bonus burdens diffusing corrupted rival

Sword of Kas

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Magic Weapon. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with the sword, which scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20 and deals an extra 2d10 Slashing damage to Undead

Initiative rolls. Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in

Orc Nurtured One of Yurtrus Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see. Corrupted Carrier. When the orc is reduced to 0 hit points, it explodes, and any creature

within 10 feet of it must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corrupted Carrier","rollDamageType

Thought Spy

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thought spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The thought spy's innate spellcasting ability

infiltration, tactics that they supplement with rigorously developed mental abilities. To ensure that no secrets slip through Dimir's fingers, they infiltrate rival guilds. In addition to traditional means of gathering intelligence, thought spies use their magic to spy on the thoughts of their targets.

Sir Braford

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Barkskin. Sir Braford’s AC can’t be lower than 16. Special Equipment. Sir Braford wields Shatterspike, a magic longsword that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it

were captured by goblins. The young paladin of Pelor has been corrupted by the sinister Gulthias Tree and now swings his magic sword, Shatterspike, on behalf of a different sort of “deity.”

Oinoloth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Bringer of Plagues (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Bringer of Plagues"}. As a bonus action, the oinoloth blights the area within 30 feet of it. The blight

"} slashing damage plus 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Corrupted Healing (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Draconian Mastermind

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: dimension door, disguise self, sendingMagic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its

. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from dragon eggs that have been corrupted or warped by powerful magic. Most often, this corruption is a deliberate act, the work of an aspiring tyrant

Treefolk

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

/day: commune with nature (as an action)The wise and ancient treefolk thrive in the depths of Eldraine’s forested wilds. Though many treefolk rival members of the high fae in age, they rarely

);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Oaken Boon"} temporary hit points at the start of each of its turns. This blessing lasts for 1 minute, until the treefolk has the incapacitated condition, or until the treefolk uses this bonus action again.

Wastrilith Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

lightly obscures the area until a current clears it away. Water in containers remains corrupted until it evaporates. A creature that consumes this foul water or swims in it must make a DC 18

","rollType":"roll"} temporary hit points. Magic Resistance. The wastrilith has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Undertow. As a bonus action when the wastrilith is

Sivak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

illusion to look and feel like that creature while retaining the draconian’s game statistics (other than its size). This transformation lasts until the draconian dies or uses a bonus action to end

killed, their crumbling bodies mimic the form of their killers and shriek in agony. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn. Dyrrn dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Teleport. As a bonus action, Dyrrn can

take 22 (4d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d6+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corruption","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and become corrupted for 1 minute. A corrupted creature’s

Meazel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their suffering, waylaying travelers who venture too close to their lairs. The evil that corrupted meazels also imbued them with magical powers that allow them to move through shadows with ease. They

; baleful magic. The curse acts as a beacon; sorrowsworn, Undead, and other terrors sense where they are located and descend on the stranded victims to tear them apart.Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the meazel can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood

your person, you add a d10 to your initiative at the start of every combat. In addition, when you use an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

use this opportunity to replace his hated rival. Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

opportunity to replace his hated rival. Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle; he loves

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is expended, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Last Charge Expended"}. On a 1, the staff retains its +2 bonus to attack and damage

made him the envy of many rival spellcasters. Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in

Ashen Grotto Adventures

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

in the Ashen Grotto ask the characters to help them remove a rival faction claiming it for themselves. The friendly giants respect the grotto’s traditions and refuse to shed another giant’s blood

token in one of the most ancient burials is inscribed with the last surviving copy of a key rune. In the ages since its creation, the rune has become corrupted. It still functions, but it creates tears in

Ralzala the Dao

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Ralzala the Dao A dao named Ralzala defends the demon zapper. Ralzala swore loyalty to Zariel to gain revenge against a rival dao who tried to ruin her. The dao regrets the arrangement and wants to

this oracle herself, but the characters could do so in her stead. She tells them to speak with Red Ruth in the corrupted forest nearby and follow her instructions to break the pact. This leads the players to the Bone Brambles.

