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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The deathwolf can take up to two reactions per round but only one per turn.
Imposing Slash. When a creature within 5 feet of the deathwolf
combines the might of a werewolf, the unholy powers of undeath, and the magic of the full moon. Deathwolves are most common on Krynn but occasionally are found in other locations where lycanthropy and
Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of
emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk.
Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus two other languages
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Noble A noble’s social advantages typically grant the noble access to greater education and training than most common folk, while nobles’ experience with business or politics makes many adept
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +7, Investigation +11, Medicine +10, Nature +11, Religion +11
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
), reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8) lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn.
Lightning Eruption. The sage creates an eruption of magical lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
+1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
Gear Breastplate, Rapier
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus two other
languages
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The noble is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The noble adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Performer Common performers include traveling storytellers, tavern musicians, local entertainers, and chorus members performing with veteran artists. These performers might be self-taught or in the
Cha 16 +3 +5
Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +3, Performance +7
Gear Shortsword
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
(+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Athletics +3, Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The soldier
makes two Longsword attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Reactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
)
Skills Acrobatics +3, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft
. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reactions
Parry. The warrior adds 2 to its AC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.
Reactions
Self-Sacrifice. When a creature within 5 feet of the thrull is hit by an attack, the thrull swaps places with that creature and is hit instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, Perception +7
Senses passive Perception 17
Languages Common plus one more language
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Instinctive Reflexes. The conduit has advantage on initiative rolls
of the conduit’s next turn.
Push. The target is pushed up to 10 feet horizontally away from the conduit.
Reactions
The conduit can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
16 +3 +3
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +7
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2
: Blindness/Deafness, Faerie Fire, Grease
Reactions
Jinx. Trigger: A creature the goblin can see hits it with an attack roll. Response—Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 13, the triggering creature. Failure: The attack misses instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Skills Arcana +4, Religion +4, Stealth +5
Resistances Necrotic, Psychic, Radiant
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Celestial, Common
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
) Radiant damage.
Reactions
Burst of Ingenuity (2/Day). Trigger: The sphinx or another creature within 30 feet makes an ability check or a saving throw. Response: The sphinx adds 2 to the roll.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Barkskin. Sir Braford’s AC can’t be lower than 16.
Special Equipment. Sir Braford wields Shatterspike, a magic longsword that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage
Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Reactions
Protection. When a creature Sir Braford can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft
., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Self-Sacrifice. When a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Athletics +5, Intimidation +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Flourish. The captain adds its Charisma modifier to the damage roll for its
Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Reactions
Shape Up, Ye Dog (2/day). Whenever a friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +4
Skills Athletics +4, Perception +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, plus one of your choice
to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of it whose target isn’t the warrior. The warrior must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Common, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Thayan
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Special Equipment. Rath has a staff of fire, and three spell scrolls of dimension door, feather fall, and fireball
6th level (1 slot): globe of invulnerability
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Illusory Self (Recharges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Languages Common, Hadozee
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Glide. If it isn’t incapacitated or wearing heavy armor, the hadozee can extend its skin membranes to move up to 5 feet
) piercing damage.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Reactions
Safe Descent. When it would take damage from a fall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The warforged makes two Armblade attacks.
Armblade
+ 3) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection. When an attacker the warforged can see makes an attack roll against a creature within 5 feet of the warforged, the warforged can impose disadvantage on the attack roll.
Claudio Pozas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Perception +6
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Gith
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The githzerai makes two Psi Strike attacks.
Psi Strike. Melee Attack Roll
Leap (2/Day). The githzerai casts Jump, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Languages Common plus two other languages
CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)
Actions
Multiattack. The noble makes three Beguiling Strike attacks.
Beguiling Strike. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +8, reach 5
Thoughts, Fly, Scrying, Shatter (level 7 version)
Reactions
Shield (2/Day). The noble casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
Gear Greatsword, Heavy Crossbow, Splint Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3
. Ranged Attack Roll: +3, range 100/400 ft. Hit: 12 (2d10 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The warrior is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The warrior adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
, Rapier
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll
: +5, range 80/320 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: Pral is hit with a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: Pral adds 2 to his AC against that attack, potentially causing the attack to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The
, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Nimble
target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage.
Reactions
Redirect Attack. When a creature the goblin can see targets it with an attack, the goblin chooses another goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places, and the chosen goblin becomes the target instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
18(+4)
CHA
12(+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +7
Skills Insight +7, Perception +10
Senses passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP
. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7) piercing damage, or 20 (3d8 + 7) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reactions
Protection. When an attacker the giant can see makes an attack roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Common, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Thayan
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Special Equipment. Rath has a staff of fire, and three spell scrolls of dimension door, feather fall, and fireball
6th level (1 slot): globe of invulnerability
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Illusory Self (Recharges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Reactions Certain special abilities, spells, and situations allow you to take a special action called a Reaction. A Reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your
turn or on someone else’s. The Opportunity Attack, described later in this chapter, is the most common type of Reaction. When you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Perception +8
Senses Passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Gith
CR 12 (XP 8,400; PB +4)
Actions
Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Psychic Warp attacks.
Psychic Warp. Melee or
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible)
1/Day Each: Plane Shift, See Invisibility
Reactions
Psionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Shortbow in any combination.
Scimitar. Melee Attack
damage, plus 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the attack roll had Advantage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Reactions
Redirect Attack. Trigger: A creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.
Greatsword. Melee
damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The knight is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The knight adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
10 (+0)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +3, Con +3
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 100 ft./400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. When an attacker hits Sildar with a melee attack and Sildar can see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
(+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +5
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Survival +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, plus one of your choice
.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Reactions
Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
+6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Hadozee
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Glide. If it isn’t incapacitated or wearing heavy armor, the hadozee can extend its skin
+ 2) piercing damage.
Reactions
Safe Descent. When it would take damage from a fall, the hadozee extends its skin membranes to reduce the fall’s damage to 0, provided it isn’t wearing heavy armor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
9 (–1)
Skills Insight +4
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unarmored Defense. While the tower
damage.
Reactions
Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the tower hand deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 7 (1d10 + 2).