disease innate are brain

Gnome Squidling

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The squidling’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 7). It can innately cast levitate at will, requiring no components. Magic Resistance

grappled (escape DC 7) and must succeed on a DC 7 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until this grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, ending the effect on itself on a success. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability

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

Gnome Ceremorph

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The ceremorph’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will

grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Extract Brain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one incapacitated humanoid grappled by the

Spawn of Kyuss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Worms. If the spawn of Kyuss is targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away, and it loses its Burrowing Worm action. Unusual Nature. The spawn of

rises 10 minutes later as a spawn of Kyuss. If a worm-infested target is targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away.Kyuss was a high priest of

Mind Flayer Prophet

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

grappled condition (escape DC 16) and must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or have the stunned condition until the grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Extract Brain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Humanoid grappled by the mind flayer. Hit: 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Extract

Yalaga Maladwyn

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Innate Spellcasting. Yalaga's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day

(4 slots): animal friendship, cure wounds, detect poison and disease, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, protection from poison, web 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals (2

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a victim’s brain, turning it into a fanatic servitor. Each victim gains the Spore Kissed trait. Spore Kissed. This creature is immune to the charmed and frightened conditions. In addition

infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy, which lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the creature can’t be reinfected, and it must

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Innate Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, locate

infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage (included in the attack). Innate Spellcasting. The Abbot's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The Abbot can innately cast the following

"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness. Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less

Mind Flayer Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Magic Resistance. The mind flayer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer’s innate spellcasting ability is

this grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Extract Brain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one incapacitated humanoid grappled by the

Blue Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

point. Control Gem. Implanted in the slaad's brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to

":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be infected with a disease called chaos

Brain in a Jar (Noncore)

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain in

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

Mind Flayer Arcanist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Magic Resistance. The mind flayer arcanist has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer arcanist’s innate

DC 15) and must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until this grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

this manner. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder brain’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

Ulitharid Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

ulitharid is more than 5 miles away from the elder brain, it can end the psychic link at any time (no action required). Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The ulitharid’s innate spellcasting ability

in this manner. Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Psionic Hub. If an elder brain establishes a psychic link with the ulitharid

Red Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

point. Control Gem. Implanted in the slaad's brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to

":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be infected with a disease—a minuscule slaad

Neo-Otyugh

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

receiving creature to telepathically respond. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The neo-otyugh's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw against disease or become poisoned until the disease is cured. Every 24 hours that

Mind Flayer Lich (Illithilich) Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The lich’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components. At will

ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Extract Brain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one incapacitated humanoid grappled by the lich. Hit: 55

Mind Flayer Psion Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Magic Resistance. The mind flayer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its innate

spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15; +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following

Brain in Iron

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain in

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

Death Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Innate Spellcasting. The slaad's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The slaad can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, detect

Gray Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Innate Spellcasting. The slaad’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The slaad can

. Regeneration. The slaad regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. Control Gem. Implanted in the slaad’s brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey

Green Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Innate Spellcasting. The slaad's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). The slaad can innately

slaad's brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to acquire the gem. If the slaad

Planetar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Weapons","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage (included in the attack). Divine Awareness. The planetar knows if it hears a lie. Innate Spellcasting. The planetar's spellcasting ability is Charisma

","rollAction":"Healing Touch"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Drow Priestess of Lolth Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. The drow’s innate spellcasting ability is

disease, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, protection from poison, web 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals (2 giant spiders), dispel magic 4th level (3 slots): divination

Deva Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage (included in the attack). Innate Spellcasting. The deva's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The deva can innately cast the following spells

"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness. Change Shape. The deva magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less than

Solar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage (included in the attack). Divine Awareness. The solar knows if it hears a lie. Innate Spellcasting. The solar's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save

, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.The solar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another

Oinoloth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

. Innate Spellcasting. The oinoloth's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: darkness, detect

","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Corrupted Healing"}. The oinoloth touches one willing creature within 5 feet of it. The target regains all its hit points. In addition, the oinoloth can end one disease on

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

creature is protected by a mind blank spell. Magic Resistance. The brain in a jar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain

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

The God-Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, giving rise to an alien disease that began devouring its fleshy form. Horrified by an affliction that infected only them, the other elder brains united and psionically expelled the diseased brain from

The God-Brain The scope of what mind flayers call history exists on a cosmic scale. Through ages of empire and conflict, the illithid elder brains indulged experiments without comparison or reference

Neo-Otyugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

-otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion to ambush prey. Their improved intellect and innate spellcasting makes them especially effective against humanoid targets, as they use their powers

. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The neo-otyugh’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, ending the effect on itself on a success. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The brain casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell

Brain in a Jar Through an eldritch ritual combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being (willing or unwilling) is encased in a glass jar filled with

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

no eternal communion with an elder brain is possible. The road to lichdom offers a way to escape the permanency of death, but that path is long and solitary. Alhoons are mind flayers that use a

indifference, but for some a spellbook is a gateway to a new way of thinking. For a time, the study of such forbidden texts can be hidden from other illithids and even from an elder brain. Understanding of

Brain in a Jar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Brain in a Jar Through rituals combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being is encased in a glass jar filled with preserving fluids and the liquefied goop

of their body’s flesh. The transformation renders the brain ageless and imbues it with psionic power, so that it can spend eternity plotting and executing its desires. A brain in a jar can speak

Ulitharid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

authority. In others, the elder brain perceives the ulitharid as a potential rival, manipulating or quashing the ulitharid’s ambitions accordingly. When an ulitharid finds sharing leadership with an

elder brain to be insufferable, it breaks off from the colony, taking a group of mind flayers with it, and forms a new colony. After the death of the ulitharid’s body, mind flayers place its brain in a

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