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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Emanation is filled with Dim Light. Any Undead that starts its turn in that area takes 1d6 Radiant damage.
Fire Opal Flames. As long as the helm has at least one fire opal, you can take a Magic action
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Taking Fire Damage. Roll 1d20 if you are wearing the helm and take Fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1, the helm emits beams of light from its remaining gems
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage to each creature, other than the giant, within 30 feet of the target. The club can emit a burst this way only once per turn.
Boulder. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10
", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Boulder"}; on a roll of 3 or lower, the giant has no more boulders to throw.Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
Ashen Creature. When Jhaeros drops to 0 hit points, he explodes in a harmless cloud of ashes, leaving nothing else behind.
Berserk. Whenever Jhaeros starts his turn with 60 hit points or fewer, roll
greater restoration spell or other magic.
Haste (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Haste"}. Until the end of his next turn, Jhaeros magically gains a +2 bonus
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
(1 slot): circle of death
* Conjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Turn Resistance. Var has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.Paralyzing Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9
of 1st level or higher.Var 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. Var
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fire Banishment. When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna
is trapped in the barghest, any magic that tries to restore the soul to life has a 50 percent chance of failing and being wasted.Multiattack. The barghest makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack
Helm of Brilliance
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
one diamond, the helm emits dim light in a 30-foot radius when at least one undead is within that area. Any undead that starts its turn in that area takes 1d6 radiant damage.
As long as the helm has
and take fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1, the helm emits beams of light from its remaining gems. Each creature within 60 feet of the helm other than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
mephits have appeared. The mephits attack anyone on or near the Maze Engine. Shake, Rattle, and Roll At the end of its turn during round 3, the engine shifts. Any creature standing on it must make a DC 10
Dexterity saving throw. If the save fails by 5 or more, the creature is knocked off the engine into the magma. Otherwise, a creature failing its save slides down the spherical side of the engine but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Stone Giant of Evil Earth Stone giants with a bent toward cruelty and destruction might reject the gods of the Ordning and turn to the worship of Ogrémoch, the Prince of Evil Earth. These giants view
creature, other than the giant, within 30 feet of the target. The club can emit a burst this way only once per turn.
Boulder. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Tarul Var After failing in an earlier task for the Red Wizards, the lich Tarul Var is sequestered within the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), where he tries to avoid the attention of Szass Tam. Interlopers
*Conjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Turn Resistance. Var has advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.
Actions
Paralyzing Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
-foot Emanation. When at least one Undead is within that area, the Emanation is filled with Dim Light. Any Undead that starts its turn in that area takes 1d6 Radiant damage. Fire Opal Flames. As long as
the spell is cast and disappears from the helm. Taking Fire Damage. Roll 1d20 if you are wearing the helm and take Fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and disappears from the helm. As long as it has at least one diamond, the helm emits dim light in a 30-foot radius when at least one undead is within that area. Any undead that starts its turn in that
the weapon. Roll a d20 if you are wearing the helm and take fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1, the helm emits beams of light from its remaining gems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and saving throws until the start of your next turn. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Rage beyond Death Beginning at 14th level, the divine power that
of taking damage while at 0 hit points. However, if you would die due to failing death saving throws, you don’t die until your rage ends, and you die then only if you still have 0 hit points.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
starts its turn in that area takes 1d6 radiant damage. As long as the helm has at least one ruby, you have resistance to fire damage. As long as the helm has at least one fire opal, you can use an action
until you drop or stow the weapon. Roll a d20 if you are wearing the helm and take fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1, the helm emits beams of light from its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
became more withdrawn and secretive, closing Ghalasine to trade and failing to honor his alliances. A powerful spellcaster, Charmayne had become jealous of the king’s passion and warmth. Longing to
to slowly turn to ash and drawing the souls of the dead into it. The longer the void persists, the more quickly the city deteriorates. Jhaeros has been transformed into a heartless puppet under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
-foot Emanation. When at least one Undead is within that area, the Emanation is filled with Dim Light. Any Undead that starts its turn in that area takes 1d6 Radiant damage. Fire Opal Flames. As long as
the spell is cast and disappears from the helm. Taking Fire Damage. Roll 1d20 if you are wearing the helm and take Fire damage as a result of failing a saving throw against a spell. On a roll of 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
underestimate mortal foes—a failing that can lead to their downfall. Pit Fiend Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 21 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 337 (27d10 + 189)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Mod
pit fiend emanates an aura in a 20-foot Emanation while it doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 21, any enemy that starts its turn in the aura. Failure: The target has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
boiling oil down each rope. A creature that starts its turn holding onto the oily rope takes 5 (2d4) fire damage, or half as much damage with a successful DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. A creature must
succeed on a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb an oily rope. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the creature to fall. Prize. If a character wins the contest of fire giant’s spirit, Diasma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the sole source of these prognostications while failing to mention that the orrery shows possible futures, not necessarily the future. Endelyn performs auguries for characters who want to know their
, the hag peers down at you from her curtained alcove. Her long fingers twitch, and extra hands appear from within the folds of her ghastly dress. She gazes upon each of you in turn before saying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ten times the normal amount of time needed to complete a task automatically succeeds at that task. However, no amount of repeating the check allows a character to turn an impossible task into a
successful one. In other cases, failing an ability check makes it impossible to make the same check to do the same thing again. For example, a rogue might try to trick a town guard into thinking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Banishment. When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna.
Soul
in the barghest, any magic that tries to restore the soul to life has a 50 percent chance of failing and being wasted.
Actions
Multiattack. The barghest makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
DM’s determination.
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Flowers turn to face you as you pass them.
Mundane animals can’t look at you.
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Each time you finish a short rest, you suddenly sprout a covering of
first time is charmed by you until the end of your next turn.
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When you touch a copper piece, it transmutes to become two copper pieces. You can duplicate a maximum of 1,000 coins this way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
), each of whom is stable at 0 hit points. When the characters enter the room, each priest’s Tattoo of Osybus trait causes the priest to rise on its next turn, at which point it attacks the characters
before they encounter Strahd. Sarusanda stands in the middle of the room. Her shoulders are slumped beneath her grimy armor, and dark circles underline her weary eyes. She doesn’t turn to face you, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
who linger because they are cherished and who in turn seek to protect and guide the people of their community. Though it’s possible for undying to appear anywhere, it is rare for them to manifest
require a community of elves or another source of positive energy to sustain them. Failing this, their light fades and they eventually die. The Undying Court. The honored undead of Aerenal are united
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ever run out of money and fail to make its monthly payments. Right? Were that to happen, the amount owed — plus a modest 15 percent penalty — would be due to Head Office the following month. Failing to
come calling. Defaulting on franchise payments can also strain relationships with nobles, merchants, and others who value a franchise more for its assets than for the characters. Such relationships typically turn frosty until the characters are able to prove that the franchise is back on its feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
is cracked, the water remains unsafe to drink, touch, or even go near. Acidic Fumes. A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the water’s edge or anywhere in the air within 100 feet above
the water must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that starts its turn submerged in the water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
saving throw DC by 1. Constant Elements. The Whirling Blades and the Rune of Fear affect each creature that ends its turn in an area affected by these elements. Whirling Blades. Any creature that ends its
turn in the blades’ area is targeted by an attack: +5 attack bonus; 5 (1d10) slashing damage on a hit. Rune of Fear. Any creature that ends its turn within 30 feet of the far end of the corridor must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
” section in chapter 3). Their current mission is to help Kella Darkhope turn Nightstone into a base for the Black Network. The settlement’s defensibility and its proximity to Waterdeep make it ideal for
to buy her freedom (see “Treasure”). Failing that, he tries to liberate her by force. If Kella wormed her way into the characters’ good graces, she reveals her allegiance to the Zhentarim once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
appears to trigger the duergar’s sudden growth and battle prowess, but they drink only to firm up their resolve. See “Development” below.) The duergar are too inebriated to turn invisible. Because night
rectangular object hanging from the ceiling fifty feet farther down the tunnel. This “trap” can be disabled with a DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Stepping on the pressure plate or failing to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
were merely traditions, and failing to observe a tradition carries no penalty according to the law of the Hells. Glasya’s scheme involved using counterfeit currency to buy souls in Minauros, then selling
them soon after to turn an incredible profit. When the truth of her dealings became apparent, she defended her actions based on the legal definition of a coin as minted in Minauros. According to law
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
to ash? Yes. The disintegrate spell turns you into dust only if the spell’s damage leaves you with 0 hit points. If you’re a half-orc, Relentless Endurance can turn the 0 into a 1 before the spell
instantaneous spell animate dead harnesses magical energy to turn a corpse or a pile of bones into an undead creature. That necromantic magic is present for an instant and is then gone. The resulting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
know why the city crashed, but she believes that the broken obelisk (see area Y21) can turn back time to repair the damage. To activate its magic, Veneranda says she needs Iriolarthas’s staff of power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
be forged. What Do You Think? Having reached an impasse, the philosophers turn their attention to the characters, asking them to weigh in. The debate resolves in one of three ways: One of You Is Right
attempt to detain the characters with their pincered polearms and walk them to the city courts. Failing that, they try to knock the characters unconscious and place them in shackles. Development
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
by the roasting carcasses. Similarly, even if they do not pause specifically to listen, they hear chattering, muffled clanking as the lizardfolk turn the spits and otherwise go about their business
requires a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check. A successful DC 12 Dexterity check is required to disarm the trap. Opening the chest without disarming the trap, or failing to disarm it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
any attack, spell, or other effect except those that turn Undead. The host remains in control of their actions, but they can hear Demetrius in their mind. The host also inherits the following flaw: “I
, defending themselves as necessary. Failing that, they attempt to wangle their freedom through bribery and deceit. Treasure. Chana and Vana each wear a copper fox mask worth 10 gp and two pieces of jewelry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
disarm a blade with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools, but failing this check triggers the trap. Creatures can also avoid the blades by not walking under them. The
received their respect and adoration in turn.
Her sarcophagus, artfully sculpted from white marble, rests on a stone pedestal in the center of the room. It bears the following engraving: “May death claim