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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
gingerbrutes, these cookie Constructs are notoriously difficult to pin down.
When an unfortunate baker accidentally creates a gingerbrute, the cookie causes mayhem throughout the kitchen before running back to
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
mostly safe flavor. These constructs have a rudimentary intellect that allows them to operate independently and discern friend from foe — and which sometimes causes them to operate with a crass sense of
a body. These constructs are another achievement of the Heuristic Arcane Research and Development (HARD) department of Acquisitions Incorporated. These devices have a number of practical purposes
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
doesn’t require air or sleep.Life Drain. The mist touches one creature in its space. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw (Undead and Constructs automatically succeed
, insatiable thirst for blood remains.
Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in the creature’s body to ooze
Elder Oblex
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and become memory drained until it finishes a short or long rest or until it benefits from the greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and
effect then ends.
When an oblex causes a target to become memory drained, the oblex learns all the languages the target knows and gains all its proficiencies, except any saving throw proficiencies.
Adult Oblex
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from any
d20, at which point the target becomes unconscious for 1 hour. The effect then ends.
When an oblex causes a target to become memory drained, the oblex learns all the languages the target knows and gains all its proficiencies, except for any saving throw proficiencies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
—have a habit of developing a life of their own. Known as gingerbrutes, these cookie Constructs are notoriously difficult to pin down. Vincent Proce When an unfortunate baker accidentally creates a
gingerbrute, the cookie causes mayhem throughout the kitchen before running to the wilds where its ingredients originated. Many witches of Dunbarrow craft gingerbrutes intentionally, whipping them into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, insatiable thirst for blood remains. Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in the creature’s body to ooze through
its pores or spill out from its eyes, nose, and mouth. This blood wafts out from the victim like crimson smoke, which the mist then consumes. The feeding causes no pain or discomfort to the victim, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, it’s possible that they acquire both mechanical guides. You can decide whether the programming of the two constructs causes them to bicker and one-up each other—or whether each guide attempts to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
only an unholy, insatiable thirst for blood remains. Blood Thief. Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in its
body to ooze through the creature’s pores or spill out from its eyes, nose, and mouth. This blood wafts out from the victim like crimson smoke, which the mist then consumes. The feeding causes no pain or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from any
d20, at which point the target becomes unconscious for 1 hour. The effect then ends.
When an oblex causes a target to become memory drained, the oblex learns all the languages the target knows and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
short or long rest or until it benefits from the greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must
d6 becomes a d8, and so on until the die becomes a d20, at which point the target becomes unconscious for 1 hour. The effect then ends.
When an oblex causes a target to become memory drained, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
unless attacked by them. They are giant wasps, with these changes: The wasps are constructs with AC 16 (natural armor), 24 hit points each, and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. They have immunity
composed of notched bronze rings, which can be turned so that the notches line up. Aligning the notches requires an action, and doing so causes the orb to gong loudly until the notches are no longer aligned. The sounds are spaced 6 seconds apart and can be heard out to a range of 600 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. A plague might affect only constructs or undead, or sweep through a halfling neighborhood but leave other races untouched. What matters is the story you want to tell.
Sample Diseases The diseases
removed until the disease is cured. Any event that causes the infected creature great stress — including entering combat, taking damage, experiencing fear, or having a nightmare — forces the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
on the floor. Four mechanical constructs resembling wolf-sized, dog-headed cockroaches march in a circle around the perimeter of the cylinders.
The constructs are four skitterwidgets (see the end of
the figurine causes it to walk in a straight line at a speed of 5 feet for 10 minutes. At the end of every minute of operation, the owlbear changes from walking on all fours to walking on its hind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
drink functions as a Potion of Flying. Salubra Slinger (Costs 50 Talons). This fizzy, berry-flavored drink causes the imbiber’s mouth to feel slightly numb. When consumed, this drink functions as an
alcove, across from which is a simple work desk covered in papers and books. Mounted on the back wall is the sculpted bust of a smiling red dragon.
The desk is covered with notes about magical constructs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
tinker’s tools. L8: Motherlode Tavern Hanging above the entrance of this grimy stone building is a painted wooden sign that depicts gemstones pouring from a flagon. A minor magical effect causes the
animated armor named Rack and Pinion serve as her assistants and perform most of the hands-on work. These Constructs attack intruders on sight. The workshop contains a smelter used to fabricate parts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
.
The crumbling skeleton is all that remains of the Netherese wizard to whom this tower once belonged. Disturbing the remains causes the wizard’s evil spirit, a will-o’-wisp, to appear and attack. If
the spire’s entrance. It begins speaking in a strange, possibly forgotten, language.
