both both defeat contests reach

Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Multiattack. The norker makes one mace and one bite attack. Bite. Melee weapon attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4

","rollAction":"Mace"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mace","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Defensive Rebuke. If a

Arcane Archer

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements. Over the

Equinal Guardinal

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage

powerful, hocked legs carry them over great distances. These good-natured, boisterous Celestials boast their might in contests of strength and rarely back down from a challenge. Tough and courageous

Goliath Giant-Kin

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft

hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant relatives into mighty melee attacks. Though they are not part of the ordning, goliath

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Greataxe. Melee weapon attack: +5

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greataxe"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greataxe

Arcane Archer (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements. Over the

Kansaldi Fire-Eyes

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Pike"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pike

pursues these orders with a fanatic’s zeal. For her, there is no possibility of defeat—there is only the Dragon Queen’s will.FireDragon Queen’s Favor. Kansaldi or one creature she

Zarak

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, plus

. Garrote. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Garrote"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Humanoid. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType":"damage

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Fey Ancestry. Aerisi has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep. Howling Defeat. When Aerisi drops to 0 hit points, her body disappears in a howling

+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Windvane"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20 ft./60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Windvane

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

quarterstaff and casts one of its spells with a casting time of 1 action. Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft

crippling necromantic magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader of the kraul is a death priest named Mazirek.

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Five-headed ironscale hydras lurk in the

lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

attacks, and uses its Gemstone Eyes. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3);{"diceNotation

remains unknown. Cruel Puppet Masters. An eye of fear and flame often chooses to appear during times of uncertainty, such as after a group's devastating defeat or when an individual contemplates some

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments. Fair Play For goliaths, competition exists only

Hill Giant Avalancher

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greatclub

, combined with their ability to defeat and devour their prey as quickly as a torrent of boulders cascades down a mountain, leads other giants to call them avalanchers.

Returned Kakomantis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage.Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

. Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its

Zargash

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

-shaped amulet that has the properties of a ring of feather falling.Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Warhammer"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees, leaving his allies to fend for themselves. League of Malevolence The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Dart

will of their masters. They wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat their foes. While on secret missions, they wear masks crafted to resemble

Marlos Urnrayle

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Earthen Defeat. When Marlos drops to 0 hit points, his body transforms into mud and collapses into a pool. Anything he is wearing or carrying is left behind. Earth Passage. Marlos can move in

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Snake Hair"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Snake Hair","rollDamageType

Returned Drifter

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 3 (1d6

shadow plays without weight or substance. Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

. Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

upright, aarakocra might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are

within the High Forest, in the Storm Horns in Cormyr, in the Cloven Mountains on the Vilhon Reach, and in the Mistcliffs in Chult. Those colonies established in the Star Mounts, closest to the

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d10+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +13

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Stomp"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d8+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Stomp","rollDamageType

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing

"} slashing damage. Gore. Melee weapon attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gore"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"4d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

into thinking it believes one idea or feels a particular emotion. The target contests this attempt with a Wisdom (Insight) check. If the elder brain succeeds, the mind believes the deception for 1 hour

Zikzokrishka

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d10+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage

","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Tail. Melee

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword

said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh: the dao were forced to

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target: Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType

enslave dao for a time. It is said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 10

who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its composition and craftsmanship

Exploring Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

about the gate to Ysgard, residents point them to the docks (see the “Gate to Ysgard” section). Contests The people of Glorium delight in good-natured competitions. Treat these competitions as a series

of three ability checks. If a character succeeds on two or more of the three ability checks, they win. If a character fails on two or more ability checks, their opponent wins. The Glorium Contests

Satyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Satyr Satyrs enjoy demonstrating their physicality through contests, evicting party poopers, and defending Fey realms. Lorenzo Mastroianni Satyr Medium Fey, Chaotic Neutral AC 13

. The satyr has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Hooves. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium

Melee Attacks

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

Melee Attacks Used in hand-to-hand combat, a melee attack allows you to attack a foe within your reach. A melee attack typically uses a handheld weapon such as a sword, a warhammer, or an axe. A

typical monster makes a melee attack when it strikes with its claws, horns, teeth, tentacles, or other body part. A few spells also involve making a melee attack. Most creatures have a 5-foot reach and

Melee Attacks

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

Melee Attacks Used in hand-to-hand combat, a melee attack allows you to attack a foe within your reach. A melee attack typically uses a handheld weapon such as a sword, a warhammer, or an axe. A

typical monster makes a melee attack when it strikes with its claws, horns, teeth, tentacles, or other body part. A few spells also involve making a melee attack. Most creatures have a 5-foot reach and

Fireside Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Fireside Contests The Fireside contests are described below. They can be run in any order. The rules of the Fireside contests are as follows. Competitors. Any number of characters can partake in each

competitor to reach the clifftop wins the contest. A competitor who stops touching one of the ropes at any point is disqualified. At the start of the contest’s second round, wrestlers atop the cliff dribble

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Hoof"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d4+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hoof","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Horn. Melee Weapon Attack: +9

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Horn"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Horn","rollDamageType":"radiant

Level 1: Dungeon Level

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

Level 1: Dungeon Level The Dungeon Level is designed for four 5th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 6th level.

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