Wastrilith

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

cruelty. A wastrilith pollutes the waters around it. Its noxious presence even affects nearby sources of water when the demon travels on land. The corrupted water, which contains a measure of the

demon’s essence, responds to the wastrilith’s commands—perhaps hardening to prevent foes from escaping or erupting in a surge that drags victims into its reach. Creatures that ingest water corrupted by a

Wastrilith

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

cruelty. Despoilers. A wastrilith contaminates the waters around it. Its noxious presence even affects nearby sources of water when the demon travels on land. The corrupted water, which contains a

that ingest water that has been corrupted by a wastrilith risk their very souls. Those who drink the poisonous liquid might wither away until they finally die, or remain alive only to become a thrall

Shadow Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Shadow Dragons Dragon Corrupted by Darkness Habitat: Planar (Shadowfell), Underdark; Treasure: Any Justin Gerard A shadow dragon lurks among haunted ruins, attended by shadows raised by its life

, they might lurk in dark, corrupted reaches of the regions they preferred before transforming into shadow dragons. Overgrown swamps, sepulchral desert ruins, and ash-choked volcanoes make natural lairs

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to

bonus action to end it. Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.

The Fouled Stream

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

Potion of Healing and the Lesser Restoration spell. Twig Blights. Just outside the cave, the characters encounter six Twig Blights. Corrupted Cave. Use the Underdark Warrens map in Appendix B for the

corrupted cave. Ignore the secret door and the inner chambers behind it. Close off the tunnels leading off the map to the south, east, and north. The characters enter the cave in the southwest, following

Research

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

with a +1 bonus per 50 gp spent beyond the initial 50 gp, to a maximum of +6. In addition, a character who has access to a particularly well-stocked library or knowledgeable sages gains advantage on this

that guards the place. Complications. The greatest risk in research is uncovering false information. Not all lore is accurate or truthful, and a rival with a scholarly bent might try to lead the

Sir Braford

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Sir Braford While traveling in the vicinity of the Sunless Citadel, Sir Braford and his companions were captured by goblins. The young paladin of Pelor has been corrupted by the sinister Gulthias

Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Barkskin. Sir Braford’s AC can’t be lower than 16. Special Equipment. Sir Braford wields Shatterspike, a magic longsword that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Realm, an ancient amethyst dragon has been corrupted by aberrant influences and now leads a cult the dragon once opposed. Amethyst Dragon Lairs Amethyst dragons prefer lairs near water

magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus

Gnoll Demoniac

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gnoll Demoniac Gnoll demoniacs are berserkers that arise from gnolls who’ve ritualistically fed on flesh corrupted by the Abyss. Now embodying the ruinous hunger of Yeenoghu, these gnolls throw

10 Temporary Hit Points. Success: Half damage only. Bonus Actions Rampage (2/Day). Immediately after dealing damage to a creature that is already Bloodied, the gnoll moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Abyssal Strike attack.

Elves of Valenar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of

actions of a rival? Valenar Double Scimitar The double scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over

Peace Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

over the signing of treaties, and they are often asked to arbitrate in disputes. These clerics’ blessings draw people together and help them shoulder one another’s burdens, and the clerics’ magic aids

of you (this can include yourself) equal to your proficiency bonus. You create a magical bond among them for 10 minutes or until you use this feature again. While any bonded creature is within 30

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the

for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival? Double-Bladed Scimitar The double-bladed scimitar is the signature

Peril at the Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

resulting steam cloud dissipates, the corrupted avatar of Lurue (see the accompanying stat block) materializes at the edge of the pool—and suddenly, the characters and the cultists have a common enemy (see

"The Corrupted Avatar" for more information). If any creature drinks the corrupted water from the pool, it must make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature gains a randomly

Treefolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

forested wilds. Though many treefolk rival members of the high fae in age, they rarely interfere with the goings-on of the faerie court. Instead, treefolk serve as guardians and shepherds of their wild

Vulnerabilities fire Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Fire Hellion

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

a powerful devil, hoping to learn tactics the devils have fine-tuned over millennia and to acquire magical gifts to help the giant rise in the ordning. Over time, the giant is corrupted, becoming a

after death. The corrupted fire giant takes on fiendish features, including horns, cloven hooves for feet, and a forked tail. Fire Hellion Huge Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 18

Scufflecup

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

center. The square tabletop is 5 feet on each side. The student who describes how to play is a character’s Friend, Rival, or Beloved, although you could choose anyone from the “Fellow Students

isn’t a player character. On each of their turns, a participant can use a bonus action to mentally command their teacup either to attack another teacup within range or to try to shove another

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond

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

the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond. 8 An

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.

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