To her, a worthy leader values the truth, no matter how painful it is. Ideal: “I want this conflict over with so that I can return to the quiet stillness of the ocean depths.” Bond

Cloud Giant Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following

spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light 3/day each: feather fall, fly, misty step, telekinesis 1/day each: control weather, gaseous formMultiattack. The giant

Orlekto

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, levitate, light 1/day each: control weather (cast as 1 action), water

others steal what the gods gave to us!” Bond: “I serve Princess Mirran and her alone.” Flaw: “For Mirran’s love or my revenge, I’d betray my king and my honor.”Lightning, ThunderCold

Burrowshark

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Bond of the Black Earth. The burrowshark is magically bound to a bulette trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on its bulette, the burrowshark shares the bulette;bulette's senses and can ride

the bulette while it burrows. The bonded bulette obeys the burrowshark’s commands. If its mount dies, the burrowshark can train a new bulette to serve as its bonded mount, a process requiring a

Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Keen Sight. The raptor has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Recorded Mimicry. The raptor can mimic any sound, including voices, it has heard in the last 24 hours. A

created expressly to be familiars. Such creatures have the following trait. Familiar. The anvilwrought can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magical, telepathic bond with its willing master

Drow Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

(spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the

drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain. Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws

against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The gnome's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will

Thri-kreen (psionics variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Chameleon Carapace. The thri-kreen can change the color of its carapace to match the color and texture of its surroundings. As a result, it has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide

ability is Wisdom. The thri-kreen can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 2/day each: blur, magic weapon 1/day: invisibility (self only

Lamia Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Innate Spellcasting. The lamia’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: disguise self

":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Intoxicating Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is magically cursed for 1 hour. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and all ability checks.

Shaldoor

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, levitate, light 1/day each: control weather (cast as 1 action), water

be on the front lines in this great conflict! Ideal: “Giants are made for war—storm giants most of all!” Bond: “Ostoria is gone, yet I long for the return of a mighty giant

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Spellcasting. Skabatha casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At

.” Bond. “I hate my sisters, but together we are strong." Flaw. “I forget the first creature I see each day when I awaken.” Skabatha’s Appearance Skabatha appears as a

Nimir

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, levitate, light 1/day each: control weather (cast as 1 action), water

small.” Bond: “I’d give my life to defend my king and his royal line.” Flaw: “I never question orders.”Lightning, ThunderCold

Soluun Xibrindas

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

weapons, he carries four packets of smokepowder and a pouch containing twenty pistol bullets. He wears a pair of drow-made boots of elvenkind granting advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks that rely on

moving silently. Innate Spellcasting. The drow's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing

Drow Elite Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

(spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only) Sunlight Sensitivity

. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes two shortsword attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon

Count Thullen

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Keen Smell. Thullen has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. Thullen’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. He can innately cast the following

spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light 3/day each: feather fall, fly, misty step, telekinesis 1/day each: control weather, gaseous formMultiattack. Thullen

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