break before diffusing cover rating

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

Hearth of Moonlight and Shadow. At the start of a short or long rest, Amble can touch a point in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover

unoccupied space they can see.Change Shape (2/Day). Amble magically polymorphs into a beast with a challenge rating of 1 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 6 hours. Amble's equipment melds with

Yggdrasti

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

creatures, or eight Tiny creatures. A creature inside a cavity has three-quarters cover against attacks and other effects that originate outside the cavity. The yggdrasti’s cavities aren’t

similar magic, someone might be able to convince an yggdrasti to break off its attack, but the monster’s innate hatred of other living things is extremely difficult for it to suppress. Yggdrasti

Nightmare Haunt

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tendrils of Slumber"}. The nightmare haunt creates spectral tendrils that cover the ground in a 20-foot square that it can see within 30 feet of itself for 1 minute or until it

out to find a cure for the Wicked Slumber, but no one has yet discovered how to break the enchantment. It has even affected one of the Kindly Lord’s daughters, the famed duelist Obyra. Meanwhile

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red

Staff of the Forgotten One

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

. Destroying the Staff. A creature in possession of the staff can use an action to break it over one knee or a solid surface. The staff is destroyed and releases its remaining magic in an explosion that

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or

silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free and reclaim the world above. As long as the

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ooze at Juiblex’s command. Juiblex’s challenge rating is 24 (62,000 XP) when encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Juiblex can take one

as it remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained creature, or another creature that can reach it, can use its action to try to break free and must succeed on a DC 21 Strength

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Tulkhesh magically polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than his own, or back into his true form. He reverts to his true form if he dies. Any equipment he

their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

island. A morkoth may allow a visitor to bargain for something or someone it has claimed if that visitor offers the morkoth something it desires more. It shows no mercy, however, to those who break a

is underwater. A morkoth encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 12 (8,400 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the morkoth can take one of the following

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

trapped in the crystal, which is immovable. If the saving throw succeeds, the crystal shatters and nothing else happens. A creature trapped in the crystal is stunned, has total cover against attacks and

ice with which to combat foes. These weapons are supernaturally resilient until Auril discards them, whereupon they break and melt like normal ice. Auril the Frostmaiden Auril the Frostmaiden is a

Ring of Winter

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

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

rumored to possess other properties that can be activated only by an evil being whose will the ring can’t break. Frost giant;Frost Giants have long believed that the ring can be used to

Optional Rule: Tough Minions

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

2. Secret Hallway

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

2. Secret Hallway Empty Frames. Empty mirror frames cover the walls, the floor around them littered with shards of reflective glass (just as in area 1). Skeleton. An animated drow skeleton clad in

skeleton has a challenge rating of 0 and is worth 0 XP. Treasure The skeleton’s wand is a +1 wand of the war mage.

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays. The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing

fungi within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food. If the dragon dies, these

The Price of Beauty

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

of the unique magic bound into a book of tips for channeling self-love and inner beauty, and they break up the sinister plots of a coven of hags. Despite its ordinary contents, The Price of Beauty

radiates auras of illusion and conjuration magic courtesy of a magic mirror set into its cover. Though the full function of the mirror has never been determined by the Avowed, the book is known to speak to some of those who read it—including an acolyte who has vanished from Candlekeep without a trace.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays. The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair. Lair Actions On

. Verdant Growth. Vegetation and fungi within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food

Dungeon Decay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

rubble and have a 50 percent chance of being Difficult Terrain. Half Cover and hiding places are plentiful. 3 Neglected. One dungeon hazard—such as brown mold, green slime, or yellow mold (see

break down doors, open locks, or carry out similar activities have Disadvantage. 6 Thriving. The dungeon is heavily populated. Any loud noises draw the attention of nearby creatures.

