cursed checks

Sphinx of Secrets

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC

Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage

Bestow Curse

Spells Player’s Handbook

You touch a creature, which must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration. Until the curse ends, the target suffers one of the following effects of your choice: Choose

one ability. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability. The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against you. In combat, the target must succeed on a

Arch-hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Escape"} days. When the hag teleports away, each creature within 60 feet of the space it left is cursed. Until the curse ends, a creature has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws, and the

);{"diceNotation":"5d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crackling Wave", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} Lightning damage. Success: Half damage. Failure or Success: The target is cursed until the end of the

Stone of Ill Luck

Magic Items Tales from the Yawning Portal

This polished agate appears to be a stone of good luck (luckstone) to anyone who tries to identify it, and it confers that item’s property while on your person. Curse. This item is cursed

. While it is on your person, you take a −2 penalty to ability checks and saving throws. Until the curse is discovered, the DM secretly applies this penalty, assuming you are adding the item’s

Cursed Luckstone

Magic Items Ghosts of Saltmarsh

remain cursed, you cannot discard the stone, which immediately teleports back into your pocket or pack. After you use the stone’s magic, your next two ability checks are made with disadvantage.

stone can’t be used this way again until the next dawn. Curse. This item is cursed. Attuning to it curses you until you are targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic. As long as you

Wersten Kern

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Black, thorny rose stems sprout from the creature’s body while it is cursed, imposing disadvantage on the creature’s ability checks and attack rolls and halving its speed. A creature that

","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a Humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or be cursed. The curse lasts until it is lifted by remove curse or similar magic

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

it that it can see. Each creature must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, whenever the creature makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw, it must

Harkon's Bite

Magic Items Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

A dire wolf tooth dangles from this simple cord necklace. While you wear it, the necklace grants you a +1 bonus to ability checks and saving throws. Curse. Attuning to Harkon’s Bite curses you

until either Harkon Lukas removes the necklace from you or you are targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic. As long as you remain cursed, you cannot remove the necklace. Upon donning or

Svirfneblin Wererat

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

Camouflage. The wererat has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The wererat makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite

Darkling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

’ wrath, she cursed every member of his house. The seelie fey’s true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha (“Dark Crow” in Common), and other Fey

Scorpion Armor

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

initiative as long as you aren’t incapacitated. The armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on your Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The armor doesn’t impose disadvantage on saving throws made

to resist the effects of extreme heat (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Curse. This armor is cursed. Whenever you don or doff it, you must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw

Werebat

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

blindsight out to a range of 60 feet as long as it’s not deafened. Keen Hearing. The werebat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. Nimble Escape (Humanoid Form Only). The

(Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). In humanoid form, the werebat makes two scimitar attacks or two shortbow attacks. In hybrid form, it can make one bite

Roscoe Underbough

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

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

Constitution saving throw or be cursed with wererat lycanthropy. Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Halfling Wererat

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

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

Constitution saving throw or be cursed with wererat lycanthropy. Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Kiril Stoyanovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Keen Hearing and Smell. The werewolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werewolf lycanthropy

Shunn Shurreth

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. While cursed with spider features, he can climb difficult surfaces, even across ceilings

Fate Hag

Monsters The Book of Many Things

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

throws until the curse ends. Once per turn, when the cursed creature fails one of those d20 rolls, it takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Destiny Curse

Eliphas Adulare

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

, are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. He reverts to his true form if he dies. Keen Smell. Eliphas has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks

":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy. Claw

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can't regain hit points

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

Snarla

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

form. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Keen Hearing and Smell. Snarla has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werewolf lycanthropy. Claws. (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit

Shard of Xeluan

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

this item extends its curse to you. You remain cursed until you are targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic, or until the shard is reattached to Xeluan’s petrified heart. The shard

hits automatically and deals 3 (1d4 + 1) force damage to the target. 5 Until the next dawn, Beasts with an Intelligence score of 3 or lower are hostile to you. 6 Nothing seems to go your way. Until the next dawn, you have disadvantage on ability checks.

Goliath Werebear

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Keen Smell. The werebear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Mountain Born. The werebear is acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Powerful

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy, as described in the Monster Manual. Claw (Bear or

Staff of the Forgotten One

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

(History) checks is doubled. You can’t be blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, petrified, or stunned. Undead with a challenge rating of 2 or lower will neither threaten nor attack you unless

a Constitution saving throw (using your spell save DC) or be cursed. While cursed in this way, the target can’t regain hit points and has vulnerability to necrotic damage. A greater restoration

Returned Kakomantis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the

such cursed relics or with those who try to traffic in them. Finding an unscrupulous merchant willing to trade for Returned masks is rare, as the items are effectively another sapient being’s face

Returned Drifter

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage.Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit

Returned and want nothing to do with such cursed relics or with those who try to traffic in them. Finding an unscrupulous merchant willing to trade for Returned masks is rare, as the items are

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage.Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit

such cursed relics or with those who try to traffic in them. Finding an unscrupulous merchant willing to trade for Returned masks is rare, as the items are effectively another sapient being’s face

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

other feature the DM chooses. The mark of darkness grants you advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with evil creatures and Charisma (Intimidation) checks made to interact with non

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the

. However, selling a Returned mask isn’t a simple matter of cashing it in for coin. Most people on Theros know the tales of the Returned and want nothing to do with such cursed relics or with those

Bestow Curse Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

following options: Choose one ability score. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with that ability score. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on

You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration of the spell. When you cast this spell, choose the nature of the curse from the

Lamia Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Intoxicating Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is magically cursed for 1 hour. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and all ability checks.

Werebear Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. In bear form, the werebear makes two claw attacks. In humanoid form, it makes two greataxe attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like a bear or a humanoid. Bite

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy

Fomorian Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

fomorian uses Evil Eye, but on a failed save, the creature is also cursed with magical deformities. While deformed, the creature has its speed halved and has disadvantage on ability checks, saving throws

Wererat Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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

. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with wererat lycanthropy. Shortsword (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4

Andras

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.Multiattack. Andras makes two shortsword attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit

the target is a humanoid, it must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, or be cursed with wererat lycanthropy Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit

Werewolf Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Keen Hearing and Smell. The werewolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werewolf lycanthropy

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