clouds reduced grasping to have received

Blob of Annihilation

Monsters Monster Manual

Astral Implosion. If the blob is reduced to 0 Hit Points, it implodes and ejects any creatures and objects engulfed by it into the Astral Sea. The blob itself vanishes, leaving behind a layer of

", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage at the start of each of its turns, is suffocating, has the Restrained condition, and repeats the save at the end of each of its turns. An engulfed creature that is reduced to

Statuette of Augury

Magic Items Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

This gold statuette of an elf is worth 100 gp, and is imbued with divination magic. A non-evil creature grasping the statue can ask it a question and receive a telepathic response, as though the

creature had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again.

Vampiric Mist Legacy

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, the mist regains 10 hit points, and the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic

damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.In a loose manner of speaking, the vampiric mist is the embodiment of

Guardian Portrait

Monsters Curse of Strahd

is indistinguishable from a normal painting.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

. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points

Draconian Foot Soldier

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

reduced to 0 hit points, its body turns to stone and releases a petrifying gas. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be restrained as it begins

ambush. When draconian foot soldiers die, they unleash clouds of petrifying gas, turning their corpses—and any creatures within the clouds—to stone. On the world of Krynn, draconian foot

Broom of Animated Attack

Monsters Curse of Strahd

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 to fulfill

. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to

Strahd's Animated Armor

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

, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use

Soul Shaker

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

shaker is reduced to 0 hit points, it explodes into 7 (1d4 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d4+5","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Reconstruction"} crawling claw;crawling claws. After 6 (1d12;{"diceNotation":"1d12

grasping mass of Humanoid limbs, a soul shaker is an obsessive claimer of corpses and collector of body parts. These nightmarish creatures arise from ghoulish collections of severed limbs exposed to

Baaz Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

reduced to 0 hit points, its body turns to stone and releases a petrifying gas. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be restrained as it begins

stone and unleash clouds of petrifying gas that turn their corpses and any nearby creatures into stone. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been

Rime Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

save, the creature takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Trail of Frost", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start

forms are unstable, constantly breaking apart and reforming as clouds of frost billow off them. As a rime hulk moves, it leaves a trail of ice that can freeze enemies in place. When it dies, a rime hulk explodes in a burst of frost.Cold, Poison

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.In

billowing clouds of fog lurk vampiric mists, the wretched remnants of vampire;vampires that were prevented from finding rest. Indistinguishable from the mists they lurk within, they strike unseen and

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

, drink, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Petrified Death. A tomb tapper reduced to 0 hit points turns into a lifeless stone statue. Anything it's wearing or carrying is not transformed. Sense Magic. The tomb tapper senses magic within 30

communicate with one another by means of a humming sound created by skin vibrations. Seekers of Magic. Tomb tappers received their colloquial name from their habit of burrowing into the depths to plunder

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The object regains all its hit points at the end of every turn, but it turns to dust if reduced to 0 hit points or when the giant dies. If

inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception. They can also create a momentary vortex of freezing winds and storm clouds around themselves, engulfing their foes in elemental fury.Lightning, ThunderCold

Fomorian Warlock of the Dark

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of every turn, but it turns to dust if reduced to 0 hit points or when the fomorian dies. If the rune is destroyed, the fomorian can inscribe a blood rune on an object in its possession when it

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Corrupting Hex", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and become cursed for 24 hours. While cursed this way, the target’s speed is reduced by half, and

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

condition (escape DC 17). The vine vanishes when the target is no longer grappled, or when the Gardener wills it to (no action required). A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the vine has the

carrying, to an unoccupied space they can see within 15 feet. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the psychic damage has the unconscious condition and is stable instead of dying. Spell Refuge. When

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

can see the creature. Reduced Threat. This creature has -2 penalty on all ability checks and saving throws.Multiattack. The aboleth makes three tentacle attacks. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7

choose to be affected. Pools of water within 90 feet of the aboleth surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature on the ground within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

poisoned. A humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies and rises at the start of Illmarrow’s next turn as a zombie. The zombie acts immediately after Illmarrow in the initiative count and is

received a vision affirming that the bloodline of Vol was no more. To the world, the last survivor of that bloodline is known as Lady Illmarrow. But in truth, she is Erandis Vol, heir to the Mark of

