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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
deep and covers the ground in the boggle’s space. The puddle is difficult terrain for all creatures except boggles and lasts for 1 hour.
If the oil is slippery, any creature that enters the puddle
uses this bonus action again:
Slippery Oil. The boggle has advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds and end grapples, and it can move through openings large enough for a Tiny
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the meenlock has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20
covers every surface, muffling sound.
A meenlock can supernaturally sense areas of darkness and shadow in its vicinity and can teleport from one darkened space to another—enabling it to sneak up on
Boggle
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
bonus action.
Slippery Oil: While coated in slippery oil, the boggle gains advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds, squeeze through narrow spaces, and end grapples.
Sticky Oil
: While coated in sticky oil, the boggle gains advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to grapple and any ability check made to maintain a hold on another creature, a surface, or an object. The
Kobold Inventor
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Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation
. Hit: The target is covered in a patch of green slime. Miss: A patch of green slime covers a randomly determined 5-foot-square section of wall or floor within 5 feet of the target.
Rot Grub Pot. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
expertise, consider adding art to the room’s walls or on decorative book covers that reveal connections between the listed spells and components. These images might give away a few connections
between the lists or lower the DCs of the puzzle’s hint checks. Raising the Difficulty Rather than using common spells the characters might be familiar with, a more challenging version of this puzzle might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Ascending the Slope Visible through the haze that covers the hill is a square tower ringed by ruined walls. In front of the tower burns a bonfire shaped like a fiery giant. Scattered on the slope
navigable, and can be climbed without having to make ability checks. Map 3.5: Scarlet Moon HallView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Sphinx’s Shroud. You are immune to any effect that allows other creatures to sense your emotions or read your thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain your intentions or sincerity have
chapter 3).
3 I only speak in the past tense, as if all things I say have already transpired.
4 I have sworn a vow to allow no living person to see behind the mask that covers my face at all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
visitors, the duergar instinctively enlarge themselves and attack. If two duergar fall in battle, the survivors turn invisible and flee to area 12 while the cloaker covers their escape. The holy texts
poring over the archives can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence check, discern the location of the temple of Dumathoin (area 15). The character also gains advantage on ability checks to find secret doors on this level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
over a pulley bolted to the ceiling and coils around an iron winch set into a nearby wall. Iron manacles dangle from hooks on the south wall. To the north, a faintly glowing stone disk covers the floor
wrists and shackles on their ankles. The manacles impose disadvantage on ability checks made to climb or swim. The shackles reduce a prisoner’s walking speed by half and impose disadvantage on ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Strength Strength measures bodily power, athletic training, and the extent to which you can exert raw physical force. Strength Checks A Strength check can model any attempt to lift, push, pull, or
break something, to force your body through a space, or to otherwise apply brute force to a situation. The Athletics skill reflects aptitude in certain kinds of Strength checks. Athletics Your Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Strength Strength measures bodily power, athletic training, and the extent to which you can exert raw physical force. Strength Checks A Strength check can model any attempt to lift, push, pull, or
break something, to force your body through a space, or to otherwise apply brute force to a situation. The Athletics skill reflects aptitude in certain kinds of Strength checks. Athletics. Your Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
oil on its skin from one consistency to an other as a bonus action.
Slippery Oil: While coated in slippery oil, the boggle gains advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds
, squeeze through narrow spaces, and end grapples.
Sticky Oil: While coated in sticky oil, the boggle gains advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to grapple and any ability check made to maintain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Skills Each ability covers a broad range of capabilities, including skills that a character or a monster can be proficient in. A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score, and an
associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Skills Each ability covers a broad range of capabilities, including skills that a character or a monster can be proficient in. A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score, and an
associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of common hazards sailors might face on the sea. Group Checks To determine how a ship fares against these hazards, each threat requires the ship’s officers and crew to make a special group check (see
chapter 7 of the Player’s Handbook for how group checks work). The description of a hazard specifies which officers can roll to contribute to the group check. That description also states what ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
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Golden Sphere. Only one of the spheres has special significance: a golden sphere located in the northwest corner that covers the entrance to area 11. The entrance can be noticed behind the sphere
words that compel the girallon into service. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the girallon to leave. Roll a d4. On a 1–2, the girallon checks in with Moghadam in area 1. On a 3–4, it goes to see Phenex in area 14.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
inch deep and covers the ground in the boggle’s space. The puddle is difficult terrain for all creatures except boggles and lasts for 1 hour. The oil has one of the following additional effects of the
one of the following benefits of its choice until it uses this bonus action again:
Slippery Oil. The boggle has advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds and end grapples, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. The Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Dexterity checks. Acrobatics. Your Dexterity (Acrobatics) check covers your attempt to stay on your feet in a
Dexterity Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. Dexterity Checks A Dexterity check can model any attempt to move nimbly, quickly, or quietly, or to keep from falling on tricky footing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds, squeeze through narrow spaces, and end grapples.
