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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
brains to cast the spell, as indicated:
1/day each: arms of Hadar (1 brain), detect magic (2 brains), magic missile (3 brains), Tenser's floating disk (4 brains), darkness (5 brains), hold person (6
brains), invisibility (7 brains), spider climb (8 brains), fear (9 brains), hypnotic pattern (10 brains), major image (11 brains), stinking cloud (12 brains)Known throughout the multiverse as brain
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
indicated:
1/day each: plane shift (self only, 0 brains), detect magic (1 brain), silent image (2 brains), invisibility (3 brains), hypnotic pattern (4 brains), major image (5 brains), telekinesis (6 brains
Brains Devoured. When the eater of knowledge is first encountered, roll 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Brains Devoured"} to determine the number of brains it has
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
larger than a few inches in length without being implanted in a brain so they can’t become such threats. Neothelids are not intelligent enough for elder brains to detect, so mind flayers are
existence. They prowl subterranean passages, using their rudimentary psionic abilities to search out and incapacitate brains to sate their constant hunger, growing ever more vicious. These creatures can
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the creature
(spell save DC 14):
At will: detect thoughts, mage hand, zone of truth
3/day each: charm person, hold person
1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (3rd-level version), Tasha's hideous
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, detect
addition to feasting on brains, a mind flayer clairvoyant can summon tentacles that rip through the fabric of reality and distort the minds of enemies.
Mind Flayers
Mind flayers, also known as
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate
focus their innate psionic power.
Mind Flayers
Mind flayers, also known as illithids, feast on the brains of Humanoids across the multiverse. They are distinguished by their purple-toned skin and octopus-like heads, from which extend writhing tentacles.
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: command,* detect thoughts,* sending*
1/day each: confusion,* dominate monster*
*To cast this spell, the swarm must have more than half its hit
psionic abilities and the accumulated memories of its constituents.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
). The brain breaker casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect thoughts, levitateBrain
breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws).Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, comprehend languages, detect thoughts
1/day each: confusion, dominate monsterMind flayers create cranium rat;cranium rats by bombarding rat;rats with psionic energy. Cranium rats are somewhat smarter than
telepathy.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius), or extinguishes the light.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
brain casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
3/day: modify memory
, rewriting their thoughts and authoring their dreams.
An elder brain sustains itself by consuming the brains of other creatures. If its mind flayer servants don’t bring meals directly to it, the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the
spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate monster, feeblemind, mass suggestion
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
alhoon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, detect magic, detect thoughts
that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lichlike state.
Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the
a jar's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:
At will: detect thoughts, mage hand, zone of truth
3/day
Swarm of Cranium Rats
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Illumination. As a bonus action, the swarm can shed dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increase the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional
than half of its hit points remaining, the swarm can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:
At will: command, comprehend languages, detect thoughts
1/day each: confusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
ability (spell save DC 15). It must have consumed the requisite number of brains to cast the spell, as indicated:
1/day each: plane shift (self only, 0 brains), detect magic (1 brain), silent image (2
squelching muscles and exposed brain matter. These rugose hulks collect information from others by devouring brains before returning to their masters with delicious secrets. Unlike illithids, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 11). It must have consumed the requisite number of brains to cast the spell, as indicated:
1/day each: arms of Hadar (1 brain), detect magic (2 brains), magic
Neh-thalggu Known throughout the multiverse as brain collectors, neh-thalggu consume the brains of Humanoids and use them as receptacles to enhance their magical abilities. Neh-thalggu are born in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, pulsating as it reacts to its surroundings. Some brains have been known to thump against the walls of their containers when excited or vexed. A jar’s metal casing might be rusty but serviceable, or an
elegantly wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Brain in a Jar A brain in a jar is the undead consciousness of a sapient creature, kept alive by magical means. Some brains in jars take up that state willingly to continue the work they did in life
)
Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Intellect Devourer Brain-Eating Body Thief Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: None Intellect devourers serve their mind flayer creators by consuming other creatures’ brains and puppetizing the mindless
bodies. These quadrupedal brains seek to ambush sapient beings, then drain their thoughts until they’re mindless. Then, if their victims are Humanoids, they enter the creatures’ skulls. With access to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
without being implanted in a brain so they can’t become such threats. Neothelids are not intelligent enough for elder brains to detect, so mind flayers are always alert for signs of their presence
. They prowl subterranean passages, using their rudimentary psionic abilities to search out and incapacitate brains to sate their constant hunger, growing ever more vicious. These creatures can spray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mind Flayer A mind flayer’s hunger for brains is outmeasured only by its thirst for dominance, and it embraces any plot that allows it to indulge both. Mind Flayer Medium Aberration, Lawful Evil
AC
flayer’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.
