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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the cerberus can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Multiheaded. The cerberus can’t be surprised, and it has advantage on saving
of the dead. Such isn’t the case for mortals, though, and they eagerly set upon those who tread too close to the Underworld’s borders.
Feared by the living and the dead, cerberi patrol
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the cerberus can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Multiheaded. The cerberus can’t be surprised, and it has advantage on saving
living and the dead, cerberi patrol both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Your patron is a powerful being of the Upper Planes. You have bound yourself to an ancient empyrean, solar, ki-rin, unicorn, or other entity that resides in the planes of everlasting bliss. Your pact
Features
Warlock Level
Feature
1st
Expanded Spell List, Bonus Cantrips, Healing Light
6th
Radiant Soul
10th
Celestial Resilience
14th
Searing Vengeance
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that’s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and
by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency bonus, and struck targets take damage equal to the total. The damage is bludgeoning;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
bring cosmic wrath upon the characters.The Rogue’s Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that’s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is
succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency bonus, and struck targets take damage equal to the total. The damage is
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
antagonist for tier 2 play (levels 5 to 10), the enchanting infiltrator is a Fey that beguiles and misdirects.The Rogue’s Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that
bonus, and struck targets take damage equal to the total. The damage is bludgeoning;{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Bludgeoning)","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"}, piercing
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
1 to 4), the ambitious assassin is a Humanoid who might be a charming manipulator or a ruthless killer.The Rogue’s Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that&rsquo
two creatures the villain can see in the lair. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency bonus, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
have grown greedy and try to stifle competition from new vendors. Outer Edges The region of Siabsungkoh that borders the wilderness, the Outer Edges are overgrown with lush greenery and lau-pop flowers
and provide nourishment to the sorcerer. They believe Phi’s pact with the spirits protects them still. Beyond this memorial is the domain of the mountain’s spirits. The mountain guardian, Saan, resides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
that they require years of research to decipher, but time is of little concern to a star seer, who resides mainly on the Astral Plane. Githyanki Star Seer
Medium Humanoid (Gith, Warlock), Any
Bonus +3
Actions
Multiattack. The githyanki makes three Astral Bolt attacks.
Astral Bolt. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) radiant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Gnoll Thirst for Blood. No goodness or compassion resides in the heart of a gnoll. Like a demon, it lacks anything resembling a conscience, and can’t be taught or coerced to put aside its destructive
attack on its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant
(700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
good-natured, boisterous Celestials boast their might in contests of strength and rarely back down from a challenge. Tough and courageous, they use their iron-hard fists to pound evil to a pulp
Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Headfirst Charge. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
titanic game or creating sanctuaries from the cold (frequently featuring hot springs or snowy contests). Frost giants sometimes forge partnerships with icy Fey or fire giants dwelling underground
10 feet until the end of its next turn.
Bonus Actions
War Cry (Recharge 5–6). The giant or one creature of its choice that can see or hear it gains 16 (2d10 + 5) Temporary Hit Points and has Advantage on attack rolls until the start of the giant’s next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies.
Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind
it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil.
Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serve her fall into two distinct roles that parallel Hiatea’s dual nature. At home, primeval wardens tend the hearths and tutor the young. Primeval wardens who patrol the borders of firbolg communities
passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Druidic, Giant
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The firbolg makes two Spear or Fire Lance attacks.
Spear. Melee or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Celestial Your patron is a powerful being of the Upper Planes. You have bound yourself to an ancient empyrean, solar, ki-rin, unicorn, or other entity that resides in the planes of everlasting
. Celestial Features Warlock Level Feature 1st Expanded Spell List, Bonus Cantrips, Healing Light 6th Radiant Soul 10th Celestial Resilience 14th Searing Vengeance Expanded Spell List The Celestial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
checks that are contests between two creatures. For example, if one creature is holding a door shut, use its Strength modifier and Proficiency Bonus to set the DC for opening the door. When another
formula: DC = 8 + ability modifier + Proficiency Bonus This formula often sets the saving throw DC when a creature is casting a spell or using a special ability, but it can also apply to ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
variant known as the vargouille reflection resides in Undersigil. When a vargouille reflection spots a Humanoid target, it takes on that creature’s visage, terrifying that creature by appearing as its own
Perception 10
Languages understands Abyssal, Infernal, and any languages it knew before becoming a vargouille, but it can’t speak
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic. A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragon’s lair may serve as that dragon’s diplomat and mouthpiece—anticipating the dragon’s
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
features:
Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair.
Great Hall. The emerald dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the
points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the vaults, keeping one eye on the hallway leading to the flooded stairwell, never quite trusting that some covetous intruder won’t
transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
trespass upon the borders of life and death. Most cerberi have a boundless hunger for fresh meat, especially the flesh of humanoids. Villains have been known to exploit that hunger by luring cerberi away
to the Underworld’s borders. Two-Headed Cerberus
Medium monstrosity, lawful evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
contests, saving throws, or attack rolls. Having proficiency with a skill or tool can also grant automatic success. If a character’s proficiency bonus applies to his or her ability check, the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Purple Dragon Knight Purple Dragon knights are warriors who hail from the kingdom of Cormyr. Pledged to protect the crown, they take the fight against evil beyond their kingdom’s borders. They are
following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, or Performance. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses Persuasion. You receive this benefit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Oracle of Strixhaven Somewhere in the lands beyond Strixhaven’s borders lives the Oracle: a wise and accomplished mage, tasked by the Founder Dragons to ensure that the magic of Strixhaven is used
Perception 20
Languages all
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Oracle fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are
) Proficiency Bonus +5
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
, thieves’ cant
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of her turns in combat, Nine-Fingers can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Dagger Thrower. Nine-Fingers adds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Actions
Multiattack. Nine-Fingers makes three dagger attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
opportunities to misinterpret them. The General of Gehenna. Somewhere in the brimstone wastes of Gehenna, there roams an ultroloth so strong that none contests his power: the General of Gehenna. Many
pleases (unless its summoner is an ultroloth, in which case it acts as an ally of its summoner), and can’t summon other yugoloths. The summoned yugoloth remains for 1 minute, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner takes a bonus action to dismiss it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
lived here before decamping to the Ruins of Caerdoon for his ritual. Y’demi (neutral evil human Oriq blood mage; see chapter 7) resides here now, waiting for Murgaxor’s imminent call to join him. Copper
Basin. The copper basin contains a gallon of fresh blood. So long as she can see the basin and there’s a gallon or more of blood in it, Y’demi can use the following bonus action: Sanguine Tentacles (1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Drow Children of Lolth. The drow worship Lolth, a deity who resides in the Abyss. Known as the Spider Queen or the Demon Queen of Spiders, she is the figure around which the drow have built their
are exposed to sunlight for 1 hour or longer.
A drow wearing a +1 chain shirt and carrying a +1 shortsword has AC 19 and a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls with shortsword attacks.
A drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
slashing from nonmagical attacks
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on
, minor illusion
1/day each: enthrall, Nystul’s magic aura
Bonus Actions
Loot Likeness. The high fae magically transforms into a duplicate of a Small or Medium creature it can see. While transformed