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Zakya Rakshasa

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

: detect thoughts, disguise self 1/day: shield Limited Magic Immunity. The rakshasa can’t be affected or detected by spells of 1st level or lower unless it wishes to be. It has advantage on

weapon attack, the attack deals an extra 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Martial Prowess"} damage of the weapon’s type, and the creature must make a DC 15 Strength

Crag Cat

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Nondetection. The cat can’t be targeted or detected by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors. Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature

prey is asleep, exhausted, or otherwise weakened. Although crag cats are typically encountered singly, they can be found in family groups of two parents and 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} Small noncombatant cubs in the spring, or in hungry packs in severe winter weather.

Mordakhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, destructive wave, fly, mass suggestion, staggering smite, suggestion, true seeing Limited Magic Immunity. Mordakhesh can't be affected or detected by spells of 6th level or lower unless he wishes to be

+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Chromatic Orb"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Chromatic Orb"} damage of a type chosen

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed

":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency. While motionless, it is

Asteroid Spider

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

False Appearance. If the spider is motionless, has its eyes and mouth closed, and has its legs wrapped around its body at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a

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

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

thoughts, and it can’t be detected by abilities that sense Fiends.Multiattack. The slasher makes two Slasher’s Knife attacks. Slasher’s Knife. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7

relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and signature methods. Roll or choose options from the Relentless Origins and Relentless Methods tables when creating your own

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or fiends.Multiattack. Fraz-Urb’luu makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his

’luu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu If a creature goes mad in Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair or

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other magical effects. Undetectable. Fraz-Urb’luu can’t be targeted by divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or

navigation in the area exceedingly difficult. If Fraz-Urb’luu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Fraz-Urb’luu Fraz

Wyrm's Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Crossing is a cutpurse’s paradise, and every traveler here runs the risk of being pickpocketed. As the characters make their way from one end of Wyrm’s Crossing to the other, have each player roll a d20

. (Don’t roll for NPCs traveling with the party.) The character or characters with the lowest roll are targeted by a pickpocket (use the bandit stat block). Use a character’s passive Wisdom (Perception

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"} and reduce the total by the number rolled. On a

inspire your portrayal of distinctive emerald dragon characters. Emerald Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I repeat

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only

feels unnaturally tight. Unless you go naked, roll a d4 each time you are attacked and subtract the number rolled from your AC. 04 You can cast the legend lore spell three times. Whenever you

Goldwhisker Warrens

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

trap unless the trap has been detected and disarmed. Roll a d6 to determine the type of trap: 1–2, spiked pit (10 feet deep and lined with zurkhwood spikes); 3–4, collapsing roof; or 5–6, poison darts. See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for information on each trap.

Fenthaza

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

gong in area 9. The Temple Roster table summarizes the positions of yuan-ti across the lair and indicates how they react when intruders are detected or the gong is struck. Once an alarm is raised

, begin tracking how much time the characters spend in the temple. At the end of each hour, roll percentile dice and consult the Temple Reinforcements table to see what else arrives. Reinforcements enter

Gloom Weaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

weighs down the heart, causing those within its oppressive aura to feel the approach of death. This torment alone is enough to please its master, the Raven Queen, but should it be detected, a gloom

(3d8 damage), eldritch blast (3 beams, +4 bonus to each damage roll), minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st−5th level (3 5th-level slots): armor of Agathys, blight, darkness, dream, invisibility, fear

Guests of the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Guests of the Temple The Temple of the Restful Lily is known among the more elite folk of the Sword Coast, and any number of those folk might be visiting when the characters arrive. You can roll for

mercenary band called Bregan D’aerthe, in the hope of obtaining discounted treatments. The impostor’s disguise is easily detected by anyone who has met the real Jarlaxle. 2 A veteran of the

Buying and Selling Magic Items

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

prices, specific desired features, and so on. If the characters pay the retainer, roll twice on Magic Item Table F and once each on tables Magic Item Table A, Magic Item Table B, Magic Item Table C

Example Traps

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

Example Traps

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

25. Pillared Throne Room

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

to pulse with reddish lights, growing progressively stronger, brighter and hotter. Roll initiative. On initiative count 1, the stone explodes, absolutely killing any character within a 15-foot radius

Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

detected, an iron spike or similar object can be wedged between the pit’s cover and the surrounding floor to prevent the cover from opening. The cover can also be held in place using an arcane lock spell

moments are great times to “cut” from one group to another — don’t be afraid to leave them hanging! HALASTER'S PLAY-BY-PLAY Whenever a creature makes an attack roll, takes damage, or performs a death

Madness of Fraz-Urb'luu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu If a creature goes mad in Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu table to determine the nature of the madness

, perceived through magical scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or fiends. Actions Multiattack. Fraz-Urb’luu makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his fists. Bite

Mordakhesh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can’t be affected or detected by spells of 6th level or lower unless he wishes to be. Mordakhesh has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical effects. Actions Multiattack

, lightning, poison, or thunder—until the start of his next turn. Warlord’s Command (Costs 2 Actions). Mordakhesh targets up to two allies that he can see within 30 feet of him. If a target can see and hear him, the target can make one weapon attack as a reaction and gains advantage on the attack roll.

Asteroid Spider

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

spider is motionless, has its eyes and mouth closed, and has its legs wrapped around its body at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed

Kobold Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

. Once detected, the pit can be safely avoided by sidling along its perimeter. Escaping the Pit. The pit’s walls have cracks big enough to serve as handholds, allowing trapped creatures to climb out

flees toward area A4, yelping a call to arms. Ability Checks. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure. This is called a D20 Test. An

Madness of Fraz-Urb'luu

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

Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu If a creature goes mad in Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu table to determine the nature of the madness

scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or fiends. Actions Multiattack. Fraz-Urb’luu makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his fists. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16

16. Werebat Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

found sanctuary in Undermountain, hid from the green dragon, and made peace with the archdruid Wyllow. Story time ends as soon as intruders are detected. Six of the werebats assume hybrid form before

priest’s pack without the rations, and a random trinket (roll on the Trinkets table in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook).

Clockworks

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

segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout Medium Construct, Unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit

target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or suffer one random effect (roll a d6): 1–2: Confusion. On its next turn, the target must use its action to make one weapon

Invisible

Conditions

While you have the Invisible condition, you experience the following effects.Surprise. If you're Invisible when you roll Initiative, you have Advantage on the roll.Concealed. You aren't affected by

without the aid of magic or a special sense. For the purpose of hiding, the creature is heavily obscured. The creature's location can be detected by any noise it makes or any tracks it leaves.Attack rolls against the creature have disadvantage, and the creature's attack rolls have advantage.

Ogre Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

follows: Detect and Disable. As a Search action, a character can examine the carcass and make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trap on a successful check. Once detected, the trap can

room were taken from travelers and adventurers who crossed paths with Cindertooth. All the equipment here was ruined beyond repair in battle. Amid the dragon’s spoils are 50 GP and one magic item; roll

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

succeeding on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check can see through the illusion. If the illusion is detected, all the characters see the gibbering mouthers in their true forms as both creatures

turn, roll a d6. On a roll of 1, the boiling pot boils over (see below). Creature. The gleaming butcher’s knife is a mimic. The creature waits until it is picked up to trigger its Adhesive trait. If a

Denizens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

locations of the canyon’s inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. Deadstone Cleft Roster Area Creature(s) Notes area 2 1 roc The roc

. For every hour that passes during the characters’ exploration, there is a chance that other creatures pay a visit to Deadstone Cleft. At the end of each hour, roll d100 and consult the Deadstone Cleft

Gnoll Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

door and make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check, detecting the trap on a successful check. Once detected, the trap can be disabled by a character who takes the Utilize action and succeeds on a DC 13

. Balzer Treasure. Among the debris is the skeleton of a human thief. The thief’s purse contains 15 GP and a large gemstone (worth 100 GP). The chest is unlocked. It contains one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the item.

The End of the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

appear in front of the planar rift. On initiative count 10 each round, roll on the Far Realm Friends table to determine which of those manifestations vanishes from before the rift, appears suddenly in

difficult terrain. Additionally, each flight of steps is trapped at its midpoint with a magical rune that can be detected only with a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception

Ethereal Plane

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

scouting, spying on opponents, and moving around without being detected. The Ethereal Plane also disobeys the laws of gravity; a creature there can freely move in any direction. Deep Ethereal To reach the

. Roll 1d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone 1d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey. Each character in a group traveling

Sinister Sunbeams

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

party. A failed check triggers a random effect. Roll a d4 to determine the effect, which targets the character or characters with the lowest check: Heavy, spiked nuts the size of mace heads fall from the

(Investigation) check while watching him carefully, notices details that give the illusion away. If detected in this way, Olitor claims to have pressing business and departs. I Call Gorgon Spit! The hags

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