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Dungeon Master’s Guide
it longs to be more than mere reference material.
Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival
roll for a spell you cast against a Fiend, you use the maximum possible result instead of rolling.
Random Properties. The Artifact has the following random properties (see “Artifacts” in
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
’t observed the mirror shade move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirror shade isn’t the creature’s own reflection
enter the afterlife, the spirit sometimes becomes a mirror shade instead. Mirror shades are incorporeal Undead that, in their true forms, look like person-shaped blobs of shining light. More often
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
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
target has the petrified condition until freed by the Greater Restoration spell or another effect, except it turns into a tree instead of stone. Any equipment the target is wearing or carrying is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the alkilith move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern
or more, the creature is instead subjected to the confusion spell for 1 minute (no concentration required by the alkilith). While under the effect of that confusion, the creature is immune to Foment
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
creature hasn’t observed the spider move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the spider is anything other than an asteroid
.
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
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
, if a creature hasn’t observed the rooted yggdrasti move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the yggdrasti is animate.
Lightning
Conduit. If the yggdrasti is subjected to lightning damage, it is unhurt, and the lightning damage is instead divided evenly among all creatures it is grappling. In addition, the yggdrasti regains one
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the trapper isn’t part of the floor, wall, or ceiling.
Spider Climb. The trapper can climb
with its body, making them look like irregularities in the surface. The creature might instead attach itself to a nearby wall or a ceiling, using the remnants as bait; any creature that stops to
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the wurm is animate.
Leafy Handholds. Creatures have advantage on ability checks made to climb the wurm.
Legendary Resistance (3
/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
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
charges).
Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you
a fiend, you use the maximum possible result instead of rolling.
Ensnarement. While carrying the book, whenever you cast the magic circle spell naming only fiends, or the planar binding spell
Young Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours
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A young deep dragon has captured a number of kuo-toa and has decided to try them out as servants instead of eating them.
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A young deep dragon maintains the guise of a handsome Humanoid
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Legendary Resistance (4/Day or 5/Day in Lair). If Valindra fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Spirit Gem. If destroyed, Valindra re-forms in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
ability as Spellcasting. The spell lasts until Valindra drops to 30 Hit Points or fewer or uses her Life-Rending Gaze Legendary Action. Intelligence (Investigation) checks made to discern her true appearance are made with Disadvantage.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
tie up the boat at the base of one of the pillars, they can instead climb to the area atop it (area D2, area D3, area D4, or area D5).
Approaching by Water If the characters row to the observatory, read this text instead: As you round the southeastern tip of the island, you can see crumbling ruins atop basalt columns just off the
Adult Deep Dragon
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any)
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Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another
A deep dragon lair might share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any)
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Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and
share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus network growing near an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters reach their destination, instead staying with the boat to keep it under their control and guard the party’s return trip. While they are at sea, as their boat approaches the promontory, the
with them. Navigation and propulsion of the craft is handled by two members of the town guard (guards), who are assigned by the council to sail or row the boat. The guards do not disembark when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Unsafe Waters The characters have the use of Grynsk’s two rowboats (see the “Rowboat Statistics” sidebar). The damaged one has 36 hit points instead of 50. Three sets of fishing tackle are stashed in
the center of each boat. The lake is covered in ice floes, which make travel dangerous. As the characters row out from Bremen, their boats must steer around 1d4 + 1 ice floes. Any character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
are traveling in a boat or raft, their vessel takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage for each successful save; in other words, each rock that misses a character hits the boat or raft instead. Roll the damage
teeth 9 Tight passage 10 Whirlpool Collision This terrain encounter occurs only if one or more party members are traveling by raft or boat, and there’s a strong current. Have everyone aboard the vessel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Running This Chapter Once the characters decide to visit Seagrow Caves, they have two options for reaching the site: By Boat. Dragon’s Rest has a rowboat the characters can take around the western
little easier than rowing, even though it’s farther because the characters have to walk around the bays instead of rowing across them. The 7-mile trip takes only 2 hours and 20 minutes at a normal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
New Management The Bargewright Inn depends on regular supply runs downriver by barge from Yartar, but its regular supply boat is overdue. The innkeeper, Nalaskur Thaelond, a Zhentarim operative, is
functions were rearranged to Chalaska’s benefit. This situation leaves Thaelond unwilling to appoint Muruin as his temporary replacement while he travels to Waterdeep. Instead, he prefers to frustrate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Running This Chapter Once the characters decide to visit the Clifftop Observatory, they have three options for reaching the site: By Boat. Dragon’s Rest has a rowboat the characters can take around
rowing, and a quicker trip despite the characters having to walk around the eastern bay instead of rowing across it. The 6-mile trip takes only 2 hours at a normal walking pace. Overland. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adventurers approach, cloaking themselves in darkness as they unfurl and attack. A creature in a boat or on a raft that tries and fails to detach a darkmantle from itself or another creature must
their boat is abandoned so as to lure the adventurers on board before they attack. Roll a d20 and consult the Duergar Keelboat Cargo table to determine what, if anything, the duergar are transporting in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(see area K3). Otherwise, it takes a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to discern the murder holes overhead. Gatehouse Interior If the characters find a way into the round tower south of the
edge of the castle yard leads down to the boat basin and landing. Carved into the bluff is a 20-foot-long staircase. Random Encounters. Characters lingering in the castle yard are likely to encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
+ your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Cat’s Talent. You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.
Darkvision. You can
see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.
Feline Agility. Your reflexes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Menacing. You
gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to
0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Menacing. You
gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
number of temporary hit points equal to your proficiency bonus. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern
. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
-mile wide at this point. A gatehouse and keep stand atop a low bluff, but the walls are built to the water’s edge. On the river bank, another low tower guards a boat basin where keelboats are moored
characters entered through the water gate (area K11), three Crushing Wave reavers (chapter 7) provide escort instead. The escort takes the party to the great hall (area K16), where Grimjaw interviews
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, especially in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray
make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Cat’s Talent. You have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Dwarven Resilience
make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray. Shifting. As a bonus action, you can assume a more bestial appearance. This
, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Swiftstride. While shifted, your walking speed increases by 10 feet. Additionally, you can move up to 10 feet as a reaction when a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Dwarven
make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the bigger ships alongside each other would be risky), or to travel to or from a pier that is either too small or too crowded to accommodate a larger vessel.
A jolly boat can be lowered into the
gravity plane of a larger ship or object, where it bobs like a boat in water. A jolly boat is too small to support a spelljamming helm, so the crew must use oars to steer and propel it as it “floats” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving
throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep. Trance. Elves don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Mirror Shade When the spirit of a malevolent trickster or callous rogue refuses to enter the afterlife, the spirit sometimes becomes a mirror shade instead. Mirror shades are incorporeal Undead that
its initiative roll. If a creature hasn’t observed the mirror shade move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirror shade isn’t the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving
throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep. Trance. Elves don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such