creature when rocks

Hill Giant Avalancher

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Stone Avalanche (Requires Hill Rune). The giant conjures a hail of rocks in a 20-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point on the ground it can see within 120 feet of itself. Each creature

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only. The rocks turn the ground in that area into difficult terrain until the start of

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: Poison Quills. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Quills"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

grappled (escape DC 12) if it is a Medium or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the sea spawn can’t use this tentacle on another target.Many of the stories sung as sea chanteys and

Storm Giant Skeleton

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks with its greatsword or hurls two rocks. Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Lightning Strike"}. The giant hurls a magical lightning bolt at a point it can see within 500 feet of it. Each creature within 10 feet of that

Hill Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

damage. Squash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Squash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: 26 (6d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"6d6+5

beneath the sun, and their weapons are uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth. Some adult hill giants like to hurl themselves bodily at smaller foes and crush them beneath their bulk.

Wrath of Nature

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

creature can use an action to make a Strength (Athletics) check against your spell save DC, ending the effect on itself on a success. Rocks. As a bonus action on your turn, you can cause a loose

You call out to the spirits of nature to rouse them against your enemies. Choose a point you can see within range. The spirits cause trees, rocks, and grasses in a 60-foot cube centered on that point

Crag Cat

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Nondetection. The cat can’t be targeted or detected by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors. Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature

creature referred to in Northlander lore as the Hunter of Men is a sure-footed predator that can be found anywhere except the deep forest, preferring to patrol ledges and cliffs in the mountains. Its

Korred Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

or smaller creature that the korred can see. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or become grappled by the rope (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained

its greatclub or hurls two rocks. Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatclub"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6

B'rohg

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

damage. Hideous Rend. The b’rohg uses all four of its hands to target one Large or smaller creature it can see within 10 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving

","rollAction":"Hideous Rend","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this damage is ripped into four pieces.B&rsquo

Flail Snail

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Antimagic Shell. The snail has advantage on saving throws against spells, and any creature making a spell attack against the snail has disadvantage on the attack roll. If the snail succeeds on its

or higher; each creature within 30 feet of the snail must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage per

Stalker of Baphomet

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

(3d10+ 7);{"diceNotation":"3d10+ 7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rock", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 19

no more rocks to throw. Erupting Horns (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Erupting Horns"}. The stalker causes the earth to churn at a point on the ground it

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

attacks with its flailing and stomping roots. It can also use its roots to fling large rocks. Hut Interior. The hut is a 15-foot-square, ramshackle wooden building with a gently sloping thatch roof. Its

floorboards are out of the way, a creature can reach into the cavity and snatch the gem. But if someone attempts this while the hut is alive, the cavity sprouts wooden teeth, becoming a mouth that bites

Chwinga Astronaut

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

environment. These gentle creatures protect nature, considering themselves as its humble custodians. Chwingas live inside plants, rocks, and springs far from civilization. Chwingas resemble 6-inch-tall

short time and observe them. If it takes a liking to a particular creature, a chwinga uses its cantrips to aid that creature, or bestows upon it a magical gift before departing. The features that

Killmoulis

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

killmoulis can be either a bane or boon to an adventuring party. When kept well fed with tasty treats, this creature is a helpful assistant that mends armor, collects herbs that make the blandest rations

help a tired or lost traveler. Emerging from the shadows near the site of the deed, the creature takes to the road, wandering to seek out travelers who might have food it can sneak away with in return

Pazrodine

Monsters The Book of Many Things

", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Breath Weapon

creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or have the unconscious condition for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

"}; on a roll of 3 or lower, the giant has no more rocks to throw. Magma Wave (Requires Fire Rune). The giant emits a wave of magma from its fire rune in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must

target. Metal objects in that area glow red-hot until the start of the giant’s next turn. Any creature in physical contact with a heated object at the start of its turn must make a DC 19 Constitution

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save

, the creature takes 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation":"12d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and until the end of its next turn, when the

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 56

(16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and until the end of its next turn, when the creature makes an attack

V2. Dead Rocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

V2. Dead Rocks A giant vulture picks at the gruesome remains on the rocks. The giant vulture attacks the characters only if provoked. Six blood hawks circle overhead, attacking any other creature

reveals the bones belong to a humanoid creature. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character discovers rusty stains among the rocks and bone fragments indicating that many more humanoids have died here.

