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Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
-Draining Vines (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines"}. Snaking vines erupt from the blight. Each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 12
Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. While Murgaxor isn’t blinded, he can see any creature that isn’t an Undead or a Construct within 60 feet of himself, even through total cover, heavily obscured areas, invisibility, or any
using harmful magic while on campus.
University officials believe Murgaxor began his illicit experiments with life-draining magic shortly after he enrolled as a student.
In his third year
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Entropic Aura. Each creature that is not a construct or undead that ends its turn within 15 feet of Ygorl takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Entropic Aura
Teleport action.
Call the Void (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature that is not a construct or undead within 30 feet of Ygorl must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw against the lord of entropy’s
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’s deathless prowess in the form of increased speed, darkvision, and a life-draining bite.
With unique insights into the nature of the undead, many dhampirs become adventurers and monster hunters
. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Harengons originated in the Feywild, where they spoke Sylvan and embodied the spirit of freedom and travel. In time, these rabbitfolk hopped into other worlds, bringing the fey realm’s
creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
vampire’s deathless prowess in the form of increased speed, darkvision, and a life-draining bite. With unique insights into the nature of the undead, many dhampirs become adventurers and monster hunters
. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
through the portal to the exact places they wish to travel. Alustriel carefully maintains the sanctum’s secrecy, bringing guests here only after first meeting them in a neutral location. So far
, either her portal’s strange teleportation properties have gone unnoticed by Sigil’s Lady of Pain and her agents, or the Lady of Pain is allowing the portal to function this way for reasons of her own.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
they haven’t done so already. They might want to discuss their reasons for visiting Dragon’s Rest, or they might prefer to keep their reasons secret for now. If they have any questions about what they
cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
keep their reasons secret for now. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order as they start toward the cloister. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? Make a note of this marching order. When you’re ready, continue with the “Drowned Sailors” section.
players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out the wisdom and assistance of Elder Runara, who runs the cloister. Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Stormwreck Isle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
and parts from dead autognomes to construct a fourth clockwork horror, which is only half assembled. Once these creatures notice the characters, read or paraphrase the following: The insectile
to one another, so thri-kreen characters understand what they say as they attack. The creatures mockingly praise the characters for bringing a spelljamming helm onto the tyrant ship, so the horrors can take command of the vessel once the characters are all dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
build specialized workshops for those purposes. Arcane Workshop Adventures Characters might find their way to an arcane workshop for a variety of reasons. Some possibilities are outlined in the Arcane
artificers finish making the item. 2 Petition the ranking artificer for access to the workshop’s specialized library. 3 Use the workshop to create a crucial magic item. 4 Locate a stolen construct that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
their vampiric nature in various ways, including increased speed and a life-draining bite. Dhampir Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall
normal damage of an Unarmed Strike. In addition, when you deal this damage to a creature that isn’t a Construct or an Undead, you can empower yourself in one of the following ways: Drain. You regain Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
target is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Life-Draining Vines (Recharge 6). Snaking vines erupt from the blight. Each creature within 10
feet of it must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If at least one of the creatures that failed this save isn’t a Construct or an Undead, the blight regains 9 hit points.
Christopher Burdett
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Vellynne can’t drop below 1 hit point. If she is reduced to 1 hit point, she either retreats to somewhere safe or uses her next action to cast vampiric touch, draining the life force of her nearest
kobold minion (or some other poor fool) to ensure her own survival. Vellynne’s most potent spells are useless against the dragon construct, so she relies on her wand of magic missiles, using its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
reasons: Karsus. Adventurers might ask Karsus to cast impossible spells or bestow supernatural gifts, request that he intervene in some matter of law in the city, or seek to stop him from bringing down
foremost of all. In the center of the acropolis stands Karsus’s Sanctum, a pillared pavilion that looks out over the city. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might visit the acropolis for one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
their own reasons to stray from the truth at times, and thus, they also find small ways to seek Phenax’s favor as they go about their daily lives. Formal services to Phenax are conducted at night
escape the Underworld by sacrificing his identity to the memory-draining waters therein. He was able to cross the Rivers That Ring the World wrapped in a shred of Athreos’s cloak. Since he had no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Nonaton Modron When modrons act against the will of Primus, nonatons are charged with bringing those rogue units into line. These inspectors also interrogate captured trespassers of Mechanus
can’t they take a joke, they’ll blame you for disrupting the lawful working of the multiverse then try to measure how much your powdered bones weigh. ”
–Morte
Nonaton Modron Large Construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each
how their characters are traveling. Who’s in front, and who’s bringing up the rear? If the characters are escorting Gundren’s wagonload of supplies, then one or two characters need to be driving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
