check resolve get to have received

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Can you get a Critical Hit on an ability check? Ability checks don’t score Critical Hits. Attack rolls do.

Broom of Animated Attack

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Broomstick","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Animated Attack. If the broom is motionless and a creature grabs hold of it, the broom makes a Dexterity check

contested by the creature's Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature's grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.Animated objects

Hoard Scarab

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the scarab is animate.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit

metallic dust from their wings that coats intruders who get too close to them. The magic of this dust allows the lair’s draconic owner to sense intruders’ location as they move about the

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

damage.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently

contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the

Swarm of Hoard Scarabs

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through

produce a glittering metallic dust from their wings that coats intruders who get too close to them. The magic of this dust allows the lair’s draconic owner to sense intruders’ location as

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"} and reduce the total by the number rolled. On a successful save

least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons&rsquo

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and until the end of its next turn, when the creature makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d6

, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons

Leucrotta

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Mimicry. The leucrotta can mimic Beast sounds and Humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations only with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. Stench. Any

leucrotta is what you would get if you took the head of a giant badger, the legs of a deer, and the body of a large hyena, then put them together and reanimated them with demon ichor without bothering to

Wereraven

Monsters Curse of Strahd

successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check. Regeneration. The wereraven regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the wereraven takes damage from a silvered weapon or a spell, this trait

refer to their tightly knit groups as kindnesses. A kindness of wereravens usually numbers between seven and twelve individuals. Not surprisingly, wereravens get along well with ravens and often hide

Splugoth the Returned

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

the weapon cannot be used until the creature succeeds on a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check as an action to pull it out of Splugoth. Natural weapons can have their attacks negated by this feature, but

you get taken prisoner by a group of sociopathic adventurers who end up letting you die after you save their sorry lives. One minute, you’re a dead goblin named Splug. And then you’re alive

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

little as she can get away with. Prisoner 13’s Tattoos Most of Prisoner 13’s inkwork is covered by her uniform. Her tattoos include the following: Dwarven Poetry. An excerpt from a poem

character who examines any visible tattoos and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices some of the hidden marks. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check determines that the sigils have something to do with minds or telepathy.PsychicPoison

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

. 7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

roll or an ability check, it must roll a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"} and reduce the total by the number rolled. On a successful save, the creature

cloak themselves and watch from afar. When an emerald dragon is old enough, the dragon might take on the guise of a creature that can blend in with the local population, or at least get close without

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

(Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity

up to half its flying speed.The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"} and reduce the total by the number rolled. On a

abilities to cloak themselves and watch from afar. When an emerald dragon is old enough, the dragon might take on the guise of a creature that can blend in with the local population, or at least get

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to Dash until it is within

time, so it can be recovered with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. An object that is misplaced but not recovered ends up in the morkoth’s lair 1 hour later. If the creature later

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained creature, or another creature who can reach it, can use its action to try to break free and must succeed on a DC 21 Strength check

refuse to part with any of my possessions.” 41–60 “I’ll do everything I can to get others to eat and drink beyond their normal limits.” 61–80 “I

Wrathful Smite Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of you until the spell ends. As an action, the creature can make a Wisdom check against your spell save DC to steel its resolve and end this spell.

Convincing Inquisitor

feats

Origin Feat You know how to spot a liar, and you can get people to see your way, whether through charm, reasonable arguments, or force of will. You gain the following benefits. Charming Presence

. When you take the Influence action, you don’t have Disadvantage on the check to influence Hostile creatures, and you have Advantage on the check to influence Indifferent creatures. Multiple

Bigby's Hand Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

. Forceful Hand. The hand attempts to push a creature within 5 feet of it in a direction you choose. Make a check with the hand's Strength contested by the Strength (Athletics) check of the target. If the

target is Medium or smaller, you have advantage on the check. If you succeed, the hand pushes the target up to 5 feet plus a number of feet equal to five times your spellcasting ability modifier. The

Arcane Hand Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

. Forceful Hand. The hand attempts to push a creature within 5 feet of it in a direction you choose. Make a check with the hand's Strength contested by the Strength (Athletics) check of the target. If the

target is Medium or smaller, you have advantage on the check. If you succeed, the hand pushes the target up to 5 feet plus a number of feet equal to five times your spellcasting ability modifier. The

Fate Gambler

feats

Coming out ahead, whether in games of chance or in life-or-death contention, fills you with resolve and vigor. You gain the following benefits. Bet Big. If you don't already have it, you gain Heroic

Inspiration whenever you succeed on an ability check made against another creature, when you reduce a creature to 0 Hit Points, or when a creature fails a saving throw you forced it to make. If, in

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail

treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes

and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as

watched, even when they aren't. Each time a creature that has been on the island for less than a year finishes a short or long rest, it must make a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a

Studying Phase