breathe before defeat class resolve

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

otherwise uses the controlled body’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. If the carrionette’s body is destroyed, both the

. The swap is also undone if the controlled body takes damage from the carrionette’s Silver Needle.Carrionettes arise from innocent intentions. Heartfelt wishes breathe life into a beloved toy and

Black Dragon Mask

Magic Items Tyranny of Dragons

. Draconic Majesty. While you are wearing no armor, you can add your Charisma bonus to your Armor Class. Dragon Breath. If you have a breath weapon that requires rest to recharge, it gains a recharge of

. You can speak and understand Draconic. You also have advantage on any Charisma check you make against black dragons. Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If you fail a saving throw, you can choose to succeed instead. Water Breathing. You can breathe underwater.

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of

Green Dragon Mask

Magic Items Tyranny of Dragons

points equal to half the poison damage dealt. Draconic Majesty. While you are wearing no armor, you can add your Charisma bonus to your Armor Class. Dragon Breath. If you have a breath weapon that

you fail a saving throw, you can choose to succeed instead. Water Breathing. You can breathe underwater.

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features

said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh: the dao were forced to

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

retains its alignment; its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; and its proficiencies. It otherwise uses the target’s statistics, except the target’s knowledge, class features

enslave dao for a time. It is said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

Summon Beast Legacy

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

spell slot of 3rd level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block. Bestial Spirit Small beast Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural

ally isn’t incapacitated. Water Breathing (Water Only). The beast can breathe only underwater. Actions Multiattack. The beast makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level

Imprisonment Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

if you cast it again. While affected by this spell, the creature doesn't need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn't age. Divination spells can't locate or perceive the target. When you cast the

a creature's name, identity, or deity but otherwise must be based on observable actions or qualities and not based on intangibles such as level, class, or hit points. A dispel magic spell can end

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Amphibious. Bavlorna can breathe air and water. Boon of Immortality. Bavlorna is immune to any effect that would age her, and she can’t die from old age. Widdershins Allergy. If a creature

these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her. Alignment. Neutral evil. Personality

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

Category 1 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Amphibious. The krasis can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The krasis makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType

thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise. A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is

Champion Unlimited +4 Class Features As a barbarian, you gain the following class features.

Category 2 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Amphibious. The krasis can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The krasis makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType

its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells and other

Category 3 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Amphibious. The krasis can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The krasis makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its claws, and one with its tail. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11

or thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed

character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Amphibious. Lhammaruntosz can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Lhammaruntosz fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Innate Spellcasting. Lhammaruntosz&rsquo

well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.Lhammaruntosz can take 3 legendary

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear and become

own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its

Mask of the Dragon Queen

Magic Items Tyranny of Dragons

wearing no armor, you can add your Charisma bonus to your Armor Class. Dragon Breath. If you have a breath weapon that requires rest to recharge, it gains a recharge of 6. Dragon Sight. You gain

damage to a creature, it can’t take reactions until its next turn. Water Breathing (Black Dragon Mask;Black or Green Dragon Mask Only). You can breathe underwater. Winter’s Fury (White

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

consume food by osmosis, the way an amoeba does, and excrete waste through tiny pores. They breathe by absorbing oxygen through another set of pores, and their limbs are strong and flexible enough to

; section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of

Attack Rolls

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

Attack Rolls In combat, an attack roll is used to determine whether an attack hits. You can also use attack rolls to resolve noncombat activities that are similar to attacks in combat, such as an

archery contest or a game of darts. Assign an Armor Class to the target, decide whether the character is proficient with the weapon used, then have the player make an attack roll. (See also “Degrees of Success” in this chapter.)

Putting Events in Motion

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

reflects the structure of dramatic stories. At the beginning of a story, something happens to shake the protagonists’ world and spur them into action. The characters take action to resolve their

adventure hooks and affect the characters’ lives directly. In the middle, they make great turning points as the characters’ fortunes reverse — rising after a defeat or falling after a victory. Near the end

Sea Horse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Sea Horse Sea Horse Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 1 (1d4 − 1) Speed 0 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 1 (−5) DEX 12 (+1) CON 8 (−1) INT 1 (−5

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 2 (−4) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 0 (0 XP) Water Breathing. The sea horse can breathe only underwater.

Crab

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Crab Crab Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 2 (1d4) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 2 (−4) DEX 11 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 1 (−5

) WIS 8 (−1) CHA 2 (−4) Skills Stealth +2 Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages — Challenge 0 (10 XP) Amphibious. The crab can breathe air and water. Actions Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

to defeat it in 1–2 rounds. Merrow Extortionist Large Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 30 (4d10 + 8) Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 16 (+3

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The merrow makes two Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage. Linda Lithén

Frog

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

Frog Frog Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 1 (1d4 – 1) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 1 (–5) DEX 13 (+1) CON 8 (–1) INT 1 (–5) WIS

8 (–1) CHA 3 (–4) Skills Perception +1, Stealth +3 Senses Darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 0 (0 XP) Amphibious. The frog can breathe air and water

Giant Crab

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Giant Crab Giant Crab Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 13 (3d8) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 11 (+0

) INT 1 (−5) WIS 9 (−1) CHA 3 (−4) Skills Stealth +4 Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages — Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Amphibious. The crab can breathe air

Huge Giant Crab

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Huge Giant Crab Huge Giant Crab Huge beast, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 161 (14d12 + 70) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 20(+5) DEX 15(+2) CON 20

— Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Amphibious. The crab can breathe air and water. Actions Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (4d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). The crab has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.

Giant Shark

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

Giant Shark Giant Shark Huge beast, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 126 (11d12 + 55) Speed 0 ft., swim 50 ft. STR 23(+6) DEX 11(+0) CON 21(+5

advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage.

Cargo Deck Conflagration

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

find the Cargo Deck filled with thick smoke. Rules for the smoke are as follows: Smoke Inhalation. Any creature that needs to breathe must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw whenever it starts its

creatures and objects beyond that range are only lightly obscured. Running the NPCs As the characters defeat the last of the mephits, Krik’Lit and Pffred get the fire under control by expending half the

Hunter Shark

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Hunter Shark A fully grown hunter shark is 15 to 20 feet long. Hunter Shark Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft. STR

— Challenge 2 (450 XP) Blood Frenzy. The shark has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater

Ice Toad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Ice Toad Ice Toad Medium monstrosity, neutral Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2

) Amphibious. The toad can breathe air and water. Cold Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the toad takes 3 (1d6) cold damage. Standing Leap. The toad’s long jump is up to 20 feet

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