both both down claw reason

Snow Sphinx

monsters

Disadvantage.Multiattack. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks, reach 5 ft, Hit: 12

(2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one Bite attack, one Claw attack, one Mace attack, and one Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

at the start of each of its turns. The poisoned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Mahadi’s weapon attacks are magical.Multiattack. Mahadi makes four claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5

ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and the target is cursed if it’s a creature. The

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

natural weapon, such as a claw. Hit. Any damage or other effects that occur as a result of an attack hitting a target are described here. As the DM, you can take average damage or roll the damage; for

this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. For example, a monster might deal 4 (1d8) slashing damage with its longsword. That notation means you can have the monster deal 4 damage, or you can roll 1d8 to determine the damage.

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

natural weapon, such as a claw. Hit. Any damage or other effects that occur as a result of an attack hitting a target are described here. As the DM, you have the option of taking average damage or

rolling the damage; for this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. For example, a monster might deal 4 (1d8) slashing damage with its longsword. That notation means you can have the monster deal 4 damage or you can roll 1d8 to determine the damage.

Templars of the Silver Flame

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

the crusade that nearly exterminated their kind over a century ago. Shifters are uncomfortable with the templars for the same reason. The Order of the Emerald Claw. Tied as it is to the Blood of Vol

regardless of order. You can count on these clergy to help you secure spellcasting services, and to offer you other material aid within reason. Enemies. Since the order of knights templar is sworn to

Appendix: Festive Monsters

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

single glance. Compared to its desert-dwelling cousins, this sphinx is far less likely to be defeated with reason or logic. Although a snow sphinx can speak, it generally greets its prey with claws and

Multiattack. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft, Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Cold damage. Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the

Actions

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

manufactured item or a natural weapon, such as a claw or tail spike. Creature vs. Target. The target of a melee or ranged attack is usually either one creature or one target, the difference being that a

average damage or rolling the damage; for this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. Miss. If an attack has an effect that occurs on a miss, that information is presented

Actions

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

, where the “weapon” might be a manufactured item or a natural weapon, such as a claw or tail spike. For more information on different kinds of attacks, see the Player’s Handbook. Creature vs. Target

occur as a result of an attack hitting a target are described after the “Hit” notation. You have the option of taking average damage or rolling the damage; for this reason, both the average damage and

Factions and Their Representatives

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

” — legal permission to kill someone or to have someone killed — can be purchased from the merchant prince Jessamine. The price depends on the prominence of the intended victim, the reason for the sanction

their high ambition, the merchant princes’ power is entirely contained in the city. Elsewhere, Chult is ruled by the red law of tooth and claw. An individual is either predator or prey, and the

Setting the Tone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

with a Boromar lieutenant or hiring a Tarkanan assassin. The thing that holds the district together on a daily basis is personal reputation and relationships. The reason no one robs the Anvil is

happen in the upper towers. Daask might release a gorgon into the streets. The necromancers of the Emerald Claw could test a necrotic weapon or a new form of undead. A pack of wererats could take root

Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Grimoire Yes Uncommon+ Barrier Tattoo Yes Uncommon+ Bloodwell Vial Yes Uncommon Coiling Grasp Tattoo Yes Uncommon Eldritch Claw Tattoo Yes Uncommon Feywild Shard Yes Uncommon Guardian Emblem Yes Uncommon

tattoos are a reason robes are so popular with wizards. Robes cover the ankle and lower-back tattoos so many of us got as apprentices. Don’t even ask. Tasha

Astral Dreadnought

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

antimagic field. The dreadnought can shut off the effect by simply closing its eye, though it seldom has reason to do so. Astral Predator. A remorseless, indiscriminate hunter, an astral dreadnought employs

reason: hubris. Not the hubris of mortals, but the hubris of gods who deem themselves too mighty to be approached and looked upon. Astral Dreadnought Gargantuan monstrosity (titan), unaligned

Hutijin

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

no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he repays the instigator with a long and agonizing death

attack, one Claw attack, one Mace attack, and one Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) fire damage. The target must succeed on a DC 22

Hutijin

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

most learned infernal scholars. He has no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he repays the instigator with

. Hutijin makes four attacks: one with his bite, one with his claw, one with his mace, and one with his tail. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) piercing

Mahadi, Emporium Master

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

cannot pay for whatever reason, the contract they signed on entry clearly stipulates their soul is forfeit. They’re required to pay off their debt through service. All such individuals fall under the

