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D&D Free Rules (2024)
24 hours. On a failed save, the swarm is swayed by the pipes’ music and becomes Friendly to you and your allies for as long as you continue to play the pipes each round as a Magic action. A
Friendly swarm obeys your commands. If you issue no commands to a Friendly swarm, it defends itself but otherwise takes no actions. If a Friendly swarm starts its turn more than 30 feet away from you, your
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
","rollAction":"Red Dragon Head: Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
White Dragon Head: Cold Breath (Costs 2 Actions). Tiamat
against being knocked unconscious. If she fails a saving throw against an effect that would stun a creature, one of her unspent legendary actions is spent.
Regeneration. Tiamat regains 30 hit points at
Magic Items
Divine Contention
combat it’s simplest to allow them the opportunity to “rewind” one action and take it again, or to reroll a failed saving throw (if it can still take actions).
Each use of the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a success.The lich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The lich
regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Cantrip. The lich casts a cantrip.
Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). The lich uses its Paralyzing Touch.
Frightening Gaze (Costs 2 Actions
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Valindra drops to 30 hit points or fewer, or if dispel magic is cast on her.Valindra can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
and only at the end of another creature's turn. Valindra regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Cantrip. Valindra casts a cantrip.
Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). Valindra uses
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Flames, and she regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the aspect can now use the options in the "Mythic Actions" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP
Flames"}. The aspect exhales multicolored flames in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 71 (11d12) damage of a type
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
(Costs 2 Actions). The titan uses Teleport, after which it can target one creature within 20 feet of itself that it can see. The target must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save
. The titan teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 120 feet of itself.The titan can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.If Severin is wearing the Mask of the Dragon Queen, he can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Severin regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Attack. Severin makes one attack
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The atropal
to 0 hit points or when its summoner dies.The atropal can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Whispers","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The horror can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
","rollAction":"Crushing Tentacle","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Poison Jet (Costs 2 Actions). Foul gas squirts from the horror in a
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Muiral can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only
at the end of another creature's turn. Muiral regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Cast Cantrip. Muiral casts a cantrip.
Lunging Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Muiral makes one
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Exethanter can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can
be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Exethanter regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Cantrip. Exethanter casts a cantrip.
Paralyzing Touch
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Screaming Gale (Costs 3 Actions
);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Storm","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If a target’s saving
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
a 15-foot cube originating from the prongs of the trident must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage
that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Deluge","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Diminution Breath"}. Tanazir exhales a weakening equation in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a
(as an action), seeming
Teleport. Tanazir teleports to an unoccupied space she can see within 100 feet of herself.Tanazir can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
acrobat. The performer’s type determines its action options, presented below.Blade Juggler Actions
Multiattack. The juggler makes three dagger attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Fire Eater Actions
Multiattack. The fire eater makes two attacks with its bladed chain.
Bladed Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
"} bludgeoning damage.The maw of Sekolah can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The
maw regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The maw of Sekolah makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Speed of Sekolah. The maw of Sekolah moves up to its speed.
Feed (Costs 2
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Aurnozci casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell
save DC 20):
At will: Detect Magic, Heat Metal (7th-level version)
2/day each: Darkness, Dispel Magic, Hold PersonAurnozci can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
herself and unleashes a burst of magical ire. The target must make a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
, Thaumaturgy
3/day each: Shatter, Unseen Servant
2/day each: Hypnotic Pattern, Sending
1/day: Hold MonsterWindfall can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. She can take only one
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 120,000 XP (240,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Metallic Awakening activates
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Sapping Breath. The greatwyrm exhales gas in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Constitution saving throw. On a
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The lich regains spent legendary
actions at the start of its turn.
Cantrip. The lich casts one of its cantrips.
Noxious Touch (Costs 2 Actions). The lich uses Noxious Touch.
Disrupt Life (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature within 30
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Calescent Aura. At the start of Ember’s turn, Ember can force any number of creatures of his choice within 10 feet of himself to make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a
flames and ash in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.Jarad can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another
creature's turn. Jarad regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Cantrip. Jarad casts one of his cantrips.
Noxious Touch (Costs 2 Actions). Jarad uses Noxious Touch.
Disrupt Life (Costs 3
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Storm","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one
kill, scrying (cast as 1 action), sequester, telekinesis, teleportSlarkrethel can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
The kraken can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only
at the end of another creature’s turn. The kraken regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Tentacle Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The kraken makes one tentacle attack.
Fling. The
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Spew Debris", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails the save by 5 or more is knocked
prone.The zaratan can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The zaratan
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a
over by fungal growth, and after three such failed saves, the creature dies and is reanimated as a spore servant if it’s a type of creature that can be (see “Myconids” ).Yestabrod can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional
","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The greatwyrm exhales a blast of energy in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 26 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
dullahan in the initiative order. Additionally, the dullahan can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section. Award a party an additional 5,900 XP (11,800 XP total) for defeating
target dies if it can’t survive without the lost head. A creature that doesn’t have or need a head, or has legendary actions, instead takes an extra 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
":"damage", "rollAction":"Dancing Elements Breath", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Galazeth casts one of the following
spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23):
1/day each: control water, gust of wind, wall of stoneGalazeth can take 3 legendary actions
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even
minute. Any creature that moves into the web or that starts its turn there must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is restrained while in the web. A creature can use
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Niv-Mizzet can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Niv-Mizzet regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Cantrip. Niv-Mizzet casts one of his cantrips
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10);{"diceNotation":"12d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shadow Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
Umbraxakar’s control.
Repulsion Breath. The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 120,000 XP (240,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Metallic Awakening activates
that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw, taking 84 (13d12);{"diceNotation":"13d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Elemental Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 120,000 XP (240,000 XP total) for defeating the greatwyrm after its Metallic Awakening activates
that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw, taking 84 (13d12);{"diceNotation":"13d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Elemental Breath","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save