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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This prism has 50 charges. While you are holding it, you can take a Magic action and use one of three command words to cause one of the following effects:
First Command Word. The gem sheds Bright
function of the gem.
Second Command Word. You expend 1 charge and cause the gem to fire a brilliant beam of light at one creature you can see within 60 feet of yourself. The creature must succeed on a
Spells
Player’s Handbook
repeat the same effect or choose a different one.
Flood. You cause the water level of all standing water in the area to rise by as much as 20 feet. If you choose an area in a large body of water, you
the normal water level is restored.
Redirect Flow. You cause flowing water in the area to move in a direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely
Spells
Player’s Handbook
:
The creature can’t willingly enter the Cylinder by nonmagical means. If the creature tries to use teleportation or interplanar travel to do so, it must first succeed on a Charisma saving throw
from the creature.
Each time you cast this spell, you can cause its magic to operate in the reverse direction, preventing a creature of the specified type from leaving the Cylinder and protecting
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer.
A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a
+1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the Moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or determines it randomly by
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon.
When you make a ranged attack with this sling and hit a target, you can cause the ammunition to ricochet toward a second target within 10 feet of the first, and then make a ranged attack against the second target.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
1/day each: Bigby's hand, hypnotic pattern, telekinesisSardior is said to have died in the destruction of the First World. But many believe that
Sardior's divine essence survives within every gem dragon. This philosophy is central to the teachings of Sardior's dragonborn champions, who wield psionic power in the service of their mysterious cause
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
can cause one creature it can see within 30 feet of the target to take 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Exponential Lash", "rollDamageType":"force"} force
hand
1/day each: enlarge/reduce, mage armorThe students of Quandrix College—first as apprentices and then as Quandrix pledgemage;pledgemages—immerse themselves in the magic of geometry and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. As they burrow through the earth, they leave behind tunnels—evidence that is often the first clue to the nearby presence of a kruthik hive. Kruthiks also make use of preexisting underground
kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on carrion, kruthiks prefer live prey. They kill enemies by impaling them on their spiked limbs, then
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the mage can cause the roll to be made with advantage or disadvantage.Precognitive mages, a rarity among Azorius
who first put her gifts to use as a young thief on the streets of Ravnica. While still a teenager, she was apprehended and then pardoned in exchange for agreeing to use her talents in the service of
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
can cause one creature it can see within 30 feet of the target to take 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Exponential Lash", "rollDamageType":"force"} force
hand
1/day each: dimension door, enlarge/reduce, mage armor, plant growthThe students of Quandrix College—first as Quandrix apprentice;apprentices and then as pledgemages—immerse themselves
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster can cause the drone to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To
creates a detention orb when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of
Magic Items
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
This opalescent, symbiotic goo comes sealed in a jar and slowly shifts and moves, as if endlessly exploring the jar’s interior. To attune to this item, you must first drink the contents of the
. As an action, you can speak a command word and cause your body to assume the amorphous qualities of an ooze. For the next minute, you (along with any equipment you’re wearing or carrying) can
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
forges and pools of molten lava, and carve out lairs as close to such locations as possible. As they burrow through the earth, they leave behind tunnels—evidence that is often the first clue to
warning and avoid areas where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
students and embittered faculty they might turn to their cause. The Oriq take pains to hide their true allegiance and wear masks to hide their identities. These masks have magical properties that
that Y’demi can see within 15 feet of her. The effect lasts for 1 minute, during which time that area is difficult terrain. Any creature entering that area for the first time on a turn or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lairs as close to such locations as possible. As they burrow through the earth, they leave behind tunnels—evidence that is often the first clue to the nearby presence of a kruthik hive
kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on carrion, kruthiks prefer live prey. They kill
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
.
Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster who wears the drone’s amulet can cause the drone to store one
detention orb when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.Shield. When a creature makes an attack against the wearer of the drone’s amulet, the drone grants
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’s not particularly interested in Humanoids or other little creatures—either in conversing with them or in protecting them from harm it might cause.
