bonus burden diffusing contests resides

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

The Celestial Legacy

Classes 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

Khargra

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

shield takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield that drops to a +0 bonus is destroyed. The khargra can detach itself by spending 5 feet

, digesting the dust but leaving the message lodged in its digestive tract. Trained over long years and with plentiful treats to learn the direction to different underground strongholds and outposts, the khargra carries its burden to its destination, then coughs up the message on command.

Otherworldly Corrupter

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

Veiled Presence

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

Enchanting Infiltrator

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

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Fiendish Blessing. The AC of Isolde includes her Charisma bonus. Innate Spellcasting. Isolde’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). Isolde can innately cast the following

do not carry the burden do not eat.” Ideal. “Those most deserving of aid are those who never ask for it.” Bond. “You share a bond with those you travel with, a bond closer

Ambitious Assassin

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

Mastix, Whip of Erebos

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Underworld. This magic whip grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. When you hit with an attack using this whip, the target takes an extra 2d8 necrotic damage and you regain hit points equal

randomly determined minor detrimental property—a burden Erebos imposes to test his faithful. Piety 25+. The whip has 1 randomly determined major beneficial property. Piety 50+. The whip has 1

Giant Ox

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

XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Beast of Burden. The ox is considered to be one size larger for the purpose of determining its carrying capacity. Actions Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10

Giant Ox Giant oxen labor as beasts of burden for giants of all kinds, pulling plows, hauling oversized carts, and performing similar tasks well suited to their tremendous strength. These cattle are

Giant Space Hamster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

mounts and beasts of burden. Gnomes have tried to build spelljamming ships powered by giant space hamster wheels, so far without success. Giant Space Hamster Large Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 11

Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Tiryki Anchorage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

area undetected. 25. Dinosaur Pens Most of the beasts of burden in the city were trained out here, and they’re penned up at night. Ankylosauruses and triceratopses are the most common in that role

. Dinosaurs trained for street racing are also stabled here. Most Chultan handlers have a +5 bonus to Animal Handling skill checks, and they work with the same animals day after day.

Relic Sloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle-shaped claws on a relic sloth’s forelimbs are primarily used for climbing, though they can fend off a hungry predator in a pinch. Relic

) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to

Githyanki Star Seer

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

Space Swine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

trackers and capable beasts of burden. Space swine that are trained for battle are typically outfitted with half-plate barding and are referred to as death squealers. A fully grown specimen stands 3 feet

(−3) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 3 (−4) Skills Perception +4, Survival +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Melee Attacks

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

Titanothere

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

) CHA 6 (−2) Senses passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Beast of Burden. The titanothere is considered to be one size larger for the purpose of

Gnoll

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

Melee Attacks

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

Goliath Giant-Kin

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

Equinal Guardinal

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

Prince Oargev of New Cyre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

sentiment. Oargev wisely views Boranel as an ally, but knows Breland could be a threat. Q’barra. Aside from New Cyre, the largest population of Cyran refugees resides in Q’barra. Oargev has invited these

violent Cyran extremists. Even the Brelish, for all their practiced indifference, become guarded when confronted by Cyrans, who represent a burden foisted upon them by their leaders. They tend to treat

Frost Giant

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.

Cattle

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

) INT 2 (–4) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 4 (–3) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Beast of Burden. The rothé

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 4 (–3) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Beast of Burden. The ox is considered to be one size larger for the

The Celestial

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

Gloom Weaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, exhaustion Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on

(3d8 damage), eldritch blast (3 beams, +4 bonus to each damage roll), minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st−5th level (3 5th-level slots): armor of Agathys, blight, darkness, dream, invisibility, fear

Difficulty Class

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

Xenk Yendar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His

) Proficiency Bonus +4 Aura of Protection. Xenk and his allies within 10 feet of him have advantage on saving throws. Actions Multiattack. Xenk makes three Daggersword attacks and uses Daggersword Flourish

Vargouille Reflection

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

Kobold Scale Sorcerer

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

Adult Emerald Dragon

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.

Ancient Emerald Dragon

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.

Difficulty Class

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

Khargra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

plentiful treats to learn the direction to different underground strongholds and outposts, the khargra carries its burden to its destination, then coughs up the message on command. khargra Small

takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield that drops to a +0 bonus is destroyed. The khargra can detach itself by spending 5 feet of its

Orc Lairs

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

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