both before deals caster return

Double-Bladed Scimitar

Equipment

one. A Valenar blade in the hands of a non-elf is generally assumed to have been stolen or looted from a fallen foe, and a Valenar elf might feel entitled to demand its return or challenge the bearer

to prove they’re worthy to wield it. Special. If you attack with a double-bladed scimitar as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action immediately after to make a melee attack with it. This attack deals 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, instead of 2d4.

Tarrasque

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Reflective Carapace"}. On a 1–5, the tarrasque is unaffected. On a 6, the tarrasque is unaffected and reflects the spell, turning the caster into the target. Siege Monster. The tarrasque deals

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

Kas, provided the sword is within 30 feet of the spell’s caster. Upon casting Wish, the creature makes a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, nothing happens, and the Wish spell is wasted. On a successful save, the Sword of Kas is destroyed.

Vampire

Monsters Monster Manual

, the vampire uses Shape-Shift to become mist (no action required). If it can’t use Shape-Shift, it is destroyed. While it has 0 Hit Points in mist form, it can’t return to its vampire form

water. Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition in its resting place, the vampire has the

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

die. If an ally of yours deals damage to the avatar, that ally summons another Avatar of Death. The new avatar appears in an unoccupied space as close to that ally as possible and targets only that

guard the place. While your soul is trapped in this way, your body is inert, ceases aging, and requires no food, air, or water. A Wish spell can’t return your soul to your body, but the spell reveals the location of the object that holds your soul. You draw no more cards.

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

, the vampire uses Shape-Shift to become mist (no action required). If it can’t use Shape-Shift, it is destroyed. While it has 0 Hit Points in mist form, it can’t return to its vampire form

. Running Water. The vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water. Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

moves up to 10 years forward or backward (sphinx’s choice). Only the sphinx is immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by

the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other creatures it can see within in its lair to another plane of existence. Once outside its lair, the sphinx can’t

Enhanced Sphinx

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other creatures it can see within in its lair to

another plane of existence. Once outside its lair, the sphinx can’t use lair actions, but it can return to its lair as a bonus action on its turn, taking up to seven creatures with it. PsychicBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

within moves up to 10 years forward or backward (sphinx’s choice). Only the sphinx is immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures

designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other creatures it can see within in its lair to another plane of existence. Once outside its lair, the sphinx can

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other

creatures it can see within in its lair to another plane of existence. Once outside its lair, the sphinx can’t use lair actions, but it can return to its lair as a bonus action on its turn, taking up to seven creatures with it. Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Spell Scroll Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

Intelligence saving throw. If the saving throw fails, roll on the Scroll Mishap table. Scroll Mishap d6 Result 1 A surge of magical energy deals the caster 1d6 force damage per level of

the spell. 2 The spell affects the caster or an ally (determined randomly) instead of the intended target, or it affects a rando m target nearby if the caster was the intended target. 3 The

Durnan

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

targets only him (not in an area of effect). If Durnan rolls a 20 for the save and the spell is 7th level or lower, the spell has no effect on him and instead targets the caster, using the slot level

target is an object, the hit instead deals 16 slashing damage. If the target is a creature and Durnan rolls a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, the target takes an extra 14 slashing damage, and Durnan

Tarrasque Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

tarrasque, turning the caster into the target. Siege Monster. The tarrasque deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The tarrasque can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes five

":"roll","rollAction":"Reflective Carapace"}. On a 1 to 5, the tarrasque is unaffected. On a 6, the tarrasque is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the

Storm Boomerang

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

javelin is also proficient with this weapon. On a hit, the boomerang deals 1d4 bludgeoning damage and 3d4 thunder damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until

the end of its next turn. On a miss, the boomerang returns to the thrower’s hand. Once the boomerang deals thunder damage to a target, the weapon loses its ability to deal thunder damage and

Revenant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

to go to the afterlife and not return. Turn Immunity. The revenant is immune to effects that turn undead. Vengeful Tracker. The revenant knows the distance to and direction of any creature against

throw. On a failure, the target is paralyzed until the revenant deals damage to it, or until the end of the revenant’s next turn. When the paralysis ends, the target is frightened of the revenant

Relentless Impaler

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Bloodheart Stake. The impaler is magically bound to the ceremonial stake and the sacrificed corpse the ritual caster used to create it. If the impaler is reduced to 0 hit points, it disappears, then

impaler is bound to the creature that wielded the ceremonial stake in the ritual that birthed it. As long as the original stake remains lodged in the heart of the ritual victim, the impaler can return

Solar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Angelic Weapons. The solar's weapon attacks are magical. When the solar hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 6d8;{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Angelic Weapons

against a target or return to the solar's hands. If the hovering sword is targeted by any effect, the solar is considered to be holding it. The hovering sword falls if the solar dies. Healing Touch (4

Shemeshka

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

effects. Special Equipment. Shemeshka carries a magic crown called the Razorvine Tiara. In the hands of anyone other than Shemeshka, the Razorvine Tiara functions as a tentacle rod that deals slashing

caster gains the poisoned condition until the end of its next turn.Shemeshka the arcanaloth is one of Sigil’s most ambitious and notorious crime bosses. From her multiplanar casino, Fortune’s

