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Out of the Abyss
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2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger, barkskin
Fey Ancestry. Sladis has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put him to sleep.Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.Sladis Vadir has always felt a strange attraction to the Underdark, but the demonic incursion has broken his sanity. He kills and eats other humanoids he encounters or, as he calls it, “culls the herd to maintain the natural order.”
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
search of a weapon to aid his captured sister.
Whether in combat or social encounters, Portentia shifts frequently between different forms and mindsets, only some of which are fully humanoid. She fights
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Portentia deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The gray render makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
require air, food, or drink.Multiattack. The esthetic makes two Tentacle attacks.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 30
esthetic becomes a nearly mindless entity with an instinct for self-preservation.
Reigar use their esthetics as spelljamming warships. When a hostile reigar in its esthetic encounters another
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
plant isn’t an ordinary plant.Multiattack. The horrid plant makes two Tendril attacks.
Tendril. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tendril"} to
and bear fragrant white berries during temperate seasons. Between encounters, the plant buries its weapons— wide, razor-sharp outer leaves—in the loose dirt around itself to catch
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The tlincalli makes one Longsword or Spiked Chain attack and one Sting attack.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Longsword
":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands.
Spiked Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Blood Drain—one replacement per tentacle grappling a creature.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one
. Lacking the egotism of their stronger kin, a death kiss usually submits to the rule of its creator or any other beholder it encounters, but it tries to escape as soon as the beholder is preoccupied.
A
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Multiattack. The witch makes two Poison Dagger attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Spellcasting.
Poison Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType
, while others animate furniture, weapons, or other objects.
Feel free to build encounters with witches that include additional creatures such as animated armor, a flying sword, a rug of smothering, or a Tiny Beast acting as a spy.
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, or sleep.Multiattack. Soth makes three Forsaken Brand attacks.
Forsaken Brand. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Forsaken Brand"} to hit, reach
acts on Soth’s initiative but immediately after his turn. Absent any other command, the skeleton tries to kill any non-Undead creature it encounters.
Spellcasting. Soth casts one of the following
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
devoted to a sacred site in the midst of the rubblebelt.
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My weapon is made from the first raktusk I ever hunted.
6
GrrrRRAAAAGGHH! [I will do anything to prove myself greater than my
encounters with members of other guilds are more often violent than friendly, but occasional bonds do form.
Roll twice on the Gruul Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Gruul
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
in this stat block.Multiattack. The horror makes two Limbs attacks.
Limbs. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Limbs"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
during this move, the creature must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Multiattack. The horror makes two Limbs attacks.
Limbs. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8
that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf with snakes for eyes or a drowned giant that resembles an estranged parent. Mist horrors can’t persist for long outside the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Body","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.Multiattack. The horror makes two Limbs attacks.
Limbs. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Limbs"} to hit
details of a mist horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Limbs"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs
might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a wolf with snakes for eyes or a drowned giant that resembles an estranged parent. Mist horrors
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
saving throw or be knocked prone.Multiattack. The horror makes two Limbs attacks.
Limbs. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Limbs"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
mist horror’s appearance are drawn from the fears of those within 100 feet of it. This might cause a mist horror to take on a form that combines multiple fears when it encounters a group, like a
Plesiosaurus
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14
(3d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.This predatory marine reptile and cousin to the dinosaurs attacks any creature it encounters. Its long, flexible neck lets it twist in any direction to deliver a powerful bite.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Iron Scent. The khargra can scent the location of ferrous metal within 30 feet of it.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft
khargra can see within 5 feet of it hits it with a metal weapon, the khargra can make a bite attack against that creature.The bizarre khargra is a flying creature from the Elemental Plane of Earth that
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Slam. Melee weapon attack: -1;{"diceNotation":"1d20-1","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.
Blessing of Bountiful Generosity (1/day
many folk of the world. They adore sweet candies, fresh fruit, and other delicacies. When a killmoulis encounters a party of travelers, it hides and keeps a careful watch on them. At night, it sneaks
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
laughter1/day each: heal, heat metal, mirror imageMultiattack. The forlarren makes two claw attacks and one gore attack, or it makes three chromatic ray attacks.
Claw. Melee weapon attack: +5
"} slashing damage.
Gore. Melee weapon attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gore"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType
magic-items
This tome was compiled centuries ago by an anonymous author who sought to collect all parables, myths, stories, and encounters with the Outer Goddess Nhimbaloth. The author’s original intent
Whispering Reeds as it was originally intended—as a weapon against the cult of Nhimbaloth in this world. Using the text too often, or using some of its more powerful effects, causes the user to feel
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, counting both draws as one of your declared draws.