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

hit points for each elemental she summons. Summoned elementals have maximum hit points, appear within 100 feet of Olhydra, and disappear if Olhydra is reduced to 0 hit points.Olhydra can take 3

uses her lair action to cause one of the following effects: Pools of water in the lair surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 20 Strength

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and Zorak regains hit points equal to that

vampire's lair. The fog occasionally takes eerie forms, such as grasping claws and writhing serpents. If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this damage dies, and an undead shadow rises from its corpse and acts immediately after the dragon

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

Coral

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target dies, and its body is reduced to fine dust. Created by Kenzie C. Coral

lives in the ocean and in the clouds. Cookies are her favorite snack. She has the power to bolster other creatures, and she can bestow upon animals the ability to speak for a short time. When she is

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains

grasping claws and writhing serpents. If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

grasping claws and writhing serpents. If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire

eerie forms, such as grasping claws and writhing serpents. If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken

occasionally takes eerie forms, such as grasping claws and writhing serpents. If the vampire is destroyed, these effects end after 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll"} days.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Animated Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Animated Objects 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

reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to anyone. “Lyin’ next to the chest were the bones of Cap’n Scornblade himself, still clutchin’ his rusty sword

Draconian Foot Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

close to enemies before springing an ambush. When draconian foot soldiers die, they unleash clouds of petrifying gas, turning their corpses—and any creatures within the clouds—to stone. On the world

calculating the fall’s damage. Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its body turns to stone and releases a petrifying gas. Each creature within 5 feet of the draconian must succeed

Vampiric Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

insubstantial nature enables it to pursue prey through the tiniest of openings. When first encountered, a vampiric mist appears as a billowing mass of light clouds. As the creature feeds, its coloration

darkens to a deep crimson. In the Temple of Blood inside the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), several clouds of vampiric mist appear and attempt to engulf any who don’t escape the place quickly. Undead Nature. A

D13. Big Barkless

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

deep into the tree blight, gaining total cover. The sprites evacuate and disperse into the swamp if the tree blight is reduced to 0 hit points. Clothesline. A clothesline attached to Big Barkless is

) check to discern that the blight is animate. Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures. Actions Multiattack. The blight makes one Branch attack and one Grasping Root

The Ruinous Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Ruinous Sea is inimical to all but the strange and powerful chaos krakens that inhabit it. Swimming the Ruinous Sea Despite their ephemeral appearance, the Ruinous Sea’s roiling clouds are viscous and

more than a minute within it. Vashishax isn’t willing to die here; if reduced to fewer than 100 hit points, the kraken flees to its lair many miles deeper in the Ruinous Sea.

Coral

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

Coral Created by Kenzie C. Coral – Illustration by: Kenzie C. Coral lives in the ocean and in the clouds. Cookies are her favorite snack. She has the power to bolster other creatures, and she can

, potentially turning it to dust. When Coral has the hiccups, bubbles shoot from her horn. These bubbles transform into tasty cookies, bursts of glitter, and protective clouds of stinky gas. Coral Large Fey

Rime Hulk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

ancestors, rime hulks are roughly formed masses of frost and ice. Their vaguely giant-shaped physical forms are unstable, constantly breaking apart and reforming as clouds of frost billow off them. As a rime

space for the first time during this move, that creature must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10) cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until

Vampiric Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Vampiric Mist In billowing clouds of fog lurk vampiric mists, the wretched remnants of vampires that were prevented from finding rest. Indistinguishable from the mists they lurk within, they strike

hit points, and the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.

Quest: Chaos Unfurls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Quest: Chaos Unfurls Once Toryn learns the characters are adventurers, she tries to hire them. Read the following aloud: “I recently received a shipment of tempestuous magical scrolls. I need them

throw or take 1d4 Slashing damage. A character reduced to 0 Hit Points by a scroll has the Unconscious condition but is Stable. There are two scrolls for every player character in the party. As an

D&D Beyond

Search Results