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Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks?

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Are attack rolls and saving throws basically specialized ability checks? They aren’t. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are all different kinds of D20 Tests that can be made during a

game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks

Goblin Hexer

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The goblin makes two Hex Stick attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Hex Stick. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit

", "rollAction":"Hex Stick"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hex Stick", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage

Goblin Boss

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Shortbow in any combination. Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar

"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage, plus 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage

Sword of Answering

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this sword. In addition, while you hold the sword, you can take a Reaction to make one melee attack with it against any creature in your

reach that deals damage to you. You have Advantage on the attack roll, and any damage dealt with this special attack ignores any Immunity or Resistance the target has to that damage.

Goblin Warrior

Monsters Monster Manual

Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

", "rollAction":"Shortbow", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage, plus 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shortbow", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Sentinel Shield

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

While holding this Shield, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks. The Shield is emblazoned with a symbol of an eye.

Goblin Minion

Monsters Monster Manual

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"}, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2", "rollType

":"damage", "rollAction":"Dagger", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Weapon of Warning

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

As long as this weapon is within your reach and you are attuned to it, you and allies within 30 feet of you gain the following benefits. Alarm. The weapon magically awakens each subject who is

sleeping naturally when combat begins. This benefit doesn’t wake a subject from magically induced sleep. Supernatural Readiness. Each subject has Advantage on its Initiative rolls.

Synaptic Static

Spells Player’s Handbook

save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target also has muddled thoughts for 1 minute. During that time, it subtracts 1d6 from all its attack rolls and ability checks, as

True Strike

Spells Player’s Handbook

Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spell’s casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage rolls instead of using

’s normal damage type, the attack deals extra Radiant damage when you reach levels 5 (1d6), 11 (2d6), and 17 (3d6).

Heat Metal

Spells Player’s Handbook

object, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the start of your next turn. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.

Phantasmal Killer

Spells Player’s Handbook

, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls for the duration. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage, and the spell ends. For

Shillelagh

Spells Player’s Handbook

A Club or Quarterstaff you are holding is imbued with nature’s power. For the duration, you can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of melee

you cast it again or if you let go of the weapon. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage die changes when you reach levels 5 (d10), 11 (d12), and 17 (2d6).

Sphinx of Secrets

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

Staff of the Adder

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

one of the attack rolls using the animated snake head, which has a reach of 5 feet. Apply your Proficiency Bonus and Wisdom modifier to the attack roll. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Piercing damage

Rod of Lordly Might

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This rod has a flanged head, and it functions as a magic Mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. The rod has properties associated with six different buttons that

on a hit. Button 2. The rod’s flanged head folds down and two crescent-shaped blades spring out, transforming the rod into a magic Battleaxe that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage

Berserker Axe

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, while you are attuned to this weapon, your Hit Point maximum increases by 1 for each level you have

attained. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. As long as you remain cursed, you are unwilling to part with the weapon, keeping it within reach at all times

Sword of Vengeance

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Curse. This weapon is cursed and possessed by a vengeful spirit. Becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. As

long as you remain cursed, you are unwilling to part with the weapon, keeping it on your person at all times. While attuned to this weapon, you have Disadvantage on attack rolls made with weapons

Whelm

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Whelm is a powerful weapon forged by dwarves and lost in the dungeon of White Plume Mountain. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Hurl. Whelm has the

, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 15. It has hearing and Darkvision out to 120 feet. The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Dwarvish, Giant, and Goblin. Personality

Drider

Monsters Monster Manual

ability checks and attack rolls. Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the drider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack

. The drider makes three attacks, using Foreleg or Poison Burst in any combination. Foreleg. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Foreleg"}, reach 10 ft. Hit

Abominable Yeti

Monsters Monster Manual

Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two

attacks, using Claw or Ice Throw in any combination. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7

Bestow Curse

Spells Player’s Handbook

one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. In combat, the target must succeed on a

Yeti

Monsters Monster Manual

Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two

attacks, using Claw or Ice Throw in any combination. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4

Quarterstaff of the Acrobat

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You have a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While holding this weapon, you can cause it to emit green Dim Light out to 10 feet, either as a Bonus Action or

. Acrobatic Assist (Quarterstaff and 10-Foot Pole Forms Only). While holding this weapon, you have Advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. Attack Deflection (Quarterstaff Form Only). When you are hit by

Flesh Golem

Monsters Monster Manual

Aversion to Fire. If the golem takes Fire damage, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Berserk. Whenever the golem starts its turn Bloodied, roll

against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The golem makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13

Animal Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

. Pesky Swarm (Sage Only). The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring no

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6

Rod of Alertness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This rod has the following properties. Alertness. While holding the rod, you have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Initiative rolls. Spells. While holding the rod, you can cast the

Cyclops Oracle

Monsters Monster Manual

", "rollAction":"Radiant Strike"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Strike", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Flash of Light

of Light", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage, and the target has Disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of the cyclops’s next turn. Spellcasting. The cyclops casts one of the

Berserker

Monsters Monster Manual

Bloodied Frenzy. While Bloodied, the berserker has Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws.Greataxe. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Greataxe

"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.

Animal Lord (Sage)

Monsters Monster Manual

following effects occurs: Pesky Swarm. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells

Roll: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType

Mimic

Monsters Monster Manual

Adhesive (Object Form Only). The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape

this grapple have Disadvantage.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}(with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the mimic), reach 5 ft. Hit: 7

Pirate Admiral

Monsters Monster Manual

"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage

damage.Defensive Stance. Trigger: The pirate is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The pirate adds 4 to its AC against melee attack rolls (including the triggering attack) until the

Specter

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Incorporeal Movement", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the specter has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack

rolls.Life Drain. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Life Drain"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life Drain

Cyclops Sentry

Monsters Monster Manual

"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stone Club", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature

"}. Trigger: A creature the cyclops can see makes an attack roll against it. Response: The cyclops imposes Disadvantage on the roll, and the cyclops gains Advantage on attack rolls against the target until the end of the cyclops’s next turn.

Sahuagin Priest

Monsters Monster Manual

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its Hit Points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it must

telepathy.Multiattack. The sahuagin makes two Spectral Jaws attacks. Spectral Jaws. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spectral Jaws"}, reach 5 ft. or range 120

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