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Returning 35 results for 'defeat insight are bow'.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack, you can utter or sign the following command
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
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Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its
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
shadow plays without weight or substance.
Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth
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
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Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its
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
who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its composition and craftsmanship
Oathbow
Legacy
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, "Swift defeat to my enemies." When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack, you can, as a command phrase, say, "Swift death to you who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Oathbow Weapon (longbow), very rare (requires attunement) When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Oathbow Weapon (longbow), very rare (requires attunement) When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Oathbow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Oathbow Weapon (Longbow or Shortbow), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. These disguises are elaborate and convincing (including wigs, theatrical clothing, makeup, fake fangs, and fake nails), but adventurers can see through the ruse with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight
defeat, the bandits try to orchestrate a conflict between the adventurers and the goblinoids, which they hope will get rid of one or both groups.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Keranos’s Champions Keranos sees his champions as tools to bring insight and change to the world. He doesn’t contemplate the moral or ethical consequences of his insights, believing that such
Find a long-lost artifact that bestows oracular visions upon the user.
5 Defeat the champion of another god in a battle of wits (perhaps Phenax, Mogis, or Klothys).
6 Find and restore a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
troglodytes begin to bow down and chant loudly, as if worshiping the characters. They try to catch the attention of the drow in area 2c, hoping this display will anger the drow and prompt them to attack the
, killing all the creatures it encounters. If the characters defeat the behir — and eliminate any drow of House Freth they encounter along the way — Tsabdrar promises that House Auvryndar will let them keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kansaldi’s command and ordered her to claim the Kalaman region in the Dragon Queen’s name. Kansaldi pursues these orders with a fanatic’s zeal. For her, there is no possibility of defeat—there is only
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CON
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +7
Skills Insight +12, Perception +8, Religion +7
Damage Immunities fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
wears a rusty chain shirt under his robe and likes to thwart enemy spellcasters by enveloping them in the area of a silence spell. If defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees
10 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +4
Skills Deception +6, Insight +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader
40 ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Nature +3, Religion +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
wizard. “Finally caught up with us, eh? Your adventure ends here, I’m afraid.”
Drannin left these forces here knowing that they were unlikely to defeat the characters, but he wanted to play up the
to make haste and catch up with him!”
Characters who have reason to suspect Gargosh might be lying or holding back information can make a DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check. A character who succeeds on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King
spell on herself, retreats to her tower (areas 31–area 33), and leaves the castle’s other denizens to fend for themselves. If her defeat seems inevitable, Sansuri bargains for her life and, under such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the
the death, and he surrenders if he can’t fight, talk, or slither his way out of a perilous situation. If the characters defeat Amrik’s bodyguards and take him prisoner, he does what he’s told until an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees. Zarak
Medium Humanoid (Orc), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14
+5, Int +2
Skills Acrobatics +7, Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is stolen (see “Stolen Goods” below). Roleplaying Nezzarum. Nezzarum has been waiting here in the hope that adventurers would come and defeat Xia and her cult, knowing that he isn’t strong enough to
defeat them on his own. If combat breaks out in T12 and Nezzarum is aware of it (either because Xia comes and implores the statue of Orcus for aid or because he notices the battle unfolding from his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +8
Skills Insight +8, Perception +8
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage
Wisdom saving throw or bow until the end of its next turn. Until this bow ends, the target can’t take actions or reactions, and its speed is 0 and can’t be increased.
Indentured Spirits (Costs 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and turn invisible to avoid capture or death. L2. Forecastle This deck is littered with the corpses of 1d4 dead seagulls (see area L1 for more information). Hanging off the end of the ship’s bow is
the green-paned lantern that indicates the tavern is open for business. A staff member crawls to the end of the bow to douse the lantern, refill it with oil, and relight it at highsun every day. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other members of the adventuring party. An orc warlock might be the dwarf ranger’s sworn enemy, but the two are forced to work together to defeat a mutual foe. Perhaps the kobold sorcerer was the
dwarves and have adopted their culture. 4 At a young age, you adopted a human religion and now serve it faithfully. 5 You received divine insight that sent you on your path, and occasionally receive new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. For the cards to face the directions indicated in the statue’s instructions, some must be placed in the statue’s hands upside down. Wisdom (Insight) DC 10. The statue’s message explains the proper
the characters to defeat monsters or overcome a test of skill. Starting with a Full Hand. To make this puzzle easier and quicker, place all five cards on the table in front of the statue so the characters can begin interpreting the clues right away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
admittance.” Enclosed are tickets for the entire party to The Fall of Tiamat, an opera sung in Giant describing the evil dragon queen’s defeat at the Well of Dragons. Mirt If any of the characters join the
DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain its trustworthiness. Only “Bonnie” is trustworthy. Reward: Each Harper character gains 2 renown. Every contributing party member receives 50 gp. 5th “Lady
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
anytime after they defeat the elementals (see the following section). Meeting Dalamar Dalamar approaches the characters soon after they defeat the elementals or Kalaman’s troops start disembarking
City of Lost Names, he pretends not to recognize the name until he knows more about the characters (see the “Mutual Understanding” section). A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
follow hollow routines, their existences reduced to shadow plays without weight or substance. Returned Masks. Adventurers who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich
any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage.
Actions
Scimitar. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ruthless warrior who has killed thousands in his lifetime. Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later
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CON
17(+3)
INT
15(+2)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +7
Skills Deception +8, Insight +7, Intimidation +12, Perception +11, Stealth +14
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
warrior with red-orange skin and a bow stands behind a rickety barricade of interlocking spears. “Halt!” she commands. “State your business or face the wrath of our battalion—thirty hobgoblins strong
front. A character who doubts the sentry can take the Search action and make a DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check; a successful check discerns the lie. As an Influence action, a character can try to pacify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Skills Arcana +6, History +6, Insight +4, Perception +4, Performance +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP
Hunter Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj sets out to kill someone, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The characters can learn the following information from Vizeran by asking the right questions; he doles out information sparingly, but a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check might yield additional
and her priestesses to seek Vizeran’s guidance, letting him take his rightful place as a wise leader among his people. What Vizeran Offers Vizeran DeVir offers the adventurers his insight, his arcane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a bow tie, and spectacles. Bracus (N lizardfolk with the iconic hoardsperson feature; see “Iconic Faction Features” in appendix B) studies the characters, touching his fingers to his chin as he
. If Bracus is killed, Szorrulax flees with his living loot satchel and the orrery components at once. If the characters save Bracus, defeat the Six operatives, and force Szorrulax to flee, they gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
him to grow a disfigured second head. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the giant is crazed and terrified. Use the stone giant stat block with the following modifications: The
on the check.
XP Awards Divide 1,740 XP equally among the characters if they cooperate with the guards to defeat the two-headed stone giant.