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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
to this effect if it has Immunity to Slashing damage, if it doesnât have or need a head, or if the DM decides that the creature is too big for its head to be cut off with this weapon. Such a
creature instead takes an extra 30 Slashing damage from the hit. If the creature has Legendary Resistance, it can expend one daily use of that trait to avoid losing its head, taking the extra damage instead.
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Playerâs Handbook
.
Instead of targeting a creature, you can target a location you have seen. When you do so, the sensor appears at that location and doesnât move.
target and the sort of physical connection you have to it. The target doesnât know what it is making the save against, only that it feels uneasy.
Your Knowledge of the Target Is...
Save
Spells
Playerâs Handbook
Fiend, the target doesnât return if the spell lasts for 1 minute. The target is instead transported to a random location on a plane (DMâs choice) associated with its creature type.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 4.
Spells
Playerâs Handbook
one word, such as âyes,â âno,â âmaybe,â ânever,â âirrelevant,â or âunclearâ (if the entity doesnât know the answer to the
question). If a one-word answer would be misleading, the DM might instead offer a short phrase as an answer.
On a failed save, you take 6d6 Psychic damage and have the Incapacitated condition until you finish a Long Rest. A Greater Restoration spell cast on you ends this effect.
Spells
Playerâs Handbook
sapphire. The object instantly appears in your hand regardless of physical or planar distances, and the spell ends.
If another creature is holding or carrying the object, crushing the sapphire doesn
ât transport it, but instead you learn who that creature is and where that creature is currently located.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Flyby. The cockatrice doesnât provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemyâs reach.Multiattack. The cockatrice makes one Petrifying Bite attack and two Talons attacks
condition instead of the Restrained condition.
Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"talons"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d6+4
Monsters
Monster Manual
every 24 hours and doesnât return to normal after finishing a Long Rest. If the curse reduces the targetâs Hit Point maximum to 0, the curse ends, and instead of dying, the target
Spells
Playerâs Handbook
Contingency, expending spell slots for both, but the contingent spell doesnât come into effect. Instead, it takes effect when a certain trigger occurs. You describe that trigger when you cast the
Monsters
Monster Manual
Pack Tactics. The werewolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the werewolfâs allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesnât have the
, it instead becomes a Werewolf under the DMâs control and has 10 Hit Points. Success: The target is immune to this werewolfâs curse for 24 hours.
Scratch. Melee Attack Roll: +5
Monsters
Monster Manual
Hells.
Fear Aura. The pit fiend emanates an aura in a 20-foot Emanation while it doesnât have the Incapacitated condition. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 21, any enemy that starts its turn in the
pit fiend fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The pit fiend has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The pit fiend
Monsters
Monster Manual
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shadow Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place
, creating the following effects:
Children of the Night. The vampire exerts influence over the animals in its domain. From dusk until dawn, Medium or smaller Beasts have the Charmed condition while
Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide
blood. If the sword doesnât taste blood on its blade within 1 minute of being drawn from its scabbard, its wielder makes a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a successful save, the wielder takes
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Spells
Playerâs Handbook
using magic, or a place you know through someone elseâs description, perhaps from a map.
âFalse destinationâ is a place that doesnât exist. Perhaps you tried to scry an enemy
âs sanctum but instead viewed an illusion, or you are attempting to teleport to a location that no longer exists.
Mishap. The spellâs unpredictable magic results in a difficult journey
Monsters
Monster Manual
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Misty Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place
of the vampireâs Bite, the damage of which doesnât end the spell. When the spell ends, the target is unaware it was Charmed by the vampire.
Shape-Shift. If the vampire isnât in
Monsters
Monster Manual
that spell again.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the hag fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The hag has Advantage on saving throws against
, it also casts Confusion centered on itself. The spell uses the creatureâs spellcasting ability and doesnât require Concentration.
If the arch-hag is destroyed or moves its lair elsewhere
Monsters
Monster Manual
Earth Glide. The cataclysm can burrow through nonmagical, unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the cataclysm doesnât disturb the material it moves through.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day
). If the cataclysm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The cataclysm deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cataclysm makes two Elemental Burst
Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Disadvantage on D20 Tests for the next 72 hours. Draw another card; this draw doesnât count as one of your declared draws.
Gem. Twenty-five pieces of jewelry worth 2,000 GP each or fifty gems worth
Temporary Hit Points daily at dawn until you die.
