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Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

child, and she guards her adoptive community with nature’s ferocity. The Circle of the Moon has taught her to heed her primal instincts, which rarely lead her astray. She can be brusque, but

reverts to her true form if she is incapacitated or dies. She can revert to her true form using a bonus action. While Doric is transformed, her stat block is replaced by the stat block of that form

Snapping Hydra

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

. The hydra withdraws its limbs and heads into its shell. Until it emerges as a bonus action, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell

strong instincts of self-preservation. When a snapping hydra feels a battle's odds tipping out of its favor, the hydra lets out a raspy screech and retracts into its shell. In the wilds of Eldraine

Death Giant Shrouded One

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Shroud of Souls bonus action. The skull bearing the death rune has AC 18; 35 hit points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The skull regains all its hit points at the end of every turn

save themselves and their way of life, they collectively made a bet with the Raven Queen, a mysterious god of death and memory who dwells on that plane. Accounts of that bet and its outcome vary

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

: Hythonia briefly animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6

lair is warped by her presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: A large population of snakes dwells in the region. Trees within 1 mile of the lair are petrified wood. Plants that

Shifter Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Shifter Traits As a shifter, you have the following racial traits. Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. Size. You are Medium. Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet. Bestial Instincts. Channeling the

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

Dretches

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Dretches Demons of Frenzy and Vulgarity Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: None The servants and victims of greater demons, dretches embody petty instincts, chaotic impulses, and violent urges

condition until the end of its next turn. While Poisoned, the creature can take either an action or a Bonus Action on its turn, not both, and it can’t take Reactions.

Doric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

has taught her to heed her primal instincts, which rarely lead her astray. She can be brusque, but she will fight tooth and nail for a cause she believes in. Doric has joined the Emerald Enclave, a

, Elvish, Infernal, Sylvan Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Actions Multiattack. Doric makes two Shaped Claw or Sling attacks. She can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting

Tortle Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

, however; it gives you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn’t affect this number). You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield’s bonus as normal

. Shell Defense. You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to AC, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in your shell, you

Snapping Hydra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

and strong instincts of self-preservation. When a snapping hydra feels a battle’s odds tipping out of its favor, the hydra lets out a raspy screech and retracts into its shell. In the wilds of

— Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Amphibious. The hydra can breathe air and water. Multiple Heads. The hydra has five heads. Whenever the hydra takes 30 or more damage in a single turn

Drider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

predatory arachnid instincts. Driders also appear when whole communities are transformed by a wicked god’s wrath or other magical means, or driders might be part of a world’s natural population. Most dwell

damage. Poison Burst. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 120 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) Poison damage. Bonus Actions Magic of the Spider Queen (Recharge 5–6). The drider casts Darkness, Faerie Fire, or Web, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14).

Path of the Totem Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

spirit hones your survival instincts. Totemic Attunement These options are available to you when you choose a totem animal at 14th level. Elk. While raging, you can use a bonus action during your move to

pass through the space of a Large or smaller creature. That creature must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Strength bonus + your proficiency bonus) or be knocked prone and take

Barlgura

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Barlgura Demon of Instinct and Primal Violence Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Any IZZY Barlguras are demons that embody brutality and killer instincts. They ruthlessly hunt creatures that enter

DC 13): 2/Day Each: Disguise Self, Invisibility (self only) 1/Day Each: Entangle, Phantasmal Killer (level 6 version) Bonus Actions Leap. The barlgura jumps up to 40 feet by spending 10 feet of movement.

Steeders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

with it, a process that begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance

, Stealth +7 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages — Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Extraordinary Leap. The distance of the steeder’s long jumps is tripled; every foot

Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

the Shadow Shapes table to inspire a shadow’s form and haunting. Shadow Shapes 1d6 The Shadow Appears As... 1 A distorted stalker that lurks in the woods. 2 A fiend that dwells near a wicked

Shadow rises from the corpse 1d4 hours later. Bonus Actions Shadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the shadow takes the Hide action.

Path of the Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

aspects. 4 An ancient animal spirit dwells within you, allowing you to walk this path. Human Barbarian of the Beast Form of the Beast 3rd-level Path of the Beast feature When you enter your rage

1d8 piercing damage on a hit. Once on each of your turns when you damage a creature with this bite, you regain a number of hit points equal to your proficiency bonus, provided you have less than half

Trapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

defy its instincts and abandon its old territory in search of better hunting. Trapper Large Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24) Speed 20 ft., climb

., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 False Appearance. If the trapper is motionless on a floor, wall, or ceiling at the start of combat, it has

38. Dezmyr's Chambers

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

38. Dezmyr’s Chambers Dezmyr dwells here, plotting the conquest of Waterdeep and the destruction of her family’s ancient enemies. 38a. Memento Mori Tapestry. A large tapestry depicting the city of

characters enter the room, she says, “The stars turn, and a time presents itself.” She then draws her sword and attacks, aided by the wraiths. Dezmyr is a death knight, with these changes: As a bonus

Fate Hag

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

attuned depends on the plane where the hag dwells—hopeful and prosperous in the Feywild or dire and doomed in the Shadowfell. Fate hags carry gleaming magical shears they use to snip strands of fate

truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages all Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the hag fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead

