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Monsters
The Book of Many Things
the living portents impact the earth, they carve great craters, yet miraculously, none who live in the impact zone are harmed. These beings of light then assume Humanoid forms to blend in with the
’ will. These living portents are Aberrations instead of Celestials and are typically chaotic evil. They replace any radiant damage in their stat block with necrotic or psychic damage (DM&rsquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
monsters can be a simple matter, though, and enhances the atmosphere of horror adventures. Six simple techniques can transform a stat block straight out of the Monster Manual (or other source) into a
precedes it. Describing Monsters. Give yourself permission to dwell on a monster’s description. Monstrous Tactics. Monsters that fight dirty—or in a particularly fearsome way—have more impact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
portents impact the earth, they carve great craters, yet miraculously, none who live in the impact zone are harmed. These beings of light then assume Humanoid forms to blend in with the inhabitants of the
living portents are Aberrations instead of Celestials and are typically chaotic evil. They replace any radiant damage in their stat block with necrotic or psychic damage (DM’s choice). Their spells might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
discerns that the trap can’t be disarmed from this location. The middle 10-foot section of the hall is a cleverly hidden elevator compartment, open to the north and south so that it appears to be part of
-foot cube of granite suspended from heavy chains descends in the eastern half of the shaft, acting as a counterweight. The massive block lands gently at the bottom of the shaft, filling the previously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
gp 2 lb. Barrel 2 gp 70 lb. Basket 4 sp 2 lb. Bedroll 1 gp 7 lb. Bell 1 gp - Blanket 5 sp 3 lb. Block and tackle 1 gp 5 lb. Book 25 gp 5 lb. Bottle, glass 2 gp 2 lb. Bucket 5 cp 2 lb. Caltrops (bag of
) Whetstone 1 cp 1 lb.
Acid. As an action, you can splash the contents of this vial onto a creature within 5 feet of you or throw the vial up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact. In either case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
(Insight) check. On a success, a character discerns that Volo is honest but might be stretching the truth about how much he can pay. (Currently low on cash, Volo is awaiting royalty payments from Volo’s
embarrassed to admit he might have gotten his friend Floon in trouble, and he resists providing all the details of what happened the night Floon disappeared. Beset by writer’s block, Volo met Floon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with
in a bottle takes 7 (2d6) lightning damage, emptying the bottle in the process. As an action, a creature can hurl a bottle of lightning up to 30 feet, where it shatters on impact. A creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
1 gp
-
Blanket
5 sp
3 lb.
Block and tackle
1 gp
5 lb.
Book
25 gp
5 lb.
Bottle, glass
2 gp
2 lb.
Bucket
5 cp
2 lb.
Caltrops (bag of 20)
1 gp
2 lb.
Candle
1 cp
.
Acid. As an action, you can splash the contents of this vial onto a creature within 5 feet of you or throw the vial up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact. In either case, make a ranged attack against a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
survivors are designed to engage with terrifying circumstances, but their triumph over such threats is not assured. Players’ decisions will certainly impact the survivors’ fates, but if it seems like doom
stalwart companions. Determine how you want to use survivors in your adventure. If it’s important to the story, perhaps all the players use the same stat block, representing their shared experience—a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
discussed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, you can customize any dragon’s stat block to reflect the dragon’s unique character. Minor changes such as those below are easy to make and have no impact on a dragon’s
dragon from a stat block and a basic description into a full-fledged character in your campaign. In chapter 5 of this book, you’ll find additional tables of personality traits and ideals that are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. A creature takes this damage only once per turn. Nothing can physically pass through the dome unless certain conditions are met, as explained below. However, the dome doesn’t block ethereal creatures
and explodes on impact. Any creature within a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on the point of impact must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
offspring here while it hunts. The baby aurumvoraxes use the badger stat block. They are indifferent toward the characters but defend themselves if necessary. When the aurumvoraxes notice the characters, they
together. Each bat uses the gas spore stat block, but its size is Tiny. The bats ignore most entrants but abhor light. If the characters enter with a source of bright light or activate the room’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in its sconce, the rising water extinguishes it on the fourth round. Trying to stuff or block the holes doesn’t stop the water from pouring in. Because of the cell’s antimagic field, spells and magic
blindly search the cell by touch, then make a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the check succeeds, the character discerns one key feature of the room: either the wall carvings, the aarakocra skeleton, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Stonky Noptopper (a rock gnome master sage; see "Sages and Master Sages" for his stat block) and three cult fanatics (Pig Wheat, Ram Sugar, and Sheep Sweet Corn). Eager to get to their assigned spots in
DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that Stonky has identified 626 through 666 as an important range of numbers, but he doesn’t yet understand what those numbers refer to. B4. Observatory An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
explodes on impact, creating a cloud of black smoke that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere. The area within the cloud is heavily obscured. A strong wind disperses the cloud, which otherwise remains until the
” below, the chest contains four flying daggers that attack anyone other than Laraelra who opens the chest. Use the flying sword stat block to represent the daggers, but make these changes: Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone. Objects that block the sphere, such as a conjured wall
, take maximum damage from the impact. Dynamic Element. The longer it rolls, the more lethal the sphere becomes. Speed Kills. After its turn, the sphere gains speed, represented by its damage increasing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
corpses include dead explorers, troglodytes, and cave-dwelling creatures. A wicked spirit of hunger (use the wraith stat block) resides here, a sliver of the lesser god Laogzed’s power. The troglodytes
hill giant with crooked horns 15–16 An enormous, rampaging giant bull (use the mammoth stat block) 17–18 1d6 minotaurs 19–20 An aspect of the demon lord Baphomet (use the goristro stat block) Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, picking up or dropping off goods, making deals, or entertaining potential partners. If he joins the franchise and the characters encourage him, you might eventually upgrade him to use the stat block of a
never puts himself in a position where his foes can kill him without severe consequences. Several bodyguards (use the thug stat block) always watch over him. He also has extensive contacts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. The character can hurl the fruit up to 60 feet as an action, causing it to burst on impact. The fruit can be stowed for later use, but doing so is dangerous
block has a cleaver stuck into it. The cleaver, which is made of fine silver, functions as a silvered handaxe. P41: West Pantry This pantry is barren. As offerings to the pyramid declined, the priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
). The hostel’s proprietor is a human woman named Berta. Four peppy humans in leather aprons help her carry supplies, cook, and clean. Berta and her assistants use the commoner stat block. They’re
beds. Hostel Visitors. The Hostel Visitors table details guests the characters might encounter in the hostel. All adult visitors use the commoner stat block. If the characters failed to earn Hadley’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
success, the character discerns that the runes are connected to a ritual that could open a rift to the Far Realm. The dead humanoids were likely victims sacrificed to power the ritual. Something went
with bugs.
