defense innate are better

Cressaro

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following

bracers of defense, giving him AC 16.Multiattack. The giant makes two morningstar attacks. Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see chapter 1). Shapechanger. Ras Nsi

form if he dies. Innate Spellcasting. Ras Nsi's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will

Dabus

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Physical Restraint. The dabus doesn’t make melee attacks or opportunity attack;opportunity attacks, even in self-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and

Lady of Pain. Dabus patrol the City of Doors to maintain public buildings, portals, and utilities. They use their innate ability to manipulate Sigil’s infrastructure not only to effect repairs

Jarlaxle Baenre

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated. Fey Ancestry. Jarlaxle has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put him to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Jarlaxle's innate

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following

Môrgæn

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Fey Ancestry. Môrgæn has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put her to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Môrgæn's spellcasting ability is Intelligence. She can innately cast

the person you've shot first is already dead? Still, when the situation calls for it, this protector of the woodlands is equally at home on missions of subterfuge and social interaction in the big city, provided her well-known love of ale, wine, and other intoxicants doesn't get the better of her.

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated. Innate Spellcasting. The leonin's spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells

, requiring no material components: 1/day each: banishment, detect evil and good Unarmored Defense. While the leonin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

away. Auril instantly reappears in her Auril (Second Form);second form, in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where her first form disappeared. Her initiative count doesn’t change. Innate

Spellcasting. Auril’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21, +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

until they are destroyed or until he dismisses them as an action. Once this property of the wand is used, the property can’t be used again until the next dawn. Innate Spellcasting. Orcus’s

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

Amphibious. Claugiyliamatar can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Claugiyliamatar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Innate Spellcasting. Claugiyliamatar

underground city known as Southkrypt. For centuries, Kryptgarden Forest has been the home and hunting ground of the ancient female green dragon Claugiyliamatar, better known to many as Old Gnawbone. She

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

victories. 2 A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures. 3 A sapphire dragon

creatures. Any creature capable of telepathic communication has its telepathy range doubled while within 1 mile of the lair. This includes creatures with innate telepathy and magical telepathy such as the

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures. 3 A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind

has its telepathy range doubled while within 1 mile of the lair. This includes creatures with innate telepathy and magical telepathy such as the Rary's telepathic bond spell. Thriving Wildlife. Giant

Githzerai Monk Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is

invisible) 3/day each: feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The

Githzerai Zerth Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai’s spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with

: phantasmal killer, plane shift Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes two unarmed

Githzerai Enlightened Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately

, plane shift, teleport Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three unarmed strikes. Unarmed

Githzerai Anarch Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The anarch’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to

, telekinesis 1/day each: globe of invulnerability, plane shift, teleportation circle, wall of force Psychic Defense. While the anarch is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Corlie's Briefing

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

great cities of the Sword Coast have combined forces to restore this fortress,” she explains. “We expected it would give us better visibility into trouble on the frontier. But it seems that the Red

within the hour, probably in multiple waves. We need brave souls like you on the wall. “But which wall? Each city has reinforced a part of this fortress, and you’ll be stationed in a defense zone on

Githzerai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

14 (+2) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Str +3, Dex +4, Int +3, Wis +4 Skills Insight +4, Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Gith Challenge 2 (450 XP) Innate

Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 3/day

Githzerai Enlightened

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

, Perception +8 Senses passive Perception 18 Languages Gith Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githzerai’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit

invisibility, shield 1/day each: haste, plane shift, teleport Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions

Leonin

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

impede on Oreskos and the safety of the leonin prides. Leonin Iconoclast Medium humanoid (leonin), any alignment Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 40 ft. STR

Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails. It can’t use this trait if it’s incapacitated. Innate

Winter Eladrin

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

13 Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Fey Step (Recharge 4–6). As a bonus action, the eladrin can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Innate

Spellcasting. The eladrin’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fog cloud, gust of wind 1

Creating a Bronze Dragon

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

this matter, simpler is better! -Fizban Use the Bronze Dragon Personality Traits and Bronze Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive bronze dragon characters, and use the Bronze

respect all beings who risk their lives in defense of something greater than themselves. 2 My payment is a matter of principle. Requiring even a small fee for my service allows those I help to

Conflict without End

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

a clan’s riches from beneath its noses. For their part, the dwarves keep safety and defense uppermost in their priorities, realizing that there is little to be gained from trying to mount a large

and needs that take much of their time and attention, At the same time, the never-ending state of war is never out of mind — every dwarf knows that a chance encounter with a duergar could be fatal, and every duergar would like nothing better than to have such an opportunity.

Rosie Beestinger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. Rosie Beestinger Small humanoid (halfling), chaotic good Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 45 (10d6 + 10) Speed 40 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 12 (+1

teleport 60 feet to an unoccupied space she can see that is also in dim light or darkness. She then has advantage on the first melee attack she makes before the end of the turn. Innate Spellcasting

Ras Nsi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

anyone to save myself.” Ras Nsi Medium monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) reduced to 107; subtract 1 for each day that

, Draconic Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see

Dabus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, and utilities. They use their innate ability to manipulate Sigil’s infrastructure not only to effect repairs but also to combat individuals who disrupt the city’s operations or violate the Lady’s

-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and pictures that float in the air in front of itself and disappear a few seconds later. A creature that can see such a

Whymsee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

and water. Innate Spellcasting. Whymsee’s spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components

next turn. Shell Defense. Whymsee withdraws into her shell. Until she emerges, she gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in her shell, Whymsee is

Jarlaxle Baenre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Class 24 (+3 leather armor, Suave Defense) Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38) Speed 30 ft. STR 12(+1) DEX 22(+6) CON 14(+2) INT 20(+5) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 19(+4

, and magic can’t put him to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Jarlaxle’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells

Mirt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

when he must, and he hasn’t let his adventuring skills wither. His wife, Asper, passed away several years ago, and his rambling mansion has seen better days. Mirt spends his days embroiled in

humanoid (human), chaotic good Armor Class 16 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 153 (18d8 + 72) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 18(+4) CON 18(+4) INT 15(+2) WIS 12(+1

Orlumbor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Orlumbor If you’re looking to purchase or repair a ship, there is no better place to do it along the Sword Coast than in Orlumbor. The finest shipwrights in the world live here, and their joining

Orlumbor to supply ships for its defense, making the island a wealthy and well-protected place in return. When Lord Neverember sank Waterdeep’s navy in his fight against pirates, he arranged to hire

Môrgæn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, wine, and other intoxicants doesn’t get the better of her. Môrgæn Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic neutral Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR

saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put her to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Môrgæn’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence. She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no

Karametra's Villains

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

orphans while doing nothing to remedy the circumstances that made them orphans. It can turn defense of one’s community into xenophobia. It can come to treat the wealthy as moral exemplars and the poor as

(commoner) believes she can care for the city’s children better than their parents and works to have the other adults arrested. 2 A priest begins imposing restrictive lifestyle rules on a

Cloud Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, or on the solid clouds that once held their fiefs. Still gracing the skies on occasion, these magic clouds are a lasting remnant of the giants’ lost empires. Better spellcasters than most other

Languages Common, Giant Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is

Random Encounters in Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

immediately. Otherwise, they mock the party but don’t fight except in self-defense. Roaming Ooze The presence of the Pudding King (see “The Pudding Court” later in this chapter) is drawing oozes to

features. Gnome Cunning. The wererat has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Innate Spellcasting. The wererat’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence

Githzerai Anarch

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

+9, Insight +10, Perception +10 Senses passive Perception 20 Languages Gith Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The anarch’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell

invisibility, shield, telekinesis 1/day each: globe of invulnerability, plane shift, teleportation circle, wall of force Psychic Defense. While the anarch is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its

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