bonus both diffusing casts rating

Slow

Spells Player’s Handbook

target’s Speed is halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, and it can’t take Reactions. On its turns, it can take either an action or a Bonus Action, not both

, and it can make only one attack if it takes the Attack action. If it casts a spell with a Somatic component, there is a 25 percent chance the spell fails as a result of the target making the spell

Cube of Summoning

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

lid closes. The lid can’t otherwise be opened. Roll on the Cube of Summoning table to determine which spell the cube casts to summon the creature. The spell is cast at level 5 (save DC 17, +9

attack bonus) and doesn’t require Concentration, but you otherwise function as the spell’s caster. Once the cube summons a creature, the cube can’t do so again until the next dawn

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

Ice Devil

Monsters Monster Manual

"} Cold damage. Until the end of its next turn, the target can’t take a Bonus Action or Reaction, its Speed decreases by 10 feet, and it can move or take one action on its turn, not both. Hit or

", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage. Ice Wall (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Ice Wall"}. The devil casts Wall of Ice (level 8

Staff of the Magi

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This staff has 50 charges and can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. While you hold it, you gain a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls

. Spell Absorption. While holding the staff , you have Advantage on saving throws against spells. In addition, you can take a Reaction when another creature casts a spell that targets only you. If

Ancient Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: The target can’t take Reactions; its Speed is halved; and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn

, not both. This effect lasts until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting

Adult Copper Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: The target can’t take Reactions; its Speed is halved; and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn

, not both. This effect lasts until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting

Ghost

Monsters Monster Manual

);{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Withering Touch", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Etherealness. The ghost casts the Etherealness spell, requiring no spell

Points or the ghost leaves as a Bonus Action. When the possession ends, the ghost appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the target, and the target is immune to this ghost’s Possession

Spellfire Storm

Spells Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

time on a turn or ends its turn there. A creature makes this save only once per turn. In addition, whenever a creature in the Cylinder casts a spell, that creature makes a Constitution saving throw

. On a failed save, the spell dissipates with no effect, and the action, Bonus Action, or Reaction used to cast it is wasted. If that spell was cast with a spell slot, the slot isn’t expended

Dreaming Dark Mindkiller

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

following on each of its turns: move, take an action, or take a Bonus Action. Success: Half damage only.Mindkillers are the assassins of the Dreaming Dark, sent to terrify their foes before striking

casts Dominate Person, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17).

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

is halved, it can’t take Reactions, and it can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn, not both. It repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on

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

take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn, not both. It repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds

Archdruid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

blinded until the start of the druid’s next turn. Spellcasting. The archdruid casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: beast

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

Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

", "rollAction":"Sling", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Spellcasting. Doric casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will

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

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

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

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Kelek casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell

barrier of magical force. Until the end of his next turn, he gains a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack.Kelek is a greedy, narcissistic sociopath who revels in chaos but is a

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

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

Yeenoghu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d10+9", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Spellcasting. Yeenoghu casts one of

), 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

Vanifer

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Actions If Vanifer is in the fire node while Imix isn’t, the tiefling can take lair actions and has a challenge rating of 12. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Vanifer uses a lair

hypnotic pattern. If Vanifer casts misty step using this lair action, she also draws the power of the fire node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Fire

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

Green Hag (Coven Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

a 12th-level spellcaster that uses Intelligence as her spellcasting ability. The spell save DC is 13, and the spell attack bonus is +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

like another creature of her general size and humanoid shape. The illusion ends if the hag takes a bonus action to end it or if she dies. The changes wrought by this effect fail to hold up to physical

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

-Bin isn’t, Aerisi can take lair actions and has a challenge rating of 9. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Aerisi uses a lair action to cast one of her spells, up to 3rd level

take no other lair actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action. If Aerisi casts invisibility using this lair action, she also draws the power of the air node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Lightning

Black Abishai Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

abishai's weapon attacks are magical. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the abishai can take the Hide action as a bonus action.Multiattack. The abishai makes three attacks: two with its

":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Creeping Darkness (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Creeping Darkness"}. The abishai casts

Solar Bastion Knight

Monsters The Book of Many Things

knight casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): 1/day each: Greater Restoration, Sending, Word of Recall (the prepared sanctuary is the Solar

, knights who track the Grim Harrow through the multiverse might resemble rangers instead of paladins. In addition, Sir Jared, detailed at the end of chapter 10, can serve as a model for knights with a lower challenge rating.

Green Hag Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

magical illusion that makes her look like another creature of her general size and humanoid shape. The illusion ends if the hag takes a bonus action to end it or if she dies. The changes wrought by

attacks or casts a spell, or until her concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). While invisible, she leaves no physical evidence of her passage, so she can be tracked only by magic. Any equipment she wears or carries is invisible with her.

Shield Guardian Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the spellcaster, the guardian casts the stored spell with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no components. When

. When a creature makes an attack against the wearer of the guardian's amulet, the guardian grants a +2 bonus to the wearer's AC if the guardian is within 5 feet of the wearer.Poison

Kobold Scale Sorcerer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

level (2 slots): scorching ray Sorcery Points. The kobold has 3 sorcery points. It can spend 1 or more sorcery points as a bonus action to gain one of the following benefits: Heightened Spell: When it

casts a spell that forces a creature to make a saving throw to resist the spell's effects, the kobold can spend 3 sorcery points to give one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving throw

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Magical Illusion. As a bonus action, Valindra can mask

her shriveled flesh and appear to be a living elf. This magical illusion lasts until she ends it as a bonus action or until she uses her Frightening Gaze legendary action. The effect also ends if

Duergar Mind Master Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Invisibility"}. The duergar magically turns invisible for up to 1 hour or until it attacks, it casts a spell, it uses its Reduce, or its concentration is broken

a +5 bonus to all Dexterity (Stealth) checks and a +5 bonus to its AC. It can also take a bonus action on each of its turns to take the Hide action.Poison

Sofina

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Special Equipment. Sofina wears a magic robe that grants her a +2 bonus to AC and a +1 bonus to saving throws (included above).Multiattack. Sofina makes three Necrotic Strike attacks. Necrotic

":"5d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Strike", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Spellcasting. Sofina casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

actions at the start of its turn. Cantrip. The lich casts a cantrip. Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). The lich uses its Paralyzing Touch. Frightening Gaze (Costs 2 Actions). The lich fixes its gaze

, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative

Illusionist Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

* *Illusion spell of 1st level or higher Displacement (Recharges after the Illusionist Casts an Illusion Spell of 1st Level or Higher). As a bonus action, the illusionist projects an illusion that makes

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