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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Deadly Critical. Rak Tulkhesh scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice three times, instead of twice.
Innate Spellcasting. Rak Tulkhesh's spellcasting ability is Charisma
, staggering smite
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Rak Tulkhesh fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Rak Tulkhesh has advantage on saving throws against spells and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
eggs are protected by hard shells coated in paralytic poison similar to that produced by their stingers. This poison leaves most would-be predators that dare to break an egg defenseless when the
clothing, or mine metals. Instead, they scavenge much of what they need or want. They do, however, melt down scavenged metal to forge crude weapons, armor, and tools.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
celestial realms to watch over the boundary of the wilds and protect those who dare to cross it.
Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the hag fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Trace the Threads (1/Day). The hag can cast the Legend Lore spell, requiring no material components
, and when they offer divinations; they delight in such glimpses and are compelled to speak of what they see. Those who dare harm a fate hag find silvery threads of destiny winding around their bodies, tightening and slicing deeper as fate turns against the hag’s foes.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Scrying (Requires Storm Rune). The giant can use its crystal ball to cast the scrying spell (save DC 17).
Storm Rune. The giant has a storm rune
, tempest callers proudly claim a position at the pinnacle of that ranking—and few dare to challenge them. Wielding the power of rune magic in addition to the innate magic that courses through
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Avoidance. If the mutate is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage
the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the Forest Master fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The Forest Master has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
.
The wall of briars lasts until the start of the Forest Master’s next turn. The wall blocks line of sight and counts as difficult terrain for all creatures except the Forest Master. The first time
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Trostani has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. Trostani’s weapon
). Trostani animates one or two trees she can see within 120 feet of her, causing them to uproot themselves and become awakened tree;awakened trees (see the Monster Manual for their stat blocks) for 1 minute or
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
within the garden.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Gardener fails a saving throw, they can choose to succeed instead.
Unfettered Steps. The Gardener is unaffected by difficult
unconscious condition but is stable instead of dying.
Breath of Tranquility (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath of Tranquility"}. The Gardener exhales soporific
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation
recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Exethanter fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation
the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weather, detect thoughts, ice storm
Legendary Resistance (2/Day in This Form). If Auril fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Auril has advantage on saving throws
stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Sul Khatesh has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Master of Magic. Sul Khatesh has advantage on
creature within 30 feet of it. A creature that fails the saving throw but can't expend a spell slot is instead stunned until the end of its next turn.Overlords
In the first days of the world, the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Auril has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. Auril doesn’t require air, food, drink, or
, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
.
Legendary Resistance (2/Day in This Form). If Auril fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Auril has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
her to explode and die. A mephit that dies in this way does not use its Death Burst. Instead, each creature within 10 feet of the exploding mephit must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
instead resets to 350 hit points, and it recharges its Steam Breath. Additionally, the dragon turtle can now use the options in the "Mythic Actions" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional
instead.
Unusual Nature. The dragon turtle doesn't require food or drink.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite or Tail attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16
Monsters
Divine Contention
Amphibious. Claugiyliamatar can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Claugiyliamatar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Innate Spellcasting. Claugiyliamatar
, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8
monsters
Baleful Presence. Sources of light in a 120-foot Emanation originating from the demodragon flicker wildly. Nonmagical sources of Bright Light in that area instead shed Dim Light.
Regeneration. The
, the demodragon can unleash a deluge of bone-melting acid on any who dare challenge it.PoisonAcid, Cold, Lightning
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
is subjected to lightning damage, she takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the lightning damage dealt.
Magic Resistance. Lynx has advantage on saving throws against
","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
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The powerful relics possessed by Lynx Creatlach and Sir Ursas (see the “Special Equipment” section of their stat blocks
Lich
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation
, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
Monsters
Locathah Rising
blocks the sphere.
While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t
gaining those of the creature. If the creature has the same proficiency as Amble and the bonus in its stat block is higher, use the creature's bonus instead of Amble's.
When Amble transforms, they
Valindra Shadowmantle
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monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Valindra fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If she still has a phylactery and is destroyed, Valindra gains a new body in 1d10
reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
bay—an aurora that portends an everlasting winter. Storms bring driving hail and sleet that leaves everything coated in a sheath of ice. Snow piles in deep drifts and blocks all trails leading south
through their migrations, while others dare the treacherous waters of the Sea of Moving Ice in search of fish, seals, walruses, and whales to sustain them. Dwarves dig into the earth to seek shelter and
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
traps, snares, and nets to catch the unwary, and when their hunting patrols encounter other beings, they always look for ways to capture their foes instead of killing them. Goblins that run up against
Adventurer’s Guide.) Use one of the warlock stat blocks in appendix B to represent this goblin, adding darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins.
Booyahg Booyahg Booyahg. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, as described in the text. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix B. When a creature’s
name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual, unless the adventure’s text instead refers you to the monster appendix in this book
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
helpful but not necessary. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix A. When a creature’s
name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual, unless the adventure’s text instead refers you to the monster appendix in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
helpful but not necessary. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix A. When a creature’s
name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual, unless the adventure’s text instead refers you to the monster appendix in this adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
. The Dungeon Master’s Guide contains guidance for modifying existing stat blocks. Alternatively, choose a stat block of CR 5 or higher that has one of the following creature types: Beast, Elemental, Fey
the following traits: Fey Rebirth. If the archfey dies in its Domain of Delight, it revives with all its hit points 1d4 days later in a safe location in that domain.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archfey fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
helpful but not necessary. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix A. When a creature’s
name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual, unless the adventure’s text instead refers you to the monster appendix in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
helpful but not necessary. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix A. When a creature’s
name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat block in the Monster Manual, unless the adventure’s text instead refers you to the monster appendix in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Medium characters to squeeze through. Metallic rubble blocks the tunnel that leads north. One round after the circle is activated, a drone patrol arrives from area 7 to escort any new arrivals to the
stasis pods in area 5. Huge prisoners are taken to massive stasis pods in area 18 instead. Prisoners who put up an especially strong resistance might be taken directly to an isolation chamber in area 20.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
one of Bak Mei’s most senior students, Steel Crane, and four Immortal Lotus monks (see the accompanying stat blocks). They are on the lookout for trouble and spoiling for a fight. When the characters
approach, read: “Very few people would dare to come here,” says a voice from above. Perched twenty feet above you is a man balanced with his legs braced between two of the larger stone columns. He has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
).
Behind the Design: Save Ends Effects
Save ends effects are one way of saving space in stat blocks and making them less complex for GMs to run at the table. Much like how stat blocks just reference the
poisoned condition instead of spelling its rules out each time, we didn’t want to fill up the pages by repeating long sentences similar to this one: “A target poisoned in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on themself on a success.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
-focused spells, some creatures can cast spells that are primarily used outside of combat. To streamline the stat blocks, these spells aren’t written out in the creature’s combat-oriented “Actions” section
. Instead, their names are listed in a separate “Utility Spells” section at the end of the stat block. After each spell name, the casting time is indicated in superscript, as shown in the Casting Times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
-hardened hobgoblin warlord named High Graj Karkajuk. Bitter Breath drives a Tormentor that has an Infernal Screamer (see "Infernal Screamer") instead of a Harpoon Flinger. Hobgoblins round out the
Tormentor’s crew. High Graj Karkajuk drives a Devil’s Rideand commands a pair of Scavengers driven by hobgoblin captains and crewed by ordinary hobgoblins. See appendix B for the vehicles’ stat blocks.






