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Instrument of the Bards

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the

spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom

Bard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-foot cube originating from the bard must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cacophony

", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is pushed up to 10 feet away from the bard. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed. Spellcasting. The bard casts

Bard Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

on its turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can hear the bard, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls

Spellcasting. The bard is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with

Windharrow

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Windharrow knows the following bard spells: Cantrips (at will

","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.

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

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

Garret Levistusson

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

one chosen creature (other than him) a d6 inspiration die. The chosen creature must be within 60 feet of Garret and able to hear him. Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll the die and

add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can use the inspiration die after the roll is made but before the DM says whether it succeeds or fails

Houseward

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floor of the building it is supposed to protect. If any creature with the Mark of Warding spends 10 minutes touching the Houseward, it can cast Guards and Wards without requiring Material components

creature with the Mark of Warding spends 10 minutes touching the Houseward to end its effects, or if a Houseward is removed from the area it is currently protecting. After being used to cast the spell, the Houseward can’t do so again until the next dawn.

Kalain

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

(spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage

paintings and causes its subject to spring forth, becoming a creature of that kind provided its CR is 3 or lower. The creature appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the painting, which becomes

Kobold Scale Sorcerer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

spell attacks). It has the following sorcerer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st level (4 slots): charm person, chromatic orb, expeditious retreat 2nd

casts a spell that forces a creature to make a saving throw to resist the spell's effects, the kobold can spend 3 sorcery points to give one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving throw

Githzerai Enlightened Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 3/day each: blur, expeditious retreat, feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield 1/day each: haste

":"Temporal Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Temporal Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage

Brahma Lutier

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

(spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand

to target one creature she can see within 30 feet of her. If the target can hear Brahma, it must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and

Stonemelder

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Death Burst. When the stonemelder dies, it turns to stone and explodes in a burst of rock shards, becoming a smoking pile of rubble. Each creature within 10 feet of the exploding stonemelder must

, mold earth* 1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, false life, shield 2nd level (3 slots): Maximilian's earthen grasp,* shatter 3rd level (3 slots): erupting earth,* meld into stone 4th level (1

Leucrotta Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Keen Smell. The leucrotta has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Kicking Retreat. If the leucrotta attacks with its hooves, it can take the Disengage action as a bonus action

. Mimicry. The leucrotta can mimic animal sounds and humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. Rampage. When the

Lawmage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

"} to hit with spell attacks). The lawmage has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, friends, light, message 1st level (4 slots): alarm, expeditious retreat, shield 2nd

level (3 slots): arcane lock, detect thoughts, hold person 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, dispel magic, slow 4th level (2 slots): locate creature, stoneskinQuarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4

Instrument of the Bards Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The

following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must

Muiral

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, fog

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sting"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Sting","rollDamageType

Ghaal'duur, the Mighty Dirge

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use it as a Spellcasting Focus for your Bard spells. Bard spells cast using the warhorn gain the following benefits: If the spell has a duration of 1 minute or longer, its duration is doubled, to a

minutes, any time an ally within 600 feet of you that can hear you makes an attack roll or a saving throw, it adds 1d4 to the attack roll or save. If the creature is a goblinoid, it adds 2d4 instead of 1d4

Spiderdragon

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

spiderlings in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spiderling Breath

powerful as their black dragon progenitors, though, and they often drain the enclaves’ resources with their selfish demands. Uninterested in building lairs, spiderdragons weave powerful webs and

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

attacks with its flailing and stomping roots. It can also use its roots to fling large rocks. Hut Interior. The hut is a 15-foot-square, ramshackle wooden building with a gently sloping thatch roof. Its

floorboards are out of the way, a creature can reach into the cavity and snatch the gem. But if someone attempts this while the hut is alive, the cavity sprouts wooden teeth, becoming a mouth that bites

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, false life, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball 4th

, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Constrict","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape

Meletian Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat

melee attack. Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3

Withers

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

, expeditious retreat, feather fall, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, hold person, rope trick 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): blight, wall of fire 5th level

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic

Arrant Quill

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

at a creature he can see within 60 feet of him. If the creature can hear Quill (though it need not understand him), it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 66 (12d10);{"diceNotation

charismatic bard who carries himself with a quiet confidence that doesn't hint at the full extent of his skills or powers. A scar cuts across his handsome face, curving from the top of his left

Zegana

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

slots): color spray, expeditious retreat, fog cloud, shield 2nd level (3 slots): enlarge/reduce, gust of wind 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, slow 4th level (3 slots): control water, ice

target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Prime Speaker","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the trident emits a thunderous boom. Each creature in

Nosferatu

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The nosferatu doesn’t require air.Multiattack. The nosferatu makes two Claw attacks followed by one Bite attack. If both Claw attacks hit the same creature, the Bite attack is made with

","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9

The Lord of Blades

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Adamantine Plating. Any critical hit against the Lord of Blades becomes a normal hit. Bladed Armor. A creature that grapples the Lord of Blades or is grappled by him takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation

":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. A creature takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if it starts its

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Surprise Attack. During the first round of combat, the

medusa has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that is surprised, and it deals an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage each time it hits

Leucrotta

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Mimicry. The leucrotta can mimic Beast sounds and Humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations only with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. Stench. Any

creature other than a leucrotta or gnoll that starts its turn within 5 feet of the leucrotta must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature’s next

Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 18). It also has the restrained condition and takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Tentacles", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until this grapple ends. The herald can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Trident

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

library, a university, or an independent scholar or other learned person or creature. Knowing where the information can be found doesn’t automatically enable you to learn it; you might need to

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Ear of the Chosen. Whenever a creature on the same plane of existence as Alustriel speaks Alustriel’s name, Alustriel hears her name and the next nine words the speaker utters. Legendary

);{"diceNotation":"9d12+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Reproving Ray", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and if the target is a creature, it must make a DC 22 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Howl"}. The demilich emits a bloodcurdling howl. Each creature within 30 feet of the demilich that can hear the howl must succeed on a DC

16 Constitution saving throw or drop to 0 hit points. On a successful save, the creature is frightened until the end of its next turn. Life Drain. The demilich targets up to three creatures that it

Drow Mother of Rebellion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effect on itself on a success. Tentacle Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacle Rod"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d6

. Divine Flame (2/Day). A 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high column of divine fire sprouts in an area up to 120 feet away from the drow. Each creature in the column must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw

Rahadin

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Deathly Choir. Any creature within 10 feet of Rahadin that isn't protected by a mind blank spell hears in its mind the screams of the thousands of people Rahadin has killed. As a bonus action

, Rahadin can force all creatures that can hear the screams to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. Each creature takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Deathly Choir

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