distract instances are battle

Let Them Speak Now …

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

into the Abyss. Characters reduced to 0 hit points in the battle on the Astral Plane are catapulted back to their bodies on the Material Plane. Their rapport with Araumycos is broken, and they are

the Astral Plane, the awakened Araumycos remains conscious enough to resist Zuggtmoy with a final effort, sufficient to distract the Demon Queen of Fungi and thereby allowing Juiblex to overwhelm her

Cry Havoc!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

distract foes. If the characters befriended Glabbagool and brought it to Blingdenstone, the intelligent gelatinous cube joins the battle as their ally. If Glabbagool left the party previously, it can

Cry Havoc! When the characters feel that they have attained their goals and secured their resources, the battle for Blingdenstone can begin. Earth elementals under the control of the Stoneheart

Chapter 6: City of Lost Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Dragon Army’s forces seeks to restore the ancient magic of the City of Lost Names, raising it as a devastating, flying battle platform. With these forces go Lord Soth, who—following whispers from the

Dragon Queen—seeks to raise an army of Undead dragons from the draconic graveyard beneath the city. While the characters’ allies distract the enemy forces outside the ruined city, the characters infiltrate

22. Arcane Scribblings

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

bears a collection of dusty flasks and beakers. The table is draped in cobwebs and obviously hasn’t been disturbed in a long time. The paraphernalia is meant to distract viewers from the polymorph trap

spell lists can tell that those are the spells being researched, though neither spell can be learned from these incomplete scribblings. Sounds of battle in this room can be heard by the hobgoblin guards in area 25, who investigate if alerted. (They approach from the east.)

Episode 5: Hide and Seek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the clockwork creatures that guard the vault. But the characters are ultimately chagrined to discover that the component isn’t there, with the vault set up as a ruse to distract anyone attempting to

is never used. Traveling in style in a borrowed battle balloon, the characters journey to Lottie’s sanctum in the Greypeak Mountains. But en route, the franchise is intercepted by airships belonging to

Journey Back to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. The stalkers fight to the death. Storm Galas Windrage creates a storm to distract the characters and their allies before the coming battle. When the storm begins, read the following boxed text aloud

the coming battle. There is one invisible stalker per two members of the party, including sidekicks. The encounter begins when the characters hear the captain yell from his cabin as he is attacked

2. What Is Dead May Never Die

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

lurking outside the coral mountain, these creatures take this opportunity, joining the battle at the end of the the second round in the hopes of overwhelming the party. The giant shark is too big to get

blind. The encounter distance is reduced to 10 feet in these instances (see “Unusual Environments” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). For characters with a magical light source or darkvision

Darklords

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

Darklords are deadly or possess foul gifts from the Dark Powers, many pose little threat in battle. Their menace is the result of capabilities beyond physical prowess. Darklords Are Active. Darklords might

agendas, obsessions, and egotism distract them from focusing on the strangeness of the world and petty concerns such as eerie fog. Darklords Are Immortal. Darklords are casually immortal, many having no

Battle on the Crater Rim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Battle on the Crater Rim On the rim of the Star Forge’s crater, four fire giants harry the adult red dragon Akaanvaerd. The five combatants move around the crater’s rim while fighting, effectively

are with the party, the wrestlers rush off to distract the giants, and the characters automatically succeed on their group Dexterity (Stealth) check. “We’ll hold them off,” one wrestler yells back

Battle in the Skies!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Battle in the Skies! Immediately after the last “Riders on the Storm” event ends, the characters come under attack by an airship controlled by the Six. If anyone needs healing, you could let the

the sigil of the Six! A crew of hobgoblins and goblins can be seen swarming the deck, and a ballista and three harpoon guns are trained on your vessel. To arms! If the battle balloon took more than

18. First Blood

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

other males to fight one another while she barks criticism. If the characters allow Xarann A’Daragon to distract the room’s occupants, he challenges Drinrith to a one-on-one fight. Drinrith accepts

the challenge, prompting the males to shout cheers and jibes during the protracted battle and granting the characters advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to surprise the drow and the giant

Adjusting for Party Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

a clay golem, a shield guardian, or another weaker Construct. Ghostly Allies. When the characters battle the behir, their ghostly allies harry and distract the creature, giving it disadvantage on

Connection to Strahd

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

The incarnation seeks to resurrect a historic figure to battle Strahd, perhaps Sergei von Zarovich, the first Tatyana, or another enemy of the count. 5 The incarnation has located a relic that

can weaken Strahd. However, they need the heroes to recover the item while they distract the count. 6 The incarnation used powerful magic to lead the heroes to Barovia so they can destroy Strahd