Death Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

collectively made a bet with the Raven Queen, a mysterious god of death and memory who dwells on that plane. Accounts of that bet and its outcome vary: some say the Raven Queen answered every riddle the

Perception 17 Languages Giant Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Actions Multiattack. The giant makes two Scythe or Soul Bolt attacks. Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft

10. Kitchen

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

. Anyone who opens the oven finds a warm caramel chip muffin sitting inside, a gift from the Chimney Witch. Chimney Witch. An aloof, invisible spirit dwells in this chimney. The Chimney Witch is a chaotic

bonus against a target it can see within 10 feet of one of the hearths. If hit, a target takes 2 (1d4) piercing damage and is pulled into the nearest hearth. Witch Fire. The Chimney Witch can use an

Frost Salamander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

down. This habit leads them to create extensive networks of ice caves, which become ever larger as they claw fresh chunks of ice from the walls of their lairs. A frost salamander that dwells in a lair

Damage Immunities cold Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Primordial Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Burning Fury. When the salamander

Barbarian Class Features

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

. Level 7: Feral Instinct Your instincts are so honed that you have Advantage on Initiative rolls. Level 7: Instinctive Pounce As part of the Bonus Action you take to enter your Rage, you can move up to

Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Rages Rage Damage Weapon Mastery 1 +2 Rage, Unarmored Defense, Weapon Mastery 2 +2 2 2 +2 Danger Sense, Reckless Attack 2 +2 2 3 +2 Barbarian Subclass

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

damage normal for an unarmed strike. Hunter’s Instincts. You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival. Daunting Roar. As a

bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 10 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the

Barbarian Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Rages Rage Damage Weapon Mastery 1 +2 Rage, Unarmored Defense, Weapon Mastery 2 +2 2 2 +2 Danger Sense, Reckless Attack 2 +2 2 3 +2 Barbarian Subclass

1: Rage You can imbue yourself with a primal power called Rage, a force that grants you extraordinary might and resilience. You can enter it as a Bonus Action if you aren’t wearing Heavy armor. You

Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

beneath these dungeons lie the bottomless Demonweb Pits where the Spider Queen dwells with her most loyal servants—yochlol demons created to serve her that outrank mightier demons while in the Spider

would crumble and all mortals would embrace their predatory instincts. Baphomet’s layer is a never-ending dungeon with the Horned King’s enormous palace at its center. A confusing jumble of crooked

Eldritch Lich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Far Realm Parasite. Inside the lich’s torso dwells a wormlike parasite that contains the lich’s soul

S15. Madhouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

singing a rhyme. One of them holds up a glittering gold statuette as it leads this mad parade. The eight mongrelfolk sing the following rhyme: The devil dwells in his dark house, Upon the misty pillar

. It grants any good-aligned creature that carries it a +1 bonus to saving throws. S15g. Mongrelfolk Babies Filthy mongrels cradle screaming young in the debris-strewn corners of this room while several

Goose Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Goose Mother Astonishingly aggressive geese populate the marshes of Eldraine. Legends tell that these geese descend from a monstrous many-headed bird that dwells deep within the wilds. Though the

(Requires at Least Two Heads) blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, unconscious Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 20 Languages — Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

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

32. Umbraxakar’s Lair Umbraxakar the shadow dragon dwells here and cannot be surprised by the characters, whose presence he has sensed since they first stepped into the Shadowfell. Characters who

darkness, he has resistance to all damage that isn’t force, psychic, or radiant, and he can take the Hide action as a bonus action. His Stealth skill modifier is +10. While in sunlight, he has

Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Bonus +5 Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware 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 well as each

only) Bonus Actions Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends, the

The Nine Hells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Mephistopheles dwells in the ice citadel of Mephistar, where he plots to seize the Throne of Baator and conquer the planes. He is Asmodeus’s greatest enemy and ally, and the Archduke of Nessus

demeanor. He trades in souls, as do other archdevils, but he rarely gives his time to any creatures not worthy of his personal attention. His instincts are as razor sharp as Cania’s frigid winds, and

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, History +9, Perception +10, Stealth +6 Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 20 Languages telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Amphibious

a twisted network of narrow tunnels that connect several underground chambers, although other structural forms might be incorporated. The morkoth dwells among the creatures and objects it prizes most

Hythonia the Cruel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

animates creatures that have been petrified by her gaze. Each statue attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a hit. If a Medium or

creates one or more of the following effects: A large population of snakes dwells in the region. Trees within 1 mile of the lair are petrified wood. Plants that stay within 500 feet of the lair for 1 day

Court of Orestes Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

and tells his overprotective partner, Callisos, what has happened. Both of the lampads then return to try to drive the characters off. Eidolon. Varyas’s flitterstep eidolon (see chapter 6) dwells in

, gaining a +10 bonus on this check. Additionally, reliefs on the sarcophagus depict Phenax worshipers and Returned, as well as a prominent image of blood dripping onto scales bearing a Returned mask

Arcane Brotherhood

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

leave Dzaan’s ashes to be scattered by the wind. Dzaan’s Simulacrum. Unbeknownst to his executioners, Dzaan had used a spell scroll of simulacrum to create a copy of himself. This simulacrum dwells in

body drops to 0 hit points, the ghost ends it as a bonus action, or the ghost is turned or forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, the ghost reappears

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