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Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
: defend gnomes who are being attacked by non-gnomes, defend yourself if you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn't
distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmling's defense.Poison
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes.
Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hunter’s allies is within 5
beings who dwell in the frozen wastelands of Krynn. They sport thick, ivory tusks, which they use both to defend themselves and to poke breathing holes in sea ice as they swim.
Often at odds with the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Antimagic Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Antimagic Breath"}. The eyedrake emits a magic wave in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 39 (6d12);{"diceNotation":"6d12
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
(9d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"9d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction
":"Breath Weapon"}. Miirym uses one of the following breath weapons:
Cold Breath. Miirym exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Hold Breath. The grippli can hold its breath for 20 minutes.
Standing Leap. The grippli can leap 30 feet horizontally or 20 feet vertically from a standing position.Multiattack. The grippli makes
grasping and climbing. A grippli can move as quickly on all fours as it can on two legs.
Communal Effort. Grippli rely on ambushes and guerrilla warfare to defend themselves and their settlements. They
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
+9", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it is knocked prone.
Decaying Breath (Recharge 5–6
);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Decaying Breath"}. Beledros exhales decaying energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 30-foot cone. Each creature
in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage.
Debilitating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath
(4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a successful
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of
", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and until the end of its next turn, when the creature makes an attack roll or an ability check, it must roll a d6
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Debilitating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating
Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving
":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Debilitating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Debilitating Breath"}. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: 10 (1d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Disorienting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction
":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 56
monsters
"} Poison damage.
Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 22
(4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition until the end of the dragon
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo
instance, the chief of one tribe might be the only one that has the right to stain its tusks with red ochre, while the warriors of another tribe rub streaks of ash into their garments to signify their safe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Sapphire Dragons The thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults
against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These gregarious dragons are fonts of patience, hospitality, and humor, and they seek to improve the lives—or, at least, the mood—of those they interact with. If forced to fight to defend themselves or
their friends, these dragons favor using their slowing breath and physical attacks to subdue antagonists. Only in cases of extreme peril or emotion do they use their deadly acid breath. Copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
), though not very well. The wolves are huddled behind him and go where he goes. Though well past his prime, he fights to the death to defend the den, and he takes umbrage at anyone who kills any of his
, read: The old man cackles. “When Kiril returns,” he says to you with his last breath, “he’ll skin you alive.” Treasure Skennis’s electrum flute is nonmagical and worth 250 gp. Skennis also carries a pouch containing four 50 gp gemstones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
perform extraordinary feats that come naturally to them (a beholder’s flight, a vampire’s charming gaze, a dragon’s breath weapon, and so forth). Creatures with the necessary talent and skill can also
manipulate the Weave to perform magic by casting spells. The Weave isn’t normally visible or detectable, even through the use of spells. Detect magic doesn’t let you perceive the Weave, for instance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
Thanoi Hunter Thanoi are walrus-like beings who dwell in the frozen wastelands of Krynn. They sport thick, ivory tusks, which they use both to defend themselves and to poke breathing holes in sea
) Proficiency Bonus +2
Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes.
Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hunter’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young White Dragon Young white dragons defend their hunting grounds from rivals. In some cases, kobolds and groups of humanoids might offer food and treasure to young white dragons, attempting to
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Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) Slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) Cold damage.
Cold Breath (Recharge 5–6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
its shell for added protection. While fully withdrawn inside its shell, a tortle can’t do much other than hide. Although their claws are quite sharp, tortles prefer to defend themselves and hunt using
Aquan, Common
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Bronze Dragon Matt Stewart An adult bronze dragon defends the deep from a ravenous giant shark Adult bronze dragons often dwell near places they defend or where they help others work toward
, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of (A) Repulsion Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Guiding Bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient silver dragons pursue world-wide change. They defend their communities and allies, encouraging them to perform deeds worthy of legend. Some set their sights on other
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of (A) Paralyzing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Ice Knife (level 2 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
toward you.
“Each of you make your case. Why should I send my troops to Leilon? By all accounts it should be able to defend itself now. I’ve already poured many resources into the town and it has yet
Charisma (Persuasion) check, but allow the characters to get creative. For instance, characters who try to scare Dagult with stories of their enemies could make a Charisma (Intimidation or Performance) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mouth. Inside that mouth is a large eye that emits a breath-like wave of antimagic energy. The creature’s wings are formed from multiple eyestalks, each of which can fire magical rays that combine
aspects of a dragon’s breath weapon attacks and a beholder’s eye rays. An eyedrake left to its own devices exhibits much of the stereotypical behavior of a young dragon, attempting to establish a lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
materials; magic is what gives them their intelligence. Most autognomes are programmed to obey the following three directives: defend gnomes who are being attacked by non-gnomes, defend yourself if
battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmling’s defense. Autognome
Small Construct, Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 39 (6d6 + 18)
Speed 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
College to pass on her understanding of the natural cycle. She hoped to create generations of stewards who would use her teachings to defend nature and help others. In keeping with the dichotomous nature
hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 + 9) slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it is knocked prone.
Decaying Breath (Recharge 5–6). Beledros exhales decaying energy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
scale coloration and general shape. They are cruel and selfish creatures trained by the Dragon Armies to serve as mounts for trusted officers. While they lack a red dragon’s destructive breath, these
copper dragons. Wasteland dragonnels are lithe and quick, with scales the color of dull copper. These playful creatures defend their territory by flying out of a foe’s reach and spitting potent acid, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
strange features, waving cruel weapons, and unleashing blasts of magic.
Captain Sardax lies on the deck nearby, her body ruined by shrapnel. “Hold the top deck!” she snarls with her dying breath. “Grant
repel the reavers. The characters know and trust each other. Moonraider is their ship, and they are bound to defend it! “Forecastle Map” shows the layout of the area that the characters are defending. They are the only sailors still alive in this section of the ship. Forecastle Map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
section of this adventure that describes that location in detail. For instance, if the players choose to undertake the Dumathoin’s Gulch Quest, go to the “Dumathoin’s Gulch” section. Each location
across the planes.Gallio has called for your help taming these beasts to defend the town against invasion.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Thalivar’s Beacon.” Leilon Besieged Quest There is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
defend the tower, which is also guarded by the adult white dragon Obatala. When it detects intruders, the dragon roars to alert Krull, who emerges from the tower to greet new arrivals. Krull, whose
, Common, Draconic
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Hold Breath. Krull can hold his breath for 1 hour.
Inescapable Destruction. Necrotic damage dealt by Krull’s spells ignores resistance to necrotic damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attacks anyone who isn’t a member of his family. The grick and the gray slaad defend him. If reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, Cassiok uses his next action to break his staff of power in a retributive
another dragon corpse and rise again. The gem is destroyed if subjected to the fiery breath of an ancient red or gold dragon; it is otherwise impervious to damage. The statue containing the gemstone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
cursed them and this land.
“With my dying breath, the curse was fulfilled, but my soul was cursed as well. I am doomed to walk these sands until a mortal soul retrieves the implements of my power
into the Border Ethereal and continues his solemn march. Amun Sa doesn’t harm the party and makes no further attempts to defend himself. If Amun Sa’s ghost is slain, he appears to the characters again