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again until the start of her next turn.Chakuna is Valachan’s deadliest hunter, a youthful werepanther with the intensity and calm of a veteran executioner. Few can elude her cold cunning, deadly
skulk or soar amid the Mists surrounding Valachan. A creature that enters the Mists for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 1d10 Piercing damage.
Heightened Senses. Beasts and
classes
Player’s Handbook
wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants.
Becoming a Ranger...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the
Improvement
5
12
4
3
3
2
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17
+6
Precise Hunter
6
14
4
3
3
3
1
18
+6
Feral Senses
6
14
4
3
3
3
1
19
+6
Epic Boon
6
15
4
3
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2
20
+6
Foe
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.
Deadly Hunters
Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of
civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Brontosaurus This massive four-legged dinosaur is large enough that most predators leave it alone. Its deadly tail can drive away or kill smaller threats. Brontosaurus
Gargantuan beast, unaligned
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Saving Throws Con +6
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d8 + 5) bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
adventures. Unreliable Information. Uncertainty and paranoia shape psychological horror stories. Characters might experience a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having realized they were
asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, identify what’s driving these skewed perceptions and how characters might overcome them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
employed as a tomb guardian, rending intruders with its fangs and deadly claws. For more information on gargoyles, see the Monster Manual. Giant Four-Armed Gargoyle
Large elemental, chaotic evil
Armor
Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Terran
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
skeleton of a giant — deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. Undead Nature. A skeleton doesn’t require air
(–3)
WIS
6 (–2)
CHA
6 (–2)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Stirge A single stirge is usually little more than an annoyance, but several can be deadly if they attach faster than a victim can remove them. Stirge Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 13 Initiative
−1 −1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages None
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Proboscis. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Living Iron Statue This squat, solid-looking statue, currently guarding the evil cult’s treasure in Isle of the Abbey, is made from pure iron. Its hands are shaped into deadly weapons. Living Iron
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WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
5 (-3)
Damage Vulnerabilities acid
Damage Immunities lightning, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Giant Skeleton The animated skeleton of a giant is deadly not only because of its size and strength, but because it has defenses normally possessed only by undead of much greater power. GIANT
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CHA
6(−2)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young Black Dragon Most young black dragons claim a hidden lair—typically a dismal place accessible through deadly ruins or a treacherous bog. They delight in exploiting fearful servants and might
Acid
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Draconic
CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB +3)
Traits
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Berserker Commander Berserker commanders bear the scars of battle and drive their followers to match their deadly zeal. These commanders tap into a primal magic to enhance their might. Berserker
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 9 −1 −1
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5
Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Gear Greataxe, Javelins (6)
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+0 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Skills Perception +6
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages None
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The
bulette makes two Bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) Piercing damage.
Deadly Leap. The bulette spends 5 feet of movement to jump to a space within 15 feet that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Ogre Bolt Launcher A bolt launcher carries a gigantic crossbow — a weapon so large it’s essentially an ogre-held ballista. An ogre bolt launcher can load this immense weapon and loose its deadly
)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
16(+3)
INT
5(−3)
WIS
7(−2)
CHA
7(−2)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
attack those who speak a supposed command word. Deadly tapestries, furs, and similar items also use this stat block. Animated Rug of Smothering Large Construct, Unaligned
AC 12 Initiative +4 (14
−5 −5
Immunities Poison, Psychic; Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 6
Languages None
CR 2 (XP 450
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
wolves’ deadly breath weapon to use against their foes. Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak Common and Giant well enough to follow simple conversations
)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +3
Damage Immunities cold
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Giant, Winter Wolf
Challenge 3 (700 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having previously realized they were asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, though, make sure you know what’s driving these skewed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced with deadly fungus spores can make short work of the unwary. Trudges are also notoriously difficult to slay; the
., swim 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
4 (−3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
4 (−3)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistances fire
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
), Scimitar, Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Thieves’ Cant
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Traits
Evasion. If the bandit is subjected to an effect that allows it
plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Pistol. Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Deadly Aim. The bandit gives itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
orders to hunt prey with deadly ferocity. Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter Medium Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +4
Damage Resistances lightning, piercing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 9 −1 −1
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The merrow can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Winter Wolf Coldhearted Pack Hunter Habitat: Arctic; Treasure: None Winter wolves are horse-size, supernatural predators that prowl frigid wildernesses in deadly packs. With their great size and
14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 8 −1 −1
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5
Immunities Cold
Senses Passive Perception 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Yuan-ti Malisons Brian Valenzuela Yuan-ti Malison Type 1 (Left) and Type 2 (Right) Malisons possesses deadly venom, which some manipulate into magical strikes. They can also shape-shift into snakes
, helping them to position themselves for surprise attacks or to slither away with nary a trace. Malisons exhibit snakelike features that make them deadly in combat. Three general types exist: Type 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
+5, Wis +5
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Survival +5
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands all languages but
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WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Perception +6, Survival +6
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses darkvision 120
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
14 +2 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 16 +3 +5
Cha 12 +1 +1
Skills Nature +4, Stealth +5
Gear Component Pouch
Senses Passive Perception 13
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 7 −2 −2
Skills Stealth +4
Senses Passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
beholder does. Piercing the shell with even the weakest attack causes the creature to burst apart, releasing a cloud of deadly spores. A creature that inhales the spores becomes host to them, and is often
of its deceased parent. When the gas spore explodes, its deadly spores cast those memories adrift. Any creature that inhales the spores and survives inherits one or more of the beholder’s fragmented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Dex 14 +2 +5
Con 16 +3 +3
Mod Save
Int 19 +4 +4
Wis 12 +1 +4
Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills History +7, Investigation +7, Perception +7
Senses Passive
Deadly Contraption.
Foreleg. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage.
Deadly Contraption. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature Ivan can see within 30 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
leave it alone. Its deadly tail can drive away or kill smaller threats. Brontosaurus
Gargantuan Beast (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 121 (9d20 + 27)
Speed 30 ft
.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
9 (-1)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (-2)
Saving Throws Con +6
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
leave it alone. Its deadly tail can drive away or kill smaller threats. Brontosaurus
Gargantuan beast, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 121 (9d20 + 27)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
21
(+5)
DEX
9(−1)
CON
17(+3)
INT
2(−4)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
7(−2)
Saving Throws Con +6
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common plus the main language of its master
light or darkness.
Reactions
Deadly Reach. In response to a visible enemy moving into its reach, the boneclaw makes one claw attack against that enemy. If the attack hits, the boneclaw can make a second claw attack against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
long tail ends in a cluster of deadly spikes that can impale prey at impressive range. Evil Predators. Manticores are fierce killers that hunt far and wide for prey. They work together to take down
)
CHA
8 (−1)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Tail Spike Regrowth. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
of its ten eyes, synchronizing them to deadly effect. Decaton Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 144 (17d10 + 51)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft
, frightened
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Axiomatic Mind. The decaton can’t be compelled to act in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Medusa As deadly as they are ravishing, the serpent-haired medusas suffer an immortal curse brought on by their vanity. They lurk in quiet exile among the tumbled ruins of their former lives
)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
16(+3)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
15(+2)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
poison harvested from deadly sea beasts, these triton assassins slip into shallow waters and strike when least expected. Often, surface dwellers don’t even realize they’ve been attacked by shorestalkers
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Primordial
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Amphibious. The triton can breathe air and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The triton’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
monsters’ supernatural physiologies and deadly natures. Just assume there’s no such thing as a stalactite.
—S. Wakeman, Underdark explorer
Darkmantle Small Aberration, Unaligned
AC 11 Initiative +3
10 +0 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Skills Stealth +3
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Crush. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft