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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
see within 10 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast
brains to cast the spell, as indicated:
1/day each: arms of Hadar (1 brain), detect magic (2 brains), magic missile (3 brains), Tenser's floating disk (4 brains), darkness (5 brains), hold person (6
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Brains Devoured. When the eater of knowledge is first encountered, roll 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Brains Devoured"} to determine the number of brains it has
already consumed.
Magic Resistance. The eater of knowledge has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eater of knowledge makes two Slam attacks. If both
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this manner.
Magic Resistance. The neothelid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit
Strength saving throw or be swallowed by the neothelid. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the neothelid, and it takes 21 (6d6
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The squidling has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacles"} to hit
grappled (escape DC 7) and must succeed on a DC 7 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until this grapple ends.
Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is protected by a mind blank spell.
Magic Resistance. The brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The brain doesn’t require air, food
","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The brain magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw or take 17 (3d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d8
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the mind flayer fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The mind flayer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
grappled condition (escape DC 17) and must succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or have the incapacitated condition until the grapple ends.
Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Magic Resistance. The ceremorph has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The ceremorph makes one Slam attack and one Tentacles attack. The ceremorph can
"} psychic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 14) and must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or have the stunned condition until this grapple
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
.
Magic Resistance. The brain breaker has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Telepathic Hub. The brain breaker can use its telepathy to initiate and maintain
60 feet of itself must succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacles"} to hit, reach 5 ft
grappled condition (escape DC 16) and must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or have the stunned condition until the grapple ends.
Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Aberrant Mind. Magic can’t read the psurlon’s thoughts or put the psurlon to sleep.
Two Heads. The psurlon has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the frightened, stunned
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Pacify"}. The psurlon targets one creature it can see within 120 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or fall unconscious for 10
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this manner.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The elder brain has advantage on saving throws against spells
’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
mind flayer targets one creature it is grappling. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Drink Sapience
them and their existential imperatives. Although they possess the telepathic abilities of mind flayers, their brains aren’t equipped to employ them. Instead, they bombard nearby creatures with a
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
itself. The target must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw, taking 12 (3d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Crush","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a
the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while the psurlons consume
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Wisdom saving throw, taking 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Crush","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
intended victims.
On the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
in this manner.
Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Psionic Hub. If an elder brain establishes a psychic link with the ulitharid
the target is Large or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 14) and must succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until this grapple ends.
Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Magic Resistance. The alhoon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Turn Resistance. The alhoon has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns
energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
creature is protected by a mind blank spell.
Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain in
","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The brain in a jar magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 13 (2d8 + 4
monsters
Magic Resistance. The mi-go has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Space Traveler. The mi-go does not need to breathe air.Multiattack. The mi-go makes two Claw
access to dozens of brains. The strange apparatus that keeps the brains alive also allows the mi-go, or any human who gains access to the device, the ability to speak to the brain.Hideous Counsel.
monsters
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Infested Spray"}. The surgeon unleashes a spray of worm-ridden cerebral fluid. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 20-foot Cone. Failure: 17 (5d6
: The parasite worm emerges from the surgeon’s exposed brain and spits acid—Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 20-foot-long, 5-footwide Line. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation
monsters
", "rollAction":"Snout", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it is subjected to the following effect. Strength Saving Throw: DC 16. Failure: The dhuthorex
Presence. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature of the dhuthorex’s choice in a 120-foot Emanation originating from the dhuthorex. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition. At the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
determine the number of brains it has already consumed.
Magic Resistance. The eater of knowledge has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The eater
squelching muscles and exposed brain matter. These rugose hulks collect information from others by devouring brains before returning to their masters with delicious secrets. Unlike illithids, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
determine the number of brains it has already consumed.
