containing ruling grappling to have reaction

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): 3/day each

child. Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one Wave of Sorrow attack. Dance, My Puppet! One creature charmed by Graz’zt that Graz’zt can see must use its reaction to move up to its speed as Graz’zt directs.The appearance of

have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Regional Effects The region containing Graz’zt’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Thrall. When Zuggtmoy is hit by an attack, one creature within 5 feet of Zuggtmoy that is charmed by her must use its reaction to be hit by the attack instead.Zuggtmoy can take 3 legendary actions

turn. Attack. Zuggtmoy makes one pseudopod attack. Exert Will. One creature charmed by Zuggtmoy that she can see must use its reaction to move up to its speed as she directs or to make a weapon

Wildspacer

Backgrounds Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (space) Equipment: A belaying pin (club), a set of traveler’s clothes, a grappling hook, 50 feet of hempen rope, and a

pouch containing 10 gp Close Encounter You had a harrowing encounter with one of Wildspace’s many terrors. You escaped with your life, but the encounter left you with a scar or two, or perhaps a

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

its action, reaction, and movement. Spellcasting. Demogorgon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23

hitting him with an attack), there is a 50 percent chance that the illusory duplicate is affected, not Demogorgon, in which case the illusion disappears. Regional Effects The region containing Demogorgon

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

condition. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Until the next initiative count 20, all gnoll;gnolls and hyena;hyenas within the lair are enraged

, causing them to have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls and causing attack rolls to have advantage against them. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

for 1 minute or until Baphomet takes this lair action again. Regional Effects The region containing Baphomet’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects

after a Short or Long Rest). As an action, this creature allows each ally within 30 feet of it that has the Unerring Tracker trait to make one weapon attack as a reaction against the target of that

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Effects The region containing Geryon’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Chilling Wind. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of

(Recharge 5–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Cold, Fire, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Yeenoghu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

reaction to move up to its speed as Graz’zt directs. Sow Discord. Graz’zt casts crown of madness or dissonant whispers. Teleport. Graz’zt uses his Teleport action.The appearance of the

(Stealth) checks made to hide. Regional Effects The region containing Graz’zt’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Flat surfaces within 1 mile of

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

The region containing Geryon’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Chilling Wind. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of the lair

–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Geryon (Variant);VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. One creature charmed by Zuggtmoy that she can see must use its reaction, if available, to move up to its speed as she directs or to make one weapon attack against a target that she designates.The Demon

herself. Regional Effects The region containing Zuggtmoy’s lair is warped by her magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Corrupted Nature. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Wisdom

Zargon the Returner

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

at its full speed while dragging creatures it is grappling. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19

again. Regional Effects The region containing Zargon’s lair is warped by Zargon’s unnatural presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Arcane Enervation. Enemies of Zargon

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement. Regional Effects The region containing a medusa’s lair is

until the creature is freed by the Greater Restoration spell or other magic. A creature can use its reaction, if available, to shut its eyes to avoid the saving throw. If the creature does so, it has the blinded condition until the end of its next turn.

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Implant Fear","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and immediately use its reaction

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Kyorbblivvin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

drow elite warriors. If one or more party members appear to be anything other than drow belonging to one of the eight ruling houses, or slaves in the company of such a drow, the patrol attacks. Each drow

this section). In addition to the eggs, characters find a 1d4 − 1 man-shaped cocoons containing the exsanguinated corpses of escaped slaves (of any race). Gricks Drow nobles unleash these creatures in

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. It is found with one energy cell attached, containing 2d10 charges. POWERED ARMOR OPTIONS Depending on where and how it appears in the adventure, you might wish to modify the features of Kwalish

magic that generates a conduit something like an astral silver cord. While so connected, a willing ally can give up hit points as a reaction to fuel the armor’s abilities.

Menzoberranzan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

blaming a lack of faith in the Demon Queen of Spiders, as well as the power of the wizards. Chaos and agitation for change embroil the city, forcing the already weakened ruling houses to put down

for resources and advantages. The adventurers could get involved on either side of the conflict, or might aid surface-world factions intent on containing the war in the Underdark until it eventually winds down.

Gnoll Pack Lord

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

Gnoll Pack Lord The alpha of a gnoll pack is the pack lord, ruling by might and cunning. A pack lord earns the best of a gnoll pack’s spoils, food, valuable trinkets, and magic items. It ornaments

. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. Incite Rampage (Recharge 5–6). One creature the gnoll can see within 30 feet of it can use its reaction to make a melee attack if it can hear the gnoll and has the Rampage trait.