Gem. The 1,000 gp hoard of the leprechaun from the Wilderness Encounters table (see appendix A) appears at your feet. If that treasure has
common or uncommon magic weapon with which you are proficient, or a spell scroll featuring a spell of a level you can cast, appears in your hands. The DM chooses the weapon or spell, which you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Desert Encounters For each day the characters spend in the desert, roll on the Desert of Desolation Encounters table to determine what the characters encounter, rerolling duplicates. Desert of
Desolation Encounters d6 Encounter 1 Two bulettes with sandstone-textured carapaces burrow up from the dunes and attack. The bulettes focus on mounts and Small creatures in the party (if any), seeking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Desert Encounters For each day the characters spend in the desert, roll on the Desert of Desolation Encounters table to determine what the characters encounter, rerolling duplicates. Desert of
Desolation Encounters d6 Encounter 1 Two bulettes with sandstone-textured carapaces burrow up from the dunes and attack. The bulettes focus on mounts and Small creatures in the party (if any), seeking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
nearby mountains are at war with creatures from the Giant Kin Encounters table in chapter 3. On the brink of destruction, the goliaths hope the observatory they have seen from afar can tip the scales in
component. Once they do, an adult gold dragon warns them the giant intends to use the component to activate the Thundering Observatory as a doomsday weapon. Fire When Ready A frost giant plans to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Random Encounters Random encounters help determine if characters meet other creatures moving through the Doomvault. Consider rolling for an encounter in these circumstances: The party enters a zone
within which they’ve previously defeated most of the monsters. The party moves between zones while the Doomvault has an alert level of 6 or higher. The alert level rises. These encounters are more for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
nearby mountains are at war with creatures from the Giant Kin Encounters table in chapter 3. On the brink of destruction, the goliaths hope the observatory they have seen from afar can tip the scales in
component. Once they do, an adult gold dragon warns them the giant intends to use the component to activate the Thundering Observatory as a doomsday weapon. Fire When Ready A frost giant plans to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Random Encounters Random encounters help determine if characters meet other creatures moving through the Doomvault. Consider rolling for an encounter in these circumstances: The party enters a zone
within which they’ve previously defeated most of the monsters. The party moves between zones while the Doomvault has an alert level of 6 or higher. The alert level rises. These encounters are more for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin
horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
During the Siege Run the siege as a series of encounters rather than one extended battle. As terrible events unfold around the characters, it’s up to them to determine who and how they’ll help. Begin
horde soon begins overwhelming defenses nearby. Once the characters defeat a few zombies, roll 1d6 and consult the Zombie Siege Encounters table. The event rolled unfolds within sight of one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Plesiosaurus A plesiosaurus is a marine dinosaur whose compact body is driven by powerful flippers. Predatory and aggressive, it attacks any creature it encounters. Its flexible neck accounts for a
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Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Plesiosaurus A plesiosaurus is a marine dinosaur whose compact body is driven by powerful flippers. Predatory and aggressive, it attacks any creature it encounters. Its flexible neck accounts for a
13
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants, you can use these models to help you decide how many giants are present in an area and what other creatures might live alongside them. You can use the various tables in “Giantkind Encounters” (in
chapter 3) to flesh out the details of encounters with these giants. Giant Children
Generally, it’s a good idea to avoid situations where you treat a giant child as a monster. While even giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants, you can use these models to help you decide how many giants are present in an area and what other creatures might live alongside them. You can use the various tables in “Giantkind Encounters” (in
chapter 3) to flesh out the details of encounters with these giants. Giant Children
Generally, it’s a good idea to avoid situations where you treat a giant child as a monster. While even giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
to start playing. It also contains a series of short encounters to immerse characters in the world’s mysteries. Chapters 3 to Chapter 7 present an adventure detailing the Dragon Armies’ invasion of
Solamnia and their pursuit of a terrifying magical weapon. Beyond these chapters, appendices support the adventure with equipment, magic items, stat blocks, and other resources. A poster map of the continent of Ansalon is included, depicting the regions mentioned throughout and those beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Random Encounters Use the Ruin Encounters table for characters traveling the slopes of the hill or its surroundings. Ruin Encounters 1d12 Encounter 1 Animals—such as a brown bear, giant owl, or
.
Actions
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage. If the minotaur moved at least 10 feet straight toward the target immediately before it