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Monster Manual
choice of (A) the Charmed condition until the start of the githzerai’s next turn or (B) the Prone condition, provided the target is a Large or smaller creature.
Spellcasting. The githzerai casts one
InvisibilityPsionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
effect until the start of your next turn.
Necrotic Resistance. You have Resistance to Necrotic damage.
Sentience. The Sword of Kas is a sentient Chaotic Evil weapon with an Intelligence of 15, a Wisdom
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
damage to it immediately and another 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Salt Osmosis","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to it at the start of its next turn (after which
. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Shell Defense. The snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
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 Strike attacks.
Unarmed Strike
, its walking speed increases to 40 feet until the start of its next turn.
3–4: Growth. Flowers and vines grow around the githzerai until the start of its next turn, then vanish; the ground
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
Reckless. At the start of her turn, Holga can gain advantage on melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against her have advantage until the start of her next turn.
Special
Equipment. Holga carries a darksteel greataxe, a magic weapon that grants her resistance to lightning damage while she carries it (included above).
Unarmored Defense. While Holga isn’t wearing
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
False Appearance. If the barkburr is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the barkburr move or act, that creature
must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the barkburr is animate.
Springing Leap. With or without a running start, the barkburr’s high jump is up to 15 feet
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
False Appearance. If the wurm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the wurm move or act, that creature must
/Day). If the wurm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. The wurm regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. If the wurm takes fire or
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks.
Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack
","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the start of Steel Crane’s next turn.
Whip
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
start of each of the scavver’s turns from the poisonous gas in the scavver’s gullet.
If the scavver takes 15 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the scavver must
umber. It takes them days to digest a meal, during which time they attack only in self-defense.
A brown scavver likes to swallow its prey whole. The creature’s stomach is filled with poisonous
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Mouth of Madness"} at the start of each of the giant’s turns to determine its action for that turn:
1–3: The giant makes three
against one random creature within reach. If no other creatures are within reach, its eyes glaze over and it is stunned until the start of its next turn.
8–10: The giant makes one Bite attack and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence
’s next turn. Any creature in physical contact with a heated object at the start of its turn must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 9 (2d8
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of Jarlaxle's that isn't incapacitated and Jarlaxle doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Suave Defense. While Jarlaxle is wearing light or no armor
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Jarlaxle regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Quick Step. Jarlaxle moves up to his
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical.
Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times
regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Quick Step. Hlam moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Unarmed Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Hlam makes one unarmed strike
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Thunderous Honk", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and has the deafened condition until the start of the goose’s next turn. On a
valuable: their honk is a powerful defense against intruders, and they can lay eggs with shells of pure gold.
When commanded by its keeper, a giant goose lays a golden egg—a hollow shell of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the corpse flower or one of its zombie;zombies must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, unless the creature is a Construct or an Undead. On a failed save, the creature is poisoned until the start
nauseated. The stench, which serves as a defense mechanism, fades 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days after the corpse flower dies.Digest. The corpse flower digests
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
target. Metal objects in that area glow red-hot until the start of the giant’s next turn. Any creature in physical contact with a heated object at the start of its turn must make a DC 19 Constitution
attack rolls until the start of its next turn unless it has immunity to fire damage. The hammer can emit heat in this way only once per turn.
Heated Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Bak Mei fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Bak Mei carries a staff of striking with 10 charges.
Unarmored Defense. While Bak
start of Bak Mei’s next turn.
Staff of Striking. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff of Striking"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the githzerai fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC
creature’s turn. The githzerai regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Strike. The githzerai makes one Unarmed Strike attack.
Teleport. The githzerai teleports, along with any
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below).
Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting
);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chill Touch","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target can’t regain hit points until the start of Vellynne’s next turn
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The
with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns that make up its lair if
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Arasta regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
Claws. Arasta makes one
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Claw. The dragon makes one Claw
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
Equipment
Less a firearm and more a survival tool, a Flare Gun fires a single white-hot flare, useful for distress signals and last-ditch-effort self-defense.
This weapon has the following mastery property
. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.
Slow. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damage to it, you can reduce its Speed by 10 feet until the start of your
changing between different fighting techniques in the midst of battle. You gain the following benefits:
One Handed. While wielding a versatile weapon in one hand, your quick movements and agile defense
allow you to regain ground even when your enemy advances. Once before the start of your next turn when you’re missed by a melee attack from a creature within your reach, the attacker takes
Ancient Blue Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail
lair, and narrow tubes lined with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns
Adult Blue Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack
, and narrow tubes lined with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the deadly sinkholes that are the dragon’s first line of defense.
A blue dragon will collapse the caverns
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack
target takes 11 piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. The needle lord has two raking vines, each of which can grapple only one target.
Needle. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation
Hobgoblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
death becomes a hero eternal.
Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their weapons capably. Every legion in the hobgoblins&rsquo
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
Githzerai Anarch
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, 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
used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The anarch regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Strike. The anarch makes one unarmed strike.
Teleport. The
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
target. Hit: The target is infested with 1d3;{"diceNotation":"1d3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ovipositor"} assassin bug eggs, which immediately hatch into assassin bug maggots. At the start of each
continue their horrid life cycle.
An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Traveler Medium Aberration (Gith), Any Alignment
Armor Class 15 (Psychic Defense)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3
+2
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
points you have, as shown in the Ki Points column of the Monk table. You can spend these points to fuel various ki features. You start knowing three such features: Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and
turn, you can spend 1 ki point to make two unarmed strikes as a bonus action. Patient Defense You can spend 1 ki point to take the Dodge action as a bonus action on your turn. Step of the Wind You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
points you have, as shown in the Ki Points column of the Monk table. You can spend these points to fuel various ki features. You start knowing three such features: Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and
turn, you can spend 1 ki point to make two unarmed strikes as a bonus action. Patient Defense You can spend 1 ki point to take the Dodge action as a bonus action on your turn. Step of the Wind You can