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Monsters
Monster Manual
":"damage", "rollAction":"Flame Trident", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Inferno
Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Inferno Blast"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 30-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point the
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Each Humanoid in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be affected by one of the following effects (choose for each creature
creature becomes Indifferent about creatures of your choice that it’s Hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target takes damage or witnesses its allies taking damage. When the spell ends, the creature’s attitude returns to normal.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
against thieves. If a foresworn is destroyed before it can complete its duty, it returns within a few days, its strength and purpose renewed.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from
. The ghostly soldiers fill a 10-foot-cube centered on the foresworn, move with the foresworn when the foresworn moves, and last until the start of the foresworn’s next turn. While the ghostly
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
whispers in a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in the sphere that isn’t an Aberration must make a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw, taking 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10","rollType
Wildspace systems and lay waste to worlds. After feeding on the minds and bodies of a world’s inhabitants until it is sated, a cosmic horror usually returns to the void, where it falls into a deep
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No
creature can outsmart my defenses—if they do, they obviously cheated.
6
Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
7
I
Adult Blue Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the
unable to breathe or stand up. A creature can take an action to make a DC 10 Strength check, ending the buried state on a success.
A cloud of sand swirls about in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a
Ancient Blue Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
that make up its lair if that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with
unable to breathe or stand up. A creature can take an action to make a DC 10 Strength check, ending the buried state on a success.
A cloud of sand swirls about in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Actions). The veiled presence magically emanates dazzling light in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself until the end of its next turn, during which time attack rolls against it have disadvantage
filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and kill intruders.
The villain’s challenge rating increases while the villain is in this lair:
Veiled Presence. Challenge 22 (41,000 XP
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
","rollAction":"Unearthly Bile"}. The emissary expels bile that splashes all creatures in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point within 120 feet of the emissary. Each creature in that area must make a DC
in its lesser form. When this form is destroyed, the emissary’s body collapses into a gory slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand.
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12
"}. Malaxxix summons a vortex of whirling mezzoloths at a point it can see within 90 feet of itself. The vortex is a 30-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centered on that point. Each creature other
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
damage plus 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flying Staff", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage. Hit or Miss: The staff magically returns to the giant’s
that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the giant can see within 60 feet of itself. The cloud spreads around corners. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No creature can outsmart my defenses—if
who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win.
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A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 300 feet of him. The temperature in that area drops 20 degrees per minute, to a minimum of −30 degrees Fahrenheit. Frost and
returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute.
Artus can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of charges: Bigby's hand (2
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
that lair is invaded. The dragon then burrows out, leaving its attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the wealth of the dead
stand up. A creature can take an action to make a DC 10 Strength check, ending the buried state on a success.
A cloud of sand swirls about in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the dragon can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the surrounding water—and any creatures in it. And even if an enemy wears down the dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to shield the dragon turtle and strike at foes
instead.
Entangling Kelp. Strands of spectral kelp reach out to ensnare creatures in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point in the lair that the dragon turtle can see. Each creature in that area
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
and use the ring to lower the temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you can see within 300 feet of you. The temperature in that area drops 20 degrees per minute, to a minimum of
point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute.
You can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Calm Emotions Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Each Humanoid in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered
choice that it’s Hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target takes damage or witnesses its allies taking damage. When the spell ends, the creature’s attitude returns to normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Calm Emotions Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Each Humanoid in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered
choice that it’s Hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target takes damage or witnesses its allies taking damage. When the spell ends, the creature’s attitude returns to normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Wards Numerous magical defenses protect the library. The most innocuous include wards to protect the library’s books from mold, weevils, and other threats. Other protections are more dramatic, as
collection is magically protected against theft. Any such work that is removed from the keep disappears and immediately returns to its proper place in the library. This ward also has a flaw that the Avowed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
treasures as you see fit, with an eye towards your home campaign and your particular players. If time permits, the giants organize traps, ambushes, and last-ditch defenses against continuing forays into
from within. The characters have been warned to expect guards at the great doors to the steading, but none are visible. (If the party returns to the stronghold after an initial foray, there will be
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
defenses.
Emerald Dragon Lair Features
The emerald dragon lair shown in map 5.8 is a series of ancient vaults situated beneath a city built in the caldera of a dormant volcano. The vaults fell into disuse
and settle there in large numbers.
If the dragon dies, the population of giant lizard;giant lizards near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(and more paranoid) dragons employing several layers of such defenses.
Emerald Dragon Lair Features
The emerald dragon lair shown in map 5.8 is a series of ancient vaults situated beneath a city
; are attracted to the area within 6 miles of the lair and settle there in large numbers.
If the dragon dies, the population of giant lizard;giant lizards near the lair returns to normal levels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
, it returns within a few days, its strength and purpose renewed. Foresworn
Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Good
Armor Class 18 (plate armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20
fill a 10-foot-cube centered on the foresworn, move with the foresworn when the foresworn moves, and last until the start of the foresworn’s next turn. While the ghostly soldiers are present, the area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
(2d8 + 7) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Inferno Blast (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity
Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 30-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point the salamander can see within 120 feet. Failure: 35 (10d6) Fire damage, and the target starts burning, taking 5 (1d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an agent of the Six known as the Keymaster. A nightmare version of the Dran & Courtier is revealed, filled with aberrant horrors. Defeating the horrors of this incarnation of the inn returns the
continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
, these creatures invade Wildspace systems and lay waste to worlds. After feeding on the minds and bodies of a world’s inhabitants until it is sated, a cosmic horror usually returns to the void, where it
tentacles, each of which can grapple one target.
Psychic Whispers (Recharge 5–6). The horror emits dreadful whispers in a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in the sphere that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
manner of Underdark denizens, this maze forms part of Menzoberranzan’s defenses as well as its underworld — a dangerous place for dark dealings and clandestine meetings. The Dark Dominion is a great
seek reinforcements. If the characters remain in the area, the patrol returns with two additional patrols 1d10 minutes later. Drow Spore Servants These drow became infected with Zuggtmoy’s spores and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
Mountain Door, the orc army burrowed into the hillside to circumvent the dwarven defenses. The tunnel is still passable, but its entrance is choked with brush and debris. If the characters enter this area
the path for some time before braving the Stone Tooth. When they arrive, two foraging parties from Great Ulfe’s tribe are searching the nearby hills for loot. The first party of four orcs returns two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
commander’s eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons
vanishes. Salt Burst. The dragon chooses a point it can see in the lair. The air in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point bursts with abrasive salt crystals. Each creature in that area must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
them.
Tasha
Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an expert at defending others and
and you expend a spell slot of 1st level or higher. The defender returns to life after 1 minute with all its hit points restored. At the end of a long rest, you can create a new steel defender if you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Battle Smith Battle Smith with Steel Defender Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an
you expend a spell slot of 1st level or higher. The steel defender returns to life after 1 minute with all its hit points restored. At the end of a long rest, you can create a new steel defender if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
local defenses. Mayor Raven asks for the characters’ and Darrett’s help organizing the evacuation, tasking them with the following: Help her inform the villagers of the situation by collecting everyone
system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
or Miss: The staff magically returns to the giant’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Spellcasting. The giant casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using
(Requires Cloud Rune). The giant magically summons a thundercloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the giant can see within 60 feet of itself. The cloud spreads around corners. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand.
Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) slashing
is a 30-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centered on that point. Each creature other than Malaxxix in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 35
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: You can expend 1 charge as an action and use the ring to lower the temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you
below 32 degrees. This effect is permanent unless you use the ring to end it as an action, at which point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. You can cast