Creatures. Two undead cockatrices lurk beneath the south beds. Each uses the cockatrice stat block with these changes: The creature is undead. It has immunity to the poisoned condition and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
additional direction for roleplaying these individuals.
Several other named guild members are highlighted in sidebars.
Soldier Soldiers are found in many of Ravnica’s guilds. The soldier stat block
.
Azorius NPCs
Role Appropriate Stat Block
Arrester Knight or veteran
Azorius soldier Soldier*
Hussar (cavalry) Soldier* mounted on a warhorse or a griffon
Magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating a Monster Stat Block If you want a full monster stat block, use the following method to create your new monster. The introduction to the Monster Manual explains all the components of a
monster’s stat block. Familiarize yourself with that material before you begin. In the course of creating your monster, if you find yourself unable to make a decision, let the examples in the Monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
stat block), but Velkora is a mason and an acolyte of the dwarven god Moradin. Her healing powers would be a welcome resource at the High Hall. All three dwarves speak Common and Dwarvish, and have
here during the trip to Avernus. The ghasts reek of death and decay. When the ghasts are dealt with, a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check discerns a faint crying coming from a cupboard. Inside is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
is grateful to the characters and, in return, suppresses the mirage, revealing the room’s exits. Bobbing Spirit Lights. There are 1d8 bobbing spirit lights (each uses the will-o’-wisp stat block and
with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or higher discerns the spirit lights whispering and overhears one of the following remarks: Dawn Carlos +3 Wand of the War Mage “The next challenge is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
inside the cave.
The three parrots each use the stat block of a Raven. If any parrot notices the characters, it squawks loudly, alerting the Corsairs in area B2. B2: Seaside Cave Torches in wall
pool as a Search action can make a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character discerns that the pool leads into an underground tunnel. The tunnel leads to area B11. Swimming through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as possible in combat. It uses the appropriate stat block found in appendix A, but is neutral evil. The Far Realm friends cannot be attacked while they wait before the rift — only when they manifest
involved, but adding or removing pieces has an impact on the ritual’s magic (see “Adding Components” and “Removing Components” below). To seize control of the components fueling the ritual, a creature on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
ground behind the northernmost statue.
Four chocatrices dwell in this barn and attack intruders on sight. Each one uses the Cockatrice stat block, but a creature who gains the Petrified condition from
Wugga is a Construct that knows Common and Elvish; it otherwise uses the Ogre stat block. It wields a lollipop-shaped Greatclub and succeeds automatically on saving throws against spells that compel it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check or who makes physical contact with one of them discerns their false nature. Crushing Ceiling Trap. A 20-foot-wide section of the ceiling over the skeleton
glow with a faint blue light. Pale, dog-sized insects chitter among the fungus.
Three ghost-white cave crickets (use the giant frog stat block) nibble at the glowing mushrooms in this cave, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
designed to lure greedy intruders to their doom. A character who inspects the sacks and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check or who makes physical contact with one of them discerns their
crickets (use the giant frog stat block) nibble at the glowing mushrooms in this cave, which radiate dim light. The crickets are indifferent toward the characters. If the characters disturb the crickets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters can plan when to perform their heist. Of course, the secret goals of the wedding guests might impact those plans. Unlike a typical dungeon infiltration, the layout of the enclave is not as
Monster Manual for their NPC’s stat block, so that they can familiarize themselves with their new capabilities. The ritual’s magic lasts until nightfall, which is after the caravan’s departure. It can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
studies the tree trunk and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check discerns the illusion for what it is. The first floor of the tree home is a circular kitchen with wooden furnishings and
illusion concealing a 6-foot-deep pit. A character who searches the tunnel and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check, or who tries to interact with the illusion physically, discerns the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, held in place by a block under the wheels.
The cart’s metal box is still solid, but one of the axles is broken and the other screeches horribly. The supply shed (area 3) contains the parts and
sphere’s impact — but not before diverting the sphere onto the cart tracks. The sphere careens down the tracks until it reaches area 11, where it derails and smashes into the urds’ living quarters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(Investigation) or Wisdom (Survival) check, a character discerns more than a dozen individual sets of tracks, some of which are outlined by a thick crust of salt. 5. Midden A foul stench permeates this dark room
cutting block bearing half a loaf of bread stands in the center of the room, next to an empty table. Shelves for holding dishes and utensils line the east wall.
The kettle contains cold vegetable soup
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
barkers (spies) pass out handbills for the Oasis Theater
7 1d4 commoners herding 2d8 goats and one peacock (use the vulture stat block)
8 2d6 beggars (commoners)
9 1 Flaming Fist
bored into the stone, carving a maze of meandering tunnels and draining into subterranean aquifers. Though hardly diverting enough water to impact the river’s flow, the web of submerged chambers has