both before defend creature roles

Creature Roles

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Creature Roles Each creature has a role listed next to their challenge rating. Roles are descriptive and most don’t follow special rules—they simply help you build encounters and use the creature

effect or target multiple creatures at once. Leader A leader is an action-oriented creature who fights alongside underlings. For more information, see the “Action-Oriented Creatures” section. Minion

Figurine of Wondrous Power

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

a living creature specified in the figurine’s description below. If the space where the creature would appear is occupied by other creatures or objects, or if there isn’t enough space for

the creature, the figurine doesn’t become a creature. The creature is Friendly to you and your allies. It understands your languages, obeys your commands, and takes its turn immediately after

Scarecrow (Stranger Things)

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

: DC 11, one creature the scarecrow can see within 30 feet. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the end of the scarecrow’s next turn. While Frightened, the target has the

work left undone. Scarecrows might serve those who created them or might defend a place, family, or community from threats—whether physical or to their way of life.PoisonFire

Drow of Lolth

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

way. The target wakes up if it takes damage or if a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to wake it. Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components

and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 11): At Will: Dancing Lights 1/Day: Faerie FireDrow of Lolth defend cities in the Underdark and raid the surface in the name of the

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

"} Poison damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 22

’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.Young deep dragons establish lairs in familiar hunting grounds and defend their lairs with twisting passages and traps such as deadfalls. They dominate the

Spirit Statue Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Death Burst. When the spirit statue is reduced to 0 hit points, the statue crumbles, and the spirit returns to the afterlife in a burst of ghostly white flame. Each creature within 5 feet of it must

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Counsel of the Past (2/Day). The spirit statue touches one creature. Once within the next 10 minutes, that creature can roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

is incapacitated for 1 minute. 13–14: “You’ve Disarmed Me!” One of the autognome’s arms falls off, reducing the number of Shock attacks it can make by 1 until a creature

a creature uses an action to reattach the head, which reactivates it. 17–20: “Have a Magical Day!” The autognome explodes and is destroyed. Each creature within 20 feet of the

Kraul Warrior

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Hive Mind. The kraul is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions while within 30 feet of at least one other kraul. Pack Tactics. The kraul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if

at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Spider Climb. The kraul can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Short or Long Rest). The satyr fires an arrow that magically transforms into a flurry of missiles in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6

lives of pure whimsy. When forced to defend their friends and homes, satyr thornbearers are quick to take up their bows and strike against danger. Particularly amid the dense trees of the Skola Vale

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate. Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Hybrid Poisoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Assassinate. During its first turn, the hybrid poisoner has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the hybrid scores against a surprised creature is a

critical hit. Poisonous Skin. Any creature that touches the hybrid or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poisonous

Hybrid Shocker

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Electrified Body. Any creature that touches the hybrid or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Electrified

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacles"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 11), and the hybrid pulls the target up to 15 feet straight toward it. Until this

Stench Kow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Stench. Any creature other than a stench kow that starts its turn within 5 feet of the stench kow must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature

’s next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the Stench of all stench kows for 1 hour.Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

+ 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cargo Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the grappled

worker robots fill public-facing service roles. Antigravity technology and built-in tractor beams allow worker robots to effortlessly lift cargo and other heavy objects with their mechanical tentacles

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Eruption", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and the drow can push the target up to 10 feet away if it is a Large or smaller creature. Spellcasting

, message 3/day each: dimension door, fireball, invisibility 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)Protective Shield (3/Day). When the drow or a creature within 10 feet of it is hit by

Conjure Woodland Beings Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You summon fey creatures that appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears: One fey creature of challenge rating 2 or lower Two

fey creatures of challenge rating 1 or lower Four fey creatures of challenge rating 1/2 or lower Eight fey creatures of challenge rating 1/4 or lower A summoned creature disappears when it drops