if they show proper respect for the process. Queen Jin-Mi Spirit Arbiter Magistrates called spirit arbiters specialize in bringing an end—peaceful or otherwise—to rogue gwishin. They investigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Starting the Adventure The adventure takes place in the Firefly Cellar beneath the House of Rest. Characters might find themselves drawn to this location for one of two reasons. Perhaps the House of
you see, the restoration project is a work in progress. I’ll be with you shortly.” She returns to her work. A moment later, she says, “Actually, would you mind bringing that stack of books downstairs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Curses Curses are common punishments among archfey and other powerful Fey creatures. An adventurer might be cursed for any number of reasons, a few of which are listed below: Offending a powerful
looks like you. Your statistics are the same, but you are a Construct with vulnerability to fire damage, and you don’t require air, food, or drink. Items worn or carried by you are unaffected. 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Black Dragon Martin Mottet An adult black dragon uses its acid breath to melt the construct defenders of a clockwork fortress By the time they’re adults, black dragons are among the greatest
dragon’s service, bringing with them undead terrors that answer to the black dragon and aid it in spreading ruin to nearby bastions of beauty and peace. Adult Black Dragon Huge Dragon (Chromatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Spires. The river splits as it runs through the hilly lands, eventually draining into a series of lakes along the southern edge of the vale. Two small woods also grow in the vale, one along its northern
behavior. The Ogres For reasons I can’t fathom, Harstvale and its surrounding mountain ranges host many tribes of ogres — indeed, not mere family groups, but whole tribes of them! Whereas elsewhere ogres
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
experiences of dreamers. There is a dark core at the heart of the plane, shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. For reasons unknown to the general populace, Dal Quor is always remote
ghosts become more common. Resurrection spells are easier to perform, but carry the risk of bringing back unwanted spirits. Fernia: The Sea of Fire. This plane encompasses both the raw elemental force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of the winds, the rustle of leaves, the ingenuity of land-dwelling inventors, or any of countless other surface-world charms, every triton living beyond the waves does so for their own reasons. In some
forever focused on bringing his gifts to life.
Triton Names A triton’s name is a symbol of choice. Upon reaching adulthood, a triton might shed the name they were given by their parents for one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows
odd-looking construct with an even more oddly placed spigot at the base of its barrel-shaped body. A gnome dressed in garishly colorful clothes sits on a stool nearby, his eyes blank. Another gnome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
carry signal horns that sound an alarm loud enough to be heard in areas 10 through 19. They raise the alarm at the first sign of intruders, bringing reinforcements from areas 12a, 12c, and 12d. The
iron spider is a Large unaligned construct that stands 7 feet tall. It has AC 19, 80 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Its ability scores are as follows: Strength 18, Dexterity 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
after Primus unleashed the Spawning Stone upon Limbo. A powerful being suffused with entropic power, Ygorl delights in the act of unmaking and bringing chaos to any ecosystem it visits. Lesser slaadi
, frightened, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Entropic Aura. Each creature that is not a construct or undead that ends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, stone melting compound, stirge repellent, and glow-in-the-dark paint. Artificers Rock gnome artificers construct exquisitely tooled and enameled pieces of machinery, often weaving magical properties
emerge (for meals or other reasons), they are often deep in thought and oblivious of their surroundings. In the safety of the burrow, they seldom come to harm because of this vulnerability. But even city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creature the giant can see within 60 feet. Failure: 11 (1d10 + 6) Force damage.
Stone Golem Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 18 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability
instead of this one.
Actions
Multiattack. The succubus makes one Fiendish Touch attack and uses Charm or Draining Kiss.
Fiendish Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, the pirate makes one Rapier attack against the triggering creature if within range.
Stone Golem Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 18 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 30 ft
Long Rest, it can shape-shift into an Incubus, using that stat block instead of this one.
Actions
Multiattack. The succubus makes one Fiendish Touch attack and uses Charm or Draining Kiss.
Fiendish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
visitors, bringing forth visions from the deepest reaches of their psyches. Some of these visitors are the unwitting souls of departed people who have been pulled into the Raven Queen’s clutches, others
reasons why folk would subject themselves to this dangerous experience are numerous, including: To free themselves from a dark and terrible past. It is said that the Raven Queen can make you confront
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to understand
their place in the cosmos
Giant Construct Encounters Use the Giant Construct Encounters table to populate ancient giants’ ruins that have been sealed from the outside world for
ancient giants. You can alter the appearance of any Construct on this table to reflect the nature of its creators. An iron golem built by fire giants might spew embers and sooty smoke between its iron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
with its food, slowly squeezing and draining the life out of a creature. Death Kiss
Large aberration, neutral evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 161 (17d10 + 68)
Speed 0 ft., fly 30
for several weeks, it is forced back to its home plane, so it constantly seeks new items to drain. A gauth might employ creatures to serve it by bringing it items that provide it with sustenance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
inch without expending extra movement to do so.
Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has Disadvantage on D20 Tests.
Actions
Draining Swipe. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5
have only one creature Grappled by this action at a time.
Shield Guardian Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 17 Initiative −1 (9)
HP 142 (15d10 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save






