charged and see

Ruxithid the Chosen

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

conditions.Multiattack. Ruxithid makes two Psi-Charged Scimitar attacks. Psi-Charged Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Psi-Charged Scimitar

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psi-Charged Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 7 (2d6

Nezznar the Spider

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Special Equipment. Nezznar has a fully charged spider staff (see appendix B). Fey Ancestry. Nezznar has advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the charmed condition on himself, and magic can

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

arm against other targets. The nonaton has nine arms, each of which can grapple one target. Pillar of Truth. The nonaton chooses a point on the ground that it can see within 60 feet of itself. A 60

evil and goodWhen modrons act against the will of Primus, nonatons are charged with bringing those rogue units into line. These inspectors also interrogate captured trespassers of Mechanus. Nonatons

Medusa (Theran variant)

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see the medusa's eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if the medusa isn't

incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained

Juvenile Kraken

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Dexterity saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone. Lightning Strike. The kraken magically create a bolt of lightning, which can strike a target the kraken can see within 90 feet of it

’s lair becomes electrically charged. All creatures within 120 feet of the kraken must succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage

False Lich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Bloodcurdling Lament (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Bloodcurdling Lament"}. The false lich emits a hideous shriek charged with malignant energy. Each creature within

unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of itself. It then makes one Death Rend attack if possible. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The false lich uses Spellcasting.Occasionally, liches create

Oculorb

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. When the oculorb is damaged by a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself, it forces the creature to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. The creature takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType

a beholder, an oculorb can fire beams of energy from its eyes, but an oculorb’s eyes lack the more sophisticated magical nature of a beholder’s eyestalks. Instead, an oculorb unleashes powerful waves of energy charged with negative emotions, cowing its foes with despair and ire.

Gauth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Stunning Gaze. When a creature that can see the gauth’s central eye starts its turn within 30 feet of the gauth, the gauth can force it to make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw if the gauth isn

’t incapacitated and can see the creature. A creature that fails the save is stunned until the start of its next turn. Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes at the start of its turn to

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s choice that she can see. Demon Staff. The drow makes one Demon Staff attack. Cast a

Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The drow uses Spellcasting.Among drow followers of Lolth, each noble house is led by a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god

Slarkrethel

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. Lightning Storm. The kraken magically creates three bolts of lightning, each of which can strike a target the kraken can see within 120 feet of it. A target must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw

electrically charged. All creatures within 120 feet of the kraken must succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Kraken's Lair

Archduke Zariel of Avernus

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

the start of her turn. Immolating Gaze (Costs 2 Actions). Zariel turns her magical gaze toward one creature she can see within 120 feet of her and commands it to combust. The target must succeed on

a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Teleport. Zariel uses her Teleport action.Once a mighty angel charged

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

turns her magical gaze toward one creature she can see within 120 feet of her and commands it to burn. The target must succeed on a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Immolating Gaze", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, Zariel succumbed to the corrupting influence

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael, one of Mammon’s most important vassals, has won fame and acclaim for his victories. Charged with leading sixty-six companies of barbed devil;barbed devils

(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard

Kraken Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the kraken can see within 120 feet of it. A target must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Storm","rollDamageType

’s lair becomes electrically charged. All creatures within 120 feet of the kraken must succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage

Gauth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Stunning Gaze. When a creature that can see the gauth’s central eye starts its turn within 30 feet of the gauth, the gauth can force it to make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw if the gauth isn

’t incapacitated and can see the creature. A creature that fails the save is stunned until the start of its next turn. Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes at the start of its turn to

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If

"} 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

Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

, character death can be an emotionally charged situation. It might even be a hard limit for some players (see “Ensuring Fun for All” in chapter 1), so it’s worth having a conversation about how to handle character death at the start of a new game.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If no

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

Piwafwi (Cloak of Elvenkind)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

rites never meant to see the light of day. Many such items, including drow armor, weapons, and piwafwi cloaks, permanently lose their magic if they are exposed to sunlight for 1 hour without interruption. Charged items such as a wand of viscid globs are destroyed after 1 hour’s exposure to sunlight.

Piwafwi (Cloak of Elvenkind) Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) This dark spider-silk cloak is made by drow. It is a cloak of elvenkind (see chapter 7, “Treasure,” of the Dungeon Master’s

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of farming of which goblins are capable and are charged with checking traps for captured people or beasts. Gatherers aren’t usually armed with weapons more deadly than a sling or a knife, but

serving as the tribe’s boss, a fiend that has made its way into the world, or an undying lord such as a lich or a vampire. (For more information on undying lord patrons, see the Sword Coast

Appendix 3. Dungeon Master Tips

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

adventurers are likely to see them initially. If creatures are clearly visible, consider providing a minimum of detail (size, shape, and lighting only) for the area description, in favor of providing greater

action going while remaining fair, this reliquary becomes the essential time keeping device for the adventurers. Whoever is attuned to the reliquary can instinctively tell how charged up the Gith

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

region of the Towering Wood has strong ties to the sinister Plane of Mabar (see chapter 4). It’s charged with negative energy, and undead and other malevolent creatures lurk in its shadows. Greenheart The

emissaries to Greenheart when they have important matters to discuss. The Twilight Demesne Located within the Towering Wood, the Twilight Demesne has close ties to the Faerie Court of Thelanis (see

29. Secret Equipment Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

normally assigned to the lizardfolk charged with searching the subterranean lake for gems. Before entering the lake, the lizardfolk are blessed by the high priest in front of a smaller version of the

contains a folding boat, a helm of underwater action (see appendix C), and an incomplete apparatus of Kwalish. The missing levers of the apparatus can be found in area 7, and require a successful DC 14

Entering the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

otherworldly green, and beckons to you. Ruxithid the Chosen The goblin standing on the sanctum mezzanine is Ruxithid the Chosen (see the accompanying stat block). Ruxithid’s psionic abilities afford him

. Mental Fortitude. Ruxithid has advantage on saving throws against the charmed and frightened conditions. Actions Multiattack. Ruxithid makes two Psi-Charged Scimitar attacks. Psi-Charged Scimitar

Super-Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

magically charged disks into special slots. Those doors open automatically, remaining open until the disks are removed. The doors cannot be opened by any other means. Replica Modrons A number of

charged disk that powers the creature, as well as a platinum rod. The disks are of use to the characters as they explore the super-secret basement, and the rods can be claimed as treasure, as noted

D10. Trinket, Bauble, and Charm's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

to be a roiling, dark rain cloud that has been contained somehow with lines and netting. Two darklings (see appendix C) named Trinket and Bauble look after the balloon and lurk inside the cramped

merchant’s stall, which is open for business. Their boss, Charm, is a darkling elder (see appendix C) who is presently visiting Bavlorna Blightstraw in her cottage. Charm travels around Prismeer in her

T4. Shrine of Talos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

recognized with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. Clerics of the Tempest domain succeed on the check automatically. Through the window, the characters can see the broken masts of several sunken

character to touch the altar gains the Charm of the Storm, described below. Charm of the Storm. You become charged with the power of the storm, to the extent that tiny sparks crackle in your eyes. You can

Heliod's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, lawless agitators, hardened criminals, oath breakers, and the champions of Heliod’s divine enemies pose constant threats, and the characters are charged with combating them all. At the beginning of the

disobedient or comes to see them as a threat, he might turn against them. At that point, characters might either try to regain his favor or seek protection with another god.

C3. Ferry Service

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

the merrenoloth, Gearbox the modron, or a rescued brain in a jar (see area M8). A character can decipher the controls of a skiff with a successful DC 15 Intelligence check, allowing that character to

control it. A skiff also requires at least one fully charged energy cell from the treasury (area M10) for fuel. The merrenoloth stays silent, but any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom

Yellowcrest Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Yellowcrest Lore A thorough reading of the diary reveals the broad details of the lives of Sarah and the Yellowcrest family. Alternatively, if the characters call Sarah back (see below) and are able

City Guard after investigating the murders hinted at some sort of cult activity, but details of the killings were never revealed. No suspects were ever identified or charged. The Yellowcrest family had

Courthouse: Summer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, robbery, assaulting a citizen, or murder. If they resist arrest, they are charged with hampering justice. See the Code Legal handout in appendix C for the penalties associated with such crimes. Characters

veterans, a Watch sergeant and eleven constables. They demand that the characters surrender their weapons and come along quietly. For guidance on how to handle character arrests, see “Breaking the Law

30. Natural Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

if he thinks he can get away with it. The troglodytes wear breastplates and wield longswords (see “Gorzil’s Gang”). Nhilisstra is charged with defending the ledge against incursions by Muiral, but she

Tlin’orzza, and two males named K’yorl Tanor’thal and Rross Hylarn) mounted on giant lizards, five giant flying spiders (see below), and eight troglodytes split into two groups of four. River. Water

Mortuary Campaigns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Mortuary once every century. The characters are charged with exhuming a series of influential Undead entombed on other planes and escorting them to the Mortuary. Some of the council members are especially

Factol Skall (see the appendix) announces his retirement. Before he transcends to True Death, he asks the characters to help him name his successor.

Eidolon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

drives out the intruders bent on plundering the relics it is charged with guarding. Eidolon Medium undead, any alignment Armor Class 9 Hit Points 63 (18d8 − 18) Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover

can see it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of it for 1 minute. While frightened in this way, the creature must take the Dash action and move away from the eidolon by the

Gatekeepers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

world and showed them how to work with stone and soil, and how to read the future in the movement of the Ring of Siberys. She charged her students to remain ever vigilant against the threat that was to

come, and to protect nature from those that would corrupt it. Thousands of years later, the daelkyr (see chapter 6) opened gates from the plane of Xoriat and unleashed hordes of mind flayers

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