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Spells
Player’s Handbook
You radiate a concealing aura in a 30-foot Emanation for the duration. While in the aura, you and each creature you choose have a +10 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks and leave no tracks.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You touch a creature and choose Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma. For the duration, the target has Advantage on ability checks using the chosen ability.
Using a Higher-Level
Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 2. You can choose a different ability for each target.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
you choose, up to the rope’s length away from you. That end moves 10 feet on your turn when you first command it and 10 feet at the start of each of your subsequent turns until reaching its
rope to knot, large knots appear at 1-foot intervals along the rope. While knotted, the rope shortens to a 50-foot length and grants Advantage on ability checks made to climb using the rope.
The
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You place a curses;curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose
one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability.
If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Choose a manufactured metal object, such as a metal weapon or a suit of Heavy or Medium metal armor, that you can see within range. You cause the object to glow red-hot. Any creature in physical
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.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Resistances. See Living Shadow.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness
, the dragon has Resistance to damage that isn’t Force, Psychic, or Radiant.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the dragon has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Multiattack
Monsters
Monster Manual
Resistances. See Living Shadow.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness
, the dragon has Resistance to damage that isn’t Force, Psychic, or Radiant.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the dragon has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Multiattack
Monsters
Monster Manual
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
.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the sphinx fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The sphinx makes three Claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +8
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You touch a creature, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration. Until the curse ends, the target suffers one of the following effects of your choice:
Choose
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
Monsters
Monster Manual
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
.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the sphinx fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The sphinx makes two Claw attacks and uses Roar.
Claw. Melee Attack
Monsters
Monster Manual
block.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Lordly Presence. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20, any enemy that starts its turn in a 30
. 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
Monsters
Monster Manual
Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents the Sage, which determines certain traits in this stat block.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to
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
Monsters
Monster Manual
that spell again.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the hag fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The hag has Advantage on saving throws against
Escape"} days. When the hag teleports away, each creature within 60 feet of the space it left is cursed. Until the curse ends, a creature has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws, and the
Spells
Player’s Handbook
feet in diameter. If you choose an object, it must remain in place; if it is moved more than 10 feet from where you cast this spell, the glyph is broken, and the spell ends without being triggered
.
The glyph is nearly imperceptible and requires a successful Wisdom (Perception) check against your spell save DC to notice.
When you inscribe the glyph, you set its trigger and choose which effect the
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Semblance of Life. The podling is a physical copy of a creature digested by a Bodytaker Plant. The podling has Advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as the digested creature. The
to a bodytaker plant, the podling throws itself into battle and fights to the death.
Roll on or choose a result from the Podling Behaviors table to inspire the unusual habits a podling might
Monsters
Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack
Semblance of Life. The podling is a physical copy of a creature digested by a Bodytaker Plant. The podling has Advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as the digested creature. The
to a bodytaker plant, the podling throws itself into battle and fights to the death.
Roll on or choose a result from the Podling Behaviors table to inspire the unusual habits a podling might
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Saidra has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rollsMultiattack. Saidra makes three Necrotic Burst
fogbanks, only to reappear on the outskirts of Port-a-Lucine 2d6 hours later.
Empowered Actors. Humanoids add 1d8 to Charisma (Deception or Performance) checks made while wearing a mask.
Invitation
Monsters
Dungeon Masters: Arcana Unleashed Play-Along Pack
.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the darkenbeast has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Multiattack. The darkenbeast makes three Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +5
were before transformation. Roll on or choose a result from the Darkenbeast Origin table as inspiration for these cosmetic features.
Darkenbeast Origin
1d6
The Darkenbeast Was Once A
Feats
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have.
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this benefit (choose when you
a failed save, you have the Deafened condition until the end of your next turn. While Deafened, you have Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
which it hails. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Dragon Origins table to determine which lost realm a spirit dragon is from.
Spirit Dragon Origins
1d6
The Spirit Dragon Traces
the lair have Advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks that involve singing or playing music. Creatures other than the dragon and its allies in that area have Disadvantage on saving throws to avoid
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (4/Day or 5/Day in Lair). If Valindra fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Spirit Gem. If destroyed, Valindra re-forms in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
.
Thirst for Knowledge. Within 1 mile of the lair, creatures have Advantage on Intelligence checks made when they take the Study action.
If Valindra dies or moves her lair elsewhere, these effects end
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
dragons are exactly alike; each individual bears features distinct to the empire from which it hails. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Dragon Origins table to determine which lost realm a spirit
, creating the following effects:
Enchanted Acoustics. Creatures within 1 mile of the lair have Advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks that involve singing or playing music. Creatures other than the
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
cost Chakuna extra movement.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Domain). If Chakuna fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Chakuna makes three attacks, using
Monstrosities have Advantage on Wisdom checks.
Whispering Shadows. Humanoids subtract 1d8 from any ability checks they make when they take the Hide action.
If Chakuna dies, these effects end
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a
hails. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Dragon Origins table to determine which lost realm a spirit dragon is from.
Spirit Dragon Origins
1d6
The Spirit Dragon Traces Its Origins To
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a
, driving it to either morose despondence or passionate rage.
No two spirit dragons are exactly alike; each individual bears features distinct to the empire from which it hails. Roll on or choose a
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points.
Magic
efficiently as he can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
with all her Hit Points somewhere in Kalakeri.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Domain). If Ramya fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Ramya has Advantage
ability as Spellcasting. The spell lasts until Ramya drops to 80 Hit Points or fewer or uses her Vengeful Fire action. Intelligence (Investigation) checks to discern her true appearance are made with
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points.
Magic
can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps a magical soul
Equipment
This one-handed axe has a pick on the opposite end of the blade. You can choose to deal either slashing damage or piercing damage, depending on which end you use to attack. If you are proficient with
axes, you can add your proficiency bonus on any checks made to climb a vertical surface when wielding it.
Magic Items
Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
, and it doesn’t impede bodily functions. Once you put it on, it can’t be removed unless you choose to do so or you die, at which point the pot reappears and the ichor flows back into it
.
While wearing the armor, you have resistance to poison damage. The armor also doesn’t impose disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
bodily functions. Once you put it on, it can’t be removed unless you choose to do so.
While wearing the armor, you have resistance to fire damage. The armor also doesn’t impose disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
Enhance Ability
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You touch a creature and bestow upon it a magical enhancement. Choose one of the following effects; the target gains that effect until the spell ends.
Bear's Endurance. The target has advantage on
Constitution checks. It also gains 2d6 temporary hit points, which are lost when the spell ends.
Bull's Strength. The target has advantage on Strength checks, and his or her carrying capacity doubles
Pass without Trace
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
A veil of shadows and silence radiates from you, masking you and your companions from detection. For the duration, each creature you choose within 30 feet of you (including you) has a +10 bonus to
Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can't be tracked except by magical means. A creature that receives this bonus leaves behind no tracks or other traces of its passage.
Magic Items
Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
of colors you choose. If you mimic the colors of your surroundings, your hues continually shift to match your surroundings, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks until you change your
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
proficiency bonus for ability checks it makes that use the chosen skill.
You must choose a skill in which the target is proficient and that isn’t already benefiting from an effect, such as Expertise, that doubles its proficiency bonus.