defense impact are bursts

Amrik Vanthampur

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Suave Defense. While Amrik is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.Multiattack. Amrik makes three dagger attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon

","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Smoke Bomb (1/Day). Amrik hurls a smoke bomb up to 20 feet away. The bomb explodes on impact, creating a cloud of black smoke that fills a 10

Reckoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

dealt by the attack.Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes

described as living thunderstorms, reckoners charge their bodies with lightning that bursts forth in their spells and lashes out at enemies who harm them. Many reckoners are minotaurs.

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must. See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta. Arasta as a Mythic Encounter Arasta

ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave of countless spiders. The tiny arachnids swarm the larger horror, girding it in skittering bodies. Fighting Arasta as a mythic

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, bugbears are ambush predators accustomed to long periods of inactivity broken by short bursts of murderous energy. Ferocious though they may be, bugbears aren’t built for extended periods of exertion

wild, and the cast-off members of a gang might eventually catch on with a different group. Left to their own devices, bugbears have little more impact on the world than wolf packs. They subsist by

Mithral Hall (Northwest)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Mithral Hall (Northwest) The siege weapon in Mithral Hall’s defense zone (see Map 1.3) is a modified catapult that launches iron canisters of superheated metal that explode on impact. A cunning

Bronze Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

commander’s eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons

understand that they are their own best defense in a siege, so they are careful to maximize their mobility with multiple ways in and out of their lairs. Bronze Dragon Lair Features The bronze dragon

Horror Pacing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bursts. Focus less on senses and more on descriptions of impact—a splash of crimson, who knows where it came from? Split the characters’ attention. Roleplay other creatures begging, panicking, and trying

Bobby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

. Take a Bonus Action to extend your Rage. Each time the Rage is extended, it lasts until the end of your next turn. You can maintain a Rage for up to 10 minutes. Level 1: Unarmored Defense While you

when you dodge perils. You have Advantage on Dexterity saving throws unless you have the Incapacitated condition. Level 2: Reckless Attack You can throw aside all concern for defense to attack with

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

had declared herself thus — saw in the multiverse around them other beings making an impact in various worlds. The entity who called herself Lolth spoke to the other new gods and wove an enticing tale

parent or the other. Corellon was revolted by this perceived betrayal and railed against Lolth’s intrusion. Some of the primal elves rose to her defense. They argued that no entity who sprang from

Nautiloid Down

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

squelching and keening noises when excited or upset; otherwise, they communicate in bursts of emotion punctuated with short, simple words conveyed telepathically. The squidlings trust Vorryn and

courses through the ship’s veins. Equipment is scattered everywhere, both from the impact of the crash and because of subsequent repair work. Approaching the Nautiloid As you trudge deeper into a

Bugbears

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

accustomed to long periods of inactivity broken by short bursts of murderous energy. Ferocious though they may be, bugbears aren’t built for extended periods of exertion. One useful trick: if ye face bugbears

might eventually catch on with a different group. Left to their own devices, bugbears have little more impact on the world than wolf packs. They subsist by crafting simple tools and hunting and

M20. Paper Birds and Hidden Belfry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with

in a bottle takes 7 (2d6) lightning damage, emptying the bottle in the process. As an action, a creature can hurl a bottle of lightning up to 30 feet, where it shatters on impact. A creature that

Arasta of the Endless Web

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, disposing of victims trapped within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must. See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta. Arasta’s Lair Arasta

trait: The nightmarish arachnid unleashes a shriek that sounds like a thousand spider carapaces scarring slate. In response, the ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave

Lower Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Features”) from a slot in its body, hands the card to them, and indicates that it has no other information or treasure to offer. The duodrone fights only in self-defense. S5: Library A roughly

attack. They are otherwise Indifferent toward intruders and fight only in self-defense. They know Modron and Common Sign Language. Treasure. The four real crates contain goods the githyanki left

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

faith, making them proficient with the quarterstaff and nothing else. You could give them a benefit to make up for the loss of proficiencies—something like the monk’s Unarmored Defense class feature, but

make the class over- or underpowered. Ask yourself the following questions about a feature you’re replacing: What impact does replacing the feature have on exploration, social interaction, or combat

Tavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

3 (700 XP) Suave Defense. While Amrik is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Charisma modifier. Actions Multiattack. Amrik makes three dagger attacks. Dagger

explodes on impact, creating a cloud of black smoke that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere. The area within the cloud is heavily obscured. A strong wind disperses the cloud, which otherwise remains until the

Breaking the Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

can destroy the chains binding Elturel, but you must be present to bear witness to my majesty. Now go. I will know when you are there.” When the characters next set foot in Elturel, Tiamat bursts

try to slay the demon, while nearby demons leap to its defense. As the two opposing forces clash, Crokek’toeck slips past the devils. The demon can gnaw through a bloodied chain link in 1 minute.

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

begins a new era in the selected region. How does this person or this era begin to affect the world? Here are several things to consider when determining the leader’s impact on the world: Name one

group of persons will do their utmost to foil this leader because of it? Conversely, what is this leader’s greatest virtue, and who rises to the leader’s defense because of it? Who believes in this

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

at a point it can see within 15 feet of it. The glob explodes in a blinding flash of light on impact. Each creature within 5 feet of the flash must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be

XP) Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

blades’ attack bonus increases by 2, and their damage increases by 3 (1d6). These benefits apply until the blades hit a target, after which the values return to normal. Rune’s Defense. Tampering with the

, take maximum damage from the impact. Dynamic Element. The longer it rolls, the more lethal the sphere becomes. Speed Kills. After its turn, the sphere gains speed, represented by its damage increasing

Attack on Goldenfields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

spots the Eye Stabbers while wandering through town, half-drunk, mulling over lyrics for a new song. Using his powerful set of lungs, he sounds the initial alarm and rushes back toward the inn. Defense

projectile — but the contraption was designed to fling goblins. A goblin used as a projectile typically wears a spiked helmet, so that it deals piercing damage to the target on impact. The thirty

The Greyhawk Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into

have also transcended their origin on this world to impact the broader multiverse. Two of these, Tharizdun and Vecna, are described in appendix A. The greater gods of Greyhawk rarely get directly

Torrents Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

trip, the creature inside the globe can swim out of it as an action. The globe carries only the one creature and bursts upon reaching its destination. A globe is immune to damage, though dust of dryness

completely submerged. It has no trouble pursuing prey that plunges over the waterfall to the east. Reinforcements. The kuo-toa in area P5 come to the aboleth’s defense if they aren’t already dead. Treasure

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

explosive fruits overhead. The fruit lands near the base of the tree and bursts in a blast of woody shrapnel. Each creature within 20 feet of the fruit must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21

successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. The character can hurl the fruit up to 60 feet as an action, causing it to burst on impact. The fruit can be stowed for later use, but doing so is dangerous

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes described as living thunderstorms, reckoners charge their bodies with lightning that bursts forth in

given a more prominent position, which she has embraced with enthusiasm. She worries about the impact that her guild has on the rest of Ravnica but believes in her heart that she is helping the people

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

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 monster’s challenge rating

with the bonus action gained from this trait. Psychic Defense Githzerai monk Apply the monster’s Wisdom modifier to its actual AC if the monster isn’t wearing armor or wielding a shield. Rampage Gnoll

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

crevasse that runs through it, once served as the last line of defense for Khundrukar’s dwarves. Creatures. Two orcs guard the eastern side of the room. They do everything in their power to prevent the

east end of the bridge drops into the crevasse and slams into the cliff wall on the west side. Any characters on the bridge take 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage from the impact with the wall and must make

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Toes serves Bavlorna as a chef and butcher. The hag has forbidden the redcap from attacking or murdering guests, so Bloody Toes fights only in self-defense. The redcap despises everyone and everything

are filled with pig snouts, toads, small birds, onions, mushrooms, and other cooking ingredients. One of the jars contains a campestri (see appendix C) that bursts into song if released. B16. Dining

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

croak angrily in defense of their eggs. A character can use an action to try to calm the toads, doing so with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. Once calmed, the toads allow the

painted frog. G14: Centaurs’ Meadow A meadow near the lake bursts with color from the wildflowers blanketing the grass. A small wooden structure resembling a cross between a cottage and a stable stands

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