Sir Godfrey Gwilym

Monsters Curse of Strahd

another humanoid corpse on the same plane of existence and regains all its hit points. While his soul is bodiless, a wish spell can be used to force the soul to go to the afterlife and not return. Turn

vengeance. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target is paralyzed until he deals damage to it, or until the end of his next turn. When the paralysis ends, the target is

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

on the same plane of existence and regains all its hit points. While the soul is bodiless, a wish spell can be used to force the soul to go to the afterlife and not return. Special Equipment

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Against Strahd, Vladimir deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"2 Greatsword","rollDamageType":"slashing

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

regains all of its shared spells. Alter Size. Skabatha magically shrinks herself to Tiny size (between 4 and 8 inches tall) or returns to her normal size. If Skabatha lacks the room to return

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

charges; the hand is made of ice, is immune to cold damage, and deals bludgeoning damage instead of force damage as a clenched fist), cone of cold (2 charges), flesh to ice (3 charges; as flesh to stone

Lugg. Artus has spent most of his life trying to keep the Ring of Winter out of evil hands, but his return to Chult is focused on reuniting with his beloved Alisanda, who disappeared along with the

Cradle of the Storm Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Siege Monster. The cradle deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cradle makes three Slam or Spit Hailstone attacks in

causes mighty storms or fierce maelstroms. A scion’s slumber is filled with dreams ranging from inspiring visions of Annam’s return to melancholy prophecies of inevitable decline, from

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

flail attacks. If an attack hits, he can cause it to create an additional effect of his choice or at random (each effect can be used only once per Multiattack): 1. The attack deals an extra 13 (2d12

; 41–60 “I rail against the laws and customs of civilization, attempting to return to a more primitive time.” 61–80 “I hunger for the deaths of others, and am

Scion of Stronmaus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The scion has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Siege Monster. The scion deals double damage to objects and

is filled with dreams ranging from inspiring visions of Annam’s return to melancholy prophecies of inevitable decline, from joyful glimpses of an idyllic past to horrific nightmares of torment

A Sphinx's Lair

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

return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other creatures it can see within in its lair to another

plane of existence. Once outside its lair, the sphinx can’t use lair actions, but it can return to its lair as a bonus action on its turn, taking up to seven creatures with it.

Creating a Spell

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

Creating a Spell When creating a new spell, use existing spells as guidelines. Here are some things to consider: If a spell is so good that a caster would want to use it all the time, it might be

For any spell that deals damage, use the Spell Damage table to determine approximately how much damage is appropriate given the spell’s level. The table assumes the spell deals half damage on a

Special Delivery

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

guides, they can decide which agent they want to initially return to. (Even if the characters have done secret deals with both agents, they should choose one to be their initial contact upon their

return to their original time.) If the characters somehow manage to return to their original time at any other location, a courier arrives at that location shortly thereafter, delivering an urgent

Slaadi

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

gem, and the slaad ceases to be Charmed. One can obtain a slaad’s control gem using a Wish or Imprisonment spell. If the slaad fails its saving throw against Imprisonment, the caster gains the gem, and

the slaad isn’t imprisoned. An Incapacitated slaad’s control gem can be removed by spending 1 minute and succeeding on a DC 20 Wisdom (Medicine) check. Failing this check deals 22 (4d10) Piercing damage to the slaad.

Magic Item Categories

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

Mishap d6 Result 1 A surge of magical energy deals the caster 1d6 force damage per level of the spell. 2 The spell affects the caster or an ally (determined randomly) instead of the intended target

, or it affects a random target nearby if the caster was the intended target. 3 The spell affects a random location within the spell’s range. 4 The spell’s effect is contrary to its normal one, but

Chapter 4: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

deals a sharp setback to the affected cults, but unless the characters follow up on their initial successes by infiltrating the temple complex, the cults recover quickly from their early defeats and return in greater force.

Kas Reveals Himself

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

Kas Reveals Himself Alfven Ato Kas deals catastrophic damage to Alustriel’s sanctum If the characters return to their quarters to rest, Kas spends the next hour going through the motions of

The Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

The Returned Walking the Path of Phenax doesn’t restore a soul to its life. Those who return from the Underworld are hollow shells inhabited by grim and purposeless spirits. These Returned are

for sinister rituals, jewelry stolen from graves, cursed magic items, and other ominous goods. In return, they demand kitchen utensils, worn bridles, waterlogged books, and other unremarkable trash

Durnan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

against any spell that targets only him (not in an area of effect). If Durnan rolls a 20 for the save and the spell is 7th level or lower, the spell has no effect on him and instead targets the caster

, using the slot level, spell save DC, attack bonus, and spellcasting ability of the caster. Actions Multiattack. Durnan makes four melee weapon attacks. Grimvault. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit

Entémoch's Boon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

becomes 1d4 + 6 days and the spell requires no concentration. The summoned elemental never becomes hostile toward the spell’s caster or its companions. To gain these benefits, the caster must provide

) Tiny AC 11; 4 (1d4 + 2) hit points; speed 10 ft.; Str 10 (+0); no Petrifying Gaze; bite attack is +2 to hit and deals 1 piercing damage plus 1 poison damage on a hit; Challenge 0 (10 XP) Young (3–12

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