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Candlekeep Mysteries
Miirym fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
X-Ray Vision. Miirym can see through solid matter out to a range of 60 feet. To her, opaque creatures, objects, and obstacles within
present-day Faerûn than in fighting. Indeed, Miirym is an engaging conversationalist if one has the inclination to chat with her.
Miirym doesn’t have a treasure hoard. Instead, she protects
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Titivilus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Titivilus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
authorizing him to answer and negotiate bargains with mortals who attempt to summon Dispater. Titivilus now represents his master and speaks with his voice, a turn of events that leads some to whisper
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zariel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Regeneration. Zariel regains 20 hit points at the start of
lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. Only by tempting mortals with power on the Material Plane and striking bargains with them can she bind them to her in the afterlife
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Moloch has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
him win back his title.
Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the juggernaut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut
. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and can leave a 20
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Ancient Emerald Dragon Connections
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Connected Creatures
1
An ancient emerald dragon bargains with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
with a magic weapon, you can use your Intelligence modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity modifier, for the attack and damage rolls. Steel Defender 3rd-level Battle Smith feature Your tinkering has
repairing both materiel and personnel. To aid in their work, Battle Smiths are accompanied by a steel defender, a protective companion of their own creation. Many soldiers tell stories of nearly dying before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
weapons. When you attack with a magic weapon, you can use your Intelligence modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity modifier, for the attack and damage rolls. Steel Defender By 3rd level, your tinkering
Battle Smith Battle Smith with Steel Defender Armies require protection, and someone has to put things back together if defenses fail. A combination of protector and medic, a Battle Smith is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
one of the following traits of your choice:
Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.
Second Wind (Recharges after a
Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use a bonus action on its turn to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + its level.
Actions
Extra Attack. The warrior can attack twice, instead of once, whenever it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Defender Weapon (any sword), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the sword on each of your turns
, you can transfer some or all of the sword’s bonus to your Armor Class, instead of using the bonus on any attacks that turn. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack and damage rolls to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
choice:
Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use
a bonus action on its turn to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + its level.
Actions
Extra Attack. The warrior can attack three times, instead of once, whenever it takes the attack action on its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
attack rolls.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use a bonus action on its turn to regain hit points equal
to 1d10 + its level.
Actions
Extra Attack. The warrior can attack twice, instead of once, whenever it takes the attack action on its turn.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Defender Weapon (any sword), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the sword on each of your turns
, you can transfer some or all of the sword’s bonus to your Armor Class, instead of using the bonus on any attacks that turn. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack and damage rolls to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
become beloved leaders at the head of a band of fanatics are drawn to striking bargains with her. Her cultists can gain the Infernal Loyalty trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Loyalty beyond Death
Short or Long Rest). As a reaction when an ally this creature can see is reduced to 0 hit points, that ally is instead reduced to 1 hit point and gains temporary hit points equal to this creature’s Charisma score + half its number of Hit Dice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Master Manipulators Hags delight in corrupting others. They do so not by imposing their will or being outwardly violent, but by making sinister bargains with those who seek their aid. This desire to
return. Hags make bargains differently from how devils operate. A devil might approach a mortal to make a deal because it wants the individual to become tainted with evil, so that when the victim dies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
like goblins, which tend to squabble among themselves and cooperate only when threatened by a strong leader. Kobolds avoid combat on a large scale, instead sticking to hit-and-run raids using smaller
following: Attacking light sources to extinguish them, so the kobolds can use their darkvision to best advantage. Leaving one defender in a room to lure invaders into a trap or an ambush. Often this bait is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
collection of one kind of thing—typically items of rare pedigree or emblems of power. Barbed devils refuse to steal what they covet; instead they strike bargains to claim both treasure and mortal souls. Barbed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one
from the Green Hag Bargains table to inspire what a green hag charges for its secrets.
Green Hag Bargains 1d6 A Green Hag Trades Its Knowledge For...
1 A bargainer’s memories of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
target has the petrified condition (instead of the restrained condition) until it is removed by the Greater Restoration spell or similar magic. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until
throw this card to an unoccupied space on the ground within 60 feet of yourself while speaking a command word, whereupon the card magically transforms into a deck defender (see chapter 9 for its stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
options: Attacker. The sidekick gains a +2 bonus to all attack rolls. Defender. The sidekick can use its reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of it whose target
above 20 using this feature. Extra Attack 6th-level Warrior feature The sidekick can attack twice, instead of once, whenever it takes the Attack action on its turn. The number of attacks increases to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
her. Levna Drakehorn
1st-Level Warrior (Defender);
Medium Humanoid (Human), Lawful Good
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
10 (+0
Skills entries, her passive Perception score, and the bonuses to hit of her weapon attacks. 6th 45 (7d8 + 14) Extra Attack. Levna can attack twice, instead of once, whenever she takes the Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
lichdom on a whim, and the process of becoming a lich is a well-guarded secret. Wizards that seek lichdom must make bargains with fiends, evil gods, or other foul entities. Many turn to Orcus, Demon
spell. Instead of choosing one of the normal options of the spell, the lich uses the spell to magically trap the target’s body and soul inside its phylactery. The phylactery must be on the same plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Relentless Killer Relentless killers are hateful, revenge-obsessed creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that
can’t speak
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to offer in exchange, so he
, major image, stinking cloud, suggestion, wall of fire
1/day each: flame strike, symbol (stunning only)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
shield legions to stay out of the fight, instead of helping to hold the line against the demons, so that he could use them in staging his coup. The absence of those legions, however, enabled the horde
is a master manipulator. He directs his agents to embed clauses and specifications in contracts that trip up the unwary. Because Baalzebul’s targets are typically desperate, he almost always bargains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
has withdrawn to his palace and left day-to-day decisions to Titivilus, even authorizing him to answer and negotiate bargains with mortals who attempt to summon Dispater. Titivilus now represents his
to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Titivilus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Regeneration. Titivilus regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
times wandering the planes in search of magical might or secrets that might help him win back his title. Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build
Perception 21
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
over who comes and goes. Given her role in the Blood War, Zariel is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane and securing their loyalty. She bargains hard
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zariel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
matters of contracts, bargains, and legalities. She and her agents offer mortal petitioners advice on how to manipulate or circumvent the law, or to identify escape clauses — all to ensure that
contracts contain loopholes. In return for giving their souls to her instead, such individuals learn how to break the contract and negate whatever price the contract says they must pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to create lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. She is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is
) Proficiency Bonus +8
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mummy Lord Helge C. Balzer Those desperate to escape death sometimes make terrible bargains with wicked deities. Devoting their hearts to evil forces, these villains gain power over death and a
)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the mummy fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The mummy has Advantage on saving throws against spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
decisions to Titivilus, while also authorizing him to answer and negotiate bargains with mortals who attempt to summon Dispater. Titivilus now represents his master and speaks with his voice, a turn of
(3/Day). If Titivilus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Titivilus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
finest wines. Baba Lysaga stole one of the gems and perverted its magic, using it instead to animate her wooden hut. Removing the gem from the hut renders the hut incapacitated. That task is easier said
make the armor a better castle defender. The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master. Strahd’s Animated Armor
Medium construct, lawful evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor