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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
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cold damage.
Blessing of the Deep. If you are a worshiper of Thassa, you gain all the following benefits for which you have the required piety:
Piety 10+. You can breathe underwater, and you gain a
monster spell (save DC 18) from the bident, but only on beasts and monstrosities that have an innate swimming speed. Once used, this property of the bident can’t be used again until the next dusk
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
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
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
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
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Fiendish Blessing. The AC of Isolde includes her Charisma bonus.
Innate Spellcasting. Isolde’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). Isolde can innately cast the following
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
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
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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
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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
Firenewt Warlock of Imix
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Amphibious. The firenewt can breathe air and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The firenewt’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast mage armor (self only) at will, requiring
, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st–2nd level (2 2nd-level slots): burning hands, flaming sphere, hellish rebuke, scorching ray
Imix’s Blessing. When the firenewt reduces an enemy to 0
Cambion
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Fiendish Blessing. The AC of the cambion includes its Charisma bonus.
Innate Spellcasting. The cambion’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The cambion can innately cast the
Xvart Warlock of Raxivort
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Innate Spellcasting. The xvart's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, mage armor (self only
its turns.
Raxivort's Blessing. When the xvart reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the xvart gains 4 temporary hit points.
Raxivort's Tongue. The xvart can communicate with ordinary bat;bats and rat
Githzerai Enlightened
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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
Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
transformed. If it dies, it stays in its current form.
Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The yuan-ti can innately cast the
, crown of madness, detect thoughts, expeditious retreat, fly, hypnotic pattern, illusory script
Sseth's Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the yuan-ti gains 9 temporary hit
Drow Matron Mother
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put the drow to sleep.
Innate Spellcasting. The drow's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save
fire, levitate (self only), suggestion
Lolth's Fickle Favor. As a bonus action, the matron can bestow the Spider Queen's blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6
Githzerai Anarch
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sorcerer EVYN FONG A Dazzling Mage Filled with Innate Magic Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and
Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
interest in the Speaking Stones (use the priest statistics in the Monster Manual, but also give Gurnik the Stone Camouflage, Gnome Cunning, and Innate Spellcasting features of a deep gnome). He asks them
, Gurnik channels the power of the cleansed temple, bestowing a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon on each of the characters (each player’s choice); see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on blessings.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The firenewt’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast mage armor (self only) at will, requiring no material components.
Spellcasting. The
, scorching ray
Imix’s Blessing. When the firenewt reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the firenewt gains 5 temporary hit points.
Actions
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal
or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rolls made with it. When you hit with an attack using the bident, the target takes an extra 2d10 cold damage. Blessing of the Deep. If you are a worshiper of Thassa, you gain all the following benefits
. Additionally, you can cast the dominate monster spell (save DC 18) from the bident, but only on beasts and monstrosities that have an innate swimming speed. Once used, this property of the bident can’t be used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Draegloth A draegloth is a half-drow, half-glabrezu demon, born of a drow high priestess in an unholy, dangerous ritual. Gifted with innate magic and physical might, it usually remains in the service
graceful and quiet like a drow. Its face is clearly demonic, with bestial features, glowing red eyes, an elongated doglike snout, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Blessing on the House. The ritual to
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Defense One hundred trained warriors serve in the town guard. Each of them wears studded leather armor marked with a town guard’s badge — the green reed of Saltmarsh — and is armed with a club while
longswords and heavy crossbows. A militia of five hundred residents can be mustered to take up the defense of the town if it comes under attack. The militia members have undergone minimal training, since
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
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
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
Fiendish Blessing. The AC of the cambion includes its Charisma bonus.
Innate Spellcasting. The cambion’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The cambion can innately cast the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
breathe air and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The firenewt’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast mage armor (self only) at will, requiring no material components.
Spellcasting
rebuke, scorching ray
Imix’s Blessing. When the firenewt reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the firenewt gains 5 temporary hit points.
Actions
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.






