both border during combat ranged

Archmage

Monsters Monster Manual

Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The archmage makes four Arcane Burst attacks. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack

version), Mind Blank (cast before combat), Scrying, TeleportProtective Magic (3/Day). The archmage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting

Summon Celestial

Spells Player’s Handbook

. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes

a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down). Radiant Bow (Avenger Only). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 600 ft. Hit: 2d6 + 2 + the

Giant Insect

Spells Player’s Handbook

determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature

modifier, reach 10 ft. Hit: 1d6 + 3 plus the spell’s level Piercing damage plus 1d4 Poison damage. Web Bolt (Spider Only). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 60

Summon Aberration

Spells Player’s Handbook

creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, it shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you

). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 150 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage. Psychic Slam (Mind Flayer Only). Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 3 + the spell’s level Psychic damage.

Summon Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands

turn. Grave Bolt (Skeletal Only). Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, range 150 ft. Hit: 2d4 + 3 + the spell’s level Necrotic damage. Rotting Claw (Putrid Only). Melee

Summon Fiend

Spells Player’s Handbook

an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you

attack hits or misses, the spirit can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Fiery Strike (Devil Only). Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. or range 150 ft. Hit: 2d6 + 3 + the spell’s level Fire damage.

Lorwyn Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stone Sword", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +8

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor sleeps, it often has vivid, dramatic dreams. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots

Shadowmoor Giant

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tree Club", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +9

. Giants see their dreams as powerful augurs or important messages that border on divine inspiration. These giants mark their resting spots with enormous stone archways to ensure their respites go

Jorasco Medic

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

;Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Radiant Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType

sacrosanct, these medics also learned to channel their healing power into dazzling light to help them reach the wounded and escape from the thick of combat when necessary.Mark of Healing (2/Day). The medic casts Cure Wounds or Lesser Restoration, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.

Dreaming Dark Infiltrator

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Multiattack. The infiltrator makes three Mind Blade attacks. Mind Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mind Blade

StaticDreaming Dark Infiltrators are spies sent to gather intelligence. They plant psychic seeds in their minds of their foes that enhance the infiltrators’ combat prowess against those

Lyrandar Scion

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Multiattack. The scion makes two Thunderbolt attacks and uses Spellcasting. Thunderbolt. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Thunderbolt

adventurers, and sinister cultists of the Hurricane Harvest. The power of their dragonmarks manifests as easy control of wind, thunder, and lightning, which they wield as readily in combat as in navigating

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Sling (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Sling"}, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3

as the Spider Swamp in Calimshan, where they create beautiful objects that express their artistry and which are sometimes traded to other communities. Most araneas prefer to avoid combat, befuddling

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Babir makes two Marine Burst attacks. She can replace one of these attacks with a Tail attack. Marine Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary. Biha Babir covets opulence, but

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Spellcasting. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"}, reach 5 ft., or range 120 ft. Hit: 32 (4d12 + 6);{"diceNotation

, Wall of Force 1/Day Each: Befuddlement, Clone, Finger of Death, Mind Blank (cast before combat), SimulacrumProtective Magic. Manshoon casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s

Kenku Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Mimicry. The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A

":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shortbow. Ranged Weapon

Cyclops Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6

are a terrifying threat in combat due to their size and strength, but they can often be tricked by clever foes.

Bugbear Chief Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep. Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 10

Martial Arts Adept

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet directly away from the adept. Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dart"} to

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","rollAction":"Deflect Missile"}. If the

Bugbear Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage from the attack.Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target

Night Blade

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

damage.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2

charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god’s power to leave their

Tabaxi Hunter

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Feline Agility. When the tabaxi moves on its turn in combat, it can double its speed until the end of the turn. Once it uses this ability, the tabaxi can’t use it again until it moves 0 feet on

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.

Athar Null

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

damage if it fails.Multiattack. The null makes two Force Dagger attacks. Force Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Force Dagger"} to

ranged attack.Nullify Spell (3/Day). The null utters a magical word of cancelation to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no

Treant Sapling

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

False Appearance. If the treant is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the treant move or act, that creature must

"} bludgeoning damage. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3

Reaper of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

self, sanctuaryMultiattack. The reaper makes two dagger attacks and uses Shroud Self. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to

, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal

Nine-Fingers Keene

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Cunning Action. On each of her turns in combat, Nine-Fingers can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Dagger Thrower. Nine-Fingers adds double her proficiency bonus to the

damage she deals on ranged attacks made with daggers (already factored into her attacks).Multiattack. Nine-Fingers attacks three times with her daggers. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7

Death's Head of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d4+5","rollType":"damage

. They are charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god's power to leave their

Fury of Kostchtchie

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

’s last turn. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d10

, sometimes turn to the worship of the demon lord Kostchtchie. In the myths of these giants, Kostchtchie was once a frost giant of such tremendous might that he slew a demon lord in single combat

Orc Red Fang of Shargaas Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

a weapon attack (included in its attacks). Shargaas's Sight. Magical darkness doesn't impede the orc's darkvision. Slayer. In the first round of a combat, the orc has advantage on attack rolls against

","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dart"} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target

Tabaxi Minstrel

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Feline Agility. When the tabaxi moves on its turn in combat, it can double its speed until the end of the turn. Once it uses this ability, the tabaxi can't use it again until it moves 0 feet on one

":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dart"} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one

Nester

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and mage armor spells on itself before combat. He doesn't need material components to cast any of his prepared spells.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to

Warrior of Madarua

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6

the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat, they strive to be as fierce and unpredictable as nature itself.

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Multiattack. The chosen makes one Handaxe attack and two Shortsword attacks. Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Handaxe"} to hit

handaxe magically returns to the chosen’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit

King Grol Legacy

Monsters Lost Mine of Phandelver

the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage from the attack.Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target

Necromite of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Claws of the Grave. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 90 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType

are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull Lasher of Myrkul;Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their combat abilities. The

Setessan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longbow"} to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7

military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing

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