breaks barriers diffusing contingency repeat

Brain in a Jar (Noncore)

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned 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.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic

Lorehold Professor of Chaos

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

);{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Weight of History", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. A restrained target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the

their magic into creating breaks that are to their advantage. Whether those breaks are in a series of events, in obstacles, or in enemies depends on the needs in the moment. They crush enemies&rsquo

Rod of Lordly Might Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

battering ram and grants its user a +10 bonus to Strength checks made to break through doors, barricades, and other barriers. If you press button 6, the rod assumes or remains in its normal form and

attack using the rod, you can force the target to make a DC 17 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the target is paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of

Star Spawn Larva Mage Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

: circle of death Return to Worms. When the larva mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the larva mage reforms from it

mage's turns. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Feed on Weakness. When a creature within 20 feet of the larva mage fails a

Brain in Iron

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its

Kobold Inventor Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. The kobold throws a clay pot full of green slime at the target, and it breaks open on impact. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 5/20 ft., one target

kobold throws a clay pot into a 5-foot-square space within 20 feet of it, and it breaks open on impact. A swarm of rot grubs emerges from the shattered pot and remains a hazard in that square. Scorpion

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature

+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns

Kobold Inventor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

pot full of green slime at the target, and it breaks open on impact. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Green Slime Pot"} to hit, range 5/20 ft., one

breaks open on impact. A swarm of rot grubs emerges from the shattered pot and remains a hazard in that square. Scorpion on a Stick. The kobold makes a melee attack with a scorpion (see the Monster

Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

damage and have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics

can terminate the link at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the link, doing so with a successful DC 17 Charisma check. If the target breaks

Infected Elder Brain

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder

with a successful DC 17 Charisma check. If the target breaks the link this way, the target takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Link", "rollDamageType

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns

become 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. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the mage reforms from it

(5d8);{"diceNotation":"5d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Plague of Worms", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage at the start of each of the mage’s turns. The creature can repeat the

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The ulitharid casts one of the following

potential rival and manipulates or quashes the ulitharid’s ambitions accordingly. When an ulitharid finds sharing leadership with an elder brain insufferable, it breaks off from the colony

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat

brain targets a creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks the creature’s concentration on a spell it has cast. The creature also takes 1d4

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder

it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks the creature’s concentration on a spell it has cast. The creature also takes 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Break

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting. The

that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lichlike state. Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cone of Cold","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Create Ice Mephit (3/Day). Auril breaks off an

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, freeing itself on a success. The creature is also freed if the crystal is destroyed, which is a Tiny object with AC 18, 9 hit points

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

) Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the

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) psychic damage and be stunned 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.

Rod of Lordly Might

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

doors, barricades, and other barriers. If you press button 6, the rod assumes or remains in its normal form and indicates magnetic north. (Nothing happens if this function of the rod is used in a

a failure, the target is paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property can’t be used again until the

Rod of Lordly Might

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

press button 5, the rod transforms into a handheld battering ram and grants its user a +10 bonus to Strength checks made to break through doors, barricades, and other barriers. If you press button 6, the

repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. This property can’t be used again until the next dawn. Terrify. While holding the rod, you can use an action to

15. Wind Tunnel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

jammed until the start of the creature’s next turn, when it can use its action to repeat the check. A creature that fails the check or chooses to extricate itself takes 11 (2d10) slashing damage and

is ejected north of the propeller. If the propeller is jammed for 3 consecutive rounds, it breaks down and becomes nonfunctional. At dawn the next day, Withers sends tomb dwarves to repair the damage and return the trap to its operational state.

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other

(3d8 + 4) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Innate Spellcasting

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The

must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw or take 17 (3d8 + 4) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns

Kobold Inventor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, there’s a 50 percent chance that the swarm disperses. Green Slime Pot. The kobold throws a clay pot full of green slime at the target, and it breaks open on impact. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit

) acid damage at the start of each of its turns. Rot Grub Pot. The kobold throws a clay pot into a 5-foot-square space within 20 feet of it, and it breaks open on impact. A swarm of rot grubs (in this

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

death Return to Worms. When the larva mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the larva mage reforms from it 24 hours

) necrotic damage and be blinded and restrained by masses of swarming worms. The affected creature takes 22 (5d8) necrotic damage at the start of each of the larva mage’s turns. The creature can repeat

Kobold Inventor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. Green Slime Pot. The kobold throws a clay pot full of green slime at the target, and it breaks open on impact. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 5/20 ft., one target. Hit: The target is covered

. Rot Grub Pot. The kobold throws a clay pot into a 5-foot-square space within 20 feet of it, and it breaks open on impact. A swarm of rot grubs emerges from the shattered pot and remains a hazard in

Lorehold Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

breaks that are to their advantage. Whether those breaks are in a series of events, in obstacles, or in enemies depends on the needs in the moment. They crush enemies’ plans under the weight of time and

minute, but the restrained target’s speed is halved instead of being reduced to 0. At the start of each of its turns, the restrained target takes 4 (1d8) force damage. A restrained target can repeat the

Keeping Combat Moving

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

, here are a few techniques you can use to get things moving again or bring the encounter to a speedy close. Don’t Repeat Game States When characters do something to change the tactical situation, don’t

changing a battle’s terrain to introduce a new element and give combatants reasons to move around. Perhaps a powerful attack or an explosive spell topples a column, shatters a wall, or breaks up the

School of Necromancy

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

target has an Intelligence of 8 or higher, it has advantage on the saving throw. If it fails the saving throw and has an Intelligence of 12 or higher, it can repeat the saving throw at the end of every hour until it succeeds and breaks free.

Morkoth

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

possessions through the planes. Someone who dares to steal from a morkoth, or breaks a deal with one, will know no rest until the morkoth is slain or all promises are kept. Collectors of everything odd

Dash until it is within 5 feet of the morkoth. A charmed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns and whenever it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a

Monsters B - E

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving

16. Fire and Iron

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

molds and repeat the process. Without their armor, Brok and Fumira have AC 10. They keep their war picks and javelins close by, but fight only in self-defense. If they detect intruders, they stop working

visitors, preferring to let Rojkarn answer any questions they might have. If a fight breaks out, the duergar in areas 16b and 16d quickly join the battle. (The duergar in area 16c is deaf.) The forge puts

Ulitharid

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

elder brain to be insufferable, it breaks off from the colony, taking a group of mind flayers with it, and forms a new colony. After the death of the ulitharid’s body, mind flayers place its brain in a

60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or take 31 (4d12 + 5) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

V3. Dracolich's Antechamber

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

or be blinded 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. The dracolich chooses two points that it can see, each of

blocks passage to area V4. The only way to get past the door is through the use of the golem’s sapphire. The dispel magic property of this gem alone unlocks and breaks the spell. There is no other way

Alhoon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

alternative way to escape the permanency of death, but that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lich-like state. Elder brains forbid mind

target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting. The alhoon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material

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