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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members and reel them toward its snapping jaws.Snare Ship (1/Day). The spider weaves a magical
ship that aren’t enclosed become difficult terrain until the effect ends. The web is impervious to damage but is destroyed by a successful casting of dispel magic (DC 18).
Guards and Wards
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
tall, and shaped as you desire. You can ward several stories of a stronghold by dividing the area among them, as long as you can walk into each contiguous area while you are casting the spell.
When you
location. You select an area of up to 5 feet square, and any creature that enters or passes through the area receives the suggestion mentally.
The whole warded area radiates magic. A dispel magic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
obeys Isolde’s spoken commands. If the target suffers any harm from Isolde or another creature or receives a suicidal command from Isolde, the target can repeat the saving throw, ending the
, but not without casting a spell that made Isolde forget about Zybilna and her Feywild domain, thus preventing the eladrin from divulging the archfey’s secrets. As a further punishment, Zybilna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Pass without Trace 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (ashes from a burned leaf of mistletoe and a sprig of spruce) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour A
Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can’t be tracked except by magical means. A creature that receives this bonus leaves behind no tracks or other traces of its passage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
open until no more movement is detected. Some doors are color coded and require a key card to open. A creature carrying the appropriate key card can open a locked door by standing within 10 feet of the
access to the observatory, damselfly bay, and inner core. A yellow key card unlocks yellow, blue, and red doors. Casting a Knock spell on a red door’s lock suppresses the lock for 10 minutes, casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Pass without Trace 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (ashes from a burned leaf of mistletoe and a sprig of spruce) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour A
Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can’t be tracked except by magical means. A creature that receives this bonus leaves behind no tracks or other traces of its passage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sequester Level 7 Transmutation (Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (gem dust worth 5,000+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Until dispelled
With a touch, you
magically sequester an object or a willing creature. For the duration, the target has the Invisible condition and can’t be targeted by Divination spells, detected by magic, or viewed remotely with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sequester Level 7 Transmutation (Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (gem dust worth 5,000+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration: Until dispelled
With a touch, you
magically sequester an object or a willing creature. For the duration, the target has the Invisible condition and can’t be targeted by Divination spells, detected by magic, or viewed remotely with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Contagion Level 5 Necromancy (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Component: V, S
Duration: 7 days
Your touch inflicts a magical contagion. The target must succeed on a
the target. If the target fails three of the saves, the spell lasts for 7 days on it. Whenever the Poisoned target receives an effect that would end the Poisoned condition, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or the Poisoned condition doesn’t end on it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Contagion Level 5 Necromancy (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: Touch
Component: V, S
Duration: 7 days
Your touch inflicts a magical contagion. The target must succeed on a
the target. If the target fails three of the saves, the spell lasts for 7 days on it. Whenever the Poisoned target receives an effect that would end the Poisoned condition, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or the Poisoned condition doesn’t end on it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
knowledge of the casting. This curse can be detected by casting an identify spell on the item and succeeding on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The check can be attempted once per casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Detect Thoughts Level 2 Divination (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (1 Copper Piece)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You activate one of
metal; or a thin sheet of lead. Read Thoughts. Target one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself or one creature within 30 feet of yourself that you detected with the Sense Thoughts option. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Detect Thoughts Level 2 Divination (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (1 Copper Piece)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You activate one of
metal; or a thin sheet of lead. Read Thoughts. Target one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself or one creature within 30 feet of yourself that you detected with the Sense Thoughts option. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
faerzress casts an eerie soft light across this cavern, swirling into spiral patterns and casting dancing shadows from the jagged pillars lining the walls. The air smells and tastes slightly metallic
character must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a success, the character feels only a mild discomfort. A character who rolls a natural 20 on the save receives flashes of the future, gaining the benefit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
aura of transmutation magic when such is detected for. Upwardly Mobile. Any character who touches a pillar with or without intent will uncontrollably float upward (as if affected by a levitate spell
can be easily claimed. Casting a detect evil and good spell reveals it to be a desecrated object. On a casting of detect magic, the gem gives off a strong aura of conjuration—so strong that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Guards and Wards 6th-level abjuration Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (burning incense, a small measure of brimstone and oil, a knotted string, a small amount of umber hulk
into each contiguous area while you are casting the spell. When you cast this spell, you can specify individuals that are unaffected by any or all of the effects that you choose. You can also specify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Guards and Wards 6th-level abjuration Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (burning incense, a small measure of brimstone and oil, a knotted string, a small amount of umber hulk
into each contiguous area while you are casting the spell. When you cast this spell, you can specify individuals that are unaffected by any or all of the effects that you choose. You can also specify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Guards and Wards Level 6 Abjuration (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a silver rod worth 10+ GP)
Duration: 24 hours
You create a ward that protects up to
lasts) Gust of Wind in one corridor or room (the wind blows continuously while the spell lasts) Suggestion in one 5-foot square; any creature that enters that square receives the suggestion mentally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Guards and Wards Level 6 Abjuration (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a silver rod worth 10+ GP)