Sticky Oil: While coated in sticky oil, the boggle gains advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Pummel. Melee Weapon Attack: + 1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 - 1) bludgeoning damage.
Oil Puddle. The boggle creates a puddle of oil that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. The Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Dexterity checks. Acrobatics Your Dexterity (Acrobatics) check covers your attempt to stay on your feet in a
Dexterity Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. Dexterity Checks A Dexterity check can model any attempt to move nimbly, quickly, or quietly, or to keep from falling on tricky footing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
starting at a point chosen by the caster within the spell’s range. An encounter with this mist typically covers 1d6 such areas (400–2,400 square feet). A giant or humanoid that comes into contact with the
normal number of hit points from spending Hit Dice and no hit points from a long rest. The infected creature also has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. At the end of a long rest, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
tunnels open up within it. One of these passageways serves as the lair’s only entrance, and a large central chamber serves as the meenlocks’ den. Inside the warren, black moss covers every surface
turn.
Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the meenlock has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
- 1) bludgeoning damage.
Oil Puddle. The boggle creates a puddle of nonflammable oil. The puddle is 1 inch deep and covers the ground in the boggle’s space. The puddle is difficult terrain for all
Oil. The boggle has advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks made to escape bonds and end grapples, and it can move through openings large enough for a Tiny creature without squeezing.
Sticky Oil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
race hard, even if it’s in the group’s best interest for a particular dinosaur to win. A race runs a length of 300 feet; this is abstract, as a race actually covers a lot more ground. Every round
successful DC 10 Constitution check at the end of this round or its speed is halved for the rest of the race. No initiative is involved. Riders can make their Animal Handling checks in any order, or all at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
playing field.
At the place where the corridor bends is a capstone that seemingly covers a hole in the floor. Etched into the top of the slab are several glyphs obscured by a layer of dust. This
checks and saving throws until the curse is dispelled. The jade plaque depicts two men, wearing padding on their arms and hips, with a large ball traveling between them. The figurines are carved in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
each of the days. Profits cover the other half. 41–60 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. 61–80 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. It
earns a profit of 1d6 × 5 gp. 81–90 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. It earns a profit of 2d8 × 5 gp. 91 or higher The business covers its own maintenance cost for each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
walls. 19c. Nave Water. Murky water covers the floor to a depth of 1 foot.
Ceiling Fresco. This chamber has a vaulted ceiling 30 feet high. A fresco on the ceiling has mostly crumbled away, but the
start. He has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain. In addition to his weapons, Torbit carries one piece of a shattered jade staff (see “Treasure” below). Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dealing with Bazelsteen Engine oil covers this horned devil, which constantly chews on a shard of smoking, red hot coal. Bazelsteen is more interested in machines than creatures and is willing to
, successful checks to bring the bathysphere back onto the barge. After the characters each take a turn, a glabrezu lands on the barge and rolls initiative. On each of its turns, the demon uses its action and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2
in a patch of green slime (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Miss: A patch of green slime covers a randomly determined 5-foot-square section of wall or floor within 5 feet of the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
paraphrase the following text: This room contains an old table and four upright logs. A poorly drawn map of the Borderlands covers the table. Two tall, furry goblinoids hunch over the map, arguing
action, a character can try to shake the goblins’ loyalty and make one of the following checks (with Advantage if the party already defeated the bugbear). Consider these examples: DC 10 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
aren’t being worn or carried; otherwise, the droplets burn out immediately. The smoke, soot, crackle, and low roar of the storm impose disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and ranged attack rolls. A
the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Due to the howling wind and dense blue-white ice particles, the area in the storm is heavily obscured, and ranged attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks made within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom checks from being distracted by whispers, shifting movement, and other hallucinations while inside the mine. M2. Southern Wing This tunnel ends at a small
, falling on them or sliding out from beneath their feet, sending them tumbling. M5. Entrance to the Meenlock Lair The opening of this tunnel is nearly circular. Black moss covers the walls, floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, with metal covers that are 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide, and 1 inch thick. Each book weighs 150 pounds. A large wooden table, its legs carved to look like rearing pegasi, dominates the room. An ornate
named Delevarius (worth 750 gp and weighing 50 pounds). A thorough search of the library yields Sansuri’s enormous spellbook, which is 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide, and 2 feet thick. It has bronze covers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
addition, the creatures found aboard the ship are adept at hiding among the webs. As an action, any such creature can attempt Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide from any character that it is more than
5 feet away from. Many of these creatures begin encounters having already tried to hide; make checks as appropriate to determine each creature’s success at evading detection.
4. Webbed Doorway This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
creature that hears the message must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature has disadvantage on all ability checks for 1 hour unless it is immune to the frightened condition. The
stand near the fireplace of this room. The covers of both have been torn and the stuffing has been pulled out, but the wooden frames are intact. A broken table lies on the floor near the north wall