brute build diffusing creature reasons

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

"} Poison damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 22

dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only surviving

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a

deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 44 (8d10);{"diceNotation":"8d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare

Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Pounce

Khoravar

Species Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of

Thelanis. These Khoravar often become druids or warlocks with archfey patrons. Khoravar Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–6 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 30 feet

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 38 (7d10);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath

). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Pounce. The

Lord's Ensemble

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

altered to sound genderless, and you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, to determine whether you are lying, to know your alignment, or to know your creature type

. Lord’s Robe. This elegant robe functions as a ring of free action, and it creates the illusion that you have a nondescript, androgynous humanoid build and stand 6 feet tall.

Shifter

Species Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

fully, but they can enhance their animalistic features temporarily in a process they call “shifting.” Shifters resemble humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible

a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, the shifter remains clearly identifi able as a Humanoid even when at their most feral. Shifter Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize

Bugbear Chief Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Heart of Hruggek. The bugbear has advantage on saving throws against being charmed

, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep. Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7

Ogre Chain Brute

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone.An ogre chain brute wields a great spiked chain, swinging it with both hands in a wide circle to knock foes

the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Chain Sweep. The ogre swings its chain, and each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw. On a

Ogre Battering Ram

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

can push the target 5 feet away if the target is a Huge or smaller creature.Block the Path. When a creature enters a space within 5 feet of the ogre, the ogre makes a Bash attack against that

creature. If the attack hits, the target’s speed is reduced to 0 until the start of the ogre’s next turn.An ogre battering ram carries an enormous club that’s primarily used for bashing

Bugbear Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during

Gladiator Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

Circle of Power Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

Divine energy radiates from you, distorting and diffusing magical energy within 30 feet of you. Until the spell ends, the sphere moves with you, centered on you. For the duration, each friendly

creature in the area (including you) has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Additionally, when an affected creature succeeds on a saving throw made against a spell or

Degloth

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the target has the grappled condition (escape DC 18). Until this grapple ends, the target has the

used as shock troops on the front lines of wars waged in the Abyss and other Outer Planes. Degloths gravitate toward violence and mayhem without caring about the reasons behind the bloodshed. They enjoy

Frost Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. Weighted Net. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Weighted Net"} to hit, ranged 20/60 ft., one Small, Medium, or Large creature. Hit: The target is

restrained until it escapes the net. Any creature can use its action to make a DC 17 Strength check to free itself or another creature in the net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 15 slashing damage to

Half-Red Dragon Gladiator

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

Clay Gladiator

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the clay gladiator hits with it (included in the attack). Construct. It doesn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or breathe.Multiattack. The

hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or

Clockwork Horror

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

":"lightning"} lightning damage. Spelljamming Helm Interface. The horror attaches to a spelljamming helm it can see within 5 feet of itself and attunes to the helm instantly. If another creature is

already attuned to the helm, that creature’s attunement to the helm ends when the horror’s attunement begins. The horror can operate the helm even though it isn’t a spellcaster. The horror

Flesh Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

turns while berserk, the golem attacks the nearest creature it can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack, the golem attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than itself

body parts stitched and bolted together into a muscled brute imbued with formidable strength. Powerful enchantments protect it, deflecting spells and all but the most potent weapons.Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine

King Grol Legacy

Monsters Lost Mine of Phandelver

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during

Hengar Aesnvaard

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Brave. Hengar has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Hengar hits with it (included in the attack).Multiattack. Hengar

","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If

Isarr Kronenstrom

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Blood Frenzy. Isarr has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Indomitable (3/Day). Isarr can reroll a saving throw he fails. He must use the new

Kronenstrom, is a psychotic brute who worships Malar the Beast Lord. He hunts Ten-Towners for sport, bathes in their blood, and strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Several members of Isarr's clan have

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Chameleon Skin. The troglodyte has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Stench. Any creature other than a troglodyte that starts its turn within 5 feet of the troglodyte must

succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature’s next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the stench of all troglodytes for 1

Jarund Elkhardt

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Jarund hits with it (included in the attack).Multiattack. Jarund makes three melee attacks. Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +7

. Shield. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage

Blue Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

Half-Blue Dragon Gladiator

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

Sir Ursas

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Sir Ursas hits with it (included in his attack).Multiattack. Sir Ursas makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks. Claw. Melee

target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Parry. Sir Ursas adds 3 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, he

Outlander - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start on

, survived weather more extreme than any city-dweller could comprehend, and enjoyed the solitude of being the only thinking creature for miles in any direction. The wilds are in your blood, whether you were a

Green Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.A guard drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and

from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but

Gnome Ceremorph

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacles"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction

","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The ceremorph magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 22

Istarian Drone

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 15). The drone has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target. Crystalline

Spit (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Crystalline Spit"}. The drone spits crackling gel in a line 5 feet wide and 20 feet long. Each creature in the line

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

the chosen prize. A giant might undertake a carefully planned robbery, making extensive use of magic to cover their presence. Or it might engage in a brute-force raid that involves tearing off the

roof of a merchant’s home, seizing what they seek, and stalking away before the town watch can rally. Intricate Networks. Clever, ambitious, and greedy, many fog giants build up whole networks of

Black Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.A guard drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and

from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but

Red Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

White Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

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