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Returning 35 results for 'direct senses'.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Chardalyn Sense. Zlan senses the emotions of anyone touching a piece of chardalyn within 100 miles of itself.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zlan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
direct action when an oblique or hidden action will suffice. Its plans always contain fallbacks and contingencies. One of these contingencies—one the other liches who constitute its new form failed
Yeth Hound
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
. While the yeth hound is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically with each other.Bite. Melee Weapon
before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards lie that way. A target that successfully saves is immune to the baying of all yeth hounds for the next 24 hours.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hound in the Border Ethereal can return to the Material Plane as an action.
Telepathic Bond. While the yeth hound is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses
feet of the hound must use all its movement on that turn to get as far from the hound as possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
desolate and gloomy graveyard. Pick a couple of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, or taste) to highlight. Describe changes in the environment to direct your players’ attention. For example, a bird alighting on a gravestone might draw the characters’ attention to it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
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Saving Throws Dex +4
Skills Athletics +2, Perception +2, Stealth +4, Survival +2
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Grung
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
(+0)
Saving Throws Dex +4
Skills Athletics +2, Perception +2, Stealth +4, Survival +2
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Grung
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
through the creature’s senses and direct the warrior. Undead Nature. A dread warrior doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Dread Warrior Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (chain mail
, Perception +3
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Undead Fortitude. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
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INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Distress Spores. When the myconid takes damage
spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Actions
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.
Pacifying Spores (3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Pixie Pixies spend their days frolicking and exploring and avoid direct conflict when they can.
Annie Stegg
Pixie Tiny Fey, Neutral Good
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 9 (6d4 − 6)
Speed
Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses Passive Perception 14
Languages Sylvan
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The pixie has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
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WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
5 (−3)
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Distress Spores. When the myconid takes damage, all other myconids within
direct sunlight.
Actions
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 − 1) bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage.
Rapport Spores (3/Day). A 10-foot radius
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Gnolls possessed by demonic vestiges of the demon lord Yeenoghu, fangs of Yeenoghu direct the chaos of gnoll packs. Along the way, these fanatics seek grisly omens from
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 15 +2 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +3
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young Gold Dragon Young gold dragons have seen glimpses of the world’s true evils and crusade to oppose them. They often seek bold and direct solutions to problems. Young Gold Dragon Large Dragon
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis 13 +1 +5
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Insight +5, Perception +9, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6
Immunities Fire
Senses Blindsight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
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WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
5 (−3)
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 0 Proficiency Bonus +2
Distress Spores. When the myconid takes damage, all other
than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Actions
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 − 1) bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage.
Rapport Spores (3/Day). A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Skills Athletics +2, Perception +2, Stealth +4, Survival +2
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Grung
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
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Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The harpy makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its club.
Claws. Melee Weapon
and ignores the songs of other harpies. If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the harpy, the target must move on its turn toward the harpy by the most direct route, trying to get within 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sahuagin Priest Sahuagin priests serve the will of Sekolah or other fiendish masters. They direct and support other sahuagin, and they consider every combatant that falls in battle—whether enemy or
, Cold
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Sahuagin
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
10 (+0)
CHA
13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1 Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The harpy makes one Claw attack and one Club attack
target is incapacitated and ignores the songs of other harpies. If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the harpy, the target must move on its turn toward the harpy by the most direct route
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
direct harm to others. When forced to defend itself, it debilitates opponents with its maniacal cackle and assaults the minds of its enemies by turning their worst fears against them. Living Doll
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WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (–2)
Saving Throws Int +2, Wis +2, Cha +0
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, swollen and reeking after weeks in the water.
Mindless Soldiers. Zombies take the most direct route to any foe, unable to comprehend obstacles, tactics, or dangerous terrain. A zombie might stumble
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Undead Fortitude. If damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+1 +1
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 13 +1 +1
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR
the harpy, the target moves on its turn toward the harpy by the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet of the harpy. It doesn’t avoid Opportunity Attacks; however, before moving into damaging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
choose a result from the Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers table to inspire why one of these monsters lurks in an area without a direct command.
Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers 1d6 The Invisible
+10
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
certain creatures capable of casting spells of level 3 or higher. Green slaadi are more intelligent than their blue and red brethren and often direct their kin to portals where gray slaadi have identified
, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Slaad; telepathy 60 ft.
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+2)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Distress Spores. When the myconid takes
if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Actions
Multiattack. The myconid uses either its Hallucination Spores or its Pacifying Spores, then makes a fist attack.
Fist. Melee Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
14(+2)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Senses darkvision 120 ft
sunlight, the myconid has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws. The myconid dies if it spends more than 1 hour in direct sunlight.
Actions
Multiattack. The myconid uses either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they often find dramatic ways to make their thoughts
(+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +4
Skills Insight +5, Persuasion +4, Religion +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
identity. She also speaks little, relying on sharp hand gestures to direct dragonnel-riders in flight. Red Ruin
Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 150 (20d8
+8, Perception +6
Damage Resistances fire
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Draconic Devotion. While Red Ruin can see a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mercion Mercion strikes the balance of a natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather
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CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +5
Skills Insight +5, Medicine +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
with it, a process that begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance
, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Extraordinary Leap. The distance of the steeder’s long jumps is tripled; every foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can’t speak
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Sunlight Banishment. If the yeth
the Material Plane as an action.
Telepathic Bond. While the yeth hound is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The abhorrent overlord’s
being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can’t locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between it and the gold.
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+4)
INT
5 (−3)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Giant
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant
.
Direct and Deadly. Hill giants’ ability to digest nearly anything has allowed them to survive for eons without needing to adapt and change.
With no culture of their own, hill giants ape the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Origin trait below
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Draconic
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Draconic Origin. The half-dragon is related to
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 13 +1 +1
Senses Passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Common and the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Resonant
Connection. If the banderhobb has even a tiny piece of a creature or an object in its possession, such as a lock of hair or a splinter of wood, it knows the most direct route to that creature or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
might gently discourage likable “nobodies” from venturing into Undermountain, if he thinks they wouldn’t survive. He can also direct adventurers toward tavern regulars who might be able to help them or
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INT
13(+1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +8
Skills Athletics +8, Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
decisions and operate without direct guidance. The Odakyr Rites work only when performed on the remains of a soldier slain in battle, and only in manifest zones tied to the plane of Mabar. The most
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
5 (–3)
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +3
Damage Resistances cold, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft