combat rejection grasp to have rusting

Oshundo the Alhoon

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Magic Resistance. Oshundo has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Oshundo makes two Chilling Grasp or Arcane Bolt attacks. Chilling Grasp. Melee Spell

Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Chilling Grasp"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Chilling

Nester

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): detect

and mage armor spells on itself before combat. He doesn't need material components to cast any of his prepared spells.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to

Syndra Silvane

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): detect

spells on herself before combat. Death Curse. Syndra’s hit point maximum has been reduced to 79 by the Soulmonger’s death curse, and it decreases by 1 every midnight. If her hit point

Vizeran DeVir

Monsters Out of the Abyss

will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, misty

invulnerability 7th level (1 slot): teleport 8th level (1 slot): mind blank 9th level (1 slot): time stop *Vizeran mind blank, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat. Sunlight

Lovers Vine

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 0 0 2 The lovers vine is actually two distinct vines that have developed a symbiotic relationship where one draws nutrients from the soil and the other

provides a strong stem and ability to grasp and climb. Singly, neither vine provides a medicinal or magical effect, but when both are boiled together, their mixed properties are truly potent. Lovers vine can be found in most forests but it is especially fond of marshy areas.

D9. Proving Grounds

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

D9. Proving Grounds A mangrove tree stands in the middle of a patch of heavily churned mud, where rusting and rotting bits of armor and weapons are scattered. Two lengths of chain are anchored to

opposite sides of the tree trunk, each with an iron shackle on the end. Justice in the Soggy Court is carried out using trials by combat. Prisoners fight for their freedom here, as do those who want to

Archmage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic

slot): time stop *The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Archmage

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

hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor,* magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step 3rd level (3 slots

7th level (1 slot): teleport 8th level (1 slot): mind blank* 9th level (1 slot): time stop *The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Action Options

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Action Options This section provides new action options for combat. They can be added as a group or individually to your game. Climb onto a Bigger Creature If one creature wants to jump onto another

ability to use. Disarm A creature can use a weapon attack to knock a weapon or another item from a target’s grasp. The attacker makes an attack roll contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) check

Hobgoblin

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

cooperate on the battlefield. Strategic Thinkers. Hobgoblins have a strong grasp of tactics and discipline, and can carry out sophisticated battle plans under the direction of a strategically minded leader

tire of combat, but they don’t take up arms lightly. Before they attack, hobgoblins conduct thorough reconnaissance to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of their foes. When assaulting a stronghold, they

Mogis's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

instrument of his wrath. 6 You have no idea why Mogis chose you, but his hate seeps into your being day by day nonetheless. Devotion to Mogis Following Mogis is a definitive rejection of ethical

1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any) 2 Savagery. I express my rage through combat. (Chaotic) 3 Hate. Hatred of my foes warms my

Iroas's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

victory eluded your grasp, or you demonstrated a willingness to use your strength for good. Occasionally, Iroas’s choice of a champion has as much to do with his enmity toward Mogis as it does with the

do. Devotion to Iroas Following Iroas means making a commitment to combat in pursuit of righteous aims, not as a way of applying coercion or domination. It also means dedicating yourself to the

Spell Attacks

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

of the Extra Attack feature? The short answer is no. As explained in the Player’s Handbook, you can take one action on your turn in combat, in addition to moving. You choose your action from the

a spell, such as shocking grasp. Each spell has a casting time. A game feature, such as an opportunity attack, doesn’t let you bypass that casting time, unless the feature says otherwise. The War

Mind Flayer

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

prefer to communicate via telepathy and use their telepathy when issuing commands to their thralls. When an illithid meets strong resistance, it avoids initial combat as it orders its thralls to attack

Intelligence (save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). The mind flayer has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, dancing lights, mage hand, shocking grasp 1st

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

melee attack. Howling Hatred Initiate Howling Hatred initiates are attracted by the cult’s philosophy of non-attachment and the rejection of material things, unaware of the cult’s true nature. The

is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust

Fighter Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. The most accomplished Battle Masters are well-rounded figures who combine their carefully honed combat skills with academic study in the fields of history, theory, and the arts. Level 3: Combat

finish a Long Rest. You can also restore a use of the feature by expending one Superiority Die (no action required). Level 10: Improved Combat Superiority Your Superiority Die becomes a d10. Level 15

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

resembling a crow shelters in the nest. It has a beak that comes together like mandibles, large enough to grasp a horse. Even more unsettling are the multitude of eyes clustered on its forehead, though

that rage against other than itself. An ancient deep crow is a formidable foe, and Raah does not hold back in combat, opening with its Shadow Caw and carving up characters who dare attack it. Even as

Guilds and Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

circle. Bards are expected to set aside personal rivalries while in a circle outpost, and any kind of combat or violence is prohibited. Violating this rule results in immediate expulsion from the

in the guild. Sorcerers must prove their grasp of arcane theory to earn a place, and warlocks are rarely accepted as members. The hall of the Esoteric Order of Aureon is in the district of Clifftop in

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

understand the ebb and flow of combat to sit around his council fire and learn the ways of warfare. Skilled Strategists. Orcs that show aptitude for the nuances of warfare at an early age are considered

and gripped by its legs. No one had ever escaped the grasp of the behir, but Bahgtru saw this as the ultimate test of his strength, and laughed at his good fortune. One by one, Bahgtru broke the