, true seeing Magic Weapons. Mahadi’s weapon attacks are magical. Actions Multiattack. Mahadi makes four claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2

Guildhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

to holding captives, these jail cells are used to hold Moonstalkers who become particularly feral during the full moon. As a result, the walls of these jail cells are lined with deep claw marks. A

Moonstalkers don’t come through this area without good reason. Treasure. Each oil painting is worth 250 gp. 5: Study A moonstone chandelier casts a soft, bluish-white glow over this room’s oaken table and

Encounter Locations

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

the coral. They find that the plant life is healthy, and they see long claw marks in the coral leading to and from the flooded cave. Any character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or

this opening prevents water from proceeding any farther, and large claw marks are visible along this lip. The claw marks were made by Ashgarlyth and are similar to the ones in area L1. Characters

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

one weapon attack. [Tooltip Not Found] Orc Claw of Luthic Luthic is Gruumsh’s wife and the paragon of maternity to all orcs. She is the Cave Mother, a fierce dweller in the darkness who raises new

the tribe, and most are skilled in the healing arts. The most powerful among Luthic’s disciples are the claws of Luthic, which can use the Cave Mother’s magic to heal, protect, and curse. Orc Claw of

Fhenimore and Whymsee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

plan to use the kraken’s blood—or if they did learn his plan, but never told Fhenimore and Whymsee about it. Regardless of the reason, the kraken priests are not alarmed or on guard when Gar

combat using his claw and Wave. Round 4. Gar swims back. Round 5. Upon returning to the young kraken, Gar casts charm monster on the creature. It fails its saving throw and believes Gar to be a

Pulp Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

war remain. From the fanatics of the Emerald Claw and the mad cults of the Dragon Below to the flesh-warping daelkyr and ancient archfiends, Eberron faces many threats… and there’s no one out there to

match for every story. Remarkable Villains. One reason the world needs heroes is because it already has villains. It may be a long time before you’re ready to face the archlich Erandis Vol in battle. But

Cult of the Crushing Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

can immerse themselves. Water cultists prize water-breathing magic and seek it out for no other reason than to spend hours meditating underwater. Few cultists gain any profound insights from these

the shape of a crab’s claw over the stump of his left arm. He never uses two words when one will do, and he believes that anyone addressing him with courtesy is either insincere or subtly mocking him

Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

attacks of ghouls and ghasts don’t appear to have proficiency bonus added in. Intentional or mistake? Intentional; it’s a ghoul/ghast thing. They’re exceptionally bad at biting, compared to their claw

with it. Can a hydra use Reactive Heads to make multiple opportunity attacks against one creature at the same time when it provokes? Yes. For that reason, we recommend taking the Disengage action when you’re going to move away from a hydra.

Chromatic Dragons

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

hoard is the stuff of legend. However, chromatic dragons have no interest in commerce, amassing wealth for no other reason than to have it. Creatures of Ego. Chromatic dragons are united by their sense

. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

herself and claw Maglubiyet’s beady eyes from his face to prevent him from taking them from her. The cosmic battle between the two pantheons has raged for eons without resolution, leading those who

their emotions and instincts rather than out of reason and logic. Only certain charismatic orcs, those who have been directly touched by the will and might of Gruumsh, have the capacity to control the

Demon Types

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

claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing

damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) slashing damage. Horror Nimbus (Recharge 5–6). The nalfeshnee magically emits scintillating, multicolored

Encounters in the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

to the east has been drawn back, revealing a claw-footed bathtub. Area G15b is a wood-paneled bedchamber with a birdcage on a table and a permanent teleportation circle inscribed on the floor. The

(Intimidation) check, but the check is made with disadvantage if Lord Gralhund has reason to believe his wife can see or overhear the conversation: “The Stone of Golorr is some kind of ancient creature

Areas of the Fire Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

present. Unless they have reason not to be, four hobgoblins are sleeping, while the other two are sitting at the fire with their captain. Sleeping hobgoblins wake and spend their first turn standing

characters. If the characters seem amenable to conversation, she vows to take her cult far away from the Sumber Hills if they do her the favor of killing Gar Shatterkeel and delivering his claw as proof of

Masters' Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

a secret door is opened in this area, four four-armed gargoyles (as normal gargoyles with 63 hit points and one extra claw attack, for a total of three attacks, with Multiattack) animate and attack

Barracks The light in this room can be seen from area 34. Unless the creatures here have a reason to be quiet, they are talking loudly. Three bonfires light this vast chamber, their smoke rising to

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