construct ritual grows to have response

Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a material: Clay

slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Construct Spirit Medium Construct, Neutral AC 13 + the spell’s level HP 40 + 15 for each spell level above 4 Speed 30 ft

Darkling Elder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling grows into a taller, elf-like form. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails.

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The darkling elder casts darkness, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

everlasting guardian. The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed down through generations of forest-dwelling societies and druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an

evil act if the victim-to-be is a willing sacrifice. In the ritual, a living person’s chest is pierced and the heart removed. A seed is pushed into the heart, which is then placed in a tree

Stone Cursed

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

repeat the saving throw. The effect ends if the second save is successful; otherwise the target is petrified for 24 hours.Stone cursed are spawned through a foul alchemical ritual performed on a Humanoid

that has been turned to stone. The ritual, which requires a mixture of basilisk blood and the ashes from the burned feathers of a cockatrice, awakens a dim echo of the petrified victim’s spirit

Murgaxor

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. While Murgaxor isn’t blinded, he can see any creature that isn’t an Undead or a Construct within 60 feet of himself, even through total cover, heavily obscured areas, invisibility, or any

use that action again until he finishes a long rest: Clay Behemoth. A clay golem erupts from the floor in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of the ritual circle. The golem obeys Murgaxor's commands

Oddlewin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Fortune Teller. Oddlewin can cast the Augury spell as a ritual, using cards as the material component. Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage Oddlewin must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma

one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: Mage Hand, Tasha's Hideous LaughterReversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing

Tanarukk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

+ 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Greatsword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Unbridled Fury. In response to being hit by a melee attack, the tanarukk can

of Gruumsh has also mastered a ritual for this purpose, and bestows it on those deemed worthy. Whatever process is used corrupts the subject, transforming them into a vicious Fiend. Although

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the titan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Pact of Suffering. Using a 10-minute long ritual, the titan can forge a magical bond with a willing

creature it touches throughout the ritual. The creature becomes bound by the pact until it dies, the titan dies, or the pact is broken by a wish spell. The titan chooses one spell from the

Maw of Yeenoghu

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

grapple ends, the target has the restrained condition. The maw can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time.Fanged Rebuke. In response to taking damage, the maw makes one Bite attack

result is a ravenous monster called a maw of Yeenoghu, which is wholly devoted to the demon lord. A maw of Yeenoghu grows a mane of hair and hunches over like a gnoll. Its jaw grows and widens, and

Corpse Flower

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the corpse flower or one of its zombie;zombies must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, unless the creature is a Construct or an Undead. On a failed save, the creature is poisoned until the start

necromancer or the remains of powerful Undead creatures. Unless it is uprooted and burned while it is still a seedling, the corpse flower grows to enormous size over several weeks, then tears itself free

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature to an unoccupied space it can see within 5 feet of its destination. The destination spaces of this teleportation must be in dim light or darkness.Deadly Reach. In response to a creature entering

ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a

Charmayne Daymore

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

reactions per round but only one per turn. Elemental Rebuke. In response to being hit by an attack, Charmayne utters a word in Ignan, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

magic to tear out Jhaeros’s heart while keeping it alive. She then used the still-beating heart as the focus of a ritual to destroy Ghalasine.Fire

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid

longer below the knees. Short, soft hair grows down their neck and spine, along their shoulders, and on their forearms. Embracing Life Most satyrs believe that the other peoples of Theros are woefully

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

response to being hit by an attack, Vecna utters a fell word, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to

master plan is almost complete. He has funneled a significant amount of his energy into weaving his ritual. Therefore, when the characters finally confront Vecna and try to save the multiverse, he is

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

darkling grows into a tall and fair form, like that of a gray-skinned elf. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails.

qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling grows into a tall and fair form, like that of a gray-skinned elf. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails.

the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos

Hemonculus

monsters

Blood Sense. The hemonculus knows the location of any Bloodied creature within 60 feet of it, unless the creature is a Construct or Undead. Flyby. The hemonculus doesn’t provoke an Opportunity

Necrotic damage taken by that target.Hemonculus are servitors created by a blood magic ritual that binds a fiendish spirit into a blood-formed body. For the cost of a small sacrifice in blood (the creator

Caligni Custodian

monsters

, Invisibility, Suggestion, Vampiric Touch (level 3 version) Opportune Step. Trigger: A creature the caligni can see moves into a space within 5 feet of them. Response: The caligni moves up to half

Calignis lurk in subterranean cities, creeping to the surface to steal, stalk, or make mischief. Each caligni serves in a specific role and grows into a specific form as determined by supernatural

Caligni Defender

monsters

DC 12): At Will: Darkness, Detect Magic, Fog Cloud Protective Shove. Trigger: A willing ally within 5 feet of the caligni is hit by a melee attack roll. Response: The caligni adds 3 to the

travelers. Calignis Calignis lurk in subterranean cities, creeping to the surface to steal, stalk, or make mischief. Each caligni serves in a specific role and grows into a specific form as determined

