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Spells
Player’s Handbook
feet high, and 5 feet thick or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight.
When the wall appears, each creature in its area makes a
Dexterity saving throw, taking 7d8 Piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The ssurran regains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Defile (healing)"} hit points for each creature that fails
.
Ssurran
Ssurran are lizardfolk who have adapted to life in arid climates and in Wildspace. You can use the lizardfolk stat blocks in the Monster Manual to represent them, in addition to the variants described below.Necrotic
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
sphere must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Bomb","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or
. You can use the lizardfolk stat blocks in the Monster Manual to represent them, in addition to the variants described below.
Wall of Thorns
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight.
When the wall appears, each creature
within its area must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 7d8 piercing damage, or half as much damage on a successful save.
A creature can move through the wall, albeit
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can’t locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between it and the gold
Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath of Hopelessness","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
, taking 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Erupting Briars", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one
.
The wall of briars lasts until the start of the Forest Master’s next turn. The wall blocks line of sight and counts as difficult terrain for all creatures except the Forest Master. The first time
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollAction":"Wrath of Mat","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Trostani can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
). Trostani animates one or two trees she can see within 120 feet of her, causing them to uproot themselves and become awakened tree;awakened trees (see the Monster Manual for their stat blocks) for 1 minute or
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
can sense the direction to that site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can't locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path
(3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Abhorrent overlords are gaunt, bipedal
Ancient Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and
is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails
Adult Green Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at
to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
can rest on a solid surface. The wall can be up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight, but creatures and objects can pass through it. It emits bright light out
to 120 feet and dim light for an additional 120 feet.
When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 4d8 radiant damage
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
next turn. On a failed save, it has the unconscious condition, and on a successful save, the effect ends on it. An unconscious creature is no longer poisoned and remains unconscious for 1 hour, until
blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or have the grappled condition (escape DC 15). A creature must make this saving throw
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, taking 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation":"12d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Steam Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being
Monster Manual is a typical adult, at least a century old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Arcane Cataclysm","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature in the area of more than one arcane burst is
.
Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical form. The stat blocks provided here reflect the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollAction":"Steam Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.Dragon
old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cone of Cold","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Create Ice Mephit (3/Day). Auril breaks off an
13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed saving throw, and half as much damage on a successful one.Second Form
Auril’s second
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Claugiyliamatar casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using
surface within 120 feet of the dragon. The wall is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15
Monsters
Divine Contention
Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Claugiyliamatar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
failed save, the obstacle counts as 10 feet of Difficult Terrain for you. 2 A crowd blocks your way. Make a DC 10 Strength, Dexterity, or Charisma saving throw (your choice) to navigate through the crowd
, targeting you. 2 A stream or ravine blocks your path. Make a DC 10 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (your choice) to cross the impediment. On a failed save, the impediment counts as 10 feet of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, taking 67 (15d8);{"diceNotation":"15d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Steam Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being
use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 7d8 + 30 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Humanoid killed by this spell rises at the start of your next turn as a Zombie (see “Creature Stat Blocks”) that follows your verbal orders.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Urban Chase Complications d20 Complication 1 A large obstacle such as a horse or cart blocks your way. Make a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to get past the obstacle. On a failed check, the
a failed check, the crowd counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 3 A large stained-glass window or similar barrier blocks your path. Make a DC 10 Strength saving throw to smash through the barrier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
50. Jade Wall Here a wall of green, polished stone blocks the way.
This wall, which is 7 feet wide and 7 feet tall, is a trap for those attempting to break into the ruins. If any tampering is done
to the wall, it falls west out into the anteroom. If the wall falls on a creature, the creature must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 9 (2d8) bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
thick or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature within its area must make a Dexterity saving
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 7d8 piercing damage, or half as much damage on a successful save. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
thick or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature within its area must make a Dexterity saving
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 7d8 piercing damage, or half as much damage on a successful save. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area makes a Dexterity saving throw
, taking 7d8 Piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a creature moves through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
or a circle that has a 20-foot diameter and is up to 20 feet high and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area makes a Dexterity saving throw
, taking 7d8 Piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature can move through the wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a creature moves through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Save Ends Effects Some creatures have a trait or action that, on a failed saving throw, imposes a debilitating effect for an extended duration. But sometimes a lucky foe can retry their saving throw
).
Behind the Design: Save Ends Effects
Save ends effects are one way of saving space in stat blocks and making them less complex for GMs to run at the table. Much like how stat blocks just reference the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
fade and fail. An expression in Qualith is made up of four-line stanzas packed into interlocking blocks, creating complex patterns that are indecipherable by other creatures. Someone that touches a
, its intended meaning, and its intended audience. A failed attempt results in a crushing headache and, in extreme cases, madness. A comprehend languages spell provides understanding of the inscription roughly equivalent to what a mind flayer would get from it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
character can use thieves’ tools to keep the stones from shifting by taking 1 minute and succeeding on a DC 20 Dexterity check. On a failed check, the shims are put in place but they fail when someone moves
wall and begins to slide into the corridor. Have the players roll initiative. On each initiative count, the block slides 6 inches to the west, until at initiative count 1, it completely blocks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The boat loses a half-hour of progress for every failed check or character who doesn’t assist. 4 A mangrove-shaped treant blocks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick. The wall blocks line of sight, but creatures and objects can pass through it. It emits bright light out to 120 feet and dim light for an additional 120
feet. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 4d8 radiant damage, and it is blinded for 1 minute. On a successful save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
sphere of magical force that prevents any matter from passing into it and blocks any spells cast into or out of it. The sphere is suspended between the zapper’s spines, 50 feet above the ground. This
fewer disintegrates into a pile of ash. Creatures with more than 100 hit points in the line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 260 (40d12) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
its southern side to curve around and approach the back of the manor house from the east.
On the surface where the manor once stood are heaps of fallen stone blocks and the tumbled lines of walls
throw to catch the edge. On a failed save, the character falls 40 feet to the dirt floor of the pit, landing prone in the undercroft.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
cliff’s lowest shelf are two degloths and two vlazoks (see appendix A for stat blocks for both). The exact placement of the demons is at your discretion. If they notice the characters, the demons attack
damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Lighting Strange multicolored lights flit through the caverns of Pandesmos, casting the area in dim light at all hours.