called whether ranged

Contingency

Spells Player’s Handbook

Choose a spell of level 5 or lower that you can cast, that has a casting time of an action, and that can target you. You cast that spell—called the contingent spell—as part of casting

effect immediately after the trigger occurs for the first time, whether or not you want it to, and then Contingency ends. The contingent spell takes effect only on you, even if it can normally target

Cyclops Oracle

Monsters Monster Manual

. Ranged Attack Roll: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Flash of Light"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flash

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Portent"} and chooses whether to use that roll in place of the d20 rolled for the D20 Test.

Whelm

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Thrown property with a normal range of 60 feet and a long range of 180 feet. When you hit with a ranged attack roll using Whelm, the target takes an extra 1d8 Force damage, or an extra 4d8 Force damage

. Whelm has ties to the dwarf clan that created it, called the Dankil or the Mightyhammer clan. It longs to be returned to that clan. Whelm’s purpose is to protect dwarves. Conflict arises if the

Dwarf

Species Player’s Handbook

Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for

strongholds into mountainsides and under the earth. Their oldest legends tell of conflicts with the monsters of mountaintops and the Underdark, whether those monsters were towering giants or

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Grave Strike", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Sickening Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +10

create sanctuaries apart from the living, whether hidden in cosmopolitan cities or sequestered in ruins where they dwelled in life. The region containing a vampire’s lair is warped by its presence

Elminster's Effulgent Spheres

Spells Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

one sphere hurtling toward a target within 120 feet of yourself. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage (your choice). Regardless of

whether you hit, the sphere is expended. The spell ends early if you have no more spheres remaining. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The number of spheres increases by 1 for every spell slot level above 6.

Needle Blight (Stranger Things)

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. Needles. Ranged Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Needles"}, range 30/60 ft. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"2d4+1

forms, with gaunt, misshapen limbs. Whether standing unnaturally still or lurching with their awkward gaits, these blights can’t pass as either normal plants or woodland travelers. Once they spot

Umbragen Shadow-Walker

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

. The shadow walker makes three Gloom Burst attacks and uses Shadow Cowl. Gloom Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Gloom Burst"}, reach 5

underground. For countless generations, they have lived in the lightless caverns of Khyber. There, they tapped into a mysterious magical shadow they called the Umbra. Though some have emerged to haunt the

Cultist of Myrkul

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Nearer to the Dead. While Bloodied, the cultist has Immunity to the Frightened and Poisoned conditions.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Necrotic Burst attacks. Necrotic Burst. Melee or Ranged

, whether to raise Undead servants, terrorize the living, or extract secrets known only to the deceased. Most are more interested in amassing knowledge than power or wealth. Many cultists of Myrkul are

Phaerimm Elder

Monsters Netheril’s Fall

(A) a Vicious Stinger attack or (B) a use of Spellcasting to cast Command (level 3 version). Mind Lash. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

focuses on a magic item it can see within 10 feet. When it does, the phaerimm drains the magic item of any charges. Regardless of whether charges are drained, the phaerimm can cast Clairvoyance, Geas

Flizzlebin

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

himself.Dazzling Confetti. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dazzling Confetti"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation

into dungeons to test their skills. The so-called “Vanishing Gnome’s” favorite game involves hiding within dangerous dungeons and rewarding those who find him with priceless treasures.

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Bewildering Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bewildering Bolt"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 27

black crystal called chardalyn, fragments of the shattered Crystal Shard. Zlan has leveraged its connection with the shattered Artifact to psychically infest chardalyn, using the crystalline material to

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Spellcasting. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"}, reach 5 ft., or range 120 ft. Hit: 32 (4d12 + 6);{"diceNotation

one another in a devastating conflict called the Manshoon Wars. The original Manshoon and all but three of his clones were killed, and today only a single Manshoon is believed to be active in Faer

Arrow, Alchemical

Equipment

Alchemical Ammunition carries an alchemical payload. Rather than hurling a vial, you fire Alchemical Ammunition from a Ranged weapon, using your normal attack bonus with that weapon. Alchemical

Ammunition is heavier than normal; the weapon’s normal and long ranges are halved. The Alchemical Ammunition is destroyed once used, whether the attack hits or misses.

Bolt, Alchemical

Equipment

Alchemical Ammunition carries an alchemical payload. Rather than hurling a vial, you fire Alchemical Ammunition from a Ranged weapon, using your normal attack bonus with that weapon. Alchemical

Ammunition is heavier than normal; the weapon’s normal and long ranges are halved. The Alchemical Ammunition is destroyed once used, whether the attack hits or misses.

