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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage","rollAction":"Mace","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tail"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
Poltergeist
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":"Incorporeal Movement","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the poltergeist has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on
Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Forceful Slam","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Telekinetic Thrust. The poltergeist
Sphere of Annihilation
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sphere but isn't wholly engulfed and obliterated by it takes 4d10 force damage.
The sphere is stationary until someone controls it. If you are within 60 feet of an uncontrolled sphere, you can use an
feet). On a failure, the sphere moves 10 feet toward you. A creature whose space the sphere enters must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be touched by it, taking 4d10 force damage.
If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to force open a door that an adventurer is holding closed. In situations like these, the outcome is determined by a special form of ability check, called a contest. Both participants in a contest make
with the higher check total wins the contest. That character or monster either succeeds at the action or prevents the other one from succeeding. If the contest results in a tie, the situation remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to force open a door that an adventurer is holding closed. In situations like these, the outcome is determined by a special form of ability check, called a contest. Both participants in a contest make
with the higher check total wins the contest. That character or monster either succeeds at the action or prevents the other one from succeeding. If the contest results in a tie, the situation remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
adventurers are undercover agents of the king. If the rogue loses a contest of Charisma (Deception) against the guardâs Wisdom (Insight), the same lie told again wonât work. The characters can come up with a
. Contests A contest is a kind of ability check that matches two creatures against each other. Use a contest if a character attempts something that either directly foils or is directly opposed by another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
contest, it can move through the hostile creatureâs space once this turn. Shove Aside With this option, a creature uses the special shove attack from the Playerâs Handbook to force a target to the
) check. If it wins the contest, the smaller creature successfully moves into the target creatureâs space and clings to its body. While in the targetâs space, the smaller creature moves with the target and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sphere unscathed. Anything else that touches the sphere but isnât wholly engulfed and obliterated by it takes 4d10 force damage. The sphere is stationary until someone controls it. If you are within 60
by it, taking 4d10 force damage. If you attempt to control a sphere that is under another creatureâs control, you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check contested by the other creatureâs Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
sphere unscathed. Anything else that touches the sphere but isnât wholly engulfed and obliterated by it takes 4d10 force damage. The sphere is stationary until someone controls it. If you are within 60
by it, taking 4d10 force damage. If you attempt to control a sphere that is under another creatureâs control, you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check contested by the other creatureâs Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a formerly peaceful polis.
3 Organize disparate groups of bandits and criminals into a cohesive fighting force.
4 Hunt down a famous defender of the law who champions Iroas.
5
Triumph in a contest of strength or endurance to prove Mogisâs superiority over other gods.
6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Iroas, Heliod, or Ephara).
A Mogis Campaign A campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Force Grey (Gray Hands) The Blackstaff, Vajra Safahr (see appendix B), is friends with Renaer Neverember, and word of his rescue quickly reaches her ears. She uses a sending spell to deliver the
Blackstaff. Sending spells are her preferred way of communicating with her operatives. Vajra offers the characters membership in the Gray Hands, a private security force under her command. She doles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
!â Angry villagers who have entered the castle brandish torches and pitchforks in a ridiculous display of force. Everywhere they go, they shout for justice. They follow the characters unless prevented
contest, the character sees the claw enter the backpack. If the claw wins the contest, it waits until the character takes a long rest before scuttling out to attack. Crawling Strahd Zombie You hear the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
foes, at which point the deep friendships between them forge the kind of fighting force needed to overthrow tyranny and eradicate evil. Harper scouts engaged in charting and blocking off Underdark
contest. Zelraunâs experience gives him a +9 modifier to his Intelligence checks. Zelraun loans the shield guardian and its control amulet to the first character to beat him at the game. If Zelraun proves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
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Incorporeal Movement. The specter can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Sunlight Sensitivity
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Forceful Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6) force damage.