Duration: 24 hours
You create a ward that protects up to
lasts) Gust of Wind in one corridor or room (the wind blows continuously while the spell lasts) Suggestion in one 5-foot square; any creature that enters that square receives the suggestion mentally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
often haunts asteroid belts, lurking among normal asteroids until a spelljamming ship comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members
aboard the ship. Decks and other surfaces of the ship that aren’t enclosed become difficult terrain until the effect ends. The web is impervious to damage but is destroyed by a successful casting of dispel magic (DC 18).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
). Alert Level The Doomvault is an active complex. As effects of the characters’ assault grow more widespread or easily detected, the alert level of the dungeon’s inhabitants rises. This level starts at 0
, the warrior’s eyes glow with pale light. If someone casts counterspell or dispel magic on the dread warrior during this time, and successfully dispels a 5th-level spell, Var’s connection is suppressed for 1 minute. Preemptively casting dispel magic on a dread warrior can have the same effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
who lives in a crate at the corner of Net Street and Dock Street, by the wharf.” Finding a noble isn’t hard, but snatching one’s handkerchief without being detected requires a successful DC 12
.) Reward: Each Bregan D’aerthe character gains 2 renown. Each party member who contributes to the mission receives a trophy bearing a gold statuette of Jarlaxle (worth 250 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creature can examine the trapped area and make a DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trip wire and the unstable section of ceiling on a successful check. Once detected, the trip wire can be
. As a Search action, a creature can examine the trapped area and make a DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trip wire and the suspended Net on a successful check. Once detected, the trip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
creature can examine the trapped area and make a DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trip wire and the unstable section of ceiling on a successful check. Once detected, the trip wire can be
. As a Search action, a creature can examine the trapped area and make a DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trip wire and the suspended Net on a successful check. Once detected, the trip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
outstretched arm points to a stone archway set in the wall. The opening is filled with opaque, bright orange vapors.
Aura. A casting of detect evil and good or a paladin’s use of Divine Sense
faintly traced above it. This is the location of a moving stone block described below. The block can’t be magically detected, nor will it open by physical or magical means other than the method given in area 15.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
halfway point of the circular corridor, directly “opposite” the intersection, is an invisible planar gate that cannot be detected with magic. Any creature passing through this gate emerges into a
prevent the character from wielding weapons or casting spells. Remove curse, greater restoration, or any other effect that ends a curse restores the character’s original appearance, but only a wish spell can rid the staff of its power to transform those who attune to it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
to a maximum number of creatures equal to 1 plus your Intelligence modifier (minimum of two creatures). Each target receives a magical map, which constantly updates to show the relative position of all
plane of existence as itself. When casting a spell or creating another effect that requires being able to see the effect’s target, a map holder can target another map holder regardless of sight or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
receives the following telepathic message in Common: “I cast my eye into the future and see in yours a perilous descent. South of here, beyond a secret passage, waits the Two-Headed King. Look to his
38, the two-headed statue in area 39a, and the stairs west of the statue that lead down to level 2. Casting dispel magic on the obelisk renders it nonfunctional. Toppling the obelisk requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
specifically. Burney is under the effect of a permanent mind blank spell, and cannot be detected by magical or mundane means unless she wishes it. In exchange for this blessing, Burney can take no direct
amnizu is also forbidden from challenging Mahadi’s authority in all matters pertaining to the operation of the Wandering Emporium or any other special assignments the rakshasa receives from Asmodeus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Army commander Belephaion, bears a magical trap that can be detected by a character who casts detect magic or who searches the chest and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or
the Heavens for days, preparing to reactivate the city’s ancient flying magic. The clerk knows nothing of Lord Soth and prefers it that way. The death knight supposedly receives orders directly from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
in diameter, with a door on the wall opposite the characters and the pedestal at the center. The door is locked and can be opened only by the key at the center of the rotunda or by casting the knock
allows a character to cast the spell as if they were casting it from a spell scroll of knock, except the spell on the wall isn’t consumed. The characters can use this spell to open the door and
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Anything poisonous within 50 feet of you is automatically detected and marked by the image of a small frog that is visible only to you.
A dozen small frogs constantly follow you around, chirping loudly
any text.
You lose the ability to speak any language. This has no effect on casting spells with verbal components.
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You can cast the speak with plants spell three times.
Your skin turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
hour. A casting of dispel magic using a spell slot of 7th level or higher can also end the effect. The vapors linger for a month unless they are cleared away by a strong wind. Treasure. The seal on the
crypt is opened by those who don’t serve the god Zotzilaha. The curse lasts until it is dispelled, and 4d10 days after this tomb has been broken into, every cursed violator receives a visit from either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, releasing a magical gout of flame from a nearby statue. The statue can be of anything, including a dragon or a wizard casting a spell. The DC is 15 to spot the pressure plate, as well as faint scorch marks
. Once the pit trap is detected, an iron spike or similar object can be wedged between the pit's cover and the surrounding floor in such a way as to prevent the cover from opening, thereby making it safe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the ladder. A rope-and-hook thrown up to catch the edge always falls short. Casting teleport or misty step moves the caster sideways instead of up to the next level. Bypassing the tests by any means is
possibility of a recurrence. Each character who agrees receives a supernatural charm (see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) to aid their task. Assign charms to characters that are appropriate to