Sling Bullet, Alchemical

Equipment

Alchemical Ammunition carries an alchemical payload. Rather than hurling a vial, you fire Alchemical Ammunition from a Ranged weapon, using your normal attack bonus with that weapon. Alchemical

Ammunition is heavier than normal; the weapon’s normal and long ranges are halved. The Alchemical Ammunition is destroyed once used, whether the attack hits or misses.

Contingency Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Choose a spell of 5th level or lower that you can cast, that has a casting time of 1 action, and that can target you. You cast that spell--called the contingent spell--as part of casting contingency

immediately after the circumstance is met for the first time, whether or not you want it to, and then contingency ends. The contingent spell takes effect only on you, even if it can normally target

Deathless Rider

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Queen, who rules from a castle called Dynnistan. It isn’t known whether these legends are based on any true experience or are simply the result of imagination trying to account for a terrifying and

called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are few in number—unless many more lurk in the dark

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.War God's Blessing (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When a creature within 30 feet of Omin makes an attack roll, but before learning whether it hits

adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt — took Auspicia from the

Knight Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10

a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or patrolling a realm, a knight often travels with an entourage that includes squires and hirelings who are commoners.

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Tlincallis, also called scorpion folk, are chitin-covered creatures with a humanlike upper body

tlincalli parents come to investigate. Tlincallis eat what they kill, whether their hunt nets desert animals or a caravan, but when they have new mouths to feed, they are careful to take some of their prey

Astral Elf Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

(bonus radiant)","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longbow"} to hit, range 150/600 ft., one

. Whatever their disposition, their longevity gives astral elves a perspective on time that few other kinds of creatures can appreciate. Whether they choose to live in quiet contemplation or strike

Crown of Stars

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. When you do so, make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes 4d12 radiant damage. Whether you hit or miss, the mote is expended. The spell ends early if you expend the last mote. If you have

Flameskull Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

): fireballMultiattack. The flameskull uses Fire Ray twice. Fire Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fire Ray"} to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6

skull blasts foes with fiery rays from its eyes and dreadful spells called up from the dark recesses of its memory.Cold, Fire, PoisonLightning, Necrotic, Piercing

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword (additional Radiant)","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Radiant Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

, their longevity gives astral elves a perspective on time that few other kinds of creatures can appreciate. Whether they choose to live in quiet contemplation or strike out to explore the far reaches

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

damage. Trident. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Trident"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4

every way. Sahuagin are prone to mutation, but whether this rare phenomenon is a result of the wars between the sahuagin and the aquatic elves — or whether it preceded or even began the conflict

Scorchbringer Guard

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Explosive Tank. When the guard dies, or if it rolls a 1 when checking whether its Scorchbringer action recharges, the tank on its back explodes in a 10-foot radius sphere. Each creature in that area

damage on a successful one. The explosion ignites flammable objects that aren’t being worn or carried, and it destroys the scorchbringer.Light Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4

Quandrix Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Multiattack. The apprentice makes two Exponential Lash attacks. Exponential Lash. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Exponential Lash"} to

metaphysics. Their ultimate goal isn’t mastery, however. Rather, in their projects they explore and expand knowledge without expecting concrete answers. Whether students are extrapolating

Duke Zalto

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation

ancient enemies: dragons. Duke Zalto has set his minions to the task of finding and unearthing fragments of a dragon-slaying colossus called the Vonindod (“titan of death”). Pieces of it were lost in

Storm of Vengeance Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

creature there takes 1d6 cold damage. Ranged weapon attacks in the area are impossible. The wind and rain count as a severe distraction for the purposes of maintaining concentration on spells. Finally

, gusts of strong wind (ranging from 20 to 50 miles per hour) automatically disperse fog, mists, and similar phenomena in the area, whether mundane or magical.

Hybrid Flier

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Multiattack. The hybrid makes two javelin attacks. It can replace one javelin attack with Spit Acid. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit

. Spit Acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spit Acid"} to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (4d4);{"diceNotation":"4d4","rollType":"damage

Athar Null

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

damage if it fails.Multiattack. The null makes two Force Dagger attacks. Force Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Force Dagger"} to

ranged attack.Nullify Spell (3/Day). The null utters a magical word of cancelation to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no

Fire Giant Dreadnought

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fireshield","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rock

. When the dreadnought has finished, often all that is left of a foe is a smoking smear on the floor. When not called on to fight, dreadnoughts maintain their strength by using their shields to shove huge

Knight of the Mithral Shield

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if used with two hands. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to hit

weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight's alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or

Diviner Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Multiattack. The diviner makes three Arcane Burst attacks. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5

makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the diviner rolls a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Portent"} and chooses whether to use that roll in place of

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