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Storm King's Thunder
Nondetection. The cat can’t be targeted or detected by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors.
Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
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Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the spider fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The spider doesn’t require air.Multiattack. The spider makes two Web Strand attacks
comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members and reel them toward its snapping jaws.Snare Ship (1/Day). The spider weaves a magical
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
thoughts, and it can’t be detected by abilities that sense Fiends.Multiattack. The slasher makes two Slasher’s Knife attacks.
Slasher’s Knife. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
tiresome. Trespassers who are detected in a solar dragon’s lair can expect to be met with resistance, followed by hostility, especially if the lair contains eggs.
A solar dragon egg has an obsidian
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
tiresome. Trespassers who are detected in a solar dragon’s lair can expect to be met with resistance, followed by hostility, especially if the lair contains eggs.
A solar dragon egg has an obsidian
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
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Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has
divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or fiends.Multiattack. Fraz-Urb’luu makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has advantage on saving throws against spells and
other magical effects.
Undetectable. Fraz-Urb’luu can’t be targeted by divination magic, perceived through magical scrying sensors, or detected by abilities that sense demons or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shift Perception (1/Day). The dragon can cast hallucinatory terrain, requiring no spell components
disguised as a human merchant prince.
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An adult emerald dragon shows an emerald dragon wyrmling how to safely observe Humanoids without being detected.
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An adult emerald dragon keeps a
magic-items
can devise a general line of thought of 25 words or fewer. While you wear this pin, a creature that reads your thoughts detects your preprogrammed line of thought instead. A creature that takes the
Study action while reading your thoughts makes a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a successful check, it becomes aware that the detected thoughts are preprogrammed.
Golden Harper Pin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
24 hours. The right button is engraved with a larger human stick figure and functions like the left button, except the creatures in the alteration chamber are enlarged instead of reduced. If a
pale white light, illuminating the whole chamber.
Key. Lying on the chamber floor is a flat mithral key.
The buttons on each brass panel and their effects are as follows: The top button is engraved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Portal Basics Most portals aren’t always open. Instead, they open at certain times, when a particular condition is met, in response to a command word or phrase, or when a traveler is holding a
when they’re inactive (including to detect magic spells), but they can be detected by the true seeing or warp sense spell (see chapter 1 of this book for a description of the latter). When a portal activates, it typically becomes outlined in light with its destination visible beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
configuration 3 is illuminated. If the dial is turned, the currently lit crystal goes out and the crystal to the left or right (the direction the dial is turned) lights up. Blue Button. Pushing the blue
button orients the cog rooms (areas 58 through area 60) to match whichever configuration has its crystal lit. The entire level trembles as the giant cogs rotate. If the blue button is pushed while the cog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
covered with dials, switches, and buttons—including a light-purple button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Removing this component deactivates the controls and
-headed owlbear stat block which includes the following changes: It has the undead type instead of the monstrosity type. It has vulnerability to bludgeoning damage. It is immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition, and is immune to exhaustion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
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Nondetection. The cat can’t be targeted or detected by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors.
Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and
lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
should occur to the characters that these goods are the rightful property of the elves they were stolen from. The trunk is protected by a poisoned needle trap, which can be detected with a successful DC
. After another 2 hours, the affected area painfully returns to normal as the victim takes 27 (6d8) poison damage. On a failed save, the effect progresses as above but the victim takes 54 (12d8) poison damage instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
1 (200 XP)
Nondetection. The cat can’t be targeted or detected by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors.
Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the cat and instead targets the caster.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Removing this component deactivates the controls and releases the restraints on the tables, freeing Francache, Big Gadai
cannot be severed or destroyed. Concealed Door Located at the back of an empty iron maiden, this locked door leads to area 23, and is used by Andras to check on the clones there. It can be detected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into
the hunted instead of the hunters.
Occasions might arise when lizardfolk will form alliances with their neighbors. These lizardfolk usually learn firsthand that humans, dwarves, halflings, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
often haunts asteroid belts, lurking among normal asteroids until a spelljamming ship comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members
spider fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The spider doesn’t require air.
Actions
Multiattack. The spider makes two Web Strand attacks, uses Reel, and makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
). Alert Level The Doomvault is an active complex. As effects of the characters’ assault grow more widespread or easily detected, the alert level of the dungeon’s inhabitants rises. This level starts at 0
warrior by the start of its next turn. Instead of allowing the warrior to attack, Var uses the warrior’s actions to cast his spells through it. When Var becomes aware of the group through a dread warrior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Features”) instead of stone but can be restored as normal. H4: Floating Platform In the center of this chamber floats a dimly glowing stone platform accessible by a short ramp. Gaps around the
in the tower (area H9). They fight to the death if provoked to combat; if left undisturbed, they instead slip away to warn their boss of the intruders. H7: City Ruins These chambers were once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
can’t speak
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is
immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, and it can’t be detected by abilities that sense Fiends.
