choice with rounds

Lorthuun

Monsters Out of the Abyss

initiative count 20 on the next round. Walls within 120 feet of the beholder sprout grasping appendages until initiative count 20 on the round after next. Each creature of the beholder's choice that

eye opens on a solid surface within 60 feet of the beholder. One random eye ray of the beholder shoots from that eye at a target of the beholder's choice that it can see. The eye then closes and

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

throw or have the stunned condition due to fear or delight (the infiltrator’s choice) until the end of the target’s next turn, after which the target is immune to this Beguiling Whisper

creatures of the infiltrator’s choice within 20 feet of the image. Each target must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw, taking 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

":"slashing"} slashing damage. Eye Ray. Belashyrra shoots one of the following magical eye rays of its choice, targeting one creature it can see within 120 feet of it: 1. Psyche-Reconstruction Ray

initiative ties), Belashyrra can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; it can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: An eye opens on a solid surface within 60 feet of

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, filling a 10-foot cube within 5 feet of the assassin. Each creature of the assassin’s choice in that area takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vanishing Escape

; the villain can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair. Creatures that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon’s choice). In storm giant form, Iymrith retains her alignment

","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a

Nintra Siotta

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

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

vortex. One creature of her choice within 20 feet of the pane must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be drawn into the vortex, taking 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one of the following lair actions; the balhannoth can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Teleport. The balhannoth targets one creature within 500 feet of it. The target must

succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, or the target, along with whatever it is wearing and carrying, teleports to an unoccupied space of the balhannoth’s choice within 60 feet of it. Vanish. The

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

lair actions; the ancient or adult dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Temporal Fling. The dragon attempts to fling a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself forward

(your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Froghemoth Elder

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the following lair actions; the froghemoth can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Croak. The froghemoth lets out an ear-splitting croak. Each creature within 30 feet of it must

choice within 60 feet of it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target is mesmerized by otherworldly visions and has the charmed condition until the end of the target’s

Zikzokrishka

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Zikzokrishka’s choice that is within 120 feet of the Zikzokrishka and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18

, Zikzokrishka can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that Zikzokrishka

Orthon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

choice; the orthon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Acid. The target must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6", "rollType":"damage

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

following effects of Demogorgon’s choice or at random: 1. Beguiling Gaze. The target is stunned until the start of Demogorgon’s next turn or until Demogorgon is no longer within line of sight. 2

following effects; Demogorgon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Demogorgon creates an illusory duplicate of himself, which appears in his own space and lasts until initiative count 20

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Graz’zt can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Graz’zt casts

the command spell on every creature of his choice in the lair. He needn’t see each one, but he must be aware that an individual is in the lair to target that creature. He issues the same command

Ogrémoch

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

other than Ogrémoch on the ground in the area must succeed on a DC 15 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target’s choice) or be knocked prone. Regional Effects The region containing

tremors"} rounds. At first, damage is minor — broken windows, cracked plaster, items toppled off shelves. The longer Ogrémoch remains, the stronger the tremors become. After 5 days, the

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground

; (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces of his choice within 600 feet of him. The minotaurs roll initiative when they appear, and they obey his commands. They remain until they die

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Presence. Each creature of Baphomet’s choice within 120 feet of him and aware of him must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can

magical effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Baphomet seals one doorway or other entryway within the lair. The opening must be unoccupied. It is filled with solid stone for

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw

following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Pools of water that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature on the ground

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

can take one of the following lair actions when in her lair; she can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Perceive Interlopers. The drow projects her mind throughout her lair, marking

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Deadly Utterance. Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

flail attacks. If an attack hits, he can cause it to create an additional effect of his choice or at random (each effect can be used only once per Multiattack): 1. The attack deals an extra 13 (2d12

same effect two rounds in a row. Yeenoghu causes an iron spike—5 feet tall and 1 inch in diameter—to burst from the ground at a point he can see within 100 feet of him. Any creature in

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Baphomet’s choice within 120 feet of him and aware of him must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1

ties), Baphomet can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Illusory Room. Baphomet casts mirage arcane, affecting a room within the lair

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces of his choice within 600 feet of him. The minotaurs roll initiative when they

one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

pageantry. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Graz’zt can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Command

. Graz’zt casts the command spell on every creature of his choice in the lair. He needn’t see each one, but he must be aware that an individual is in the lair to target that creature. He

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Dyrrn uses its Corruption action. A 30-foot-square area of ground within 120 feet of Dyrrn sprouts tentacles until initiative count 20 on the

(Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check as an action. Each creature of Dyrrn’s choice that it can see within 120 feet of it must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or take 26 (4d12

Ancient Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the ancient or adult dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Temporal Fling. The dragon attempts to fling a creature it can see

area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Yugoloth"} chance of summoning its choice of 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Yugoloth (Mezzoloths

baernaloth can take one of the following lair actions; the baernaloth can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Consume Suffering. Until initiative count 20 on the next round, when a creature

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Klauth’s choice that is within 120 feet of Klauth and aware of him must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom

lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Magma erupts from a point on the ground the dragon can see within 120 feet of it

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A

effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines erupt in a 20-foot radius centered on a point on the ground that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. That area becomes difficult terrain, and

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for

(losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines erupt in a 20

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType

ties), an elder brain can take one of the following lair actions; the elder brain can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Force Wall. The elder brain casts wall of force. Psionic

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

"} lightning or thunder damage (Nafas’s choice). Create Vortex. A 10-foot-radius, 60-foot-tall cylinder of swirling cosmic dust forms on a point Nafas can see within 120 feet of him. The vortex

friendly creatures. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Nafas can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

following lair actions; the dragon turtle can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Blasting Current. A strong water current moves through the dragon turtle’s lair. Each creature

within 30 feet of the dragon turtle must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 30 feet in a direction of the dragon turtle’s choice. On a success, the creature is moved 10 feet

Bag of Beans Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

gains 5d6 temporary hit points for 1 hour. 02-10 A geyser erupts and spouts water, beer, berry juice, tea, vinegar, wine, or oil (GM's choice) 30 feet into the air for 1d12 rounds. 11-20 A

;shriekers sprout 51-60 1d4 + 8 bright pink toads crawl forth. Whenever a toad is touched, it transforms into a Large or smaller monster of the GM's choice. The monster remains for 1 minute, then

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC

or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and

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