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

, then join the other duergar in area 39. In combat, Snurrevin might cast shocking grasp through his hidden familiar, and he might use silent image to confound enemies with realistic-seeming threats

they prohibit entry into area 39. If the characters don’t negotiate, or if talks go badly, combat ensues. Tactics. If combat occurs, the duerger guards first attack with their javelins. They use their

Locations on the Grove Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

dispatched in area 54, are spread about the grove. After moving 50 feet into the cavern, the characters come upon 1d4 of the hostile creatures. Any significant noise, such as from combat or clearing the briars

of 15 or higher or succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the frog. If combat breaks out, the frog jumps down and joins the fight in the second round. Three twig blights are here, too

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

to create opportunities for interesting interactions. If combat statistics become necessary, a helpless Chosen has AC 10, has 5 hit points, and makes checks and saving throws with a +0 modifier. If

) has command over two dread warriors (see appendix B) here. A shadow lurks at each pillar on the shrine of binding, for a total of four. Curse of Bloodlust. If combat occurs in this area, a creature

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

practicing arcane magic. It’s obvious that this rejection still stings Oshundo, who refers to Illithinoch’s long-dead leaders as “ignorant fools” who are “closed to the flexibility and power of arcane magic

Bonus +4 Magic Resistance. Oshundo has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. Oshundo makes two Chilling Grasp or Arcane Bolt attacks

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, but they stay put unless ordered to move by a member of the family. Combat here alerts Thurstwell Vanthampur in area V13. V12. Balcony A crenelated stone battlement encloses this balcony overlooking

horror that was fashioned on Avernus. The construct understands Infernal but can’t speak, and it is immune to the following spells: fire bolt, sacred flame, and shocking grasp. The only creatures

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Although fire giants put stock in combat skill, they recognize that success in battle or on the hunt derives mainly from the quality of one’s weapons and armor, and those that can fashion the finest

giants aren’t honing their crafting skills, they’re drilling with weapons or exercising to keep themselves fit for battle. The typical fire giant has a mastery of combat tactics that few other warriors

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

and a lot of noise. D5. Crane A narrow, rotting walkway with missing boards and no railing surrounds the rusting bulk of this ancient crane. The hull of the ship dangles from the crane’s arm, fifty

cunning and clever. If combat breaks out here, he remains hidden in the water while the skum do the fighting. He makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide. As long as he remains unnoticed

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

Stairs The 5-foot-wide stairs that descend from area 1 are roughly carved. They aren’t dangerous to traverse, however, except that combat while on the narrow path can be risky. Three small landings lie

combat. One corpse stands with its back against the western wall, the spear that killed it still skewering it and holding it upright. Three wooden doors lead from this area. A hollow tower of loose

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

disguised as Zorhanna can command the golem to move aside. Otherwise, the golem attacks if it takes damage or if someone tries to sneak past it into area P12. In combat, the golem uses Slow on its

one or more characters close to melee distance, she casts shocking grasp and misty step on her next turn, using the latter spell to teleport to another rock. As an action, a character can make a DC

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

off combat by parleying with the chieftain. For example, the characters might have captured some of the hatchlings in the southwest chamber, intending to ransom them back to the troglodytes in

skeleton in rusted mail in the southern part of the room, and a narrow passageway leads to another small room beyond this one. A surprisingly bright sword gleams in the skeleton’s bony grasp. Hazard. The

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

side of the magma river. The keys to the treasury were within the firenewts’ grasp. However, they failed to recognize the keys for what they were and incorporated them into a statue they built in the

, and straining at their tethers. Beginning on the following round, 1d3 giant striders break loose each round and attack or join in an ongoing battle. They don’t attack firenewts, and a firenewt can hop onto a giant strider and ride it as a mount using the standard rules for mounted combat.

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Auran and Common but speaks only through the use of its Mimicry trait Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it

, mage hand, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, shield, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): blur, invisibility, ray of enfeeblement 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Frost Giant Everlasting One To hold its place or rise within the ordning, a frost giant must routinely face mighty foes in single combat. Some seek out magic that will aid them, but enchanted objects

ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the surface world makes them valuable guides, and their insights can help other stone giants grasp the dangers of living in a dream. Mad

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

for a monk. If combat occurs, sleeping monks wake up and stand up during their first turn. They can each take a normal second turn. By day, four monks (the ones who drew night shift) sleep here. M4

Maximilian’s earthen grasp, and a scroll of transmute rock (see appendix B for a description of these spells). Qarbo carries the coffer key, as well as the key to the locked doors in area M21. M5. West

Torrents Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Wisdom (Perception) check to spot the submerged crabs, which climb their nets to attack any creatures that pass within reach. Once combat starts, all the crabs attack. Nets. Each net draped across

dozen humanoids pack the cage, elemental water’s symbol raised in a scar on every brow. Tired hands grasp at the bars as the captives struggle to press their mouths above the water. Among the mass of

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

room. It booms in a hollow voice, “Prove yourself in single combat and be rejuvenated!” The creature is an elemental composed of comet ice and dust. It uses the stat block of an air elemental but

saving throw; this save is made with disadvantage if the breath drinker is alive. On a failed save, the mask slips from the creature’s grasp but remains in its space, where another creature can try to

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