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Animal Shapes

Spells Player’s Handbook

Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. Each target shape-shifting;shape-shifts into a Large or smaller Beast of your choice that has a Challenge Rating of 4 or lower

target gains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the Hit Points of the first form into which it shape-shifts. These Temporary Hit Points vanish if any remain when the spell ends. The transformation lasts for the duration or until the target ends it as a Bonus Action.

Find Familiar

Spells Player’s Handbook

You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating

independently of you, but it obeys your commands. Telepathic Connection. While your familiar is within 100 feet of you, you can communicate with it telepathically. Additionally, as a Bonus Action, you

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

effect is immune to it for 1 minute, after which it can be affected again. The aura is inactive while you have the Incapacitated condition. You can activate or deactivate the aura as a Bonus Action

urges its wearer to spread dread and destruction wherever possible. Destroying the Crown. The crown is destroyed if it is worn by Myrkul's successor, Kelemvor, while he sits on the throne of Myrkul's former realm, the Bone Castle.

Conjure Animals Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

rating 2 or lower Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower Each beast is also considered fey, and it

You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears: One beast of challenge

Archdruid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

typically has one or more pupils who are druid;druids (see the Monster Manual), and the archdruid’s lair is usually guarded by loyal Beasts and Fey creatures. When an archdruid uses their Change

Elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less and can remain in that form for up to 9 hours. The archdruid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds with its new form, or is worn by the

Dryad Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ends the effect as a bonus action. If a target’s saving throw is successful, the target is immune to the dryad’s Fey Charm for the next 24 hours. The dryad can have no more than one humanoid and up to three beasts charmed at a time.

with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language. Tree Stride. Once on her turn, the dryad can use 10 feet of her movement to step magically into

Rahadin

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Deathly Choir. Any creature within 10 feet of Rahadin that isn't protected by a mind blank spell hears in its mind the screams of the thousands of people Rahadin has killed. As a bonus action

":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poisoned Dart","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Rahadin, the dusk elf chamberlain of Castle

Gremorly's Ghost

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, class features, or proficiencies. The possession lasts until the target drops to 0 hit points, Gremorly ends it as a bonus action, or Gremorly is turned or forced out by an effect like the Dispel Evil

, Prestidigitation 2/day each: Bestow Curse, Dispel Magic 1/day: SlowYears ago, a wizard named Gremorly drew the Throne card from a Deck of Many Things, gaining ownership of a small castle called Sovereign

Conclave Dryad

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

other magical effects. Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with beasts and plants as if they and the dryad shared a language.Multiattack. The dryad makes three attacks, using its

an artifact, its magical properties are suppressed for 10 minutes, until the dryad is incapacitated or dies, or until the dryad uses a bonus action to end the effect.

Animal Shapes Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Your magic turns others into beasts. Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. You transform each target into the form of a Large or smaller beast with a challenge rating

King Jhaeros

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

greater restoration spell or other magic. Haste (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Haste"}. Until the end of his next turn, Jhaeros magically gains a +2 bonus

to his AC, has advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and can use his slam attack as a bonus action.Known for its exquisite glasswork, Ghalasine was a prosperous city ruled by King Jhaeros Astolko

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

reestablish his link to the Heart of Sorrow as a bonus action on his turn, but only while in Castle Ravenloft. The effect of the protection afforded by the Heart of Sorrow can be chilling to behold, as damage

success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Strahd is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The

or until the vampire is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1/Day). The vampire magically calls 2d4

Spotted Lion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. If the target has the prone condition, the lion can make another Rend attack against it as a bonus action.Roughly twice the size of a common lion, a

spotted lion has a dusky coat and mane, both speckled with charcoal-colored spots. Spotted lions gather in prides to hunt enormous prey ranging from giant elk to mammoth;mammoths. Stone and cloud giants often keep these massive beasts as pets and hunting companions.

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The vampire can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1/Day). The vampire magically calls 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm of bats

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The vampire can take 3

vampire is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1/Day). The vampire magically calls 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4

Yeenoghu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

), and there are few structures or signs of civilization on his layer of the Abyss. The challenge rating of Yeenoghu is 25 (75,000 XP) when he’s encountered in his lair. Lair Actions On

following effects: Savage Predators. Predatory beasts within 6 miles of the lair become unusually savage, killing far more than what they need for food. Carcasses of prey are left to rot in an unnatural

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

blocks the sphere. While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t

, mass cure wounds6th level (1 slot): conjure feyBalm of the Summer Court (12d6). (As a Bonus Action) Amble can choose one creature they can see within 120 feet of them and spend up to 6d6

Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Neverwinter targeted her woodland home for its resources, Doric rallied the resistance.FireChange Shape (5/Day). Doric magically transforms into a Beast with a challenge rating of 3 or less or into an

reverts to her true form if she is incapacitated or dies. She can revert to her true form using a bonus action. While Doric is transformed, her stat block is replaced by the stat block of that form

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

provoking opportunity attacks, then makes a Gore attack.Civilization is weakness and brutality is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He is worshiped by those who

cultist’s forehead. In time, a devoted cultist might transform entirely into a minotaur, which is considered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts. Baphomet appears as a fearsome, 20-foot-tall

Far Gear

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Charisma saving throws, and you have advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks. Aberrant Ally. You can conjure an aberrant creature from the

chaos of the multiverse to serve you. This functions as the conjure celestial spell (no concentration required), except the creature you summon is an aberration of challenge rating 4 or lower. Once you

Trostani

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

attacks are magical. Speak with Beasts and Plants. Trostani can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language. Tree Stride. Once on her turn, Trostani can use 10 feet of her movement to

until Trostani uses a bonus action to end the effect. These trees understand Druidic and obey Trostani’s spoken commands, but can’t speak. If she issues no commands to them, the trees do nothing but follow her and take the Dodge action.

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

than one attack on its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its turn, but not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw

at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Zorak is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action

in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Zorak and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Zorak dies

Nyx-Fleece Ram

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

remarkable magical wool. This makes the beasts valuable to heroes and scoundrels alike, who would use their wool for either protection or profit. Divine servants guard the few herds of Nyx-fleece rams

a newly created garment. Powers of the Fleece d6 Property 1 Protection. The wearer gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. 2 Power of Nyx. The wearer has advantage on all Charisma

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragon’s insatiable desire for knowledge means it’s likely to have more than one such lair. The challenge rating of an ancient time

action on its turn, not both. The creature also can’t take a reaction or a bonus action. Timeline Divergence. The dragon chooses a space it can fit into within its lair. The dragon exists

Caradoc

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

attack, spell, or other effect, except ones that turn Undead, and he retains his alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma, immunity to being charmed and frightened, and his Divisive Whispers bonus

drops to 0 hit points, Caradoc ends it as a bonus action, or he is turned or forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, Caradoc reappears in an unoccupied

Wyllow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. Change Shape (2/Day). Wyllow magically polymorphs into a beast or elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 9 hours. Wyllow can choose whether her equipment

falls to the ground, melds with her new form, or is worn by the new form. Wyllow reverts to her true form if she dies or falls unconscious. Wyllow can revert to her true form using a bonus action on her

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains

of the following effects: Charnel Realm. The air is filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region. Undead Beasts. Dead Beasts periodically animate as

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

teleports to his lair in Castle Ravenloft. After 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Master of the House"} hours, Strahd re-forms in a random unoccupied space within his lair

, 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

Ogre Chitterlord

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

: spellcasting witches, tricksy faeries, and talking beasts. Over generations, these ogres adapted to their new environs, passing down a spellcasting tradition of their own to help their kin wreak

spoken commands, and take their turns immediately after the ogre’s turn on the same initiative count. The rats remain for 1 hour, until the ogre dies, or until the ogre dismisses them as a bonus action.

Triton Shorestalker

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

components: 1/day each: fog cloud, gust of wind Nimble Escape. The triton can take the Disengage or Hide actions as a bonus action on each of its turns.Multiattack. The triton makes two urchin-spine

, triton shorestalkers seek vengeance. Using speed and poison harvested from deadly sea beasts, these triton assassins slip into shallow waters and strike when least expected. Often, surface dwellers don't

Gloom Weaver Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the gloom weaver. Fey Ancestry. The gloom weaver has advantage on saving throws

: Cantrips (at will): chill touch (3d8;{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"roll"} damage), eldritch blast (3 beams, +4 bonus to each damage roll), minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st−5th level (3 5th-level

Archdruid Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

with a challenge rating of 6 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 9 hours. The archdruid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds with its new form, or is worn by the new

form. The archdruid reverts to its true form if it dies or falls unconscious. The archdruid can revert to its true form using a bonus action on its turn. While in a new form, the archdruid retains its

Shapechange Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You assume the form of a different creature for the duration. The new form can be of any creature with a challenge rating equal to your level or lower. The creature can't be a construct or an undead

addition to gaining those of the creature. If the creature has the same proficiency as you and the bonus listed in its statistics is higher than yours, use the creature's bonus in place of yours. You

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