Magic Resistance. The eater of knowledge has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The eater
squelching muscles and exposed brain matter. These rugose hulks collect information from others by devouring brains before returning to their masters with delicious secrets. Unlike illithids, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Neh-thalggu Known throughout the multiverse as brain collectors, neh-thalggu consume the brains of Humanoids and use them as receptacles to enhance their magical abilities. Neh-thalggu are born in
the nightmarish Far Realm, but they spread across the Astral Plane and find their way onto the various worlds of the Material Plane, where brains are much more abundant. A neh-thalggu has a bulbous body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Neh-thalggu Known throughout the multiverse as brain collectors, neh-thalggu consume the brains of Humanoids and use them as receptacles to enhance their magical abilities. Neh-thalggu are born in
the nightmarish Far Realm, but they spread across the Astral Plane and find their way onto the various worlds of the Material Plane, where brains are much more abundant. A neh-thalggu has a bulbous body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
jars, many of which contain brains suspended in colorful liquid. Glassware on one shelf has been knocked over, covering the floor in broken glass. Bimbi the flumph (area 17) accidentally spilled many of
the jars here; the resulting alchemical stew mutated three of the brains in this room. The now-floating brains (use the grell stat block) attack any creatures that enter the area. Two helmet-like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
jars, many of which contain brains suspended in colorful liquid. Glassware on one shelf has been knocked over, covering the floor in broken glass. Bimbi the flumph (area 17) accidentally spilled many of
the jars here; the resulting alchemical stew mutated three of the brains in this room. The now-floating brains (use the grell stat block) attack any creatures that enter the area. Two helmet-like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. They prowl subterranean passages, using their rudimentary psionic abilities to search out and incapacitate brains to sate their constant hunger, growing ever more vicious. These creatures can spray
tissue-dissolving enzymes from their tentacle ducts, reducing victims to puddles of slime and leaving only the pulsing brains unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. They prowl subterranean passages, using their rudimentary psionic abilities to search out and incapacitate brains to sate their constant hunger, growing ever more vicious. These creatures can spray
tissue-dissolving enzymes from their tentacle ducts, reducing victims to puddles of slime and leaving only the pulsing brains unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so they’re
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
space you occupied when you disappeared. You draw no more cards.
Euryale. The card’s medusa-like visage curses you. You take a −1 penalty on saving throws for the duration of the
addition, the Monastery of the Distressed Body’s brains in jars regard you thereafter as the monastery’s rightful master. You must defeat or otherwise clear out the Grand Master and its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Brain in a Jar A brain in a jar is the undead consciousness of a sapient creature, kept alive by magical means. Some brains in jars take up that state willingly to continue the work they did in life
)
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 0 ft.
STR
1(−5)
DEX
1(−5)
CON
15(+2)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, pulsating as it reacts to its surroundings. Some brains have been known to thump against the walls of their containers when excited or vexed. A jar’s metal casing might be rusty but serviceable, or an
elegantly wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, pulsating as it reacts to its surroundings. Some brains have been known to thump against the walls of their containers when excited or vexed. A jar’s metal casing might be rusty but serviceable, or an
elegantly wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Brain in a Jar A brain in a jar is the undead consciousness of a sapient creature, kept alive by magical means. Some brains in jars take up that state willingly to continue the work they did in life
)
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 0 ft.
STR
1(−5)
DEX
1(−5)
CON
15(+2)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
single tadpole to take over. Ettins, however, proved to be perfect subjects. An ettin’s two brains provide sufficient food for two tadpoles, and the two tadpoles are able to transform the entirety of
focuses on cogitation and psionic power, though its power is not as great as a mind flayer’s. Ettin ceremorphs serve mind flayer colonies, protecting the elder brains that rule the communities and guarding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
single tadpole to take over. Ettins, however, proved to be perfect subjects. An ettin’s two brains provide sufficient food for two tadpoles, and the two tadpoles are able to transform the entirety of
focuses on cogitation and psionic power, though its power is not as great as a mind flayer’s. Ettin ceremorphs serve mind flayer colonies, protecting the elder brains that rule the communities and guarding