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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
(Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause a bolt of lightning to strike a point on the ground anywhere under its storm. Each creature within 5 feet of that point must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw
). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 300 feet long and 20 feet wide. Objects in that area take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
":"Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Infestation Spores (3/Day). Zuggtmoy releases spores that burst out in a cloud that fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on her, and it
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind Control Spores"}. Zuggtmoy releases spores that burst out in a cloud that fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on her, and it lingers for 1 minute. Humanoids and
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the same effect two rounds in a row:
Orcusâs voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to
disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required).
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcusâs lair is warped by the Orcusâs magic, creating one or more of the following
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
(Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into contact with a
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Psychic Step or Spellcasting.
Starlight Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon releases a searing beam of starlight at a creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17
antics sometimes cause avalanches that threaten nearby villages.
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An adult crystal dragon enjoys shaping the ice and snow near a den of troll;trolls into a labyrinth and watching the trolls try to
Spells
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
it. The target must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage and is restrained for the spellâs duration.
As an action, you can cause the hand to
use its action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand.
As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a
Elder Tempest
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Monsters
Mordenkainenâs Tome of Foes
another creature's turn. The tempest regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Move. The tempest moves up to its speed.
Lightning Strike (Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause a bolt of
":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and
Demilich (Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
exist.
If the demilich drops to 0 hit points, it is destroyed and turns to powder, leaving behind its gems. Crushing a gem releases any soul trapped within, at which point the targetâs body re
Action"}. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It canât use the same effect two rounds in a row.
The tomb trembles violently for
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creatureâs turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Commanding Spores. The dragon releases spores
"} psychic damage.
Tail. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Spore Salvo (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon releases poisonous spores around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
be used at a time and only at the end of another creatureâs turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Commanding Spores. The dragon releases spores around a
damage.
Tail. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Spore Salvo (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon releases poisonous spores around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
might crown its head. A creature influenced by Mount Celestia also gains one or more of following traits of your choice: Healing Orb. When the creature dies, its body releases a spectral orb that hovers
and dim light for an additional 10 feet. As a bonus action, the creature can suppress this light or cause it to return. The light winks out if the creature dies.
Brian Valeza A gleaming wyvern imbued with the radiance of Mount Celestia navigates a crystalline cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage and is restrained for the spellâs duration. As an action, you can cause the hand to crush the restrained
action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand. As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage and is restrained for the spellâs duration. As an action, you can cause the hand to crush the restrained
action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand. As an action, you can cause the hand to reach for a different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the same
appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcusâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the same
appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcusâs lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
him to cause the flood in Sagorpur. Now that Jijibisha is gone, touching any blessed shankha to the tree stump will release him. Using either the Riverineâs Shankha or the magical shankha Plabon gifted
the characters releases Adirohit. However, Amanisha urges the characters to consider cautiously. Through roleplaying or by succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check, a character can convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
. Retributive Strike. You can take a Magic action to break the staff over your knee or against a solid surface. The staff is destroyed and releases its magic in an explosion that fills a 30-foot Emanation
, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard)
This staff has 10 charges.
Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can take a Magic action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to fill a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
of another creatureâs turn. The tempest regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Move. The tempest moves up to its speed.
Lightning Strike (Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 300 feet long and 20 feet wide. Objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. The others rest in a state of contemplation, waiting for the time when their services are needed to stave off some cosmic threat to the cause of good. Solar
Large celestial, lawful good
Armor
creature that has 100 hit points or fewer, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or die.
Flying Sword. The solar releases its greatsword to hover magically in an unoccupied space within 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
burgomaster, owns a beautiful white bridal gown (see chapter 5, area N3p). The baroness, eager to please, is willing to give up her dress for a good cause, although her husband wonât allow it and could
the burgomasterâs visit, the Abbot releases all the mongrelfolk in the abbeyâs madhouse (area S15) and sets them on the village. They steal pigs, chickens, and anything else thatâs edible. None of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
another creatureâs turn. The tempest regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Move. The tempest moves up to its speed.
Lightning Strike (Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause a bolt
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions). The tempest releases a blast of thunder and wind in a line that is 1 mile long and 20 feet wide. Objects in that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Sinister Sunbeams At some point, the hags attempt to trap the charactersâso that they can then facilitate their rescue. To do so, they cause the sunbeams shining through the trees to subtly shift
trees, dealing 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. Arboreal fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in the area. The character must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
releases the pseudodragon and the ant swarm (use the swarm of insects stat block), which attack the nearest creatures until destroyed. Treasure The table is, in fact, crafted from four dryads, all
has no effect on Thessalar or his homunculus, but one of the experiments in the lab randomly advances as you determine. For example, using 1 charge might cause the pseudodragon to age into an undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of 20 (24,500 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the demilich rolls a d20. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following
exist.
If the demilich drops to 0 hit points, it is destroyed and turns to powder, leaving behind its gems. Crushing a gem releases any soul trapped within, at which point the targetâs body re-forms in an unoccupied space nearest to the gem and in the same state as when it was trapped.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, he views them as dangerous and has them put to death immediately. If Ras Nsi learns that theyâve come to put an end to the death curse, he is intrigued. If they reveal that the cause lies in the Tomb
of the Nine Gods, he releases them, gives them any remaining puzzle cubes they need to enter the tomb, and grants them safe passage out of Omu if they succeed in destroying the Soulmonger. He wonât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
damage.
Fling (Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into
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 saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
this need not be the villain. A storm giant wrestling a kraken to keep the creature from destroying a coastal city might still cause accidental devastation. A giant might look for heroes to take care
, revealing huge structures at its bottom. 2 A sinkhole releases strange monsters into the surface world, and characters who investigate discover a ruined stronghold in its depths. 3 An eccentric aristocrat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(Perception) check. A character who is aware of the runes and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that anyone who steps on the trapped stairs releases the hell hounds from the
damage. Necromantic Lens. Hoobur GranâShoop has scribed the magic lens atop the lighthouse with faint runes that cause it to radiate necromantic energy. In addition to filling the area with shadow, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
donât leave this room, and they ignore orders that would cause them to do so. Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation. Roll to determine if a guard is present (as described in âInterior Security
15 Dexterity check. However, if the trap hasnât been disarmed, the cabinet releases its poison gas. The gas from one vial is enough to fill the room but dissipates quickly. Each creature in the room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The
shield is taken down from the wall, that act releases a spear trap that fires straight ahead to a range of 60 feet. The spear has a +10 bonus to hit and deals 10 (3d6) piercing damage on a hit. The trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
imp is perched on the southeast fountain. If the characters look as though they intend to cause trouble, the imp observes them quietly until they enter the bathhouse, then flies to Vanthampur Villa in
(see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide) clings to the back of the tapestry and releases its deadly spores if the tapestry is disturbed. D9. The Dead Three Doors This chamber is empty but not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the well that supplies the water has stopped working. Characters who peer into the well can see that it is filled with calm water almost to the brim. Bavlorna doesnât know it, but the cause of the
, rendering it mildly acidicânot enough to cause damage, but enough to make oneâs skin tingle uncomfortably. A character who experiences this tingling can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
releases arena combatants from area X7. Ten human bandits and five bugbears (all members of the Xanathar Guild) guzzle ale and heckle combatants from the bleachers, while two goblins serve up salted rat
), into giving them the large supply of smokepowder that he smuggled into the dungeon. Thorvin also tells them where to plant the smokepowder to cause the most damage (see âDestroy the Lairâ). X14