branches before dedicated creature race

Speak with Plants

Spells Player’s Handbook

. 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.

Staff of the Woodlands

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

is 60 feet tall and has a 5-foot-diameter trunk, and its branches at the top spread out in a 20-foot radius. The tree appears ordinary but radiates a faint aura of Transmutation magic that can be

discerned with the Detect Magic spell. While touching the tree and using a Magic action, you return the staff to its normal form. Any creature in the tree falls when the tree reverts to a staff

Quaal's Feather Token

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

60 feet tall and has a 5-foot-diameter trunk, and its branches at the top spread out in a 20-foot radius. Whip (Rare). You can take a Magic action to throw the token to a point within 10 feet of

yourself. The token disappears, and a floating whip takes its place. You can then take a Bonus Action to make a melee spell attack against a creature within 10 feet of the whip, with an attack bonus of

Incarnation of Vibrance

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

Grappled condition (escape DC 15) from one of two vines. Radiant Blast. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature of the incarnation’s choice in a 20-foot Emanation originating from the

incarnation. Failure: The creature takes 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Blast", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Success: Half damage

Medani Inquisitive

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. If the target already has the Prone condition, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Crooked Staff", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Inquisitive Eye. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature the inquisitive can see within 60 feet. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of

the following actions. Sammaster regains all expended uses at the start of each of his turns. Deathly Teleport. Sammaster teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space he can see, and each creature

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 52 (8d12) Acid;{"diceNotation":"8d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Corroding Breath (Acid)", "rollDamageType":"Acid

, Speak with Dead 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the

Reincarnate Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

body. If the target's soul isn't free or willing to do so, the spell fails. The magic fashions a new body for the creature to inhabit, which likely causes the creature's race to change. The GM rolls

a d100 and consults the following table to determine what form the creature takes when restored to life, or the GM chooses a form. d100 Race 01-04 Dragonborn 05-13 Dwarf, hill

Gadabout

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

. The gadabout enters the space of a willing Medium or Small creature within 5 feet of itself and gently wraps its branches around the target. The target is grappled (escape DC 0). Any attempt by the

Wildspace. A gadabout wraps its branches around a Humanoid creature, spreads its butterfly wings, and allows its wearer to fly through space in a continuously refreshed air envelope. The gadabout

Arrow of Slaying Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

slaying. If a creature belonging to the type, race, or group associated with an arrow of slaying takes damage from the arrow, the creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking an extra

An arrow of slaying is a magic weapon meant to slay a particular kind of creature. Some are more focused than others; for example, there are both arrows of dragon slaying and arrows of blue dragon

Tree Blight

Monsters Curse of Strahd

with its heavy branches and crushes prey to death with its roots. It can open its gaping, tooth-filled mouth and bite a creature caught in its roots. The roots of a tree blight can be severed, though

False Appearance. If the blight is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the blight move or act, that creature must

Speak with Plants Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

move about, but they can freely move branches, tendrils, and stalks. If a plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language, but you gain no magical

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

Changeling

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

be frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Changelings are a humanoid race of shapechangers who conceal

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Unsettling Visage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature within 30 feet of the changeling must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or

Candle of Invocation Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

This slender taper is dedicated to a deity and shares that deity's alignment. The candle's alignment can be detected with the detect evil and good spell. The GM chooses the god and associated

dim light in a 30-foot radius. Any creature within that light whose alignment matches that of the candle makes attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks with advantage. In addition, a cleric or

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but he

, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean’s black depths to hunt the creatures of the

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but she needs

villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean's black depths to hunt the creatures of the shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest

Gnoll Flesh Gnawer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hyenas transformed by magic. Many of them were then corrupted by the demon lord Yeenoghu. Whether in service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war bands seek to soften up

foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive.Rampage. After the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and makes a Bite attack.

