breath before defender calls 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

Clockwork Dragon

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The

Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.These intricately crafted constructs are typically made to reflect the forms of the metallic

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

time.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't AdamantineSummon Specters (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The collector calls up the

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

(9d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"9d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction

":"Breath Weapon"}. Miirym uses one of the following breath weapons: Cold Breath. Miirym exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

collector calls up the enslaved spirits of those it has slain; 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Specters"} specter;specters (without Sunlight Sensitivity) arise in

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

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

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

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

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

Donaar Blit'zen

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

of his clan bear — a stylish tail that is rare and often considered a deformity among dragonborn. As with his tail, an odd quirk of heritage makes Donaar's acid breath more of a signature vomiting

, giving rise to a driving paranoia that this regurgitation might damage his teeth. As testaments to his obsession with dental hygiene, Donaar named his greatsword Toothbrush and calls his whip Floss. He

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

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.

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. 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

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 30-foot cone. Each creature

in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 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

uses an action to wake it. Moonlight Breath. The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

effect on itself on a success. Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Poison Breath"}. Illmarrow exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in

that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hit points or uses its action to end it. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 90

-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 49 (9d10);{"diceNotation":"9d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

or uses its action to end it. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 60-foot cone

. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

Battle Smith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

other than the defender. Extra Attack Starting at 5th level, you can attack twice, rather than once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Arcane Jolt At 9th level, you learn new ways to

Battle Smith Battle Smith with Steel Defender Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an

Battle Smith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

other than the defender. Extra Attack 5th-level Battle Smith feature You can attack twice, rather than once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Arcane Jolt 9th-level Battle Smith feature

repairing both materiel and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are accompanied by a steel defender, a protective companion of their own creation. Many soldiers tell stories of nearly dying before

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

1 I never raise my voice or lose my temper. 2 I feel the pains and joys of everyone around me, friend or foe. 3 I would rather make a friend than thwart an enemy. 4 I’m

plants of all kinds, and am loath to harm them. 3 A healer nursed me to recovery from a mortal illness. 4 I’ll sing the invitation of Mat’Selesnya with my dying breath. 5

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of evil that calls for them to butcher or eradicate all who oppose them. In keeping with their goal of domination, the yuan-ti would rather capture potentially useful opponents than kill them. They use

rather than among other creatures, including my own kind. 4 I sometimes become consumed by philosophy. 5 I believe I am superior to others of my caste. 6 I am driven by wanderlust

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Zephyr Step. In response to being hit by an attack roll, Nafas moves up to half his flying speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.Nafas is the breath of the multiverse, an

circumstance, Nafas relies on adventurers—whom he considers the living manifestations of a wish granted—to respond to these calls. To friendly adventurers and weary travelers along the

Final Breath

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

Final Breath A deity’s favored servant lies dying and calls down divine wrath. Pronouncement. The dying creature declares to the killer, “May your mind grow dim in battle until the sun sets forever

Rolling with It

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

Rolling with It Some DMs rely on die rolls for almost everything. When a character attempts a task, the DM calls for a check and picks a DC. As a DM using this style, you can’t rely on the

might work. A drawback of this approach is that roleplaying can diminish if players feel that their die rolls, rather than their decisions and characterizations, always determine success.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Holding high a gnarled staff wreathed with holly, an elf summons the fury of the storm and calls down explosive bolts of lightning to smite the torch-carrying orcs who threaten her forest. Crouching

of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature

Spore Servant Octopus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

. Rather than coiling around intruders to immobilize them, the spore servant simply bludgeons them. Spore Servant Octopus Large Plant, Unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 52 (8d10 + 8) Speed 5 ft

, paralyzed Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 8 Languages — Challenge 1 Proficiency Bonus +2 Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for

Ship of the Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Ship of the Dead The Last Breath is a space galleon that has been reduced to 90 hit points. Unless the characters take defensive measures, the galleon comes close enough for its captain, Grimzod

calls “Lefty,” was later animated as a crawling claw. The disembodied hand can play instruments and communicate using simple gestures. If Topolah is in sight, Captain Gargenhale’s posture briefly slumps

Parade Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Guards. The two guards are affected by the poison biza’s breath (detailed in a sidebar earlier in this adventure). They automatically fail their saving throws to end the poison’s effect. The guards

, giving her AC 16. She keeps her distance from the poisoned guards as she tries to kill Azra Nir using produce flame and thunderwave. She has three more doses of biza’s breath, but they are prepared for

Placing the “Dark Heart”

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

focus for the power of the ritual rather than a source of power itself. Vizeran’s plan calls for the adventurers to place the dark heart in Menzoberranzan. Vizeran would prefer for the dark heart to

Constitution

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

ability represents is largely passive rather than involving a specific effort on the part of a character or monster. A Constitution check can model your attempt to push beyond normal limits, however. The

DM might call for a Constitution check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Hold your breath March or labor for hours without rest Go without sleep Survive without food or water Quaff

Cavalier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

10th Hold the Line 15th Ferocious Charger 18th Vigilant Defender Bonus Proficiency When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal

, mounting or dismounting a creature costs you only 5 feet of movement, rather than half your speed. Unwavering Mark Starting at 3rd level, you can menace your foes, foiling their attacks and punishing them

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