breathing both down creature roles

Creature Roles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Creature Roles Each creature has a role listed next to their challenge rating. Roles are descriptive and most don’t follow special rules—they simply help you build encounters and use the creature

effect or target multiple creatures at once. Leader A leader is an action-oriented creature who fights alongside underlings. For more information, see the “Action-Oriented Creatures” section. Minion

Portable Hole

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

can’t be used to create open passages. Any creature inside an open Portable Hole can exit the hole by climbing out of it. You can take a Magic action to close a Portable Hole by taking hold of

next to nothing. If the hole is folded up, a creature within the hole’s extradimensional space can take an action to make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. On a successful check, the creature

Reef Shark

Monsters Monster Manual

Pack Tactics. The shark has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the shark’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the

Incapacitated condition. Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.

Swarm of Piranhas

Monsters Monster Manual

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny piranha. The swarm can’t regain Hit Points or gain

Temporary Hit Points. Water Breathing. The swarm can breathe only underwater.Bites. Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target doesn’t have all its Hit Points), reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (2d4

Octopus

Monsters Monster Manual

Compression. The octopus can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without expending extra movement to do so. Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater.Tentacles. Melee Attack Roll

: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacles"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Bludgeoning damage.Ink Cloud (1/Day). Trigger: A creature ends its turn within 5 feet of the octopus

Giant Octopus

Monsters Monster Manual

Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater. It can hold its breath for 1 hour outside water.Tentacles. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from all eight tentacles. While Grappled, the target has the Restrained condition.Ink Cloud (1/Day). Trigger: The octopus takes damage

Bag of Holding

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

minutes of breathing, divided by the number of breathing creatures inside. Placing a Bag of Holding inside an extradimensional space created by a Heward's Handy Haversack, Portable Hole, or similar

item instantly destroys both items and opens a gate to the Astral Plane. The gate originates where the one item was placed inside the other. Any creature within a 10-foot-radius Sphere centered on the

Giant Squid

Monsters Monster Manual

Water Breathing. The squid can breathe only underwater.Multiattack. The squid makes one Bite attack and one Tentacle attack. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit

":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16) from one of two tentacles, and the squid can pull the target up to 10 feet

Heward's Handy Haversack

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

out, its contents spill forth unharmed, and the haversack must be put right before it can be used again. Each pouch of the haversack holds enough air for 10 minutes of breathing, divided by the number

of breathing creatures inside. Placing the haversack inside an extradimensional space created by a Bag of Holding, Portable Hole, or similar item instantly destroys both items and opens a gate to the

Empyrean (Celestial)

Monsters Monster Manual

Emotions, Greater Restoration, Pass without Trace, Water Breathing 1/Day Each: Commune, Dispel Evil and Good, Plane ShiftLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the

next turn. Shockwave of Glory. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation originating from the empyrean. Failure: 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage

Empyrean (Fiend)

Monsters Monster Manual

Emotions, Greater Restoration, Pass without Trace, Water Breathing 1/Day Each: Commune, Dispel Evil and Good, Plane ShiftLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the

next turn. Shockwave of Glory. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation originating from the empyrean. Failure: 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage

Apparatus of Kwalish

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, the compartment is airtight and watertight. The compartment holds enough air for 10 hours of breathing, divided by the number of breathing creatures inside. The apparatus floats on water. It can also

go underwater to a depth of 900 feet. Below that, the vehicle takes 2d6 Bludgeoning damage each minute from pressure. A creature in the compartment can take a Utilize action to move as many as two of

Summon Beast

Spells Player’s Handbook

, or Water. The creature resembles an animal of your choice that is native to the chosen environment, which determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit

Points or when the spell ends. The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal

Holly's Handy Haversack

Magic Items Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

out, its contents spill forth unharmed, and the haversack must be put right before it can be used again. Each pouch of the haversack holds enough air for 10 minutes of breathing, divided by the number

of breathing creatures inside. Placing the haversack inside an extradimensional space created by a Bag of Holding, Portable Hole, or similar item instantly destroys both items and opens a gate to the

Reef Shark Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Pack Tactics. The shark has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the shark's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Water Breathing

Hunter Shark Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack

Giant Shark Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack

Quipper Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Blood Frenzy. The quipper has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Water Breathing. The quipper can breathe only underwater.Bite. Melee Weapon

Giant Sea Horse Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. It the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Water Breathing. The sea

Swarm of Quippers Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Blood Frenzy. The swarm has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the

swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny quipper. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points. Water Breathing. The swarm can breathe only underwater.Bite.. Melee

Giant Octopus Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its breath for 1 hour. Underwater Camouflage. The octopus has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater. Water Breathing

);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacles","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple

Spirit Statue Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Death Burst. When the spirit statue is reduced to 0 hit points, the statue crumbles, and the spirit returns to the afterlife in a burst of ghostly white flame. Each creature within 5 feet of it must

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Counsel of the Past (2/Day). The spirit statue touches one creature. Once within the next 10 minutes, that creature can roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

Obliteros

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Blood Frenzy. Obliteros has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Water Breathing. Obliteros can breathe only underwater.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack

Portable Hole Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

feet of the portable hole or the creature carrying it. A breathing creature within a closed portable hole can survive for up to 10 minutes, after which time it begins to suffocate. Placing a

used to create open passages. Any creature inside an open portable hole can exit the hole by climbing out of it. You can use an action to close a portable hole by taking hold of the edges of the cloth

Shell Shark

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Blood Frenzy. The shark has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Magic Resistance. The shark has advantage on saving throws against spells and

other magical effects. Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.Multiattack. The shark makes two bite attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit

Hell Hound Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Pack Tactics. The hound has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least

one of the hound's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach

Spirit Naga Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

frost 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person 3rd level (3 slots): lightning bolt, water breathing 4th level (3 slots): blight

, dimension door 5th level (2 slots): dominate personBite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4

Kraul Warrior

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Hive Mind. The kraul is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions while within 30 feet of at least one other kraul. Pack Tactics. The kraul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if

at least one of the kraul's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Spider Climb. The kraul can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

Marid Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

3/day each: tongues, water breathing, water walk 1/day each: conjure elemental (water elemental only), control water, gaseous form, invisibility, plane shiftMultiattack. The marid makes two trident

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Water Jet. The marid magically shoots water in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

False Appearance. If the animated coffin is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the coffin move or act, that

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate. Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

Apparatus of Kwalish Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

apparatus's hatch is closed, the compartment is airtight and watertight. The compartment holds enough air for 10 hours of breathing, divided by the number of breathing creatures inside. The apparatus

floats on water. It can also go underwater to a depth of 900 feet. Below that, the vehicle takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage per minute from pressure. A creature in the compartment can use an action to move as

Giant Lightning Eel

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Water Breathing. The eel can breathe only underwater.Multiattack. The eel makes two bite attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to

":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Lightning Jolt (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Lightning Jolt"}. One creature

Fhenimore (Kraken Priest Variant)

Monsters Locathah Rising

Amphibious. Fhenimore can breathe air and water. Blood Frenzy. Fhenimore has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Innate Spellcasting

spells, requiring no material components: At will: command, create or destroy water3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk1/day each: Evard's black tentacles, lightning

Thanoi Hunter

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes. Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hunter’s allies is within 5

feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The hunter makes one Bone Harpoon attack and one Tusk attack. Bone Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation

Empyrean Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: greater restoration, pass without trace, water breathing, water walk 1/day each: commune, dispel

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Maul","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end

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