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Returning 35 results for 'desperate insight are blade'.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Mimicry. The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.Shadow Blade
. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Blade"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
Multiattack. Markos makes two Ceremonial Blade attacks, two Psychic Orb attacks, or one of each.
Ceremonial Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
":"Ceremonial Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ceremonial Blade", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18). The rider can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command, compelled duel
1/day each: banishment, blade barrier
rider makes three attacks with its ashen blade or two attacks with its bolt of ash.
Ashen Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ashen Blade"} to hit
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the assassin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The assassin makes two Poison Blade attacks.
Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon
Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
can’t be targeted by divination magic or features that would read its mind or determine its creature type.Multiattack. The infiltrator makes two Poison Blade attacks and can use Beguiling
Whisper.
Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The corrupter makes three Whispering Blade attacks and can use Debilitating Touch.
Whispering Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20
+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Whispering Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Whispering
Backgrounds
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Ability Scores: Strength, Intelligence, CharismaFeat: Lords’ Alliance AgentSkill Proficiencies: Insight and PersuasionTool Proficiency: Calligrapher's SuppliesEquipment: Choose A or B: (A) 2
house, whether that means securing trade roads for a merchant-lord of Waterdeep or vanquishing monsters upriver of Daggerford. You’ve trained in the arts of swordplay and statecraft and are as deft with a blade as you are with a quill.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The champion makes two Leeching Blade attacks and uses Hollow Void.
Leeching Blade
. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Leeching Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
veiled presence fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The veiled presence makes two Blade of Judgment attacks and can use Revelation.
Blade of Judgment. Melee or Ranged
Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Blade of Judgment"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"1d6+7", "rollType
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the death rune on a prized skull from this grisly collection. Abandoning armor in favor of gloomy robes, the shrouded one uses rune magic to create a shadowy scythe blade at the end of a staff and to
conjure an aura of tormented souls for protection.
Death Giants
Long ago, a large band of cloud giants traveled to the Shadowfell in search of a way to preserve their collapsing empire. Desperate to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command.Graz’zt’s Lair
Graz’zt’s principal lair is his
the lair, all Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks have advantage.
Mirrors Everywhere. Flat surfaces within 1 mile of the lair that
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
by transmitting emotion to the creature carrying or wielding it.
Truth Seer. While holding the sword, you gain advantage on all Wisdom (Insight) checks.
Destroying the Sword. Zariel can destroy the
destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or
Aasimar
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
I saw her, wreathed in wings of pure light, her eyes blazing with the fury of the gods. The bone devils stopped in their tracks, shielding their faces. Her blade, now a brand of light, swept
, and feelings.
The angelic being is far from omniscient. Its guidance is based on its understanding of the tenets of law and good, and it might have insight into combating especially powerful evils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
devils — fodder for the front lines of the Blood War. The characters have several ways to save the city at its most desperate hour (see “Endgame in Elturel”). To save Elturel without redeeming Zariel, the
chains binding the city to the infernal iron posts sinking into Avernus must be severed, and the city must be returned to the Material Plane. FORGING THE BLADE OF AVERNUS
At some point after the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
drives her. More than any other member of the Grim Harrow, Jyn is desperate to destroy the deck and end her painful existence. If she could, she’d take the entire multiverse with her. The Grim
23 (+6)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +14, Con +12, Wis +13
Skills Deception +12, Insight +13, Perception +13, Stealth +14
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Blade Lieutenant Blade lieutenants lead subordinates on raids on behalf of the Lord of Blades. Soldiers who fail to meet a lieutenant’s demands are harshly disciplined. Blade Lieutenant Medium
)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +6, Cha +7
Skills Insight +6, Intimidation +7, Perception +6
Damage Resistances poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cult of Levistus Goals: Survival and eventual revenge against those who wrong them Typical Cultist: Assassin, bandit captain, cult fanatic, cultist, mage, noble, spy, thug Signature Spells: Blade
ward (cantrip), expeditious retreat (1st level), spider climb (2nd level), gaseous form (3rd level) Levistus has no cult in the traditional sense. Instead, he offers favors to those who are desperate to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
massive sphinx statue carved from black stone. The statue’s pyramidal head is like a triangular blade tipped toward the sky. Its shadow creeps across the stone courtyard, pointing like a sundial at runes
.
