breath battle diffusing comfort rather

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Corroding Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Corroding Breath

"}. 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

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary. Biha Babir covets opulence, but

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition. Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies for his demise

can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence. Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps a magical soul

Velomachus Lorehold

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it is knocked prone. Battle Tide Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath

":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"thunder

Spore Servant Octopus

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 1 hour. Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

was creating a spore servant from a dead giant octopus to protect the caves while the leader could not. Unlike a living octopus, this guardian has only basic control over its tentacles. Rather than coiling around intruders to immobilize them, the spore servant simply bludgeons them.

Cadaver Collector

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Paralyzing Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Paralyzing Breath"}. The collector releases paralyzing gas in a 30-foot

great battle—either where one is in progress, where one is imminent, or where one once took place. They encase themselves in the armor and weapons of fallen warriors and impale the corpses of those

Sweet Science

classes

Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee Pugilists who practice the Sweet Science hit hard, fast, and often. These Pugilists sometimes battle for the entertainment of the upper classes, but just as often duke it out in back alleys and bars where their next breath depends on a knockout.

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Paralyzing Breath (Recharge 5-6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Paralyzing Breath"}. The

. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle — either where one is in progress, where one is imminent, or where one once took place

Female Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

domesticate steeders, particularly duergar. Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals. Steeders attempt to tear apart perceived threats—and consider

begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey.

Nosferatu

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

their lair’s comfort. Rather than retiring to crypts, they seek filthy or inaccessible fissures, places any living soul would avoid. For a few moments after feeding, nosferatu are lucid and

Male Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

domesticate steeders, particularly duergar. Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals. Steeders attempt to tear apart perceived threats—and consider even

begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey.

Bronzefume

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the dragon turtle and knocked prone. Steam Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon

Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.The strongest monster in the

Dolphin Delighter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Hold Breath. The dolphin can hold its breath for 20 minutes.Multiattack. The dolphin makes two Dazzling Slam attacks. Dazzling Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to

through the luminous waters of Faerie and the Material Plane, and they are faithful allies to any who battle the forces of gloom and brutality under the waves. Dolphin delighters often accompany

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10

Plasmoid Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Hold Breath. The plasmoid can hold its breath for 1 hour.Multiattack. The plasmoid makes three Pseudopod attacks. It can replace one of those attacks with a Spear or Pistol attack. Pseudopod. Melee

"} piercing damage.These battle-hardened plasmoids can toughen their outer surfaces, giving themselves protection comparable to light armor. Plasmoids Plasmoids are intelligent oozes that can

Tiamat

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

effects. Magic Weapons. Tiamat’s weapon attacks are magical. Multiple Heads. Tiamat can take one reaction per turn, rather than only one per round. She also has advantage on saving throws

legendary action options are associated with her five dragon heads (a bite and a breath weapon for each). Once Tiamat chooses a legendary action option for one of her heads, she can’t choose another

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Ember fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Special Equipment. In battle, Ember dons magical plate armor custom-forged for his use. While wearing the armor

", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Firestorm Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Firestorm Breath"}. Ember exhales roiling

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

witnessing Strahd himself slay Vladimir's beloved, his fellow knight Sir Godfrey Gwilym. With the battle won, Strahd surrounded Argynvostholt. Rather than cower in his lair, Argynvost emerged and

Barovia would fade, allowing the spirits of Vladimir and his knights to enter the afterlife. Nevertheless, Vladimir would rather savor Strahd's torment than bring peace to his fallen order or peace

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Erupting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Erupting Breath"}. The cradle exhales flames and volcanic gases in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must

make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Erupting Breath", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

archfey named Zybilna, who had forged secret pacts with some of the fiends Isolde and her companions had slain. Rather than be angry at Isolde, Zybilna was impressed by her. She enlisted a powerful fiend

comfort to Isolde and quelled her thirst for vengeance. Zybilna and Isolde enjoyed a strong partnership for years, but as time wore on, they grew distant until their relationship finally soured

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

easily pick out the dens of criminal activity in a community, although you’re more likely to be welcome in the former locations rather than the latter. Variant: Investigator Rarer

Investigation rather than Athletics. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the soldier background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

without squeezing. Each foot of movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity. Sunlight

. In battle, a mist focuses its attacks on injured targets, since open wounds are a more ready source of blood.PoisonAcid, Cold, Lightning, Necrotic, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Greater Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

life. In battle, they are deadly foes, channeling the Cataclysmic fire that limns their bones and fuels their breath. They take cruel delight in snatching foes in their jaws, rushing into the air, then

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Cataclysmic Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Cataclysmic Breath

Draegloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to strike at its rivals when the draegloth is fully grown. These plans use the draegloth in a significant role, because its abilities can turn the tide in a battle against a house that doesn’t

training, they typically take out their frustration on their creator’s enemies, rather than on their creator. A draegloth that can’t suppress its ambitions might abandon its creator and

Kelubar Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

;shators. They are squat, and their skin drips with a foul-smelling, acidic slime. Kelubars revel in the subservience of others, and they prefer to do battle with words—or at least to send in their

farastu minions—rather than fight directly. Demodands Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and it is frightened of the dragon for 1 minute. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

natural state. Thanks to Grankhul, they can use their size and strength to work as stealthy assassins rather than blundering around like ogres. Bullying, murder, and engaging in battle are all holy

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

Grippli Warrior

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Hold Breath. The grippli can hold its breath for 20 minutes. Standing Leap. The grippli can leap 30 feet horizontally or 20 feet vertically from a standing position.Multiattack. The grippli makes

are raised by the community rather than by a single set of parents, and all of a community’s eggs are kept in freshwater pools until they mature. Protecting their eggs is a major concern for

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge

", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons: Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Breath Weapon

(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons: Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

. d6 Flaw 1 The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible

Ivana's Whisper (Inhaled)

Equipment

spell created by Ivana the next time they sleep. This poison is nonmagical, and Ivana doesn’t directly communicate with those affected during the dream. Rather, she creates the illusion of

5-foot cube to its effect. The resulting cloud dissipates immediately afterward. Holding one's breath is ineffective against inhaled poisons, as they affect nasal membranes, tear ducts, and other parts of the body.

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way. MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH Countless mercenary companies

-states in the North are willing to field an army alongside the Chill, but several are happy to quietly pay the Chill to battle the Uthgardt, orcs, trolls of the Evermoors, and other threats to

Cradle of the Frost Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, and the target must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Freezing Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Freezing Breath

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Freezing Breath", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and its speed is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as

Swarmkeeper

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

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