burden being diffusing cunning requiring

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Huge or smaller, it has the Prone condition. Spellcasting. Biha Babir casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material

a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary. Biha Babir covets opulence, but

Deep Rothé

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Beast of Burden. The rothé is considered to be one size larger for the purpose of determining its carrying capacity.Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit

":"piercing"} piercing damage. Dancing Lights. The rothé casts dancing lights, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.Deep rothé are Underdark cattle

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain. Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws

against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The gnome's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will

Gloom Weaver Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the gloom weaver. Fey Ancestry. The gloom weaver has advantage on saving throws

hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: arcane eye, mage armor, speak with dead 1/day

Yagnoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes one Massive Arm attack and uses Battlefield Cunning, if available, or Teleport. Electrified Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

’s next turn. Battlefield Cunning (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Battlefield Cunning"}. Up to two allied yugoloths within 60 feet of the yagnoloth that

Yantha Coaxrock

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain. Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws

against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The gnome's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will

Yagnoloth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Innate Spellcasting. The yagnoloth's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: darkness, detect

until the target finishes a long rest, and the target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Battlefield Cunning (Recharge 4-6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction

Mev Flintknapper

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain. Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws

against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The gnome's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will

Xvart Warlock of Raxivort Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Innate Spellcasting. The xvart's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, mage armor (self only

, prestidigitation 1st–2nd level (2 2nd-level slots): burning hands, expeditious retreat, invisibility, scorching ray Low Cunning. The xvart can take the Disengage action as a bonus action on each of

Thought Spy

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thought spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The thought spy's innate spellcasting ability

is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). The thought spy can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: charm person, disguise self, encode thoughts (see chapter 2) 1/day each

Spellix Romwod

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Gnome Cunning. Spellix has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Innate Spellcasting. Spellix's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt

Khalessa Draga

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Cunning Action. On each of her turns, Khalessa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Khalessa deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights Equipment. Khalessa owns a hat of disguise

Babau

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Spellcasting. The babau casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using

appearance helped rout Glasya and secured Graz’zt’s place as one of the preeminent demon lords of the Abyss. A babau demon has the cunning of a devil and the bloodthirstiness of a demon

Svirfneblin Wererat

Monsters Out of the Abyss

smell. Gnome Cunning. The wererat has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The wererat’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence

(spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: nondetection (self only) 1/day each: blindness/deafness, blur, disguise self Stone

Pudding King

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Stone Camouflage. The Pudding King has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain. Gnome Cunning. The Pudding King has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma

saving throws against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The Pudding King’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At will: dancing lights, mage armor, mage hand

claim the throne themselves. Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light 2/day: telekinesis 1/day: gaseous formGiven their inherent

link to elemental air, cloud giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning often gravitate to the service of Yan-C-Bin, Prince of Evil Air. These giants’ cunning, charisma, and sheer physical and

Reaper of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Spellcasting. The reaper's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day each: charm person, disguise

wounds plunge deep into a victim's body and cause terrible pain and bleeding. Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal's followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in

Xvart Warlock of Raxivort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Raxivort's Bite", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Spellcasting. The xvart casts one of the following spells, requiring no material

;bats, which xvarts befriend to this day. He enjoyed his reign only briefly before Graz’zt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince urged villains far and wide to pursue the Infinity Spindle for themselves and destroy Raxivort.Low Cunning. The xvart takes the Disengage action.

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Burden of Time. Beasts and Humanoids (except elves) have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the shadar-kai. Fey Ancestry. The shadar-kai has advantage on saving throws against

"} necrotic damage. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the shadar-kai’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Spellcasting. The shadar-kai casts one of the following spells, requiring no

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

spells, requiring no material components: 3/day each: alter self, command, detect magic 1/day: plane shift (self only) Magic Resistance Aura. While holding Nepenthe, Isolde creates an aura in a 10-foot

do not carry the burden do not eat.” Ideal. “Those most deserving of aid are those who never ask for it.” Bond. “You share a bond with those you travel with, a bond closer

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: animal friendship (snakes only) 3/day: suggestion Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws against

are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they

Raklupis Spyder-Fiend

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Spellcasting. The raklupis casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20). At

pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey. Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends

Miska the Wolf-Spider

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Spellcasting. Miska casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21): At will: Disguise Self, Invisibility, Mage Hand

strength is his cunning mind. History Ages ago, Miska led the hordes of Chaos against the forces of Law at the behest of his patron, the enigmatic Queen of Chaos. It seemed Miska’s domination

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:At will: expeditious retreat, false life, minor illusion, prestidigitation3/day each: aid, misty step, Tasha's hideous

, chaotic, and temperamental nature they all share. When its diabolical aspect shines through, a forlarren is a cunning, calculating, and brutal enemy. It might use its natural charm to worm its way

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic

reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to

Du'ulora Quori

monsters

", "rollAction":"Recall Agony", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage. Success: Half damage. Spellcasting. The quori casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using

anger and hatred, du’ulora rarely act rashly. They are cunning and calculating strategists who excel at inspiring fury in others and turning it against them. In battle this can cause their victims

Adult Oblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

then ends. The oblex learns all the languages a memory-drained target knows and gains all its skill proficiencies. Spellcasting (Psionics). The oblex casts one of the following spells, requiring no

flayers created a special breed of Ooze, the oblex—a slime capable of assaulting the minds of other creatures. These pools of jelly are cunning hunters that feed on thoughts and memories. The

Elder Oblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At will: charm person (as 5th-level spell), detect thoughts 3/day each: dimension door, dominate

jelly are cunning hunters that feed on thoughts and memories. The sharper the mind, the better the meal, so oblexes hunt targets more likely to be intelligent, such as wizards and other spellcasters. When

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting. Titivilus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as

archdevils, he compensates with cunning. A shrewd politician, he has clawed his way up through the ranks to become the second-most powerful devil in Dis, entirely by saying the right thing at the right time

Nintra Siotta

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

end of its next turn. Spellcasting. Nintra casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 20) and requiring no material components: 3/day each: dispel magic

schemes of others? No one is my equal in cunning.”On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) Nintra can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she can’t use the same

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Innate Spellcasting. Baphomet’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: detect magic 3/day

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’luu casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23): At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing

trick, every ounce of demonic cunning, to manipulate his enemies—mortal and Fiend alike—to do his will. Fraz-Urb’luu can create dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At

Deception and Demon Lord of Illusions. He uses every trick, every ounce of demonic cunning, to manipulate his enemies—mortal and fiend alike—to do his will. Fraz-Urb’luu can create

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding

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