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You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become Undead.
The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from
the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as Raise Dead.
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Essence Transfer (1/Day). The professor can cast the animate dead spell, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two Mortality Spear attacks. It can replace one of
the attacks with a use of Spellcasting.
Mortality Spear. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Mortality Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120
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The Book of Many Things
Shift (2/Day). The hawk casts Plane Shift on itself, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.When a beloved animal companion dies traumatically alongside its master
of Many Things (see chapter 19)— seeks out harrow hawks, capturing them and training them as hunting animals. The Grim Harrow dispatches these Undead companions from the Gardens of Decay to
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
talisman. When the benefits expire, the talisman crumbles to dust.Briar Vine. Melee Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Briar Vine"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one
cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Multiattack. The professor makes two Verdant Lash attacks.
Verdant Lash. Melee Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Verdant Lash"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one
the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Poison
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
":"damage","rollAction":"Warhammer","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands.
Deathly Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction
.
Spellcasting. Zargash casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, thaumaturgy
1/day each: command, gaseous form, hold person, silence, speak
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Blight Staff", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Plague Bolt. Ranged Spell
Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Plague Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"4d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
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Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
resurrection or wish spell.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Skall fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If Skall dies, he turns to dust. If his orrery of souls hasn’t
Spell Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Withering Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 32 (6d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"6d8+5", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
another ritual to bestow another talisman. When the benefits expire, the talisman crumbles to dust.Briar Vine. Melee Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Briar Vine
decay and the other dealing with growth.PoisonVociferous Form (1/Day). The pledgemage transforms into an avatar of plants and shadow. While in this form, the pledgemage adds its Wisdom modifier to its AC
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
1/day each: baneDecay and despair are bound up in
’s mood.
Embodiment of Decay
While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth, much as a forest
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
1/day each: bane, create or destroy waterDecay and despair are bound up in the nature of topaz dragons, thanks to
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
snakes infest the lair, which is filled with the stench of death and decay.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the
can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Regional Effects
Zuggtmoy
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Out of the Abyss
Innate Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, locate
attack against a target that she designates.The Demon Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe both air and water.
Fabricate (1/Day). The dragon can cast fabricate, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.
Legendary
of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
1/day each: antilife shell, bane, control water, create or destroy
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Pseudopod", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell
Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her mindless servants and, eventually, into
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe both air and water.
Fabricate (1/Day). The dragon can cast fabricate, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.
Legendary
following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
1/day each: bane, control water, create or destroy waterThe dragon can take 3
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Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure
: 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Multiattack. The urdefhan makes two attacks
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Daemonic Devotion. The urdefhan has Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Charmed condition.
Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas
. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay
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Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure: 7
(2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation
Gentle Repose
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You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead.
The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the
dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.
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Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure: 7
(2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Multiattack. The urdefhan makes one Bite
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only half damage if they fail. The urdefhan can’t use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.
Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas
. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure: 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay
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Necrotic Decay. When the urdefhan dies, their flesh sublimates into noxious gas. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the urdefhan. Failure: 7
(2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Multiattack. The urdefhan makes one Bite
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extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage.
Project Image. The beast casts the Project Image spell, requiring no spell
components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability. During the spell’s duration, the beast can use its Spew Blight action and Rot Stride Bonus Action as if it were in the image’s space
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Necrotic Decay. When Khurfel dies, his flesh sublimates into a noxious gas. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from Khurfel. Failure: 35 (10d6
);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Decay", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage. Multiattack. Khurfel makes three attacks: one with
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Basic Rules (2014)
infest the lair, which is filled with the stench of death and decay.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects
light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Regional
Ancient Black Dragon
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the lair, which is filled with the stench of death and decay.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the
light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
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uses this effect again, or until it dies.
Spellcasting. The keeper casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16
, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At Will: Druidcraft, Ray of Sickness
1/Day: BlightKeepers of the blight arise from Fey
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Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Charm Person, Disguise Self, Message.
1/Day: Thunderwave.
It was a thin, stoop-shouldered man not much under six feet tall...
His
communities, keeping watch for signs of weakness or decay. If a village falls upon hard times, the deep ones make their move. They come ashore and approach the villagers peacefully, promising
Death Tyrant
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
Disintegration Ray. If the target is a creature, it must
it contains more trappings of death and decay. A death tyrant encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 15 (13,000 XP).
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, a death tyrant can invoke
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack
deals an extra 1d8 force damage.
In addition, the weapon has the following properties:
Blighted Ruin. You can cast the blight spell from the weapon (DC 15). Once used, this property of the weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become Undead. The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead
Gentle Repose Level 2 Necromancy (Cleric, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 10 days
You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become Undead. The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead
Gentle Repose Level 2 Necromancy (Cleric, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 10 days
You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
68. Hall of Decay Graven images of rotting corpses decorate this hall, and the floor is littered with tarnished coins, pieces of armor, broken shields, axe heads, and other bits of scrap metal.
All
nonmagical objects made of cloth, leather, wood, or metal that enter this corridor instantly decay or corrode to the point of being useless and worthless. Clothing and armor falls apart, shields and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can’t become Undead. The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead
Gentle Repose Level 2 Necromancy (Cleric, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 10 days
You