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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a Giant Constrictor Snake in that space. The snake is under your
control and shares your Initiative count, taking its turn immediately after yours.
On your turn, you can mentally command the snake (no action required) if it is within 60 feet of you and you don
Yeenoghu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
atrocities in his name. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesnât parlay; to meet him is to do battle with him
of civilization on his layer of the Abyss.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Yeenoghu can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
count 20, all gnoll;gnolls and hyena;hyenas within the lair are enraged, causing them to have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls and causing attack rolls to have advantage against them.
Iron Spike
them into flind;flinds. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesnât parlay; to meet him is to do battle with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hour, as its head takes on fiendish aspects. The curse doesnât advance while the target is in sunlight or the area of a daylight spell; donât count that time. When the cursed targetâs
âs curse. If the curse is allowed to run its course, an abyssal spirit invades the personâs body, causing a gruesome transformation. Over a period of hours, the victimâs head takes on
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
schemes of others? No one is my equal in cunning.âOn initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) Nintra can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she canât use the same
effect two rounds in a row:
Nintra targets one pane of shadow glass in her lair, causing it to explode into shards. Each creature within 20 feet of the exploding pane must make a DC 18 Dexterity
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
count 20 (losing initiative ties), the anarch can take one of the following lair actions; the anarch canât take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Create Object. The anarch casts the
:
Form Substance. In Limbo, the anarch can spend 10 minutes stabilizing a 5-mile area centered on it, causing the unformed substance to take whatever inanimate form the anarch chooses. During that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the dragonâs lair.
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A moonstone dragon, offended by gifts of gold, is causing nightmares among the local nobility.
7
A powerful spellcaster is forcing a captive moonstone dragon to
encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon canât take the same lair action two rounds in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lair.
6
A moonstone dragon, offended by gifts of gold, is causing nightmares among the local nobility.
7
A powerful spellcaster is forcing a captive moonstone dragon to invade the dreams of
Plane, and the Ethereal Plane.
The challenge rating of a legendary moonstone dragon increases by 1 when itâs encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
incapacitated.
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Strahd can take one of the following lair action options, or forgo using any of them in that round:
Until initiative count 20 of the next round
, Strahd can pass through solid walls, doors, ceilings, and floors as if they werenât there.
Strahd targets any number of doors and windows that he can see, causing each one to either open or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Link. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain ends the link, causing the creature to have disadvantage on all ability checks
, and transporting an elder brain in its pool through confining and tortuous subterranean tunnels frequently proves difficult or impossible.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
legendary emerald dragon increases by 1 when itâs encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond.
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An
from mundane and magical sight.
The challenge rating of a legendary emerald dragon increases by 1 when itâs encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
Demilich (Variant)
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Monster Manual (2014)
its existence.
Few liches seek to become demiliches, for it means an end to the existence they hoped to preserve by becoming undead. However, time can erode the lichâs reason and memory, causing
lair has a challenge rating of 23 (50,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the demilich rolls a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Take Lair
Githzerai Anarch
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Mordenkainenâs Tome of Foes
structures of any composition to serve as a foundation for a githzerai community.
Lair Actions. An anarch can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the anarch can take a lair
anarchâs lair is warped by its presence, which creates one or more of the following effects:
In Limbo, the anarch can spend 10 minutes stabilizing a 5-mile area centered on it, causing the
Elder Brain
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Sever Psychic Link. The elder brain targets a creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain ends the link, causing the creature to have
Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an elder brain can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), an elder brain can take one lair action to cause one of the following
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condition. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Until the next initiative count 20, all gnolls and hyenas within the lair are enraged, causing them to
lair is a place of blood and death, populated by gnolls, hyenas, and ghouls, and there are few structures or signs of civilization on his layer of the Abyss. Lair Actions On initiative count 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
condition. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Until the next initiative count 20, all gnolls and hyenas within the lair are enraged, causing them to
lair is a place of blood and death, populated by gnolls, hyenas, and ghouls, and there are few structures or signs of civilization on his layer of the Abyss. Lair Actions On initiative count 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Staff of the Python Staff, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a
Giant Constrictor Snake in that space. The snake is under your control and shares your Initiative count, taking its turn immediately after yours. On your turn, you can mentally command the snake (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Staff of the Python Staff, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a
Giant Constrictor Snake in that space. The snake is under your control and shares your Initiative count, taking its turn immediately after yours. On your turn, you can mentally command the snake (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hagâs most powerful ability. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the hag can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects, but canât use the same effect two
rounds in a row: Until initiative count 20 on the next round, the hag can pass through solid walls, doors, ceilings, and floors as if the surfaces werenât there. The hag targets any number of doors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
abrubtly swoops down, acting next in the initiative count. It snatches the stone and flees with it. This raven is a shapechanged imp that works for Lady Cassalanter. Street Urchins The chase ends when
three street urchins (see âThe Three Urchinsâ) steal the stone, either by pickpocketing it from the doppelganger or by shooting a toy arrow at the raven and causing it to drop the stone. Once they have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Initiative. Each round on Initiative Count 10 (losing Initiative ties), the scrolls fold themselves into weapons and deliver brutal paper cuts. Each character must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving
character bullies a scroll, causing it to flee into a case. Case Closed If the characters encase all the scrolls, Toryn pays them 20 GP as promised. If the scrolls knock out all the characters, Toryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
followers to ever-greater atrocities in his name, even imbuing some of their commanders with his powers, which transforms them into flinds (in this book). Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before
there are few structures or signs of civilization on his layer of the Abyss. The challenge rating of Yeenoghu is 25 (75,000 XP) when heâs encountered in his lair. Lair Actions On initiative count 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
are bolstered by the storm but are weaker when outside it. The edge of the storm expands outward at a rate of 5 feet per round, on initiative count 20. If the myrmidons are within the storm, their
additional information: The stormy area is slowly growing larger. Emmalou had to retreat several hundred yards to remain outside the zone. She has no idea what is causing it, but such blatant and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
for power, extreme selfishness, and a lack of compassion. Cultists take delight in causing pain to others to make sure they know their place, which is subservient to the powerful adherents of this
similar threat. Although Borosâs attention is focused on the Gruul at the moment, Rakdos cultists are well aware that any sufficiently disruptive performance with a high enough body count could bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to run its course, an abyssal spirit invades the personâs body, causing a gruesome transformation. Over a period of hours, the victimâs head takes on fiendish aspects, such as fangs, tentacles, and
while the target is in sunlight or the area of a daylight spell; donât count that time. When the cursed targetâs Charisma becomes 2, it dies, and its head tears from its body and becomes a new vargouille
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
the difficulty of such an encounter, consider the carnival to be one additional creature of challenge rating 3. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the carnival takes a lair
action, causing one of the following effects; the carnival canât use the same effect two rounds in a row: Fire erupts from the ground at up to four points of the DMâs choice in the carnival. The fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
number rolled, potentially causing the attack to miss you. Bestial Soul 6th-level Path of the Beast feature The feral power within you increases, causing the natural weapons of your Form of the Beast to
count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage. You can also alter your form to help you adapt to your surroundings. When you finish a short or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
you donât already know it. This cantrip doesnât count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. Warding Flare Also at 1st level, you can interpose divine light between yourself and an attacking
enemy. When you are attacked by a creature within 30 feet of you that you can see, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll, causing light to flare before the attacker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Spin Cycle Trap The first time a creature enters any of the chambers on the Command Deck, a trap activates, causing the ship to rapidly spin end over end for 1 minute. When the ship starts to spin
, have each character roll initiative. Effect. On initiative count 20, each character aboard the spinning ship must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 7 (2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, around which gather eleven shadows and four shadow assassins (see appendix A) under Umbraxakarâs command. (These undead act immediately after the dragon in the initiative count.)
Dragonâs Dais. To
hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from its corpse and acts immediately after Umbraxakar in the initiative count. The shadow is under Umbraxakarâs control. Umbraxakar and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
; now roll damage,â â11 points,â and âOK, now weâre to Initiative count 13.â Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of
watches you closely and tries to parry your attacks.â Help âWhile its ally attacks, your foe darts around, causing a distraction.â Magic âYour foe gestures in a deliberate manner and utters an invocation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
composition to serve as a foundation for a githzerai community. Lair Actions. An anarch can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the anarch can take a lair action to cause
creates one or more of the following effects: In Limbo, the anarch can spend 10 minutes stabilizing a 5-mile area centered on it, causing the unformed substance to take whatever inanimate form the anarch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
youâll pay attention to them when they take their turns. Your players also count on you to make sure an adventureâs threats donât target them personally. Never make players feel uncomfortable or
causing them to play in an overly cautious way. Come to an agreement that those elements wonât appear in your game, as keeping the game moving will result in a better experience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
spells listed for that level in the Circle of Spores Spells table. Once you gain access to one of these spells, you always have it prepared, and it doesnât count against the number of spells you can
corpse and animate it. If a beast or a humanoid that is Small or Medium dies within 10 feet of you, you can use your reaction to animate it, causing it to stand up immediately with 1 hit point. The