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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Keen Smell. The wererat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
smell.
Gnome Cunning. The wererat has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Innate Spellcasting. The wererat’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Duergar Resilience. The spy has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells
disadvantage on the attack roll.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the spy has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The spy makes two
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three Scimitar or Arcane Eruption attacks. The drow can replace one of the attacks with a use of
claim the throne themselves.
Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
actions at the start of its turn.
Cunning. The infiltrator escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack
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
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
. The corrupter regains all spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Cunning. The corrupter escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled and restrained conditions on itself, then moves
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The duergar makes three Psychic-Attuned Hammer or Javelin attacks and uses Call to Attack.
Psychic-Attuned
can add the number rolled to the d20 by taking 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scouring Instruction", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.A warlord is cunning
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
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 on the
Worg
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The worg has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.A worg is an evil predator that delights in hunting and devouring creatures weaker than itself. Cunning and malevolent, worgs roam across
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
that rely on smell.
Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic
reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to
Bugbear
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, and the bugbears use your head to magically command all whom you once knew.
Lurid tales such as these have flowered from the seeds of truth. Bugbears do rely on stealth and strength to attack
. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the stories bugbears tell, he gifted them with stealth but in return he sapped their vigor, so that bugbears sleep in his stead while he remains eternally alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves’ Tools, Burglar’s Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack
strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few
. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
their bulk. Instead, they stalk the forest floor, lurk in narrow ravines or shallow caves, or hide in ruined sites while waiting for prey to come near. Girallon
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor
creature that it can see.
Keen Smell. The girallon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Multiattack. The girallon makes five attacks: one with its bite and four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
assist each other in these actions. Other actions come up only rarely. It’s seldom necessary to rely on the action rules during exploration, except to remember that a character can do only one thing at a
to the next. There’s no hard-and-fast rule about how long to spend on each character’s activity, but make sure no one is waiting for their turn for too long. You can build tension in an exploration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
great size, carrion crawlers can also easily set up ambushes by waiting around blind corners for prey to come to them. When facing potential prey or intruders, a carrion crawler lets its poison do the
resumes patrolling its territory while waiting for its meal to ripen. Carrion Crawler
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 30 ft., climb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Wererat Wererats are cunning lycanthropes with sly, avaricious personalities. They are wiry and twitchy in humanoid form, with thin hair and darting eyes. In their humanoid and hybrid forms
dies.
Keen Smell. The wererat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The wererat makes two attacks, only one of which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Duergar Warlord A warlord is cunning, inspiring, and cruel in equal parts. A skilled warrior who leads duergar into battle, the warlord can use spikes of psionic energy to compel duergar warriors to
duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The duergar makes three hammer or javelin attacks and uses Call to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
horrors — a variety of things that lurk in the dark and embody the deepest fears of Ravnica’s people. All are evil creatures with dim reason and preternatural cunning. At least three guilds have been
horror has advantage on attack rolls against frightened creatures.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the horror has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Wererat Wererats are cunning lycanthropes that operate much like a thieves’ guild. Through its bite, a wererat can pass along the curse of lycanthropy — something it normally reserves for new gang
form if it dies.
Keen Smell. The wererat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The wererat makes two attacks, only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
., passive Perception 14
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Duergar
disadvantage on the attack roll.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the spy has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, but I obey them. 3 Ambition. The need to improve my station drives my every action. 4 Conquest. I am equal to the sum of the foes I have defeated in combat. 5 Cunning. Those who can see an advantage
War, and our service demands respect. 2 Evil without law is a pointless exercise in destruction. Rules make us what we are. 3 Those who follow me rely on my wisdom to ensure their prosperity. 4 One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ambitious consorts aspire to be the power behind the throne—or even to claim the throne themselves. Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their
against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
goals, you may still prefer to use trickery and cunning instead of relying on honesty or brute force. Zil gnomes typically use the forest gnome subrace. The natural illusionist trait is a part of
waiting for the day when your skills will be put to use. Zil Schemes 1d10 Scheme
1 Your family is working on a new form of elemental binding, but they need Khyber dragonshards—lots of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
geared toward characters who rely on cunning, skills, and versatility, but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to help shape your character’s story, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
of the entrance.
The ball of violet light floats to a stop beneath the center of the open shaft, beyond the foot of the stairs. It then hovers there as if waiting for you.
The orb of magical
mastery of the magical arts. He has watched from afar as countless events unfolded in the Underdark and across Faerûn, gathering information and making plans for his eventual return. After waiting for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Traditionalists The traditionalist faction is an alliance of the prominent fishing families and merchants in town, along with the workers who rely on those industries for a living. The
pose as merchants and rely on their local contacts to move goods through the region without interference from the town guard or royal agents. Smuggling has long been an easy way to make money in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Yeth Hound Granted by powerful fey to individuals who please them, yeth hounds serve evil masters like hunting dogs. Yeth hounds fly in pursuit of their prey, often waiting until it is too exhausted
. The yeth hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Sunlight Banishment. If the yeth hound starts its turn in sunlight, it is transported to the Ethereal Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to work with
or other allied fog giants.
Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Inate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
lived here before decamping to the Ruins of Caerdoon for his ritual. Y’demi (neutral evil human Oriq blood mage; see chapter 7) resides here now, waiting for Murgaxor’s imminent call to join him. Copper
with his magic, but she isn’t willing to die for him. Y’demi fights until she loses half or more of her hit points, then makes a cutting remark as she tries to escape. Y’demi is patient and cunning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gnoll Tactics Gnolls might seem to throw themselves into battle mindlessly, driven only by fury and hunger, but they do possess a rudimentary form of cunning that is borne out by several tactics they
that doesn’t rely on the loss of human life to see it succeed. I would gladly suggest one if such existed. Your best strategy is to defend our halls and let the humans serve as bait. Moradin knows they multiply quickly enough that their losses will soon be recouped.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Keen Smell. The girallon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Actions
Multiattack. The girallon makes five attacks
waiting for prey to come near. A girallon is surprisingly stealthy, considering its size and its lack of camouflage. Girallons form loose bands of several individuals and their offspring, usually led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Boggle Boggles are the little bogeys of fairy tales. They lurk in the fringes of the Feywild and are also found on the Material Plane, where they hide under beds and in closets, waiting to frighten
(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->Monsters of the Multiverse
attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The duergar makes two Iron Fist attacks and two Stomping Foot attacks. After one of the attacks, the
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The duergar makes two War Pick attacks.
War Pick. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web
that was more spider than elf, resembling Lolth in her spider form, and more cunning than a chitine, that the drow dubbed a choldrith. At first, the drow were unaware that the new creatures were signs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
war wagon laden with gold, gems, stout armor, and sharp weapons. Given the orcs’ propensity to rely on brute force rather than cunning, they can overcome only severely weakened dwarven strongholds