If the scion is threatened, it unleashes
claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On
Demogorgon
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
bulk of this palace extends deep underwater, in chill and darkened caverns.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Demogorgon can take a lair action to cause one of the
of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts physically with
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
count 20 (losing initiative ties), Ogrémoch uses his lair action to cause one of the following effects:
A 10-foot-radius area of rocky or earthy ground within 60 feet of Ogrémoch turns
tremors"} rounds. At first, damage is minor — broken windows, cracked plaster, items toppled off shelves. The longer Ogrémoch remains, the stronger the tremors become. After 5 days, the
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns that make up its lair if
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
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
the Books of Keeping—ancient tomes detailing the true names of the first yugoloths—report no mention of baernaloths within. Some posit that these enigmatic yugoloths were created by a
planes. It’s said the first demodands of Carceri were created by baernaloths.
Baernaloths spread discord and despair among any creatures they meet. They use their breath, thick with the gloom of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature’s next turn. A creature charmed in
that cause disorder unless they are appeased. Goblins have no name for this deity and dare not give it one, lest Maglubiyet use its name to ensnare and crush it as he did their other deities. They
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Hit: 35 (4d12 + 9);{"diceNotation":"4d12+9", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crystal Club", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Hit or Miss: The scion can cause the club to flare with
claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
him with a melee attack while within 10 feet of him, and a creature takes that damage the first time on a turn that Imix moves into its space. Nonmagical weapons that hit Imix are destroyed by fire
(such as the Weeping Colossus in chapter 5). On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Imix uses his lair action to cause one of the following effects:
Any fires in the lair flare up
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
, an aboleth can invoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the aboleth takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The aboleth
disappears.
If the aboleth dies, the first two effects fade over the course of 3d10;{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"roll"} days.
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
lichen lich can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
Poisonous spores fill a 10-foot cube that the lich can see within 120 feet of it. Any creature that enters the cloud for the
first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn. The cloud lasts for 1 minute or until it is dispersed by a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
progenitor of metallic dragons. Since fleeing the First World, he has made his home in the Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia and is often numbered among the gods of that plane. Adventurers and dragons alike
allies enjoy the full benefit of his mercy. His breath can wreak monumental destruction and work miraculous healing, and few things in the mortal world can cause him lasting harm.Acid, Cold, Fire
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
from harm it might cause.
If the scion is threatened, it unleashes elemental might like few other forces in the multiverse can muster: blades of lightning, boulder-sized hailstones, and a storm of
first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See
Juiblex
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
initiative ties), Juiblex can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; it can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
Juiblex slimes a square area of ground it can see within the
saving throw or become restrained. When a creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must make the same save. A restrained creature is stuck as long as it
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself.As the
(losing initiative ties), Halaster takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
Halaster targets a volume of unoccupied space or solid stone no larger than four 10-foot cubes within 30
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
flesh twists in alien ways. The creature has disadvantage on attack rolls, its speed is reduced by half, and if it tries to cast a spell, it must first succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence check or the spell
within the Palace of Sinew, Dyrrn can invoke the ambient magic to take lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Dyrrn can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; it
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
uses her lair action to cause one of the following effects:
Pools of water in the lair surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 20 Strength
round. Creatures and objects within or beyond the fog are heavily obscured. A creature that enters the freezing cloud for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
following properties while attuned to the dagger, provided he has the weapon drawn:
Cause a blue gem set into the dagger’s pommel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an
offers to help them find Omu and destroy the Soulmonger.
The first time a situation forces Artus to use the Ring of Winter, he warns the characters that evil forces are after the ring and that his
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
become a powerful undead as the first step on her path to godhood, and is now a mummy lord.
Valin can use her lair actions in any area of the tomb.
Personality Trait. “I have seen the future
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
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
). The horror can move through the space of another creature. The first time on a turn that the horror enters a creature’s space during this move, the creature must succeed on a DC 16 Strength
mist horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a