Actions
Multiattack. The slasher makes two Slasher’s Knife attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
over the town through his new servants. Bringers of Woe. If the characters didn’t already fight the Bringers of Woe (see area T7), they fight them here instead. The Bringers show up late for the
chamber floor to levitate stone in contact with it, so the floor’s magic can be detected with detect magic (transmutation school). A moderate impact on the floor, such as a dropped object weighing at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of a baleful Vistani curse. More tragically, the nature of this hex is such that I have not borne the brunt of it; instead, far worse, those who surround me have fallen victim to it!
I have related
beset by undead that would have slain me, had not their master—a lich—intervened and spared my life, for reasons that I do not completely understand. He somehow detected me and, with his powerful magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance
, or detected by abilities that sense demons or Fiends.
Actions
Multiattack. Fraz-Urb’luu makes one Bite attack and two Fist attacks, and he uses Phantasmal Terror.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
countdown timer and a blinking red button built into it. Suspended above the console are four wireframe windows, each displaying a projected image.
Unless the characters have already encountered him (see
the characters instead, he attacks them in a panic. See the “Stonky Noptopper” sidebar for additional guidance on how to portray him. Stonky carries an iron key that unlocks the double door between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(Investigation) check while watching him carefully, notices details that give the illusion away. If detected in this way, Olitor claims to have pressing business and departs. I Call Gorgon Spit!
The hags
travelers should suffer in a place they should instead find tranquil.”
Mother Stag offers to lead the characters to her tree cottage for soothing tea and a brief respite from their weary journey. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spell cast on it. A button carved in the shape of a twinkling star is hidden in a nearby wall fresco; a character who searches the wall spots it with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. When the
star-shaped button is pushed, the door swings inward. The door can also be opened with a knock spell or forced open with a successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. 6f. Wyllow’s Staff of Flowers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the door so that it can’t be detected by anyone outside the palace. The glyph triggers when the door is opened by any means other than using the proper key. When triggered, the glyph erupts with
measures 2 feet on a side and weighs 1,000 pounds. It has AC 19, 50 hit points, a damage threshold of 15, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Instead of numbers, the lock has tiny pictographs of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
difficult terrain. Additionally, each flight of steps is trapped at its midpoint with a magical rune that can be detected only with a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception
) check. Once detected, a rune can be disabled with a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check or Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. A character aware of the rune can also attempt a DC 14 Strength (Athletics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the character refuses the offer, the altar emits smoke that coalesces into a hulking figure. This hostile figure uses the clay golem stat block, but it is an Undead instead of a Construct. If the
what happened to the mirror, but it’s likely still in the temple somewhere. If the characters use the speak with dead spell on Cithcillion’s skull instead of using the mirror, he gives truthful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
be detected with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. Pushing against the sculpture causes a secret door to swing open into area A6. A6. Secret Vestry This room is hidden behind two secret
depicts a smiling, bearded man of diabolical bent, with small horns protruding from his brow and cloven hooves instead of feet. At the base of the statue, clutched in a stone claw erupting from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
patrolling the Doomvault don’t notice the disruption, since a disrupted black gate continues to function normally. However, the gate’s active field deals 10 (3d6) force damage (instead of 2d6). Gatehouse
detected. Dungeon Denizens The Red Wizards, aided and abetted by their Thayan servants, hold sway over the Doomvault. In addition to battling the monstrous residents of the dungeon, the characters will
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
yourself three times. When you do, instead of appearing as mist, you appear as a swirling puff of feathers.
Your body is covered in feathers.
23
You have advantage on death saving throws.
You
Anything poisonous within 50 feet of you is automatically detected and marked by the image of a small frog that is visible only to you.
A dozen small frogs constantly follow you around, chirping loudly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Once detected, the pit can be safely avoided by sidling along its perimeter.
Escaping the Pit. The pit’s walls have cracks big enough to serve as handholds, allowing trapped creatures to climb out
had been made with Disadvantage instead, the total of 8 would’ve failed.
On a failed check, or if the characters try to steal from its meager hoard, the wyrmling fights. The cowardly kobolds