Wildspacer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

of the airless night. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (space) Equipment: A belaying pin (club), a set of traveler’s clothes, a grappling hook

, 50 feet of hempen rope, and a pouch containing 10 gp Close Encounter You had a harrowing encounter with one of Wildspace’s many terrors. You escaped with your life, but the encounter left you with a

11. Lounge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

seconds to activate, so characters standing in the circle won’t be able to move away unless they have the ability to move as a reaction. The cultists select the shrine level as the adventurers

see signs that the cultists do their cooking here, finding a collection of simple dishware stacked along the north wall, along with sacks containing potatoes, turnips, jerky, and flour. Aside from

11. Lounge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

seconds to activate, so characters standing in the circle won’t be able to move away unless they have the ability to move as a reaction. The cultists select area 10 as the adventurers’ destination

signs that the cultists do their cooking here, finding a collection of simple dishware stacked along the north wall, along with sacks containing potatoes, turnips, jerky, and flour. Aside from the

Qu'ellarz'orl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

highest point, to the east. At the west end of Qu’ellarz’orl is a small cavern containing a sculpted stalagmite tower. Within this tower rests the Chamber of the Ruling Council, where the matron mothers of

eight ruling houses, or slaves in the company of such a drow, the patrol calls for reinforcements, which arrive in 1d4 + 2 rounds and consist of 1d4 similar drow patrols. OLD ENEMIES It is possible

Melee Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

make the opportunity attack, you use your reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach. You can avoid provoking an

opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don’t provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction

Melee Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

make the opportunity attack, you use your reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach. You can avoid provoking an

opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don't provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction

Annis Hag

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

other creatures (ogres and trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them through brute strength, insults, and superstition. Iron Token An annis hag can pull out one of their iron teeth or nails

each of the hag’s turns. The hag can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): 3/day each: disguise self (including the form of a Medium Humanoid), fog cloud

Combat

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

, initiative is rolled as normal. Then, the first round of combat starts, and the unsurprised combatants act in initiative order. A surprised creature can’t move or take an action or a reaction until its

on saves. If you’re surprised, you can’t move or take an action on your first turn of the combat and you can’t take a reaction until that turn ends. Can you delay your turn and take it later in the

Darklake Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

fungi (see “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2) 20 A locked iron chest containing 3d6 × 100 gp and a random magic item (roll once on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide

Keelboat Cargo d20 Cargo 1–15 None 16–17 1d4 nets; each net has a 50 percent chance of containing 3d6 dead, edible quippers 18–19 1d4 nets; each net has a 50 percent chance of containing 1d4 living

Action Options

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

creature, it can do so by grappling. A Small or Medium creature has little chance of making a successful grapple against a Huge or Gargantuan creature, however, unless magic has granted the grappler

opportunity attack it makes against the marked target has advantage. The opportunity attack doesn’t expend the attacker’s reaction, but the attacker can’t make the attack if anything, such as the

Yeenoghu's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

condition. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Until the next initiative count 20, all gnolls and hyenas within the lair are enraged, causing them to

have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls and causing attack rolls to have advantage against them. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more

Yeenoghu's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

condition. Each gnoll or hyena that Yeenoghu can see can use its reaction to move up to its speed. Until the next initiative count 20, all gnolls and hyenas within the lair are enraged, causing them to

have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls and causing attack rolls to have advantage against them. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more

6. Teleportation Statues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

hear a whispering voice from behind it. The voice says in Elvish, “This way.” Behind each secret door is a dusty, dead-end hallway containing a 10-foot-tall statue of a drow that radiates an aura of

female drow wearing a gown of spiders and holding a scourge. Her spirit rages in reaction to the death of her beloved. Her dialogue is curt and hateful. 6b. Dran’l’s Statue The statue of Dran’l

57. Oubliette

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

protrudes from the north wall. Any close inspection reveals that its nostrils contain hollow cavities, each one containing a stone lever. A pulled lever locks into place and can’t be moved until it

and destroyed. If a character fails the saving throw, another character within reach, or any character bound to the first character by a rope, can use his or her reaction to grab on and grant the

Fighting the Reavers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

. 17 The ship’s dog, Bruno, rushes to the aid of a character of the player’s choosing. The character can use a reaction to sip once from the healing keg around Bruno’s neck (no action required

mechanical arm ending in oversized pincer 2 Giant goldfish-bowl head containing a floating brain 3 Four arms, two of which are used solely to perform threatening or insulting gestures 4 Iridescent scales

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