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Githzerai Monk

Monsters Monster Manual

: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible) 1/Day: See InvisibilityPsionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and

Quaggoth Thonot

Monsters Monster Manual

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion 2/Day: Mind SpikePsionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in response

Githzerai Psion

Monsters Monster Manual

InvisibilityPsionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Githzerai Zerth

Monsters Monster Manual

save DC 14): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible) 1/Day Each: Phantasmal Killer (level 6 version), Plane Shift, See InvisibilityPsionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield

in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Psi-Powered Leap (2/Day). The githzerai casts Jump, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

Core Barbarian Traits Primary Ability Strength Hit Point Die D12 per Barbarian level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Constitution Skill Proficiencies Choose 2

Barbarian... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Barbarian Traits table. Gain the Barbarian’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Barbarian Features table. As a

Transcendent Order Instinct

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Unarmored Defense. While the instinct is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The instinct makes three Unarmed Strike attacks. Unarmed Strike

", "rollAction":"Unarmed Strike", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.The instinct can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Deflect Blow. In response to being hit by a

Tower Hand

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Unarmored Defense. While the tower hand is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The tower hand makes two Unarmed Strike attacks, two Dart attacks

response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the tower hand deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"roll

Martial Arts Adept Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks. Unarmed

target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon

West Wind

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. West Wind is armed with a longsword that is a blade of the medusa.Multiattack. The

saving throw or suffer the effects of a flesh to stone spell.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is

Havia Quickknife

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Halfling Nimbleness. Havia can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. Brave. Havia has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Unarmored Defense. While she is wearing

Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 3;{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"roll

Mookie Plush

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Halfling Nimbleness. Mookie can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. Brave. Mookie has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Unarmored Defense. While she is wearing

Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 3;{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"roll

East Wind

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. East Wind is armed with a longsword that is a polymorph blade.Multiattack. The

effects of a polymorph spell.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 3

Transcendent Order Conduit

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Instinctive Reflexes. The conduit has advantage on initiative rolls, and it can’t have disadvantage on attack rolls. Unarmored Defense. While the conduit is wearing no armor and wielding no

reactions per round but only one per turn. Deflect Attack. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the conduit partially deflects the blow. The damage the conduit takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10

Jade Tigress

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Unarmored Defense. While Jade Tigress is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Jade Tigress makes three attacks. Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Heal Self"} hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on her.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Jade Tigress deflects the missile. The

Martial Arts Adept

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The adept makes three Unarmed Strike attacks or five Dart attacks

hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit

Steel Crane

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks. Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

;{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Heal Self"} hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Steel Crane deflects the

War Magic

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

often works with evokers, abjurers, and other types of wizards. Evokers, in particular, sometimes tease war mages for splitting their attention between offense and defense. A war mage’s typical

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 2nd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

Hlam

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical. Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times

Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Hlam deflects the missile. The damage he takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 27;{"diceNotation":"1d10+27","rollType":"roll

War Magic (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

often works with evokers, abjurers, and other types of wizards. Evokers, in particular, sometimes tease war mages for splitting their attention between offense and defense. A war mage’s typical

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 3rd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Bak Mei fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Special Equipment. Bak Mei carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. Unarmored Defense. While Bak

;{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Heal Self"} hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him.Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Bak Mei deflects

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers. Hapless Soft Ones At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on

, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. The lizardfolk assess such beings as hatchlings

Orthon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

knows which one, but not the exact location there.Explosive Retribution. In response to dropping to 15 hit points or fewer, the orthon explodes. All other creatures within 30 feet of it must each make

often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it. Orthons

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the

rank or banner status. Of course, Maglubiyet’s call to conquest is always answered. Suffer nor Give Insult. As befits their warlike nature, hobgoblins believe that any insult demands a response

Hapless Soft Ones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Hapless Soft Ones At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, it’s a wonder they have managed to

survive for so long. The typical human would barely make it through a day in the swamps. Still, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must. See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta. Arasta as a Mythic Encounter Arasta

paraphrase the following text when Arasta uses her Armor of Spiders trait: The nightmarish arachnid unleashes a shriek that sounds like a thousand spider carapaces scarring slate. In response, the

Tower Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

possessions. Julie Dillon Tower Hand Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT

12 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 9 (–1) Skills Insight +4 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Unarmored Defense. While the tower

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Monk JOSHUA RAPHAEL A Martial Artist of Supernatural Focus Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity

subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Monk Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Acrobatics, Athletics

various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power

Transcendent Order Conduit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

border on precognition, allowing them to unconsciously act before their foes. Transcendent Order Conduit Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 97

, and it can’t have disadvantage on attack rolls. Unarmored Defense. While the conduit is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The

Githzerai Monk

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

. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Quaggoth Thonot

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

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion 2/Day: Mind Spike Reactions Psionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in

response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Githzerai Zerth

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

Leap (2/Day). The githzerai casts Jump, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Githzerai Psion

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

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible) 1/Day Each: Plane Shift, See Invisibility Reactions Psionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Martial Arts Adept

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

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 17 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 11 (+0

Bonus +2 Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The adept makes three Unarmed Strike attacks or

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