9. Alarm System

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

have strung thin web strands between some of the stalagmites, creating trip wires. Any creature that enters a square marked T on the map has a 50 percent chance of breaking a strand and triggering a

trap that releases rocks from a hidden crevice in the ceiling. If a trap triggers, all creatures occupying the trapped square must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a falling

Wrath of Nature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

save DC, ending the effect on itself on a success. Rocks. As a bonus action on your turn, you can cause a loose rock in the cube to launch at a creature you can see in the cube. Make a ranged spell

enemies. Choose a point you can see within range. The spirits cause trees, rocks, and grasses in a 60-foot cube centered on that point to become animated until the spell ends. Grasses and Undergrowth

Hill Giant Avalancher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

rise to positions of leadership. These hill giants drape themselves in rocks attached to chains or ropes, then use their magic to knock down and pummel their foes with these stones. This magic, combined

one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target has the restrained condition until the start of the giant’s next turn

16. Central Cavern

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

creature knocked off a ledge goes tumbling down the inward-sloping rock walls to the bottom of the cavern (area 16b), which is strewn with rocks, bones, and the bodies of two dead umber hulks. At the

. Characters who enter the sphere can tell something has happened when Maddgoth’s castle suddenly looms twelve times larger in their vision. A shrunken creature or object reverts to its normal size

An Emerald Dragon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

telepathically whispers to one creature within range of the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next

round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Distort Perceptions. The dragon attempts to alter the

High Horn

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

. Below the monument is a stretch of sandy beach covered with shells. Black, moss-covered rocks jut from the water like teeth worn down by time. Just beyond these “teeth” are several barnacle-covered

shipwrecks. The statue depicts a long-dead tortle named Gumdarr, who heard a ship crash on the rocks and stood atop the crag to get a better look. He blew a horn to lure other tortles to the beach

Threats by Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

apart on the rocks. Flying creatures not sent by Talos must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw at the start of each turn. On a failed save, severe winds drive them into the water. Creatures in the

water find the rough waves treacherous. Creatures without a swim speed must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to take an action without going under. On a failed check, or if the creature

Climbing the Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

rocks and fall into the ocean. BRONZE SHRINE FEATURES The Bronze Shrine is a clean, bright, two-story temple that smells of ocean air. Ceilings. The ceilings throughout the shrine are 30 feet high

a creature kills Lhammaruntosz or a Scaly Eye member while inside the temple, a spectral dragon appears and attacks the creature. The dragon makes an attack roll with a +10 bonus to hit and deals 22

Winged Kobold

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

Winged Kobold Winged Kobolds. A few kobolds are born with leathery wings and can fly. Known as urds, they like to lurk on high ledges and drop rocks on passersby. Although the urds’ wings are seen as

on sight. Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated

Sea Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

PURPLE ROCKS Visitors to a string of islands called the Purple Rocks (in the Forgotten Realms setting) might notice one curious fact about the islands’ human inhabitants: no infants or elderly are

, leaving them semi-bestial until their full transformation when they reach old age. These wretches are hidden until their final change, to keep the secret of the Purple Rocks. Kraken priests

Sea Spawn

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

Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. 3–4: Poison Quills. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d6) poison damage, and the target

: Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12) if it is a Medium or smaller creature. Until this

Planes of Existence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

is the heart of its own Material Plane. It is surrounded by the Ring of Siberys. Beyond this band of dragonshards, twelve moons orbit the world. To date, no creature from Eberron has explored the moons

, and none can say whether they are lifeless rocks or thriving worlds. Some sages believe that the moons are connected to the planes, or that they might even be physical extensions of the planes, but

The Material Plane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Material Plane Eberron is the heart of the material plane. It is surrounded by the Ring of Siberys, a band of golden dragonshards. Beyond this, twelve moons orbit the world. To date, no creature

from Eberron has ever explored the moons. None can say whether they are lifeless rocks or thriving worlds in their own right. Some sages believe that the moons are actually connected to the planes, or

Death Knight's Soul

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Death Knight’s Soul The soul of the death knight Emberlost is bound into the dreadnaught’s bones. As a sentient, undead creature, Emberlost can see and talk through the skeletal figurehead (area D2

removed from the vessel, the dreadnaught shunts itself angrily from the rocks and withdraws to sea. At your discretion, the haunted soul of the death knight could be won over, using other means (see

Galeb Duhr

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

Galeb Duhr The galeb duhr is a boulder-like creature with stumpy appendages that act as arms and legs. It has the ability to animate the rocks and boulders around it, and is thus usually encountered

threats. Stone Connection. A galeb duhr can become one with the earth around it, allowing it to imbue nearby rocks and boulders with a semblance of life. The galeb duhr uses its animated boulders to

17. High Blue Tower

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

Blagothkus carries the only key. The lock can be picked with thieves’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Two ogres armed with javelins, rocks, and a ballista stand watch atop this tower

. They have long coils of rope they use to climb up and down the tower’s exterior. The tower interior is a hollow cylinder 90 feet high, without stairs or ladders to reach the top. Any creature inside the

17. High Blue Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Blagothkus carries the only key. The lock can be picked with thieves’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Two ogres armed with javelins, rocks, and a ballista stand watch atop this tower. They

have long coils of rope they use to climb up and down the tower’s exterior. The tower interior is a hollow cylinder 90 feet high, without stairs or ladders to reach the top. Any creature inside the

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