costs checks

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

the end of another creature's turn. The sphinx regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Claw Attack. The sphinx makes one claw attack. Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx

Unicorn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

legendary actions at the start of its turn. Hooves. The unicorn makes one attack with its hooves. Shimmering Shield (Costs 2 Actions). The unicorn creates a shimmering, magical field around itself or

another creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target gains a +2 bonus to AC until the end of the unicorn’s next turn. Heal Self (Costs 3 Actions). The unicorn magically regains 11 (2d8

Enhanced Sphinx

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, remove curse, tongues 4th level (3 slots): banishment, greater invisibility 5th level (1 slot): legend lore It has a +1 bonus to Intelligence checks and

Empyrean Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

gain advantage on ability checks and saving throws until the end of the empyrean’s next turn. Trembling Strike (Costs 2 Actions). The empyrean strikes the ground with its maul, triggering an

Tanazir Quandrix

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

on Strength: attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened. Spellcasting. Tanazir casts one of the following

. Fold Space (Costs 2 Actions). Tanazir uses Teleport, and each other creature within 20 feet of the space she left must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 30 feet closer to the

Elder Tempest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

falls there, causing the area to be lightly obscured. Heavy rain also extinguishes open flames and imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl

(Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause a bolt of lightning to strike a point on the ground anywhere under its storm. Each creature within 5 feet of that point must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

start of its turn. Claw Attack. The sphinx makes one claw attack. Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to

Isperia

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or

. Isperia makes one claw attack. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Isperia casts a spell of 3rd level or lower from her list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal. Supreme Legal Authority (Costs

Elder Tempest Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

obscured. Heavy rain also extinguishes open flames and imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl in the area covered by the storm. The

another creature's turn. The tempest regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Move. The tempest moves up to its speed. Lightning Strike (Costs 2 Actions). The tempest can cause a bolt of

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

the end of another creature's turn. The sphinx regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Claw Attack. The sphinx makes one claw attack. Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically

regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon

Monstrous Peryton

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Flyby. The peryton doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach. Keen Sight and Smell. The peryton has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

Attack. The peryton makes one attack with its talons. Dive Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The peryton moves up to its speed toward one target of its choosing. It then makes a gore attack that deals an extra

Drow Matron Mother Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks. Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10

the end of another creature's turn. The drow regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn. Demon Staff. The drow makes one attack with her demon staff. Compel Demon (Costs 2 Actions). An

Fate Hag

Monsters The Book of Many Things

is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. Destiny Curse (Costs 2 Actions). The hag magically curses a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The creature must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving

throw, and the creature has disadvantage on this save if it has damaged the hag within the last minute. On a failed save, the creature has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving

Fleecemane Lion

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the

(Costs 2 Actions). The lion emits a magical roar. Each creature within 60 feet of the lion that can hear the roar must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of the lion until the end of

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

its damage dice with its Rotting Fist attack, and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the mummy lord lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size

must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn. Blasphemous Word (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord utters a blasphemous word. Each non

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

turn. Cunning. The assassin escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Stab (Costs 2

Actions). The assassin makes one Poison Blade attack. Vanishing Escape (Costs 3 Actions). The assassin creates a sudden distraction, such as a cloud of disorienting smoke or flash of dazzling light

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

;s home world. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight, Kas takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change

legendary actions at the start of his turn. Move. Kas moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Sword (Costs 2 Actions). Kas makes one Vengeful Sword attack. Rise

Veiled Presence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space that it can see. Stab (Costs 2 Actions). The veiled presence makes one Blade of Judgment attack. Searing Radiance (Costs 3

lair, creatures that aren’t members of the villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely on the Insight, Perception, and Persuasion skills. Potent Toxins. When

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Stab (Costs 2 Actions). The corrupter makes one Whispering Blade attack. Amorphous Escape (Costs 3 Actions). The corrupter

villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely on the Insight, Perception, and Persuasion skills. Potent Toxins. When members of the villain’s organization deal poison

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

;opportunity attacks. Stab (Costs 2 Actions). The infiltrator makes one Poison Blade attack. Misdirecting Escape (Costs 3 Actions). The infiltrator magically has the invisible condition and creates an

of the following effects: Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the lair, creatures that aren’t members of the villain’s organization have disadvantage on ability checks that rely

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

without squeezing. Each foot of movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity. Sunlight

Hypersensitivity. The mist takes 10 radiant damage whenever it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, the mist has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Unusual Nature. The mist

Refraction of Ilvaash

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. The refraction targets a creature within 120 feet of itself and disrupts its mental processes, causing the target to have disadvantage on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the

end of the target’s next turn. Projected Claw (Costs 2 Actions). The refraction makes one Dissonant Claw attack.Ilvaash was formed from the remains of the mind flayer god Ilsensine, the God

Jarlaxle Baenre

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. Jarlaxle makes three attacks with his rapier +3 or two attacks with daggers created by his bracer of flying daggers. +3 Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +14

speed without provoking opportunity attacks. Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Jarlaxle makes one attack with his rapier +3 or two attacks with daggers created by his bracer of flying daggers.

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one creature with his tail at a time. Terror (Costs 2 Actions). Fraz-Urb’luu uses Phantasmal Terror.Fraz-Urb’luu is the Prince of Deception and Demon Lord of Illusions. He uses every

) and Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks have advantage. Nostalgic Pangs. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Demogorgon uses Spellcasting.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of

’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. Spellcasting. The vampire is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell

the start of its turn. Move. The vampire moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks. Unarmed Strike. The vampire makes one unarmed strike. Bite (Costs 2 Actions). The vampire makes one

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

(Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into contact with a

(Costs 3 Actions). Olhydra transforms her watery body into acid. This effect lasts until Olhydra’s next turn. Any creature that comes into contact with Olhydra or hits her with a melee attack

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature’s turn. The mage regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Slam. The mage makes one Slam attack. Eldritch Bolt (Costs 2 Actions). The mage makes one Eldritch Bolt attack

. Feed (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature restrained by the mage’s Plague of Worms takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Feed", "rollDamageType":"necrotic

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

can see the creature. Reduced Threat. This creature has -2 penalty on all ability checks and saving throws.Multiattack. The aboleth makes three tentacle attacks. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7

makes one tail attack. Psychic Drain (Costs 2 Actions). One creature charmed by the aboleth takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Drain","rollDamageType

Drow Mother of Rebellion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes two Demon Staff attacks or one Demon Staff attack

drow makes one Demon Staff attack. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The drow uses Spellcasting.Some Drow Matron Mother;matron mothers renounce Lolth and join the war against their former goddess

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Baphomet regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. Heartcleaver Attack. Baphomet makes one Heartcleaver attack. Charge (Costs 2 Actions). Baphomet moves up to his speed without

: Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the dragon has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then

Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks. Snaky Hair. Hythonia makes one attack with her snaky hair. Petrified Earth (Costs 2 Actions). Hythonia causes stone spikes to erupt from the

creature has disadvantage on Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws, and it behaves as if under the effect of the confusion spell. Regional Effects The region containing Hythonia’s

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