Wynling

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

magically turns invisible, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, for 1 minute or until it makes an attack roll.Trickster’s Flight. Immediately after a creature the wynling can see

misses the wynling with an attack roll, the wynling can move up to 30 feet. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.Playful and mischievous, wynlings defend

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the kraul drops to 0 hit points, the kraul or another creature of its choice within 30 feet of it gains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType

: animate dead, blight, vampiric touch Pack Tactics. The kraul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally

Thanoi Hunter

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes. Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hunter’s allies is within 5

feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The hunter makes one Bone Harpoon attack and one Tusk attack. Bone Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation

Aurumvorax

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature wearing armor of any type, the aurumvorax regains 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1

;(1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 12

Nimir

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

lightning bolt at a point it can see within 500 feet of it. Each creature within 10 feet of that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8);{"diceNotation":"12d8","rollType":"damage

small.” Bond: “I’d give my life to defend my king and his royal line.” Flaw: “I never question orders.”Lightning, ThunderCold

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

chosen takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of it, it can make a Shortsword attack with advantage against that creature.Dragon chosen are mighty warriors who offer their bodies as vessels for a

dragon’s might. They serve as enforcers of their masters’ will; they often accompany dragon speakers—and are quick to defend them if they sense any ill intent. Dragon chosen are

Kender Skirmisher

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if the kender used the hoopak’s sling to make a ranged attack. Taunt. The kender launches a barrage of insults at a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself

who use stealth and wiliness to defend their friends and homes. They excel at disrupting their enemies by sabotaging crucial equipment or by taunting opponents into making rash decisions. They wield

Gingerbrute

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

gingerbrute is destroyed, a creature can use its action to eat all the remains and gain 5 temporary hit points. The remains crumble away after 24 hours if not eaten.Multiattack. The gingerbrute makes two

the wilds where its ingredients originated. Many witches of Dunbarrow craft gingerbrutes intentionally, whipping them into shape (sometimes with actual whipped cream) as soldiers to defend their

Brackish Trudge

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Brackish trudges are lumbering masses of sentient fungus and

sometimes ill-tempered and territorial, brackish trudges are usually content to mind their own business. When trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

energy erupts from its frame to deal 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Engine", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage to each creature within 5 feet of it

", "rollAction":"Iron Fist", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 30 feet

Figurine of Wondrous Power Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

of you, the figurine becomes a living creature. If the space where the creature would appear is occupied by other creatures or objects, or if there isn't enough space for the creature, the figurine

doesn't become a creature. The creature is friendly to you and your companions. It understands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands, the creature defends itself but

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

creature takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Calescent Aura", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and is frightened of Ember until the start of its next turn

flames and ash in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6", "rollType":"damage

Living Doll

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

False Appearance. If the doll is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the doll move or act, that creature must

doll doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Grabby Hands. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Grabby Hands"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature

Tempest Hart

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Antlers", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or have the stunned condition

per turn. Entangling Growth. Immediately after a creature the hart can see within 120 feet of itself hits it with an attack roll, the hart reduces the damage to itself by half. The attacker must

Hound Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Aura of Menace. As long as the archon doesn’t have the incapacitated condition, each creature of the archon’s choice that starts its turn within 20 feet of the archon must make a DC 12

Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the frightened condition until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to all archons’ Aura of Menace for

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of Enlarge. Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically turns invisible for up to 1 hour or until it attacks, it forces a creature to make a saving throw, or its

neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training dangerous Underdark creatures as mounts. Denigrated by

Meletian Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

melee attack. Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be

Ferrumach Rilmani

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Bladed Edges. A creature takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bladed Edges", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if it starts its turn grappling or being

grappled by the ferrumach. Skewering Charge. If the ferrumach moves at least 20 feet in a straight line toward a Large or smaller creature and ends within 5 feet of it, that creature must succeed on

Duergar Kavalrachni

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically turns invisible for up to 1 hour or until it attacks, it forces a creature to make a saving throw, or its concentration is

many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying

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