breath before defense called rather

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Spirit Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Ruinous Breath (Recharge 5–6

);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Ruinous Breath"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage

Young Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Time-Warping Breath. Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

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

Ancient Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

use of (A) Time-Warping Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Thunderwave (level 2 version). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15

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

Adult Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

use of (A) Time-Warping Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Thunderwave. Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8

", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Ruinous Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Ruinous Breath"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in

Lorwyn Changeling

Species Lorwyn: First Light

truly disguise themselves; rather, their transformations are purely surface level. No matter their form, Lorwyn changelings keep their key traits: blue-green skin, tufts of tentacle-like fur, and bulbous

effect inexplicably charming. Changelings from Lorwyn live in a vast, mystical cave called Velis Vel Grotto (see Lorwyn: First Light). Once per year, many changelings make a pilgrimage to the grotto

Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Kalashtar (pronounced kal-ASH-tar) are created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits called quori from the plane of dreams. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects

directly with their quori spirits. Rather, kalashtar might experience them as a source of instinct and inspiration, drawing on the spirits’ memories when the kalashtar sleep. This connection grants

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

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. That Manshoon is dead, and the current Manshoon is one of the original’s many clones. Being a magical copy rather than an original doesn’t make Manshoon any less of a threat, as he’s

one another in a devastating conflict called the Manshoon Wars. The original Manshoon and all but three of his clones were killed, and today only a single Manshoon is believed to be active in Faer

Encode Thoughts

Spells Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Putting a finger to your head, you pull a memory, an idea, or a message from your mind and transform it into a tangible string of glowing energy called a thought strand, which persists for the

memory), you can transform the thoughts or memories you read, rather than your own, into a thought strand. Casting this spell while holding a thought strand allows you to instantly receive whatever

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.

Animated Breath (Lightning Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic from the Elemental Planes to shape their breath weapons into bipedal form, creating Elemental creatures called animated breaths. Chromatic dragons often use these creatures as guardians for

Multiattack. The animated breath makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8

Animated Breath (Poison Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic from the Elemental Planes to shape their breath weapons into bipedal form, creating Elemental creatures called animated breaths. Chromatic dragons often use these creatures as guardians for

Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its

Tortle Druid Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour. Spellcasting. The tortle is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

hands. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell, the tortle is

Dragonborn of Tiamat

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Necrotic Breath (Recharge 6

);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Necrotic Breath"}. The dragonborn exhales shadowy fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a

Animated Breath (Cold Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

from the Elemental Planes to shape their breath weapons into bipedal form, creating Elemental creatures called animated breaths. Chromatic dragons often use these creatures as guardians for their hoards

Multiattack. The animated breath makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8

Tortle Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4

Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving

Animated Breath (Fire Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Fire Aura (Fire Form Only). At the start of each of the animated breath’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire

Aura","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage, and flammable objects in the aura that aren’t being worn or carried ignite. A creature that touches the animated breath or hits it with a melee attack

Animated Breath (Acid Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic from the Elemental Planes to shape their breath weapons into bipedal form, creating Elemental creatures called animated breaths. Chromatic dragons often use these creatures as guardians for their

Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its

Animated Breath

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their breath weapons into bipedal form, creating Elemental creatures called animated breaths. Chromatic dragons often use these creatures as guardians for their hoards or send them out to gather

Chromatic Form. When created, the animated breath takes one of five forms, matching its creator’s breath weapon: Animated Breath (Acid Form);Acid, Animated Breath (Cold Form);Cold, Animated

Krull

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Hold Breath. Krull can hold his breath for 1 hour. Inescapable Destruction. Necrotic damage dealt by Krull's spells ignores resistance to necrotic damage. Spellcasting. Krull is a 14th-level

":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shell Defense. Krull withdraws into his shell. Until he emerges as a bonus action, he has a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and

Tortle

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4

":"Light Crossbow", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and

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

the effect on itself with a success.The ancient war machines known as collectors lumber aimlessly across the blasted plains of Acheron until they are called upon by a necromancer to bolster the ranks

Dabus

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Physical Restraint. The dabus doesn’t make melee attacks or opportunity attack;opportunity attacks, even in self-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and

cobblestone hands. When dabus communicate, rather than speaking or signing words, they create esoteric illusory images and symbols in front of themselves. Scholars have yet to determine the origin of

School of Abjuration Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, or protects. Detractors of this school say that its tradition is about denial, negation rather than positive assertion. You understand

, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation. Called abjurers, members of this

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, requiring no material components: 1/day each: banishment, detect evil and good Unarmored Defense. While the leonin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

warrior;tribal warriors, but those who hunt the servants of the gods rather than game are known as leonin iconoclasts.

Githzerai Uniter

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike or Psychic Bolt attacks. It

), telekinesisGithzerai uniters espouse wisdom and unity rather than violence. Many uniters are members of the Sha’sal Khou, a group of githyanki and githzerai who band together to reunify the gith

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

until they are called upon by a necromancer, hobgoblin general, or other evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed

Dragonborn of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Radiant Breath"} hit points each.Often called platinum knights, dragonborn champions of Bahamut might belong to an order that exists to protect the world from evil—and

dragonborn touches another creature within 5 feet of it. The target magically regains 40 hit points. In addition, all diseases and poisons affecting the target are removed. Radiant Breath (Recharge

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence

":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blade", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Heat Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Abyssal Rift

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

Tortle Druid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.Multiattack. The tortle makes four Claw attacks or two Nature’s Wrath attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

;{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nature's Wrath (Thunder)", "rollDamageType":"thunder"}. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to

Kelubar Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

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

the kelubar dismisses it as an action.Kelubars, sometimes called slimy demodands, are the bureaucrats of Carceri, existing as intermediaries between farastu demodand;farastus and shator demodand

Ancient Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Lightning Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Lightning Breath"}. The dragon exhales lightning in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature

in that line must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10);{"diceNotation":"16d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Breath","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a

Frost Salamander

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Burning Fury. When the salamander takes fire damage, its Freezing Breath automatically recharges.Multiattack. The salamander makes one Bite attack and four Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack

damage. Freezing Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Freezing Breath"}. The salamander exhales chill wind in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make

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