bonus being diffusing cautious regards

Deformed Duergar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available. Multiattack. As a bonus action, it can make an attack with its javelin. This is in addition to a normal

ears, three eyes, two noses, and two mouths. It has a third arm on the right side of its body, and its left leg splits into two at the knee, giving it three feet. The transformation drove the poor creature insane, and it regards all other creatures as threats that must be destroyed.Poison

Dryad Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the target can see the dryad, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed. The charmed creature regards the dryad as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the

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.

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

target can see the vampire, the target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed by the vampire. The charmed target regards the vampire as a trusted friend to be heeded

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

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

vampire. The charmed target regards the vampire as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn’t under the vampire’s control, it takes the vampire’s requests

, 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)

vampire, the target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed by the vampire. The charmed target regards the vampire as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected

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

Drelnza

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Humanoid she can see within 30 feet of herself. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition. While charmed in this way, the target regards Drelnza as a trusted

the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect.Drelnza can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Move. Immediately after a creature Drelnza can see ends its turn

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

saving throw against this magic or be charmed by Zorak. The charmed target regards Zorak as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn't under Zorak's control, it takes

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

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, 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

succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition. The charmed target regards Strahd as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. The target isn’t under Strahd’s

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

special ritual in the throne room of an elven regent or in a temple dedicated to the elven gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with

first rune always grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

against this magic or be charmed. The charmed target regards Strahd as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. The target isn’t under Strahd’s control, but it takes Strahd’s requests

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

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed by Keresta. The charmed target regards Keresta as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn't under

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

Yuan-ti Pit Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

governments, as well as in the ongoing effort to protect their cities from discovery or attacks by hostiles. They oppose reckless behavior and argue for a slow, cautious approach in all matters. Yuan

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the yuan-ti’s

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

charmed, it regards you as a friendly acquaintance. This effect ends immediately if you or your companions do anything harmful to it. Elegant Maneuver Starting at 13th level, you can use a bonus action

bundles a more limited version of Disengage within your attack. This allows you to use your bonus action to fight with two weapons, and then safely evade each foe you attacked. Rakish Audacity Starting

Molliver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. They always have a friendly jibe or acerbic remark on the tip of their tongue, and their cavalier attitude doesn’t always sit well with their more cautious companions. Alignment. Chaotic good

, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7 Senses passive Perception 9 Languages Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Evasion. When subjected to an effect that allows a Dexterity saving throw to

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

into battle. You can give yourself a bonus to your initiative rolls equal to your Charisma modifier. You also gain an additional way to use your Sneak Attack; you don’t need advantage on the attack roll

you and the target are more than 60 feet apart. If you succeed on the check and the creature isn’t hostile to you, it is charmed by you for 1 minute. While charmed, it regards you as a friendly

Drelnza

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Drelnza fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Special Equipment. Drelnza wields Heretic. Spider Climb

one Humanoid she can see within 30 feet of herself. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition. While charmed in this way, the target regards Drelnza as a

Way of the Kensei

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

tradition has expanded to include many different weapons. A kensei sees a weapon in much the same way a calligrapher or painter regards a pen or brush. Whatever the weapon, the kensei views it as a tool

strike as part of the Attack action on your turn and are holding a kensei weapon, you can use it to defend yourself if it is a melee weapon. You gain a +2 bonus to AC until the start of your next turn

Moonblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with preserving and protecting elvenkind. If the blade rejects you, you make ability checks, attack rolls, and

destroyed. A moonblade has one rune on its blade for each master it has served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune always grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each

Mary Greymalkin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill and you double your proficiency bonus for checks made with that skill for the duration of the adventure. In addition, the Temple of Moloch’s high priest

regards you as the temple’s new champion, sent by Moloch to reclaim its former glory. You must defeat or otherwise clear out Thessalar before you can claim the temple as yours. The Void. This black card