Telekinetic Thrust. The poltergeist targets a creature or unattended object within 30 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
unwittingly into the dread domains. Those who live in these domains ascribe all sorts of sinister stories to the Mistsâany supernatural happening, inexplicable disappearance, or malicious force can be
against an endless plague of zombies. General Vladeska Drakov commands a fierce military force that desperately clings to power. Kalakeri A beautiful land of rainforests, rivers, and lakes is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Courthouse: Summer After obtaining the Stone of Golorr, the characters are arrested by the City Watch soon after they emerge from the sewers. Under Arrest The arresting force consists of twelve
their case while he asks questions. A character who tries to deceive Zastro must make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the magisterâs Wisdom (Insight) check. A character who loses this contest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
students from Khorvaire, Cyre, and Aundair worked together to win honor in the Trials of the Ninefold Path. Known to students simply as the Nine, this contest pits students of the eight traditions
should be reuniting Aundair and the Eldeen Reaches, whether through diplomacy or force. Others consider Thaliost to be the pressing issue. And still others support Queen Auralaâs claim to the throne of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support
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Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) force damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) thunder damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
of Force. Transparent, soundproof walls of force separate areas 1, area 2, and area 3. Vocath can pass through these magical barriers, as can creatures that are tattooed with his personal sigil
force; a wall is otherwise indestructible and canât be dispelled. Whereâs Vocath? When the characters first arrive at Vocathâs base, the mercane (see Booâs Astral Menagerie) is in his audience chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
than to others of their own kind. On occasion, their hobgoblin leaders will see fit to equip the bugbear force with improved equipment, such as metal-tipped javelins in place of stone-tipped ones, or
goblins and worg-riding hobgoblins also make up a significant portion of the force. Hobgoblins might ride horses or other mounts they could obtain, such as hippogriffs, axe beaks, or giant vultures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in its chest. Fencing Android. This android (duelist design) is a fencing instructor that channels its Force Strikes through a rusty epee. The android exclaims âon guard!â at the start of each of its
turns. Martial Arts Android. This android (aerialist design) is a master of martial arts and never uses its hands. It delivers its Force Strikes as swift kicks. Each android believes its discipline is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is the Spire of Iriolarthas (area Y19), which is sealed inside a magical force field. Dead Tomb Tapper. The statue at the end of the causeway is a 21-foot-tall tomb tapper (see appendix C) that was
team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest.
Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
of the globe while within 100 feet of it. Another creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A
globe has half cover against effects that originate outside the globe. While inside a globe, a trapped creature canât contest for control of the globe. Pools of Devotion A spirit naga oversees this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A creature that touches a globe but isnât its controller must
outside the globe. While inside a globe, a trapped creature canât contest for control of the globe. Dungeon State. If the characters free the aboleth, it wanders the dungeon and attacks anyone it runs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
take by force) sacrifices for Grolantor from their kin, with a minimum of ritual or prayer involved. Hiatea Hiatea is Annamâs second child, after Stronmaus, and the companionship and friendly rivalry
of the worlds. In this tale, Annam defeated Memnor but was left so weakened by the contest that Annam fled to his private sanctum, leaving his children to govern the affairs of the giants. Memnor is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
creature transformed into a dwarf touches it. Another creature can force it open with a successful DC 21 Strength (Athletics) check. A knock spell or similar magic also opens it. The door swings into the
loses the contest, Aurinax senses that the group is lying to him. These checks are made with advantage if Renaer Neverember is with the party, since the dragon remembers meeting Renaer when he was but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
DC 15 Dexterity check, or force open a trunk with a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. T3. Lounge Large cushioned chairs are set around this open space. Calming music fills the air, which
character wins the tug-of-war. In either case, the contest ends. Chain Skipping. To complete this activity, a character must succeed on three DC 13 Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks, representing their attempt to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) check. (Roll once for both giants.) If the character wins the contest, Tug and Cog exchange glassy-eyed looks, shrug, open the doors, and allow the characters to enter the throne room. If the giants
win the contest, they attack. They also attack characters who try to slip past them without a proper escort. Tug and Cog arenât allowed to enter the throne room, nor do they leave their post to join
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
will be well when our empire is restored. (Neutral) 5 Tribute. The lesser races owe giants not just respect but payment of tribute, and what they donât pay willingly, we will take by force. (Chaotic) 6
accounting, brewing, and medicine, are allowed to continue plying their trades. Skilled slaves receive better treatment, at least in the sense that an owner uses less force with a delicate tool, but as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Intelligence contest. The giants usually bet 10 gp per game. Losing infuriates Maul; if the characters fail to calm him, he attacks, which prompts Karg to attack as well. The giants also attack if no character
fissures high in the cavern walls.
This chamber is the Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye, the dark force that lies behind Elemental Evil. The ziggurat dates back to ancient times when drow renegades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
indifference for cowardice and have come to think that no one dares to contest their claim. They try to bully any intruders into leaving this room and attack if not met with immediate compliance. The mind
hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (8d6) force damage.
Spellcasting. Oshundo casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting






