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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative â1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to â5, the weapon is destroyed.
Nonmagical ammunition made of metal or wood that
hits the pudding is destroyed after dealing damage.
The pudding can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical wood or metal in 1 round.
Spider Climb. The pudding can climb difficult surfaces, including
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
with it, but nothing he's carrying does. He reverts to its true form if he dies.
Innate Spellcasting. He can innately cast the hold person spell at will, requiring no components, but his target must be
., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Instead of dealing damage, Tloques-Popolocas can grapple
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
until the end of the high faeâs next turn.
Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4
Eldraine.
High fae nobles use their illusions and innate magic to impress their peers and express their capricious natures. Many adorn themselves with auras of magic that dazzle others, while uttering
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Innate Spellcasting. Sul Khatesh's spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 26, +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell
Khatesh understand what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts.
The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
immediately after dealing damage to him.
Fire Form. Imix can enter a hostile creatureâs space and stop there. He can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing if fire could pass
succeed instead.
Innate Spellcasting. Imixâs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 20, +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionically manipulate the fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws
collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesnât rely solely
allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Innate Spellcasting. Hythoniaâs spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). She can innately cast animate objects once per day requiring no material components.
Legendary Resistance
:
Hythonia briefly animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy
magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionically manipulate the fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how
in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them
creatures. Any creature capable of telepathic communication has its telepathy range doubled while within 1 mile of the lair. This includes creatures with innate telepathy and magical telepathy such as the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of
has its telepathy range doubled while within 1 mile of the lair. This includes creatures with innate telepathy and magical telepathy such as the Rary's telepathic bond spell.
Thriving Wildlife. Giant
Githyanki Knight
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyankiâs innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting
target in an astral body (as with the astral projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body, instead of dealing damage.
Githyanki Supreme Commander
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Monsters
Mordenkainenâs Tome of Foes
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to
in an astral body (as with the astral projection spell), the githyanki can cut the silvery cord that tethers the target to its material body, instead of dealing damage.Parry. The githyanki adds 5 to
Nilbog
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Innate Spellcasting. The nilbogâs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: mage hand
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Magic Resistance. The forlarren has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting. The forlarren's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14
peppered with a parental attitude toward strangers. Another is a mirthful sybarite with an unfettered love of food, drink, and romance. When dealing with the forlarren, the only constant is the malleable
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need.
Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison
get into places their normal forms couldnât enter.
Their immunity to poison gives all yuan-ti a tactical advantage in dealing with other creatures. A pureblood serving as a food taster for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyankiâs innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
material body, instead of dealing damage.
Reactions
Parry. The githyanki adds 5 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the githyanki must see the attacker and be wielding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
passive Perception 11
Languages Gith
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyankiâs innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence. It can innately cast the following spells
, dealing psychic as well as physical damage. A githyanki canât become a knight until it masters the singular discipline needed to will such a blade into existence. A silver sword is equivalent to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
goblinâs alignment becomes chaotic evil, its Charisma becomes 15 (unless it was already higher), and it gains the nilbogâs Innate Spellcasting and Nilbogism traits, as well as its Reversal of Fortune
Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The nilbogâs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Cunning, and Innate Spellcasting features of a deep gnome). Despite the desecration of the drow invasion and the decades of scavenging and raiding in its aftermath, the old cityâs honored dead still rest
services (see âChanging Svirfneblin Attitudesâ earlier in this chapter), as certain svirfneblin ask for their help. If the characters leave the svirfneblin without providing them assistance in dealing with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
mirthful sybarite with an unfettered love of food, drink, and romance. When dealing with the forlarren, the only constant is the malleable, chaotic, and temperamental nature they all share. When its
against spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting. The forlarrenâs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, and mortals end up worse for dealing with her, because she holds all the cards. A bargain with Zariel is eternal; there is little hope of wriggling out of it. However, she does expect the best from
its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Zariel casts her innate fireball spell. Regional Effects. The region containing Zarielâs lair is warped by her magic, which creates one or more of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
means of dealing with marids, to which an obsequious mortal is a creature that knows its place. Whimsical Storytellers. Marids are champion tale-tellers, whose favorite legends emphasize the prowess of
carrying.
Innate Spellcasting. The maridâs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the 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
. Innate Spells. When a guardian portrait attacks, the figure in the painting animates and moves as though alive (albeit in two dimensions). The guardian portrait has no effective melee attacks, but it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
affecting the dragonâs challenge rating (as noted under âCustomizing Dragonsâ earlier in this chapter). Likewise, if you use the Monster Manual variant rule to make dragons innate spellcasters, you could
dragons are careful to avoid being seen in their true forms. They show great caution in dealing with adventurers or anyone else who might have the magical ability to expose their nature. And dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
feet of him, and a creature takes that damage the first time on a turn that Imix moves into its space. Nonmagical weapons that hit Imix are destroyed by fire immediately after dealing damage to him
bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 60 feet.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Imix fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Innate Spellcasting. Imixâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
found throughout the wilds, and they use their innate illusory magic to power and embellish their various weapons. The high fae are ruled by Talion, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and
Eldraine. Joshua Raphael High fae nobles use their illusions and innate magic to impress their peers and express their capricious natures. Many adorn themselves with auras of magic that dazzle others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, instead of twice.
Innate Spellcasting. Rak Tulkheshâs spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 24). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect
what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts. The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve-foot-tall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
groups of creatures. However, its cloudkill is listed under Innate Spellcasting. Because of that, would a paladinâs Aura of Warding resist it? Yes, because cloudkill is a spell, Aura of Warding would be
as all other kinds of creatures). If a shadow rolls a critical hit, does it reduce the targetâs Strength by 2d4, as well dealing the extra necrotic damage? No. A critical hit lets you roll damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
forth from her distant lair and blazes like a meteor across the sky of Avernus. Appearing above the city, she swoops down and focuses her breath weapons on one chain at a time, dealing 67 acid damage
Nine Hells, and she is unable to take physical form for a time.
Innate Spellcasting (3/Day). Tiamat can innately cast divine word (spell save DC 26). Her spellcasting ability is Charisma.
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a hit. If a Medium or
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Hythoniaâs spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). She can innately cast animate objects once per day requiring no material components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
challenge rating. Languages. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. But given their high Intelligence and long life span, dragons can easily learn
proficiencies, particularly if the dragon spends time in Humanoid form. Spells. The Monster Manualâs variant rule about making dragons innate spellcasters is an easy way to add variety to dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
set of doors that open into the throne room. Dealing with Mirran and Nym The sisters end their performance when the characters appear. The guards quickly interpose themselves between the princesses
, Hellenhild, and Braxow wait to attack them (see âDealing with the Giant Lordsâ). The storm giant guards cover Mirranâs escape to area 15. Mirran and Nym do everything possible to avoid getting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
(rounded down). When calculating a monsterâs damage output, also account for special off-turn damage-dealing features, such as auras, reactions, legendary actions, or lair actions. For example, a
complex (and harder to run) the monster becomes. Innate Spellcasting and Spellcasting. The impact that the Innate Spellcasting and Spellcasting special traits have on a monsterâs challenge rating