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Move Earth

Spells Player’s Handbook

structures shift to accommodate the new terrain. If the way you shape the terrain would make a structure unstable, it might collapse. Similarly, this spell doesn’t directly affect plant growth. The moved earth carries any plants along with it.

Polymorph Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

a creature with 0 hit points. The transformation lasts for the duration, or until the target drops to 0 hit points or dies. The new form can be any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less

than the target's (or the target's level, if it doesn't have a challenge rating). The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It

Move Earth Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

accommodate the new terrain. If the way you shape the terrain would make a structure unstable, it might collapse. Similarly, this spell doesn’t directly affect plant growth. The moved earth carries any plants along with it.

Animal Shapes Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Your magic turns others into beasts. Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. You transform each target into the form of a Large or smaller beast with a challenge rating

reverts as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to its normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce the creature's normal form to 0 hit points, it isn't

True Polymorph Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

’t affected by this spell. Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than

the target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new

Infernal Calling

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Uttering a dark incantation, you summon a devil from the Nine Hells. You choose the devil’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 6 or lower, such as a barbed devil or a bearded devil

fails, the devil becomes immune to your verbal commands for the duration of the spell, though it can still carry out your commands if it chooses. If your check succeeds, the devil carries out your

Shapechange Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You assume the form of a different creature for the duration. The new form can be of any creature with a challenge rating equal to your level or lower. The creature can't be a construct or an undead

had before you transformed. If you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to your normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce your normal form to 0

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain expended

Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

unoccupied space they can see.Change Shape (2/Day). Amble magically polymorphs into a beast with a challenge rating of 1 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 6 hours. Amble's equipment melds with

dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over their normal form. Amble can't cast spells, and their ability to speak or take any action that requires hands is limited to the capabilities of

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the mummy lord wears or carries is invisible with it.The mummy lord can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

mummy lord keeps its greatest treasures. A mummy lord encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord

Random Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

can be randomly allocated based on a monster’s challenge rating. There are tables for challenge rating 0–4, challenge rating 5–10, challenge rating 11–16, and challenge rating 17 and higher. Use these

tables to randomly determine how much money an individual monster carries (the D&D equivalent of pocket change) or the amount of wealth found in a larger treasure hoard. Using the Individual

NPC Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

need an exhaustive list of equipment. An enemy meant to be faced in combat requires weapons and armor, plus any treasure the NPC carries (including magic items that might be used against the adventurers

). Challenge Rating. An NPC built for combat needs a challenge rating. Use the rules in chapter 9 to determine the NPC’s challenge rating, just as you would for a monster you designed.

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs. The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair

count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

Infernal Calling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

summon a devil from the Nine Hells. You choose the devil’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 6 or lower, such as a barbed devil or a bearded devil. The devil appears in an unoccupied space

the duration of the spell, though it can still carry out your commands if it chooses. If your check succeeds, the devil carries out your command — such as “attack my enemies,” “explore the room ahead

Special Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster's challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can't be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster's challenge rating. An innate

Special Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster’s challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can’t be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster’s challenge rating. An innate

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their lairs. The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can

the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree. 3 Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly

mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays. The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed. The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increases by 1 when it’s

dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Ice

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

areas for their hoards. They use their burrowing ability to dig blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed. The challenge rating

dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Ice Passage. The dragon can open a passage through a wall of ice or snow that is up to 5 feet thick, creating an opening up to 30 feet

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

stone to come and go. The challenge rating of a legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the

to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Stone Passage. The dragon touches a section of stone up to 30 feet in any dimension. The

Polymorph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

transformation lasts for the duration, or until the target drops to 0 hit points or dies. The new form can be any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level, if it

doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. The target

Polymorph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

transformation lasts for the duration, or until the target drops to 0 hit points or dies. The new form can be any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level, if it

doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. The target

21. Animated Ballistae

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

magic bolt of fire (+6 to hit) at a target it can perceive, dealing 16 (3d10) fire damage on a hit, but it can’t attack any creature directly above it. Treat each ballista as a monster with a challenge

rating of 2 (450 XP). The ballistae can’t perceive (and thus they ignore) creatures that keep to the easternmost 60-foot section of the hallway. Once they detect intruders, however, the ballistae

Animal Shapes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

creatures that you can see within range. You transform each target into the form of a Large or smaller beast with a challenge rating of 4 or lower. On subsequent turns, you can use your action to

carries over to its normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn’t reduce the creature’s normal form to 0 hit points, it isn’t knocked unconscious. The creature is limited in the actions it can

Move Earth

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

terrain would make a structure unstable, it might collapse. Similarly, this spell doesn’t directly affect plant growth. The moved earth carries any plants along with it.

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will

use the proficiency bonus in later steps, so jot it down now or remember it. Step 7. Armor Class A monster’s Armor Class has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can

Animal Shapes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

creatures that you can see within range. You transform each target into the form of a Large or smaller beast with a challenge rating of 4 or lower. On subsequent turns, you can use your action to

carries over to its normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn’t reduce the creature’s normal form to 0 hit points, it isn’t knocked unconscious. The creature is limited in the actions it can

Gear

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

. Ammunition and Ranged Attacks A monster that requires ammunition to make ranged attacks carries the necessary ammunition. Equipping a Monster with Other Items You may equip monsters with additional gear

usable. Beware of giving a monster combat-oriented magic items, since those might alter the monster’s Challenge Rating. If you do give a monster a magic item, the monster can have Attunement with magic

True Polymorph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, it isn’t affected by this spell. Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than

the target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new form. It retains

Move Earth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

shape the terrain would make a structure unstable, it might collapse. Similarly, this spell doesn’t directly affect plant growth. The moved earth carries any plants along with it.

Bad News

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

to the adventurers. While the Uneasy Alliance was passing near the Thunder Cliffs, they spotted a great deal of wreckage, which likely came from the waters directly before the caves there. They did see

ship is only seen from a distance, but it is as hazy as the smoke from a cannon and emits a low moaning sound that carries across the water. She hasn’t personally seen the ghost ship, but she feels obligated to pass along the information.

Move Earth

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

terrain would make a structure unstable, it might collapse. Similarly, this spell doesn’t directly affect plant growth. The moved earth carries any plants along with it.

True Polymorph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

isn’t affected by this spell. Creature into Creature. If you turn a creature into another kind of creature, the new form can be any kind you choose whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the

target’s (or its level, if the target doesn’t have a challenge rating). The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the new form. It retains its

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