Aartuk Weedling

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

like a five-pointed star and is covered with thick, flexible bark. The tips of its branch-like extremities end in suction cups that allow the creature to climb on vertical surfaces and along ceilings

. The head contains the aartuk’s sensory organs, including a long tongue that the creature uses as a weapon. An aartuk’s preferred method of attack is to shoot forth its gooey tongue and

Metallic Warbler

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Calming Mist"}. The warbler releases a calming gas in a 5-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Charisma saving

throw or become charmed by the warbler for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is incapacitated and has a speed of 0.Metallic warblers resemble songbirds and serve as clandestine agents

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the

target (escape DC 13). Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the

Trostani

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Mat'Selesnya"}. Trostani conjures a momentary whirl of branches and vines at a point she can see within 60 feet of her. Each creature in a 30-foot cube on that point must make a DC 24 Dexterity

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Constrict

Investiture of Flame

Spells Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Flames race across your body, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet for the spell’s duration. The flames don’t harm you. Until the spell ends

, you gain the following benefits: You are immune to fire damage and have resistance to cold damage. Any creature that moves within 5 feet of you for the first time on a turn or ends its turn

Shoosuva

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

shoosuva is second only to a flind in status within a war band dedicated to Yeenoghu.PoisonCold, Fire, LightningRampage. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the shoosuva can move up to half its speed and make one Bite attack.

":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tail Stinger"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail Stinger

Phoenix Anvil

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Divine Display (1/day). As a bonus action, Phoenix causes his shield to flare with divine light. Each creature of his choice within 30 feet of him must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be

blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a success. Spellcasting. Phoenix is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting

Metallic Peacekeeper

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or become charmed by the peacekeeper for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is incapacitated and has a

a guardian created by a metallic dragon, forged from the metal associated with its creator and powered by the energy of the dragon’s breath. An artificial being sculpted in elegant filigree, it is dedicated to defusing tensions that could spiral into violence.Fire

Gnoll Hunter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

The first gnolls were hyenas transformed by magic. Many of them were then corrupted by the demon lord Yeenoghu. Whether in service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war

bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive.Rampage. After the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and makes a Bite attack.

Staff of the Woodlands Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

tree. The tree is 60 feet tall and has a 5-foot-diameter trunk, and its branches at the top spread out in a 20-foot radius. The tree appears ordinary but radiates a faint aura of transmutation magic

if targeted by detect magic. While touching the tree and using another action to speak its command word, you return the staff to its normal form. Any creature in the tree falls when it reverts to a staff.

Murder Comet

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Explode. When the comet drops to 0 hit points, it explodes in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6

, and other unsuspecting targets to destroy. A murder comet’s creator can bind their spirit to the comet. In this form, the comet’s creator becomes ageless and immortal, free to race across

Grinning Cat

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

them their name. Grinning cats often dwell in or near giants’ enclaves. They spend much of their time invisible, lounging on tree branches until prey—or a potential conversation partner

—wanders by. While trading riddles or witticisms, a cat often decides to reveal its grin, its tail, or sometimes its whole head to confuse or intimidate the creature it’s talking to. A

Dolgrim

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

":"piercing"} piercing damage.Dolgrims are squat, deformed things. Warped by the daelkyr, a dolgrim is essentially two goblins crushed into one creature, their misshapen body boasting four arms and a pair of

personality — sadistic, bloodthirsty, and brutally dedicated to serving itself. Small numbers of these creatures sometimes make their way to the surface, often under the command of dolgaunt;dolgaunts

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

medusa has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that is surprised, and it deals an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage each time it hits

such a creature with an attack.Multiattack. The medusa makes two claw attacks. It can also use Petrifying Gaze before or after making these attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation

Armanite

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Hooves", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Serrated Tail

looses a bolt of lightning in a line that is 60 feet long and 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage

Alter Self Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

voice, hair length, coloration, and distinguishing characteristics, if any. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your statistics change. You also can't appear as a

creature of a different size than you, and your basic shape stays the same; if you're bipedal, you can't use this spell to become quadrupedal, for instance. At any time for the duration of the spell

Gnoll Witherling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive.PoisonRampage. After the witherling reduces a

creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and makes one Bite attack.

Aartuk Elder

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

covered with thick, flexible bark. The tips of its branch-like extremities end in suction cups that allow the creature to climb on vertical surfaces and along ceilings. Each suction cup houses three

sensory organs, including a long tongue that the creature uses as a weapon. An aartuk’s preferred method of attack is to shoot forth its gooey tongue and use it to drag enemies toward the

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