continues replacing guards to have reach

Clay Golem

Monsters Monster Manual

can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack, the golem attacks an object. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to be berserk until it is destroyed or it is no longer Bloodied

, or it makes three Slam attacks if it used Hasten this turn. Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5

Giant Sea Eel

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Water Breathing. The eel can breathe only underwater.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d10 + 2

);{"diceNotation":"2d10+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Snaking predators lurking in the dark waters of the ocean, these kelp-colored beasts serve as guards and mounts for the locathah (including those found in Danger at Dunwater).

First-Year Student

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d12 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d12+1", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Magic Flare", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Spellcasting. The student

begin honing—or even replacing—the magic they learned in their initial year with other skills.

Magister Umbero Zastro

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Parry. The noble adds 2 to its AC

, possessing wealth and connections that can make them as powerful as monarchs and generals. A noble often travels in the company of guards, as well as servants who are commoners. The noble's statistics can also be used to represent courtiers who aren't of noble birth.

Orond Gralhund

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage

in the company of guards, as well as servants who are commoners. The noble's statistics can also be used to represent courtiers who aren't of noble birth.

Archer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Multiattack. The archer makes two Shortsword or Longbow attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft

":"piercing"} piercing damage.Archers defend castles, hunt wild game on the fringes of civilization, serve as artillery in military units, and occasionally make good coin as brigands or caravan guards. Some

Black Viper

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Viper makes three attacks with her rapier. Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4

of her station. In her younger days, Esvele openly rebelled, but that behavior led to locked doors at night and house guards watching her every move during the day. So she taught herself how to pick

Necromite of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType

spellbooks and other tomes from wizards outside of the cult. Cult Ranks. A follower of Myrkul wields a flail that has a skull replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromite of Myrkul;Necromites

Lord Khaspere Drylund

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Parry. The noble

upper class, possessing wealth and connections that can make them as powerful as monarchs and generals. A noble often travels in the company of guards, as well as servants who are commoners. The noble's statistics can also be used to represent courtiers who aren't of noble birth.

Minotaur Living Crystal Statue

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greataxe"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d12+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greataxe

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gore"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4

Skull Lasher of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType

replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromite of Myrkul;Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull Lasher of Myrkul;Skull

Demos Magen

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword

guards. Magen are magical, humanlike beings created by a wizard spell (see the create magen spell in appendix D) or by other arcane methods. Though magen look like humanoids with green skin, they

Tarkanan Assassin

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6

mark, replacing the spells in the stat block's Innate Spellcasting trait. Aberrant Dragonmark Innate Spells d6 At Will 1/Day 1 Fire bolt (2d10) Burning hands (3d6) 2 Shocking grasp (2d8

Nine-Fingers Keene

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger

business, the rise of organized crews and vigilantes is interfering with Guild operations. After a carefully coordinated attack on a patriar’s estate fell to pieces when a vigilante clumsily alerted the estate guards, Keene declared open season on do-gooders of all stripes.

Wight Lifedrinker

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Drink Life. Necrotic Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Necrotic Sword"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2

continues its villainous ways, but it is now driven by a hunger for life. A wight drains living essence through its attacks.PoisonNecrotic

Headless Iron Golem

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7);{"diceNotation":"3d8+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sword"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7

Reduced-threat Clay Golem

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on

throws.Multiattack. The golem makes two slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5

Augrek Brighthelm

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Dwarven Resilience. Augrek has advantage on saving throws against poison.Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Warhammer"} to hit, reach 5 ft

. Augrek carries ten crossbow bolts. Roleplaying Information Sheriff’s deputy Augrek guards the southwest gate of Bryn Shander and welcomes visitors to town. She has a good heart. Ideal

Summon Greater Demon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

spends its turn attacking any creature within reach that has attacked it. At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving

throw if you say its true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you. On a successful save, your control of the demon ends for the rest of the duration, and the demon spends its turns

Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

", "rollAction":"Shaped Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shaped Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage

child, and she guards her adoptive community with nature’s ferocity. The Circle of the Moon has taught her to heed her primal instincts, which rarely lead her astray. She can be brusque, but

Tomb Guardian

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

Gauntlets"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spiked Gauntlets","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6

Lightning Golem

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem’s creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"lightning

Shago

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

).Multiattack. The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks. Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. and

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

Devourer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw

replacing all life with everlasting death. A lesser demon that proves itself to Orcus might be granted the privilege of becoming a devourer. The Prince of Undeath transforms such a demon into an 8-foot

Nightmare Haunt

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing

, Eriette and Ashiok conspire to build a nightmare realm in the ruins of Castle Ardenvale at the heart of the Wicked Slumber, replacing the virtuous court with one composed of sleepwalkers and dreamers

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Five-headed ironscale hydras lurk in the

hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in the minds and

King Jhaeros

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

is near enough to move to and attack, Jhaeros attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than himself. Once Jhaeros goes berserk, he continues to do so until he is destroyed or regains

weapon attacks are magical.Multiattack. Jhaeros makes two slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

Reduced-threat Flesh Golem

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam

Burnished Hart

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Antlers. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Antlers"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Antlers","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Hooves"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

Fiendish Flesh Golem

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. If the golem’s creator is within 60 feet of the berserk golem, the creator can try to

Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shortsword", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, or 11 (2d6 + 4

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Javelin"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Javelin

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wood woad makes two Club attacks. Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Club"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d4 + 4);{"diceNotation

living. Because they are undying, some wood woads outlive their original purpose. The site a wood woad guards might lose its power or significance over time, or those whom it was assigned to guard

Bodytaker Plant

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Vine Lash attacks. Vine Lash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Vine Lash"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4

. The plant has four vines, each of which can grapple one target. Entrapping Pod. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature grappled by the plant. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4

Master of Souls

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Silvered Skull Flail"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction

attempt to steal spellbooks and other tomes from wizards outside of the cult. Cult Ranks. A follower of Myrkul wields a flail that has a skull replacing the normal flail's striking head. Necromite of

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

tirelessness, which makes them exceptional guards. In the necropoleis, this sees many Returned employed as sentries, though they might also be messengers or laborers. If threatened, groups of these Returned

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