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Dungeon Master’s Guide
When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack, you can utter or sign the following command
words: “Swift death to you who have wronged me.” The target of your attack becomes your sworn enemy until it dies or until dawn 7 days later. You can have only one such sworn enemy at a time
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
command words, each requiring a Magic action to use:
First Command Word. The box unfolds into a Rowboat.
Second Command Word. The box unfolds into a Keelboat.
Third Command Word. The Folding Boat
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This stoppered flask sloshes when shaken, as if it contains water. The decanter weighs 2 pounds.
You can take a Magic action to remove the stopper and issue one of three command words, whereupon an
amount of fresh water or salt water (your choice) pours out of the flask. The water stops pouring out at the start of your next turn. Choose from the following command words:
Splash. The decanter
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This prism has 50 charges. While you are holding it, you can take a Magic action and use one of three command words to cause one of the following effects:
First Command Word. The gem sheds Bright
Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. This effect doesn’t expend a charge. It lasts until you take a Bonus Action to repeat the command word or until you use another
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"claw", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage.
Fire Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"fire ray"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation
Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
2/Day Each: Alter Self, Command (level 3 version), Detect Magic1/Day Each: Dominate Person (level 8 version), Plane Shift (self only)Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
sphere moves through the air, it opens into a tangle of metal bands.
Make a ranged attack roll with an attack bonus equal to your Dexterity modifier plus your Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, the target
has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract and become a sphere once more.
A
Monsters
Monster Manual
.
Channel Negative Energy. Ranged Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Channel Negative Energy"}, range 60 ft. Hit: 25 (6d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"6d6+4
.
Dread Command. The mummy casts Command (level 2 version), using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. The mummy can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Glare. The
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Grave Strike", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage.
Sickening Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +10
of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18). The vampire can’t take this action again until
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Multiattack. The professor makes two Radiant Strike attacks. The professor can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting.
Radiant Strike. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation
casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: dancing lights, friends
2/day each: bless, command
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
: dancing lights, friends
1/day each: command, mage armorRousing Verse. When a creature the apprentice can see within 30 feet of it fails a saving throw, the apprentice magically weaves together
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 3
: dancing lights, friends
1/day each: command, confusion, mage armor, tonguesRousing Verse. When a creature the pledgemage can see within 30 feet of it fails a saving throw, the pledgemage magically
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: calm emotions, charm person, command, comprehend languagesDisarming Words (3/Day). When a creature the speaker can see within 60 feet of it makes a damage roll, the speaker can roll a d6
Multiattack. The speaker makes two Thunder Bolt attacks.
Thunder Bolt. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Thunder Bolt"} to hit, reach 5 ft
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
use of Spellcasting.
Ink Lance. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Lance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8
save DC 15):
At will: dancing lights, friends
2/day each: bane, command, darkness, mage armor
1/day each: tonguesProfessors of shadow wield the linguistic magic of Silverquill College through slicing
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Leadership. Aurelia utters a few inspiring words to one creature she can see within 30 feet of her. If the creature can hear her, it can add a d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Warleader's Helix"}. Ranged Spell Attack: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Warleader"} to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 54 (12d8
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage", "rollAction":"Glaive", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
2/day each: command, dispel magic, find steedBlackguards are paladins who broke their sacred oaths and now indulge their own villainous ambitions. They
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Golden Rod", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Radiant Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Radiant Bolt"} to
to them.Commanding Words. The shaker speaks magical words to order a creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by one of the
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Heavy Crossbow"} to
crossbow bolts.
Roleplaying Information
Sheriff Markham of Bryn Shander is a brawny, likable man of few words. Nothing is more important to him than protecting Icewind Dale. He judges others by their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
"} thunder damage.
Thunderbolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Thunderbolt"} to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10
save DC 13):
At will: command, create or destroy water
3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk
1/day each: Evard's black tentacles
Voice of the Kraken (Recharges after a
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Amphibious. Kysh can breathe air and water.
Emissary of the Sea. Kysh can communicate simple ideas with amphibious and water-breathing beasts. They understand the meaning of his words, but he cannot
with spell attacks). He can cast the following spell, requiring only verbal components:
1/day: fog cloudMultiattack. Kysh makes two melee attacks with his spear.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
that drive them, and are susceptible only to weapons imbued with magic or the strength of adamantine.
Blind Obedience. When its creator or possessor is on hand to command it, a golem performs flawlessly
grasp of language beyond that understanding, and can't be reasoned with or tricked with words.
Constructed Nature. A golem doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.Fire, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, calm emotions, detect magic, detect thoughts, dispel magic, sending, suggestion
1/day each: mass suggestion, modify memory
Inquisitor’s Command (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType
":"recharge","rollAction":"Inquisitor's Command"}. Each creature of the inquisitor’s choice that it can see within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Command ability.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3
":"piercing"} piercing damage when used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Voice of Command. The iron consul selects up to two allies within 90 feet of it that can hear its commands. Each ally can
Monsters
Heroes of the Borderlands
Multiattack. Ivlis makes three Chaos Blast attacks. She can replace one attack with a use of Sinister Command if available.
Chaos Blast. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
","rollAction":"Chaos Bolt: Lightning","rollDamageType":"Lightning"}.
Sinister Command (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Sinister Command"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
Greataxe", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Improvised Weapon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Improvised Weapon"} to hit, reach
Kilgore is a member of the Uthgardt Elk Tribe, and her strength and scowl conceal a generous heart. She’s a woman of few words who lets her actions (and punches) speak for her. A fearsome combatant
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
must obey the knight's commands until the knight dies or until the knight releases it as a bonus action. The knight can command up to twelve undead at a time this way.
Master of the Pallid Banner. While
(4 slots): command, compelled duel, hellish rebuke, wrathful smite
2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, crown of madness, darkness, find steed, magic weaponMultiattack. The knight attacks twice with
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (6d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"6d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Rock. Ranged
: “I’ll protect this beautiful world from the ravages of evil with my dying breath.”
Flaw: “I don’t care if my words hurt others’ feelings.”Lightning, ThunderCold
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Multiattack. The captain makes three melee attacks: two with its scimitar and one with its dagger. Or the captain makes two ranged attacks with its daggers.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Lightning Strike. Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Strike"} to hit, range 120
, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
hands, plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flame Tongue","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage if the weapon is aflame.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6
my sword. They beat words to hell.”
Ideal. “I expect to be paid well for my handiwork.”
Bond. “The League of Malevolence is a convenient arrangement—until something
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Special Equipment. Zarak carries a potion of invisibility.Multiattack. Zarak makes two Dagger attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit
came between him and the riches he covets.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait. “I mince people, not words.”
Ideal. “Coin is what I crave.”
Bond. “Once I
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7
Small note with the words “It’s been fun!” written on it in an ornate script
6
Glass bead that looks like an eye
7
Pistachio shells
8
Two playing cards balanced against
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
(no action required).Multiattack. The dabus makes two Flying Brick attacks.
Flying Brick. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Flying Brick"} to hit
cobblestone hands.
When dabus communicate, rather than speaking or signing words, they create esoteric illusory images and symbols in front of themselves. Scholars have yet to determine the origin of
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
spell attacks). Talis has the following spells prepared from the cleric spell list:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, resistance, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, healing word, inflict
":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Winter Strike","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Multiattack. The captain makes three melee attacks: two with its scimitar and one with its dagger. Or the captain makes two ranged attacks with its daggers.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Gythka","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Chatkcha. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType
themselves.
The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To demonstrate emotion and reaction, thri-kreen clack their mandibles and wave their antennae, indicating to other