Casting dispel magic on the illusory figure causes it to vanish. Otherwise, it disappears after giving its little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
faint aura of conjuration magic surrounding the fireplace. Any creature that points at the fireplace and speaks the word “ild” causes a magical, crackling fire to erupt within it. The fire lasts for 1
progress, all of the pieces are in their starting locations. The constructs don’t attack unless one of them is attacked first, or unless they are commanded to do so by Sansuri or Thullen. A chess piece
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Azure Sea, merchant vessels can reach almost every important trading realm in the world of Greyhawk. Shipwrecks The waters of the Azure Sea have claimed many ships, whether through natural causes or as
captain is a mad tinkerer and wizard named Vigr Thrass (CE male human mage). Vigr’s madness arose from his discovery of a dark tome that described rituals used to animate constructs. The wizard now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the lid causes panels in the front and sides to open, releasing a swarm of mechanical spiders that attacks anyone other than Jarlaxle. This swarm has the statistics of a swarm of insects (spiders), with
these changes: The swarm is made up of Tiny constructs. It doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. The swarm has vulnerability to lightning damage, is immune to exhaustion, and can’t be charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
far from the height of their civilization. Ruins might be inhabited by the once-giant hulks or Undead giants that appear in chapter 6, by Constructs crafted by giants, or by any kind of creature that
history of the place. 6 Characters exploring a strange ruin accidentally trigger magic that causes seven flying castles—including the one the characters are in—to rise into the sky from where they had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
causes it to swing open, revealing a 5-foot-diameter vertical shaft that ascends 50 feet to area Y19k. A character can use an action to pull open the hatch by force, doing so with a successful DC 20
its fixture, which causes the crystal to go dark for good, ending the wall of force. Destroying the crystal has the same effect. The crystal is a Tiny, 1-pound object with AC 13, 4 hit points, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from any ability check or attack
target becomes unconscious for 1 hour. The effect then ends.
When an oblex causes a target to become memory drained, the oblex learns all the languages the target knows and gains all its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
pushed or pulled around. Casting dispel magic on the statue while it’s floating causes it to fall, topple off the ledge, and shatter in area K5 below. Anyone in that area when the statue falls must
is attached to an iron lever. A wooden staircase once climbed 20 feet to the next level, but it has partially collapsed. The Kolat brothers once crafted constructs in this workshop. The magical clamped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
book that, when pulled, causes the door to swing open. A narrow staircase beyond the secret door leads down to area U1. A small wooden pedal at the top of the stairs opens the door from the inside
hefty tome, written by the wizard Trobriand of Undermountain, describes the processes by which he creates animated metal constructs. The book is filled with the wizard’s ravings and drawings of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
14 Wisdom saving throw or fall asleep and remain unconscious for 1 minute. The target awakens if it takes damage or another creature takes an action to wake it. This ray has no effect on constructs
gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the telepathic bond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
until the start of its next turn. If the save succeeds, the creature is immune to this effect for a day and gains the following trait. Constructs and undead can’t gain this trait. Venomous Touch
-worshiping communities who seek alternative routes to power. Ghaunadaur is a malignant and unknowable deity that desires living sacrifice and destruction due to monstrous causes, particularly oozes. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
who used this chamber didn’t only spar with each other; they also tested their prowess against three suits of magically animated plate armor sized for dwarves. These constructs still stand ready to
door to the librarian’s room (area T15). Pushing on the door causes it to swing outward. T14: Reading Room Domenico Cava Two brothers and their associates infiltrated Talhundereth
and are trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. They use the pegasus stat block, with these changes: The glass pegasi are Constructs with immunity to exhaustion and the charmed, frightened, paralyzed, and petrified conditions. They have AC 15 while
not moving; doing so locks both doors and causes the pegasi to revert to inanimate glass statues. Development. Characters can use the carriage to travel beyond Prismeer to other locations in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
condition for 1 hour. Liquor removed from this cave immediately loses its magical properties. Removing a cask from this room causes the liquor within the cask to evaporate. Tunnel to Area T8. Characters
covered with strangling vines that render the treant sluggish and distant. A Remove Curse spell or similar effect causes the blighted vines around Abalahin to dissolve. Once the vines are gone, Abalahin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
† (attitude: 1d6 + 2) lumbering through the area, heedless of damage it causes
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d10 if you don’t have that book. *See
plates, while one built by cloud giants might leak wisps of mist and raindrops. Any of these Constructs might have Giant runes engraved somewhere on them as part of the magic that animates them. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Lingering in this chamber causes creatures to feel drowsy. A creature that ends its turn in this chamber must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have the unconscious condition for 1 minute. If
the items in this room with 1 minute of work. Repair Paste. The steel vat contains magical paste specially formulated for strengthening Constructs. Turning the knob on the attached faucet releases a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
overhead lights, the bats fly into a fury and attack until the source is extinguished. Robo Bar. This bar caters to Constructs and Humanoids alike. The bar is equipped with three hosed spigots connected to
don’t refill. Stargazing Screen. Set into the counter of the bar is a small panel with a glass lid, beneath which are several dials and switches. Interacting with any of the controls causes this area