Wereraven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Wereraven Wereravens are secretive, cautious lycanthropes that seek to blend into society and subtly oppose evil. As avowed foes of malevolent beings, wereravens are stalked by wicked forces. Knowing

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Mimicry. The wereraven can mimic simple sounds it has heard, such as a person whispering, a baby crying, or an animal chattering. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are

Inside the Clans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

diverse, with branches in several districts of Ravnica. The fear and awe inspired by Borborygmos unifies its diverse membership. The Ravnican populace regards the symbol of the Burning Tree clan as the

all are cautious when entering areas with elevated ruins. The home ground of the Slizt clan is the Husk, an area at the center of a vast rubblebelt featuring many large, ancient structures that have

Dryad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

throw or be magically charmed. The charmed creature regards the dryad as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn’t under the dryad’s control, it takes the dryad’s requests

, the effect lasts 24 hours or until the dryad dies, is on a different plane of existence from the target, or ends the effect as a bonus action. If a target’s saving throw is successful, the target is

2. Natural Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

a third arm on the right side of its body, and its left leg splits into two at the knee, giving it three feet. The transformation drove the poor creature insane, and it regards all other creatures as

charmed, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious. As a bonus action, it can make an attack with its javelin. 2b. Duergar’s Crib The deformed creature in area 2a sleeps here on a bed of spongy black mold

Runic Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

inscribed runes into the inert form to give it the semblance of life. The fruit of these labors was an everlasting guardian: the first runic colossus. A runic colossus stands 30 feet tall. It regards all

can't speak Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7 Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on

Red Abishai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, poison Condition Immunities frightened, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18 Languages Draconic, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus

. On a failed save, the target has the charmed condition for 1 hour. While charmed in this way, the target regards the abishai as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect ends if the abishai or its companions deal damage to the target. Daniel Landerman

Weapon Properties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

to load this weapon, you can fire only one piece of ammunition from it when you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to fire it, regardless of the number of attacks you can normally make. Range

were that weapon and use his or her proficiency bonus. An object that bears no resemblance to a weapon deals 1d4 damage (the DM assigns a damage type appropriate to the object). If a character uses a

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

characters must be cautious while using area spells that deal fire or force damage. One such spell does minimal damage that can be fixed by the crew at sea after the fight ends. If two such spells are used

try to swamp it by making a DC 25 Strength check, with a +2 bonus to the check for each additional merrow involved in the attempt. Success means that Frostskimmr lurches dangerously and each creature

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

characters must be cautious while using area spells that deal fire or force damage. One such spell does minimal damage that can be fixed by the crew at sea after the fight ends. If two such spells

merrow try to swamp it by making a DC 25 Strength check, with a +2 bonus to the check for each additional merrow involved in the attempt. Success means that Frostskimmr lurches dangerously and each

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

open, and so on. This entry specifies what the trap targets, its attack bonus or saving throw DC, and what happens on a hit or a failed saving throw. Countermeasures. Traps can be detected or

experience, the characters can become overly cautious, and you run the risk of the action grinding to a halt as the players search every square inch of the dungeon for trip wires and pressure plates

Animated Coffin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters during the day, while a necromancer might enlist animated coffins to conscript corpses from faraway settlements into

Bonus +2 False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that

Abishais

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the abishai’s darkvision. Magic Resistance. The abishai has advantage on saving throws

darkness up to 60 feet as a bonus action. Bonus Actions Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the abishai takes the Hide action. Blue Abishai Seekers of forgotten lore and lost relics

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Elvish, Giant, Infernal Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Strahd fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead

within 30 feet of himself. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition. The charmed target regards Strahd as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. The

Derro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Magic Resistance. The derro has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the derro

Using Malaxxix in a Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the

., passive Perception 21 Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Malaxxix fails a saving throw, it can choose

Goblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

adulthood around age 8. They age noticeably faster than humans, and though few goblins live to old age, the most cautious rarely live longer than 60 years. Alignment. Most of the goblins of Ravnica are

level. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Nimble Escape. You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns. Languages

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