Caligni Priest

monsters

Ward. Trigger: The caligni fails a saving throw against a spell. Response: The caligni draws a simple icon in the air and adds 3 to the result of their save, possibly causing the save to

cities, creeping to the surface to steal, stalk, or make mischief. Each caligni serves in a specific role and grows into a specific form as determined by supernatural traditions and influences in caligni

The Wicker Man

monsters

Reaction on every turn of combat. Soul Motes. The Wicker Man has 3 Soul Motes. It gains 1 Soul Mote when a creature that isn’t a Construct or Undead dies within 30 feet of it. The Wicker Man can

roll. Response: The Wicker Man expends 1 Soul Mote, and the hit becomes a Critical Hit. Repair (Soul Mote). Trigger: The Wicker Man starts its turn. Response: The Wicker Man expends 1 Soul Mote and

Grung

Species One Grung Above

. All grungs are a dull greenish gray when they are born, but each individual takes on the color of its caste as it grows to adulthood. Green grungs are the tribe’s warriors, hunters, and laborers

caste for life. On rare occasions, an individual that distinguishes itself with great deeds can earn an invitation to join a higher caste. Through a combination of herbal tonics and ritual magic, an

Ghostglass Golem

monsters

":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than a Construct or Undead, it suffers a bleeding wound. While suffering from a bleeding wound, the target loses 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8

. Trigger: A creature the golem can see hits the golem with a spell attack. Response: The golem attempts to reflect the spell back at that caster. The golem makes a Dexterity (Acrobatics) check

Gibtanius

monsters

space of the gibtanius’s choice. Bouncing Reposition. Trigger: A creature the gibtanius can see moves into a space within 10 feet of it. Response: The gibtas jumps up to half its Speed without

provoking Opportunity Attack;Opportunity Attacks.When a gibtas feeds regularly but never receives sufficient food to procreate, it grows into a mighty gibtanius. The creature becomes a surly

Graveknight

monsters

Graveknight’s Curse. A creature that isn’t a Construct or Undead that dons the graveknight’s armor is subjected to the following effect. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 17. Failure

, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17). Parry. Trigger: The graveknight is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response

Woodwarped

monsters

Handaxe. Response: A fragment of the woodwarped breaks off and rapidly grows into a new Woodwarped* in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the original. The new woodwarped is Small, has 10 Hit

Khurfel

monsters

Construct, it is subjected to the following effect. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15. Failure: The target’s Hit Point maximum is reduced by 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"roll

Strike. Trigger: A creature Khurfel can see within 5 feet hits him with an attack while he is holding a melee weapon. Response: Khurfel makes a melee attack against the creature.Khurfel is an

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

shelter. A visitor may be told they have been chosen as an honored guest for a local ceremony, one that ends with the guest ritual slaughtered and their blood poured upon an altar to Shub-Niggurath to

appease the goddess’ growing hunger. The Land Revolts. As the cult grows stronger, the corrupted land twists and turns to aid them. Paths become overgrown with thick hedges, leading strangers

Triton

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo

alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in

The Crimson Abbot

monsters

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature other than a Construct or Undead within 30 feet. Failure: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Blood Call", "rollDamageType

), Thaumaturgy 1/Day: Word of Recall (to lair only)Parry. Trigger: The abbot is hit by an attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The abbot adds 3 to his AC against that attack, possibly causing it

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

stars overhead, a wild-eyed tiefling chants the mystic ritual that will open a doorway to a distant world. Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through

and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being

Anthradusk's Return

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

ritual chamber (area H15). Characters in area H15 or H16 have 1 minute to prepare before the dragon appears. Anthradusk grows enraged at the sight of intruders and fights to the death. Unless

halls. Something huge draws near. Anthradusk has returned with the final items necessary to complete his ritual. The dragon enters the city via the sinkhole in the catacombs (area H11) and heads to his

Anthradusk's Return

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

ritual chamber (area H15). Characters in area H15 or H16 have 1 minute to prepare before the dragon appears. Anthradusk grows enraged at the sight of intruders and fights to the death. Unless

halls. Something huge draws near. Anthradusk has returned with the final items necessary to complete his ritual. The dragon enters the city via the sinkhole in the catacombs (area H11) and heads to his

Tiers of Play

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

Tiers of Play As characters grow in power, their ability to change the world around them grows with them. It helps to think ahead when creating your campaign to account for this change. As the

or the prior trouble transforms into a new threat in response to the characters’ actions. Events need to grow in magnitude and scope, increasing the stakes and drama as the characters become

Stone Cursed

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

response to a verbal question posed to the skull by the character. Once this check is made, whether it succeeds or fails, the skull can’t be used in this manner again. Stone Cursed Medium Construct

Stone Cursed Stone cursed are spawned through a foul alchemical ritual performed on a Humanoid that has been turned to stone. The ritual, which requires a mixture of basilisk blood and the ashes from

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