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Black Earth Priest

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

tremor,* expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): shatter, spider climb 3rd level (2 slots): slowMultiattack. The priest makes two melee attacks. Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +4

"} slashing damage.Unyielding. When the priest is subjected to an effect that would move it, knock it prone, or both, it can use its reaction to be neither moved nor knocked prone.

Yugi Sap

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 0 4 2 Though yugi sap is commonly found seeping from trees of every species, it is not a naturally occurring substance. Spirits who retreat into a tree

have a transformative effect on it. Leaves might grow in a different shape or color, or a dazzling new fruit might emerge. However, every tree inhabited by a spirit produces yugi sap. This sticky

Transmuter Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

retreat,* mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock* 3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball, slow* 4th level (3 slots): polymorph,* stoneskin 5th level (1 slot): telekinesis

choice whenever the transmuter chooses this benefit) If the transmuter has the stone and casts a transmutation spell of 1st level or higher, it can change the effect of the stone.Quarterstaff. Melee

Githzerai Enlightened Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 3/day each: blur, expeditious retreat, feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield 1/day each: haste

round forward in time. A target moved forward in time vanishes for the duration. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or in an unoccupied space nearest to that space if it's occupied.

Withers

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

, expeditious retreat, feather fall, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, hold person, rope trick 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): blight, wall of fire 5th level

rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain by this attack rises 24 hours later as a zombie under the wight's control, unless the humanoid is restored to

Skull Lord Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

skull lord is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half the damage, the skull lord instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only

level (4 slots): magic missile, expeditious retreat, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): fear, haste 4th level (3 slots): dimension door, ice storm 5th

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Surprise Attack. During the first round of combat, the

at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by a greater restoration spell or similar magic.The

Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

effect on itself on a success. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage, it dies and its head explodes if it has one. Spellcasting (Psionics). The herald casts one of the

: control water, control weather (as an action), sendingAncient and alien beings dwell or slumber in ocean depths, awaiting some cosmic circumstance that signals their time to rise. In their retreat

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

, mending 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, expeditious retreat, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, invisibility,suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, protection from energy

end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Lhammaruntosz's Frightful Presence

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Avoidance. If the demilich is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half

blinded until the end of the demilich’s next turn. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this effect until the end of the demilich’s next turn. Energy Drain (Costs 2

Strahd von Zarovich Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

and actions in the most favorable way and lets Strahd bite it. Each time Strahd or his companions do anything harmful to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a

success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Strahd is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1

The Archmages' Desperation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

archmages Mordenkainen and a version of Tasha from Oerth, though Alustriel and Tasha don’t yet know that Mordenkainen is Kas the Destroyer in disguise. These Wizards Three retreat to a sanctum Alustriel

keeps in Sigil. Using their combined magic, the archmages weave a Wish spell in hopes of sabotaging Vecna’s accumulated power and defusing his ritual. Instead of any expected effect, the Wish spell shunts

Retreat from Steel Springs

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

Retreat from Steel Springs When the characters complete the thirty-mile trip to Steel Springs, read the following text: As the brook called the Inkwater comes into view, smoke rises over the tree

javelins at the retreating Kalaman soldiers. The Dragon Army soldiers shift their attention to the characters if attacked. The Kalaman soldiers continue their retreat south instead of engaging. They move

Peril in the Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

full of fangs, claw-like nails, and feathered wings. Two guards cover the retreat of panicked locals as the gargoyles attack traders’ wagons or anything that threatens them. The gargoyles fight until

nearby, as is local custom (see the “Yeonido Customs” section). The detect magic spell reveals that locals—in fact, almost all the creatures in Yeonido—radiate an aura of enchantment magic, an effect of the curse affecting their memories. There is one exception to this.

Transmuter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, expeditious retreat,* mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): alter self,* hold person, knock* 3rd level (3 slots): blink,* fireball

level or higher, it can change the effect of the stone. Actions Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 – 1) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 – 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Githzerai Enlightened

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible) 3/day each: blur, expeditious retreat, feather fall, jump, see

throw or move 1 round forward in time. A target moved forward in time vanishes for the duration. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or in an unoccupied space nearest to that space if it’s occupied.

31. Vampire's Tomb

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

sarcophagus and tries to repel humanoids with its antipathy effect. Mural. A 20-foot-square bas-relief mural dominates the east wall and covers a secret door. Amethyst Sarcophagus The sarcophagus

and allowed to retreat here in mist form, Keresta returns to this sarcophagus and remains here, paralyzed in vampire form for 1 hour. At the end of the hour, she regains 1 hit point and is no longer

Summer Is Coming

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

winter by using the Ythryn mythallar to effect a change in the weather, though any such attempt inevitably leads to a confrontation with Auril and her faithful. Only by slaying Auril can the characters

retreat from the world and not allow herself to be imperiled by mortals once more. The characters won’t have to deal with her again in their lifetimes unless they continue meddling in her followers

