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Player’s Handbook
events in the spell’s area within the past day, gaining information about creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances.
You can also turn Difficult Terrain caused by plant
.
The spell doesn’t enable plants to uproot themselves and move about, but they can move their branches, tendrils, and stalks for you.
If a Plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language.
Speak with Plants
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
the spell’s area within the past day, gaining information about creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances.
You can also turn difficult terrain caused by plant growth (such as
and branches to hinder pursuers, for example.
Plants might be able to perform other tasks on your behalf, at the GM’s discretion. The spell doesn’t enable plants to uproot themselves and
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The blight makes one
a tree blight is a particularly enormous variety. It looks like a dead tree or treant, 30 feet tall, with spongy wooden flesh, thorny branches, and rubbery roots that trail behind it. It has blood
Deva
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Basic Rules (2014)
Angelic Weapons. The deva's weapon attacks are magical. When the deva hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8;{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Angelic Weapons
"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape. The deva magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less than
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Portentia deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Change Shape. Portentia magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less
Drow Arachnomancer
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Walker. The drow ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. The drow makes two poisonous touch attacks or two bite
attacks. The first of these attacks that hits each round deals an extra 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Multiattack","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage to the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Walker. Arasta ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws.
Bite
encounter is equivalent to taking on two challenge rating 21 creatures in one encounter. Award a party 66,000 XP for defeating Arasta after she uses Armor of Spiders.Arasta’s Lair
Arasta lives
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Blazing Boon. All fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage.
Illumination. The priest sheds either dim light in a 15-foot radius, or bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an
hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit points.
3
Priest of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Vampiric Boon. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points equal to half that necrotic damage. The priest’s speed also increases by
, while retaining its game statistics. This transformation lasts for 8 hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit points.
3
Priest of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points equal to half that necrotic damage. The priest’s speed also
, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead.
5
Priest of Osybus
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
retaining its game statistics. This transformation lasts for 8 hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit points.
3
Priest of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any
deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead.
5
Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and its
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. The cradle deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cradle makes three Slam or Spit Hailstone attacks in
often slumbers high in the sky or deep in the ocean, where the tumult caused by the scion’s restless sleep has little effect on the world. If it drifts too near the ground or the ocean surface, it
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
statistics. This transformation lasts for 8 hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit points.
3
Priest of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the
its flesh, and its skeleton crumbles away, leaving only its skull. Its stat block is replaced by that of a flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
(History) checks is doubled.
You can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, petrified, or stunned.
Undead with a challenge rating of 2 or lower will neither threaten nor attack you unless
you harm them.
You can wield the staff as a quarterstaff, +3;+3 quarterstaff that deals an extra 10 (3d6) necrotic damage on a hit.
Invoke Curse. The Staff of the Forgotten One has 7 charges and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
points.
3
Priest of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points equal to half that necrotic damage. The
replaced by that of a flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of Osybus (Vampiric);Vampiric. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points equal to half that necrotic damage. The priest’s speed
flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead.
5
Priest of
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
","rollAction":"Dwarven Thrower","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands to make a melee attack. On a ranged attack that hits, the hammer deals an extra 1d8;{"diceNotation
stems and branches become twisted and thorny.
Shadows cast within 500 feet of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive.