Spellcasting. The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At Will: Detect Thoughts
1/Day Each: Dominate Monster, Plane Shift (self only)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
paranoia. Immortal Vessels. The brain floats in a jar of solution, pulsating as it reacts to its surroundings. Some brains have been known to thump against the walls of their containers when excited
), passive Perception 10; see also “Detect Sentience” below
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Detect Sentience. The brain can sense the presence and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
conversations at once. Hunger of the Mind. Illithids subsist on the brains of humanoids. The brains provide enzymes, hormones, and psychic energy necessary for their survival. An illithid healthy from
, requiring no components:
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self only)
Actions
Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Far Realm. In addition to feasting on brains, a mind flayer clairvoyant can summon tentacles that rip through the fabric of reality and distort the minds of enemies. Mind Flayer Clairvoyant Medium
17):
At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, mage hand (the hand is invisible)
3/day each: clairvoyance (as an action), dispel magic
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Unleash Void (Recharge 5–6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: command, comprehend languages, detect thoughts
1/day each: confusion, dominate monster
Bonus Actions
Illumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
months ago. The desk holds a journal splattered with blood and brains. The journal outlines the wizard’s plan to survey the Endless Void by first listing its observable floating nodules. The tone of the
detection and location is still on his headless corpse. (The amulet doesn’t block the psychic abilities of Ilvaash and the mind flayers, such as Creature Sense and detect thoughts.) Eclectic souvenirs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
will: detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self only)
Magic Resistance. The ceremorph has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
to see one or more of these creatures. Squidlings eat brains for sustenance, just like other mind flayers do, and they don’t care where the brains come from. Gnome Squidling
Small aberration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. They also can’t trust the moronic squidlings to accomplish such a delicate task. For these reasons, the gnome ceremorphs need help. They have built a device that can detect the presence of psi
but also has a dry sense of humor. Dredavex is industrious and likes to ease tension by telling crude jokes it has learned from eating goblin brains. If they or any of the gnome squidlings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
brains. The remaining orog crew members fled to avoid a similar fate. The arrival of adventurers provides N’ghathrod with an unexpected but welcome food source. It tries to separate one party member
the ladder hangs by one of its spiked boots. A character can use an action to dislodge the dangling fellow. Examination of all three orogs reveals that their skulls were cracked open and their brains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
save DC 13):
At will: command,* detect thoughts,* sending*
1/day each: confusion,* dominate monster*
*To cast this spell, the swarm must have more than half its hit points remaining.
Bonus
Actions
Illumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius, or extinguishes the light.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Illumination. As a bonus action, the swarm can shed dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increase the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and
13). As long as it has more than half of its hit points remaining, the swarm can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:
At will: command, comprehend languages, detect thoughts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
far. It scrawls upon the canvas of the creatures’ minds, rewriting their thoughts and authoring their dreams. An elder brain sustains itself by consuming the brains of other creatures. If its mind
spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
3/day: modify memory
1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
shortcut.
Arcane Temptation. Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members
pursue knowledge indefinitely. Having feasted on the brains of people when alive, a mind flayer has no compunction about feeding souls to a phylactery. The only hindrance to a mind flayer becoming a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
contains sixteen cloudy jars with preserved humanoid brains in them. The footlocker holds nine similar jars, all empty. Cephalossk hungers for fresh brains but subsists on preserved ones when no other
shrine almost resembles a lantern, designed to be easily transportable. Contained inside is a black basalt statuette of Lolth in her drow form, strung with cobwebs. A detect magic spell reveals an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
alternative way to escape the permanency of death, but that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lich-like state. Elder brains forbid mind
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, detect magic, detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day each: dominate