Amble

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

in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover blocks the sphere. While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to

movement 5th level (2 slots): greater restoration, mass cure wounds 6th level (1 slot): conjure fey Actions Change Shape (2/Day). Amble magically polymorphs into a beast with a challenge rating of 1

Group Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

many minions join a group attack. For instance, if five minions surround a target, the GM may decide to have all five attack at once to speed up combat, or may break up the attacks among smaller groups

disadvantage on the attack roll. Otherwise, the attack is made without advantage or disadvantage. Cover and Concealment If a target has cover or concealment from some but not all minions, the GM should divide

12. Pigpen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

area 4). Crisscrossing wooden beams cover these holes, though the beams are far enough apart that a Small or Medium creature can fit through them without having to squeeze. Two 10-foot-high earthen ramps

features, and it has no effective attacks. Its challenge rating is 0 (0 XP). Tending the pigs are seven mud-covered bugbears and an ettin. The bugbears push the pigs around to make sure the stronger

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

before the structure collapses completely. Doors Interior doors are made of wood reinforced with iron bands. They have neither locks nor keyholes. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to break down a

ground and 4 feet above the interior floors. A creature on one side of an arrow slit gains three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side.

General Features

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

. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to break down a door that is barricaded shut. Floors. Cracked and uneven flagstones conceal a dirt floor underneath. Light. A small amount of natural light

outside ground level, 4 feet above the interior floor level, 8 inches wide, and 4 feet high. A creature on one side of an arrow slit gains three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side (see

Building Combat Encounters

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

; the adjusted value’s only purpose is to help you accurately assess the encounter’s difficulty. When making this calculation, don’t count any monsters whose challenge rating is significantly below

the average challenge rating of the other monsters in the group unless you think the weak monsters significantly contribute to the difficulty of the encounter. Number of Monsters Multiplier

A Deep Dragon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays. The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when

within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

General Features Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet. It is tough and dense, making it

difficult terrain and providing three-quarters cover to targets sheltering among it. Caves. The steep sides of the plateau are dotted with shallow caves. Boulders or brush conveniently conceals many of

Mistshore: Spring

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

inside, having barricaded the doors with furniture. Trying to break down the doors are four members of the Xanathar Guild (CE male human bandits) under the command of a dwarf enforcer named Noska

half his hit points or fewer, Noska flees. Any remaining Xanathar Guild members cover his escape. Grinda emerges from her residence to thank the characters once the fight has concluded. Where’s the

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

General Features Map 2.1: Raider CampView Player Version Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6

feet. It is tough and dense, making it difficult terrain and providing three-quarters cover to targets sheltering among it. Caves. The steep sides of the plateau are dotted with shallow caves. Boulders

Wild Shape

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

challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile 8th

unconscious. You can’t cast spells, and your ability to speak or take any action that requires hands is limited to the capabilities of your beast form. Transforming doesn’t break your concentration on

Wild Shape

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile

knocked unconscious. You can’t cast spells, and your ability to speak or take any action that requires hands is limited to the capabilities of your beast form. Transforming doesn’t break your concentration

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Franchise Downtime Much of the break between episode 5 and 6 will be focused on determining the location of the Six’s ritual site. The key clue to doing so is knowing that the ritual needs to be

tools, while the crafting a magic item activity can cover the construction of the portalometer. The details of the portalometer are left to the imaginations of the players (including coming up with a

Credits

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

Irwin Additional Art Direction: Shauna Narciso, Richard Whitters Graphic Designer: Emi Tanji Cover Illustrator: Tyler Jacobson Interior Illustrators: Tom Babbey, John-Paul Balmet, Thomas M. Baxa

populate your D&D adventures. Appendix C lets you look up stat blocks in this book by challenge rating, creature type, and environment. Sprinkled throughout the book are observations and musings from

The Old Tunnel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Dexterity check is needed to open the lock. Without the key, the DC increases to 20. If the roll misses by 5 or more, the key or thieves’ tools break off in the lock so that unlocking it becomes

raiders hear the noise and find cover; they wait for the characters to exit the tunnel, then gain a surprise round. The raiders’ group consists of two cultists and six kobolds. If any cultists are still

Making an Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

target within your attack’s range: a creature, an object, or a location. Determine modifiers. The DM determines whether the target has cover and whether you have advantage or disadvantage against the

weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule. Some spells also require an attack

Nightmare Haunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

those who sleep. Heroes throughout Eldraine have ventured out to find a cure for the Wicked Slumber, but no one has yet discovered how to break the enchantment. It has even affected one of the

target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) psychic damage. Tendrils of Slumber (Recharge 5–6). The nightmare haunt creates spectral tendrils that cover the ground in a 20-foot square that it

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