A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Angelic Weapons. The Abbot's weapon attacks are magical. When the Abbot hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8;{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Angelic Weapons
"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
charges; the hand is made of ice, is immune to cold damage, and deals bludgeoning damage instead of force damage as a clenched fist), cone of cold (2 charges), flesh to ice (3 charges; as flesh to stone
must be modeled after a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less. The ice creature has the same statistics as the beast it models, with the following changes: the creature is a construct with
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The scion has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. The scion deals double damage to objects and
caused by the scion’s restless sleep has little effect on the world. If it drifts too near the ground or the ocean surface, it causes mighty storms or fierce maelstroms. A scion’s slumber
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
creatures have resistance to all damage it deals. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. A weakened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending
challenge rating of an ancient or adult time dragon;adult time dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Optional Rule: Tough Minions Minions of a higher challenge rating, such as fire giants, make for powerful foes. Consequently, it could break the game’s verisimilitude for an NPC commoner to kill such
a minion with a single attack. To keep minions believable, you can use the following rule. When a minion’s challenge rating is at least 6 higher than an NPC’s challenge rating, that NPC’s actions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances. You can also turn difficult terrain caused by plant growth (such as thickets and undergrowth) into ordinary terrain that lasts for the duration
. Or you can turn ordinary terrain where plants are present into difficult terrain that lasts for the duration, causing vines and branches to hinder pursuers, for example. Plants might be able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
amount of damage it deals every round—has a direct bearing on its challenge rating, and vice versa. You can determine a monster’s damage output in one of two ways. Use the Table. You can start with
ogre, give it a Strength of 19 (+4 modifier). Step 6. Expected Challenge Rating Choose a challenge rating for your monster. See step 1 under “Creating Quick Monster Stats” for more information. You will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances. You can also turn difficult terrain caused by plant growth (such as thickets and undergrowth) into ordinary terrain that lasts for the duration
. Or you can turn ordinary terrain where plants are present into difficult terrain that lasts for the duration, causing vines and branches to hinder pursuers, for example. Plants might be able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
information about creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances. You can also turn Difficult Terrain caused by plant growth (such as thickets and undergrowth) into ordinary terrain that
, but they can move their branches, tendrils, and stalks for you. If a Plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
information about creatures that have passed, weather, and other circumstances. You can also turn Difficult Terrain caused by plant growth (such as thickets and undergrowth) into ordinary terrain that
, but they can move their branches, tendrils, and stalks for you. If a Plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language.
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Beneficial Properties table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Searing Radiance. The sword deals an extra 9 (2d8) radiant damage to any creature it hits, or 16 (3d10) radiant damage if you
destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Traits A monster’s traits, if any, are features that are active at all times or in certain situations. Running a Monster
To ensure a monster acts in accordance with its Challenge Rating, follow
these rules during combat:
Special Abilities. If the monster has a special ability that deals a lot of damage but has a limited number of uses, such as a recharging breath weapon or a spell it can cast
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Belashyrra’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The
, Belashyrra has a challenge rating of 23 (50,000 XP).
Lair Actions.
While within the Citadel of Lidless Eyes, Belashyrra can invoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating table until you find your monster’s damage output per round. Then look across and note the challenge rating suggested for a monster that deals that much damage. Now
Creating Quick Monster Stats If all you need are simple stats for a monster of a particular challenge rating, follow the steps here. If you want to create something more akin to the monster stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Traits A monster’s traits, if any, are features that are active at all times or in certain situations. Running a Monster
To ensure a monster acts in accordance with its Challenge Rating, follow
these rules during combat:
Special Abilities. If the monster has a special ability that deals a lot of damage but has a limited number of uses, such as a recharging breath weapon or a spell it can cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
scores can alter a monster’s attack bonus, damage, Armor Class, or Hit Points, which in turn can alter its Challenge Rating. Languages You can change any or all of the languages the creature knows. You
proficiencies. If it has none, you can add one or two. Senses Blindsight, Darkvision, Tremorsense, and Truesight have no bearing on a creature’s Challenge Rating. You can add or remove them freely. Spells If a
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
charges: Bigby's hand (2 charges; the hand is made of ice, is immune to cold damage, and deals bludgeoning damage instead of force damage as a clenched fist), cone of cold (2 charges
able to fit inside a 10-foot cube, and has the density and durability of metal or stone (your choice). The ice creature must be modeled after a beast with a challenge rating of 2 or less. The ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
that caused the block to fall, and the trap no longer poses any danger.) Innermost Door. This thick stone door has the same appearance and properties as the one in area 14a. 14c. Hall of Stone Big Xorn
gemstones, since the xorn can detect such treasures by scent even while it is asleep. The discovery of intruders in its lair provokes its anger, causing it to attack. The xorn has a challenge rating of 8