Talons. Every magic item you wear or carry disintegrates. Artifacts in your possession vanish instead.
Throne. You gain proficiency and Expertise in
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Bramble Walk. Difficult terrain composed of vegetation, such as foliage or thorns, doesnât cost the dryad extra movement.
Magic Resistance. The dryad has advantage on saving throws against
spells and other magical effects.
Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if they shared a language.Multiattack. The dryad makes two Poisonous Thorn attacks and
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the beast fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The beast deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The beast makes
saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Nightmare beasts are enormous quadrupeds that stand 20 feet tall, or 40 feet tall when rearing on their hind legs.
A
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Pack Tactics. The vegepygmy has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the vegepygmyâs allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesnât have the
points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold, fire, or necrotic damage, this trait doesnât function at the start of the vegepygmyâs next turn. The vegepygmy dies only if it starts its
Monsters
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
other magical effects.
Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with beasts and plants as if they and the dryad shared a language.Multiattack. The dryad makes three attacks, using its
: it is a plant instead of a beast, it has an Intelligence of 6, and it understands Sylvan but canât speak. While within 1 mile of the mount, the dryad can communicate with it telepathically
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
on it, one random magic item in its possession has its magical properties suppressed for 1 minute. If the item is a potion or scroll, it becomes nonmagical instead.
Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
another target.Talon beasts are hairless quadrupeds that have vulturelike heads and talons. They can sense the presence of magic and feed on it, absorbing spells and the power of magic items. But
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Demogorgon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Demogorgon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
sight.
3â4: Confusing Gaze. The target suffers the effect of the confusion spell without making a saving throw. The effect lasts until the start of Demogorgonâs next turn. Demogorgon doesn
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lionâs allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally doesnât have the incapacitated
spotted lion has a dusky coat and mane, both speckled with charcoal-colored spots. Spotted lions gather in prides to hunt enormous prey ranging from giant elk to mammoth;mammoths. Stone and cloud giants often keep these massive beasts as pets and hunting companions.
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Unusual Nature. The anhkolox doesnât require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The anhkolox makes two Claw attacks and one Entrapping Rend attack.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10
target.Anhkoloxes are vicious undead creatures created from the bones of bears and other beasts. Their barbed bones grind and crack, often moving in seemingly impossible ways. Anhkoloxes are driven by
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
This magic weapon is a triple-barreled bronze musket. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It requires no ammunition, its damage is radiant instead of piercing, and it doesn
Demogorgon
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Out of the Abyss
magic, major image
3/day each: dispel magic, fear, telekinesis
1/day each: feeblemind, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Demogorgon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead
the confusion spell without making a saving throw. The effect lasts until the start of Demogorgonâs next turn. Demogorgon doesnât need to concentrate on the spell.Demogorgon can take 2
Monsters
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Trostani has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. Trostaniâs weapon
attacks are magical.
Speak with Beasts and Plants. Trostani can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language.
Tree Stride. Once on her turn, Trostani can use 10 feet of her movement to
Magic Items
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
effect if it is immune to slashing damage, it doesnât have or need a head, it has legendary actions, or the DM decides that the creature is too big for its head to be cut off with this weapon. Such
a creature instead takes an extra 6d8 slashing damage from the hit.
While attuned to Snicker-Snack, you have proficiency with greatswords, and you can use your Charisma modifier instead of your
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
level or lower, the spell has no effect on the chimera and instead targets the caster.Multiattack. The chimera makes three attacks: one with its claws, one with its head, and one with its tail. When its
"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the specter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The specter has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
exhaustion.Like dark mirrors of Eldraineâs archons (see âArchon of Boundariesâ), specters appear as shrouded figures mounted on horrific flying beasts. It is easy to look at a
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
an action if you know the spell or if the spell is on your classâs spell list. Doing so doesnât require any components and doesnât require attunement. The spell then disappears from
is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spellâs level must be no higher than the gemâs maximum. If
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Out of the Abyss
an action if you know the spell or if the spell is on your classâs spell list. Doing so doesnât require any components and doesnât require attunement. The spell then disappears from
spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spellâs level must be no higher than the gemâs maximum
Baphomet
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Out of the Abyss
spell.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Baphomet fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Baphomet has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Baphomet has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Baphomet makes one Bite attack, one Gore attack, and one Heartcleaver
provoking opportunity attacks, then makes a Gore attack.Civilization is weakness and brutality is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He is worshiped by those who