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

that would make an ogre barbarian blush. 5 You constantly converse with your opponents during the battle, doing whatever you can to distract them or get into their heads. It’s surprising how many

code, a faith, or an ideal. But a true pragmatist fights only for coin, understanding that battle is a means to an end and not an end in itself. A fighter in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign

Battle Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Battle Master Those who emulate the archetypal Battle Master employ martial techniques passed down through generations. To a Battle Master, combat is an academic field, sometimes including subjects

beyond battle such as weaponsmithing and calligraphy. Not every fighter absorbs the lessons of history, theory, and artistry that are reflected in the Battle Master archetype, but those who do are

Attack on Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Attack on Triboar Thousands of years ago, giants and dragons fought a great battle here, during which the giants unleashed an enormous dragon-slaying construct called the Vonindod. Part of the

initial volley of boulders. Their job is to distract the town’s defenders and engage enemy archers in melee combat. The axe beaks act on the orcs’ initiative count. Rules for mounted combat can be found

Idyllglen Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

distract enemies in combat. A character who makes a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check can convince the mastiff to stay out of the fight and find shelter. Hezrou. On its turn, the demon

disappear when they reach the edge of the map. Garoknul stops its chase to battle the characters. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Garoknul uses its next action to teleport away. Next Event. When

Battle Tactics

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

Battle Tactics A beholder analyzes its opponents, makes note of armor, weapons, and tactics, and adjusts its strategy to eliminate the most dangerous threats as quickly as possible. Although a

see its opponents before 60-foot darkvision sees it. A beholder always has several backup plans ready. When dealing with one, I have three plans of my own: run, hide, and distract. Rival adventurers

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

illusion’s space, but you must use your own senses. Distract. When both you and your illusion are within 5 feet of a creature that can see the illusion, you have Advantage on attack rolls against that

Domain Inspire Valor and Smite Foes War has many manifestations. It can make heroes of ordinary people. It can be desperate and horrific, with acts of cruelty and cowardice eclipsing instances of

Other Things Characters Can Do

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

Other Things Characters Can Do Characters who can’t harm the dragon (or choose not to) can find plenty of other things to distract them during the dragon’s attack. If a player is having trouble

back into battle. Doppelganger. The doppelganger (which has smeared itself with someone else’s blood) asks to be taken to a safe location out of the dragon’s sight. If a character obliges, the

Bastion of Takhisis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

controls the flying citadel using a throne linked to the Cataclysmic fire holding the citadel aloft. Soth is fantastically powerful. Caradoc urges the characters to find a way to distract him or otherwise

throws, as the characters may wish to heal her. Her name is Amelia Ghallen (neutral good, human veteran). She remembers being captured during a battle with the Red Dragon Army and taken alongside

Fighter Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Fighter Subclasses A Fighter subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Fighter levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Battle Master, Champion, Eldritch

Knight, and Psi Warrior subclasses. Battle Master Master Sophisticated Battle Maneuvers Battle Masters are students of the art of battle, learning martial techniques passed down through generations

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

You learn to use your wit to supernaturally distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature that you can see within 60 feet of yourself makes a damage roll

. Level 3: Combat Inspiration You can use your wit to turn the tide of battle. A creature that has a Bardic Inspiration die from you can use it for one of the following effects. Defense. When the

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

by rolling initiative and then undermine turn order with a delay option. Moreover, we felt that toying with initiative wasn’t where the focus should be in battle. Instead, the dramatic actions of the

one bonus action on your turn. If you have two or more ways to use a bonus action, you must choose which one (if any) you want to employ on your turn. If you use the Help action to distract a foe, do

Temple Crypts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

to stand against him in battle. Hidden somewhere in the chambers ahead is an elven relic known as the mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). Those who view the mirror see glimpses of their past

. Leedara believes the mirror can distract Soth, giving the characters a chance to extinguish the Cataclysmic fire. Leedara also knows Lord Soth’s past and relates all the information from “Lord Soth’s

Redbrand Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. (Knocking over the table or mixing up all the enemies’ loot is a great way to distract them for a short time.) The total amounts to 75 cp, 55 sp, 22 ep, 15 gp, and a gold earring set with a tiny ruby worth 30

. Zeond is invisible when the party enters and doesn’t attack immediately. Rather, it watches the party closely and waits until the characters are embroiled in a battle before attacking. After it

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

don’t want to engage the jabberwock in battle can try to lure it elsewhere, either by using themselves as bait or by playing music (see the “Beware the Jabberwock!” sidebar). BEWARE THE JABBERWOCK

might distract it long enough to allow characters to flee its presence without risk of pursuit. Befriending the jabberwock isn’t an option. Iggwilv the Witch Queen (see her stat block at the end of

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