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Returning 35 results for 'failed life'.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
While wearing this pendant, you gain the following benefits.
Life Preservation. Whenever you make a Death Saving Throw, you can change a roll of 9 or lower to a 10, turning a failed save into a
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
height above it.
Drain Life. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using the rod, you can force the target to make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes an extra
with a melee attack using the rod, you can force the target to make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target has the Paralyzed condition for 1 minute. The target repeats the
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
. On a failed save, the creature dies and, if it is a Humanoid, turns into a Zombie.
Magic Weapon. You can wield the wand as a magic Mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made
skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to life—no easy task, given the fact that Orcus has imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is magically transformed into a Larva under the DM’s control. Only a Wish spell can reverse this vile transformation.
A creature attuned to the
disappears, your Attunement to it ends immediately, and you lose all benefits granted by it. If you die while attuned to the book, an entity of great evil claims your soul. You can’t be restored to life
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Stench. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the barrowghast must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the poisoned condition for 1 minute. While
attacks. It can replace one Slam attack with a Life Drain attack.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the megapede must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed
Multiattack. The megapede makes one Bite attack and uses either Life Drain or Psychic Bomb.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
, remove curse, or similar spell ends the curse on the target.
The Forgotten One. The bodiless life force of a dead archmage empowers the staff and is imprisoned within it. The rune carved into the
staff’s skull protects Acererak from this spirit’s vengeance. Each time a creature other than Acererak expends any of the staff’s charges, there is a 50 percent chance that the life
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life-Draining Vines", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage
is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Life
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
until the start of the professor’s next turn.
Essence Pulse (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Essence Pulse"}. The professor creates a life-draining
);{"diceNotation":"5d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Essence Pulse","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The professor then regains 10
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
(3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Gaze", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save.
Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid
Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Withering Gaze", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The stove was given a semblance of life through an animate objects spell made permanent by a wish spell.
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the drowned master drops to 1 hit point instead.Multiattack. The drowned master makes two attacks: one with its greatsword and one with its Life
"} cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar).
Life-Draining Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
":"2d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Elemental Strike (Thunder)", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} damage (the high fae’s choice).
Negotiate Life (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Negotiate Life"}. The high fae enacts a magical bargain, siphoning energy from its opponents to heal its wounds. The high fae targets up to three creatures it can see
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
/day each: bane, dimension door, webRemnants are Dusters who sought undeath via rituals but failed. Liaisons and spies, these agents exist in a halfway point between life and death.NecroticPhase (2/Day
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
hand is invisible)
1/day: invisibility (self only)Ssurran defilers can lay waste to the plant life around them and draw vital energy at the same time from other creatures that are caught in the area
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
":"Consume Energy","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The jiangshi regains hit points equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt
the initiative order. If this wight slays a Humanoid with its Life Drain, the wight transforms into a jiangshi 5 days later.
Change Shape. The jiangshi polymorphs into a Beast, a Humanoid, or an Undead
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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
feet of the lich must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Disrupt Life","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Disrupt Life","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A Lich’s Lair
A
the lich's gaze for the next 24 hours.
Disrupt Life (Costs 3 Actions). Each non-undead creature within 20 feet of the lich must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw against this magic, taking 21 (6d6
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Death Burst","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as
, mold earth*
1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, false life, shield
2nd level (3 slots): Maximilian's earthen grasp,* shatter
3rd level (3 slots): erupting earth,* meld into stone
4th level (1
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ripping their enemies limb from limb using their razor-studded fists, which are equally adept at slashing foes and crushing the life from them.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crush", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
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
","rollAction":"Ray of Cold","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Life Drain. The atropal targets one creature it can see within 120 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
", "rollAction":"Decaying Breath", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that takes damage from the breath can’t regain hit
.
Miasmal Flow (Costs 2 Actions). Beledros uses Miasmal Flow.
Teeming with Life (Costs 3 Actions). Beledros magically summons 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Teeming with
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a creature is also restrained by the hardening rock. A creature can make a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check
both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of life and death. Most cerberi have a
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
":"Aura of Doom", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the doom lord doesn’t have the incapacitated condition, it can
ash.Doom lords are the highest-ranking members of the Doomguard, embodying the multiverse’s inevitable collapse into dust. Doom lords’ mere presence snuffs the life from weaker foes, and the stoutest walls crumble before them.Necrotic
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
. If a target’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to the Exethanter’s gaze for the next 24 hours.
Disrupt Life (Costs 3 Actions). Each non-undead
creature within 20 feet of Exethanter must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw against this magic, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Disrupt Life
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
target must make a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Drink Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic
reduces the target’s Charisma to 0, the target dies. Until the breath drinker dies, the dead target can’t be returned to life by any means short of divine intervention. On a successful save
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
with a semblance of life. When she wills it to do so, the hut pulls its gigantic roots free of the earth and shambles around like a spidery behemoth, shaking the ground with every step. The hut
furnishings have been bolted to the floor, since the hut lurches from side to side when it walks.
Heart of the Hut. The gemstone that has given life to Baba Lysaga's hut was previously buried in the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a creature is also restrained by the hardening rock. A creature can make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check as an
life and death. Most cerberi have a boundless hunger for fresh meat, especially the flesh of humanoids. Villains have been known to exploit that hunger by luring cerberi away from the river and setting them loose on mortal settlements.Fire, Necrotic
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Indomitable (2/Day). Thwad rerolls a failed saving throw.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, Thwad can regain 20 hit points.
Dwarven Resilience. Thwad has
Halaster Blackcloak. Halaster defeated Underbrew but offered to spare the dwarf's life if he vowed to serve the Mad Mage as an enforcer, ridding the dungeon of other invaders. Unwilling to face his
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
","rollAction":"Lightning Strike","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Nimir casts one of the following spells
small.”
Bond: “I’d give my life to defend my king and his royal line.”
Flaw: “I never question orders.”Lightning, ThunderCold
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
bombs to throw.Ssurran poisoners coat their weapons with toxin and hurl bombs that release poisonous gas.
Ssurran
Ssurran are lizardfolk who have adapted to life in arid climates and in Wildspace
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Ethereal Sight. The ghost can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.
Incorporeal
can choose to succeed instead.Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 38 (7d10);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Blood Boil", "rollDamageType":"necrotic
using harmful magic while on campus.
University officials believe Murgaxor began his illicit experiments with life-draining magic shortly after he enrolled as a student.
In his third year
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"damage","rollAction":"Crumbling Destruction","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Fire Absorption. Whenever the colossus is subjected to
","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target also magically catches fire for 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cataclysmic Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save
unleash in a horrific mockery of the breath weapon it possessed in life. The breath snuffs out life force and infuses undeath into corpses it touches. These zombie;zombies burn with Cataclysmic fire