9. Contested Caves

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

Freth. They have been watching the invisible troll but aren’t sure what to make of it. They retreat to area 12 (through areas 9b, 10a, and 10b) if threatened. Zaztorrl’s loyalty to House Freth is shaky

planning to soften up the troglodytes in area 7a and are not expecting to face adventurers. If four of the drow fall, the survivors use darkness spells to cover their retreat to area 13. 9c. Roper

19. Warehouse

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

the kitchen. They attack in response to any threat or suspicious activity. If two githyanki fall, the survivors retreat to area 21. Containers. Stacked about the room are forty crates filled with

effect, causing all the stacks to fall. Each creature on the floor of the room when the stacks topple must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked

1. No Retreat

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

1. No Retreat Arch. The north wall is set with a stone arch, its keystone bearing Halaster’s visage whose animated eyes follow any creature that approaches the arch. Carved into the wall above the

behind the fresco that depicts Halaster stretching and yawning is a secret door. Targeting an animated fresco with a dispel magic spell has no effect other than to cause Halaster’s image to silently

Undercity Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

frozen in a position of abject fear or agony — a fine trophy for the medusa’s macabre collection. The medusa must exert its will to effect this transformation, so the gaze of a surprised or friendly

components: 1/day each: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Surprise Attack. During the first

Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

becoming undead. However, time can erode the lich’s reason and memory, causing it to retreat into its ancient tomb and forget to feed on souls. The spells it once knew fade from its mind, and it no longer

truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Avoidance. If the demilich is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the Grave. Wights flee from the world by day, away from the light of the sun, which they hate. They retreat to barrow mounds, crypts, and tombs where they dwell. Their lairs are silent, desolate

reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain by

28. Withers's Office

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

level (4 slots): detect magic, expeditious retreat, feather fall, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, hold person, rope trick 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt 4th level (3

some regret, he finally announces that it’s time for them to die. Withers would rather escape than be destroyed or captured, so he uses his spells to retreat if the battle goes against him, saving wall

Wraith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

doom of living creatures. When they emerge from their tombs to do battle, life and hope shrivel before them. Even if a wraith’s armies are forced to retreat, the lands its forces occupied are so blasted

a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. Create Specter. The wraith targets a humanoid within 10 feet of it that has been dead for no longer than 1 minute and

Storm Herald

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

Storm Herald Ancient and alien beings dwell or slumber in ocean depths, awaiting some cosmic circumstance that signals their time to rise. In their retreat from the world, storm giants sometimes

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage, it dies and its head

Skull Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

saving throws with advantage, and that ally regains 1d6 hit points whenever it starts its turn there. Evasion. If the skull lord is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving

, poison spray, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): magic missile, expeditious retreat, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): fear, haste

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

perform the spell effect. If you cast cure wounds using alchemist’s supplies, you could be quickly producing a salve. If you cast it using tinker’s tools, you might have a miniature mechanical spider that

binds wounds. When you cast poison spray, you could fling foul chemicals or use a wand that spits venom. The effect of the spell is the same as for a spellcaster of any other class, but your method

19. Gravity Ring

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

bound to the floor as they walk along it. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of transmutation within the corridor. The corpse belongs to Devlin Bashir, a Calishite wizard and

runs dry (100 gp) and a spellbook containing the following spells: 1st level: alarm, comprehend languages, detect magic, expeditious retreat, identify, illusory script, sleep, Tenser’s floating disk

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

effect. If you cast cure wounds using alchemist’s supplies, you could be quickly producing a salve. If you cast it using tinker’s tools, you might have a miniature mechanical spider that binds wounds

. When you cast poison spray, you could fling foul chemicals or use a wand that spits venom. The effect of the spell is the same as for a spellcaster of any other class, but your method of spellcasting

Zones and Denizens

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

these two zones. An alarm raised in one zone has no effect on the alert status of the other zone. During the day, some of the yakfolk oversee workers in the mill (area 3), the barns (areas 4A–4C), and the

released, the orcs attack intruders. 25 30 goblins The goblins retreat to area 31 if they spot intruders. 26B Cinderhild (young fire giant), 2 hobgoblins Cinderhild and the hobgoblins remain here. 28

The Dark Dominion

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

at least 50 gp. If they do, the characters gain advantage on checks made to talk their way past the patrol. Any sign of a large, armed, and potentially hostile group causes the patrol to retreat and

whenever a non-drow passes by it. A drow glyph of warding has a spell save DC of 13 and an explosive runes effect (see the spell’s description in the Player’s Handbook). Intellect Devourers Mind flayers

Spellcasting

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

spider that binds wounds. The effect of the spell is the same either way. Such details don’t limit you in any way or provide you with any benefit beyond the spell’s effects. You don’t have to justify

dying Sword burst * Thorn whip Thunderclap ** 1st Level Absorb elements ** Alarm (ritual) Catapult ** Cure wounds Detect magic (ritual) Disguise self Expeditious retreat Faerie

Specter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

retreat back into the darkness, where they remain until night falls again. Undead Nature. A specter doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Specter Medium undead, chaotic evil Armor Class 12

until the creature finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. VARIANT: POLTERGEIST A poltergeist is a different kind of specter — the confused

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