buried barriers diffusing cause require

Earthquake

Spells Player’s Handbook

the Prone condition, and its Concentration is broken. You can also cause the effects below. Fissures. A total of 1d6 fissures open in the spell’s area at the end of the turn you cast it. You

12d6 Bludgeoning damage, has the Prone condition, and is buried in the rubble, requiring a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check as an action to escape. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only.

Young Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

minute, it succeeds automatically.Curious and self-confident, young spirit dragons can cause trouble for a region’s other denizens, by either unleashing long-buried evils or misusing scarcely

. Spirit Dragon Lairs Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments of ancient empires. The region containing an adult or ancient spirit dragon’s lair is changed by its presence

Adult Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

wealth of the dead intruders. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same

(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ceiling Collapse","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and

Ancient Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the wealth of the dead intruders. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the

(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ceiling Collapse","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature

is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Unusual Nature. The brain doesn’t require air, food

Zodar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Disembodied Voice. Up to three times in its life, the zodar can cause a message of up to twenty-five words to issue from the air around it. It speaks only when it has something profoundly important

instead. Transport Inhibitor. The zodar can’t be teleported or sent to any plane of existence against its will. Unusual Nature. The zodar doesn’t require air, food, drink, or

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

intruders. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Collapsing Ceiling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried. The buried target is restrained and unable to breathe or

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

feet of it and can use an action to pinpoint the location of any creature, object, or area in that range that bears magic. This sense penetrates barriers but is blocked by a thin sheet of lead. Tunneler

. The tomb tapper can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 10-foot-wide, 20-foot-tall tunnel in its wake. Unusual Nature. The tomb tapper doesn't require air or

Zikzokrishka

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, Zikzokrishka can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that Zikzokrishka

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and buried under rubble. A buried creature is restrained and unable to stand up. A creature can use an action to try to pull itself or another creature out of the rubble

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food

furnishings have been bolted to the floor, since the hut lurches from side to side when it walks. Heart of the Hut. The gemstone that has given life to Baba Lysaga's hut was previously buried in the

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

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises as a nosferatu after 1d10

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Unusual Nature. The autognome doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The autognome makes two Shock attacks. Shock

autognome obeys its creator’s commands when it is functioning properly, but a design flaw can cause an autognome to go rogue, forget its orders, and wander Wildspace doing anything except what it

Scissors of Shadow Snipping

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

As an action, you make a few snips with these iron shears and cause the shadow of a Humanoid creature you can see within 5 feet of you to detach from its source. If the creature is unwilling to give

next dawn. The shadow (variant);detached shadow is rooted to the spot where it was snipped until you use a bonus action to cause it to behave in one of the following ways, either of which is possible

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord's next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically transforms into a

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the mummy lord can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Each

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

(Costs 2 Actions). Diderius magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of him, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of his next

encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects

Steel Predator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Magic Resistance. The steel predator has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Unusual Nature. The steel predator doesn’t require air, food, drink, or

can be used in another steel predator. Battle damage can cause this instinct to fail, however, in which case the steel predator lingers in the area, hunting and killing other creatures that resemble

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Unusual Nature. The fractine doesn’t require air, drink, or sleep.Extradimensional Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcaster—not enough to cause harm

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

). Spider Climb. Kas can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Strength of the Night. Kas doesn’t require a coffin, and he drinks

points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried rises the

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attack rolls and ability checks. Unusual Nature. The bodak doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon

Du'ulora Quori

monsters

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

to lower their guard and even to strike their own allies in heedless rage. As servants of the Dreaming Dark, the du’ulora craft dreams that stir buried anger and incite hatred; they excel at

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

magical effects. Unusual Nature. The clockwork doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit

save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A bronze scout seldom emerges from underground. Its telescoping eyestalks observe foes at close range while most of its segmented body remains buried

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

energy. Creatures within 60 feet of Valin, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of Valin’s next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions

Sarnaster’s Lair Valin can use her lair actions in any area of the tomb. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Valin takes a lair action to cause one of the following

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit

takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the mummy lord can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Each undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each

Gar Shatterkeel (Noncore)

Monsters Locathah Rising

action to cause one of the following effects; Gar can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Gar may teleport anywhere within the coral mountain, bringing up to five willing creatures with

), and doesn’t require Gar to maintain concentration. Gar Shatterkeel and any creatures he designates are immune to this effect. Up to five corpses that Gar can see within 60 feet rise up as drowned blade;drowned blades and attack anyone Gar directs them to on his turn. Cold

Draconic Shard

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. The shard doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The shard makes two Telekinetic Rend attacks. Telekinetic Rend. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12

object. The shard can cause the object to fly using the shard’s own flying speed, use its senses, speak verbally or telepathically, cast spells, and use its legendary actions. If a creature

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Nature. A demilich doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. So great is a demilich’s will to survive that it always has the maximum number of hit points for its Hit Dice, instead of average

Action"}. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. The tomb trembles violently for

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

5th dominate person Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Wand of Orcus. The wand has 7 charges, and any of its properties that require a saving throw have a save DC of 18. While holding it, Orcus can use an action to cast animate dead, blight, or speak

action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly

can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead. The Mark of Death

Death. Trapped in Undeath. When Minara restored Erandis as a lich, she hid her daughter’s phylactery, weaving enchantments into it that cause Erandis to be reborn in a random safe haven after she

Lost Spire Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

buried, and upside down. The spire’s constant features are summarized below: Everything Is Upside Down. Every traversable location shown on map 2.10 is upside down. To get around, the characters have

and passageways are 12 feet high, with flat ceilings and floors unless the text says otherwise. All doorways are 8 feet high and arched; being upside down turns them into concave, 4-foot-high barriers

Lost Spire Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

buried, and upside down. The spire’s constant features are summarized below: Everything Is Upside Down. Every traversable location shown on map 2.10 is upside down. To get around, the characters have

and passageways are 12 feet high, with flat ceilings and floors unless the text says otherwise. All doorways are 8 feet high and arched; being upside down turns them into concave, 4-foot-high barriers

Lost Spire Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

buried, and upside down. The spire’s constant features are summarized below: Everything Is Upside Down. Every traversable location shown on map 2.10 is upside down. To get around, the characters have

and passageways are 12 feet high, with flat ceilings and floors unless the text says otherwise. All doorways are 8 feet high and arched; being upside down turns them into concave, 4-foot-high barriers

Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone

ground. Sarbrindar singles out one character for mockery and insults, gleefully fighting until destroyed. Brother Trasig’s broken body is partially buried behind nearby crates, clutching a Periapt of

Health. The cause of the transformations is concealed behind an illusory wall. If the illusion is touched, it vanishes.

Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone

ground. Sarbrindar singles out one character for mockery and insults, gleefully fighting until destroyed. Brother Trasig’s broken body is partially buried behind nearby crates, clutching a Periapt of

Health. The cause of the transformations is concealed behind an illusory wall. If the illusion is touched, it vanishes.

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