Oliekintara (Sphinx of Lore) has watched over the Temple of Sands for centuries. Few except the bravest or most desperate seek the sphinx’s advice, which she never gives freely. In conversation, Oliekintara is aloof and soft-spoken.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Actions
Shadow Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Necrotic damage. Hit or Miss: The
blade magically returns to the kenku’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Bonus Actions
Eldritch Lantern (Recharge 4–6). The kenku casts Faerie Fire, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 10).
Aaron Miller
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +2, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Perception +6
Multiattack. The archon makes two Bite attacks. It can replace one of the attacks with a Shining Blade attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His
, Insight +7, Survival +7
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Thayan, Undercommon
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
12 (+1)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
25 (+7)
WIS
22 (+6)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Int +13, Wis +12, Cha +10
Skills History +13, Insight +12, Perception +12
Damage Resistances thunder
Multiattack. The kolyarut makes four Unerring Blade attacks.
Unerring Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, Con +8, Wis +9, Cha +8
Skills Arcana +6, History +6, Insight +9, Perception +9
Damage Immunities radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive
they ride forth upon the mortal world, terrified mortals make offerings in a desperate attempt to appease them, but the ashen riders aren’t merciful, and they delight in reducing the paragons of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, Asteria or Euryale, detailed in chapter 22, might give a deck to characters desperate to change their destiny. Hello there! I’ve snuck some notes throughout this book—it felt appropriate, given my experience with this wondrous deck. May my words provide you with insight and inspiration!
−Asteria
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +5
Skills Insight +9, Perception +6, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Giant, telepathy 60 ft. (see
between them.
Actions
Multiattack. The mercane makes three Psi-Imbued Blade attacks.
Psi-Imbued Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
some unknown end, but none can say whether these statements are another layer of deception or evidence of a true insight. Cultists. Those who worship Fraz-Urb’luu fall into two camps. Most of his so
-called “cultists,” rather than being true volunteers, are unfortunates duped into honoring him because they listened to his lies. Fraz-Urb’luu might appear to a desperate paladin and claim to be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
14(+2)
INT
16(+3)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Con +6, Int +7, Wis +6
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +6
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message, true strike
1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, magic missile, sleep, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): blur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Int +5, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +5, Insight +6, Investigation +7, Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Halfling
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Special
the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, mage hand, message
1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, identify, mage armor, shield
2nd level (3 slots): detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
14(+2)
INT
16(+3)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Con +6, Int +7, Wis +6
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +6
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message, true strike
1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, magic missile, sleep, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): blur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
(+2)
WIS
23 (+6)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +12
Skills Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +12, Religion +8, Stealth +11
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities
). If the medusa fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes one Constrict attack, one Final Blade attack, and one Snake Hair attack. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks
Sneak Attack still apply to you. Panache At 9th level, your charm becomes extraordinarily beguiling. As an action, you can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check contested by a creature’s Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Mielikki, the matriarchal clan known as the Enclave Panax Anima defended the unspoiled wild by word and blade (with the latter option more prevalent by far). But when tragedy struck the enclave, Walnut’s
(+0)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +2, Wis +6
Skills Athletics +1, Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +5, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks
contested by a creature’s Wisdom (Insight) check. The creature must be able to hear you, and the two of you must share a language. If you succeed on the check and the creature is hostile to you, it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +7
Skills Insight +12, Perception +8, Religion +7
Damage Immunities fire
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1/day each: blade barrier, dispel magic, flame strike, lesser restoration, revivify
Bonus Actions
Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
blade that’s never seen combat. They love collecting and studying histories that can give them tactical insight or inspiration, as well as safeguarding artifacts they deem too dangerous to entrust to