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Staff of the Python

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

control and shares your Initiative count, taking its turn immediately after yours. On your turn, you can mentally command the snake (no action required) if it is within 60 feet of you and you don

location. Absent commands from you, the snake defends itself. As a Bonus Action, you can command the snake to revert to staff form in its current space, and you can’t use the staff's property again

Guardian of Faith

Spells Player’s Handbook

A Large spectral guardian appears and hovers for the duration in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The guardian occupies that space and is invulnerable, and it appears in a form

appropriate for your deity or pantheon. Any enemy that moves to a space within 10 feet of the guardian for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 20

Lightning Arrow

Spells Player’s Handbook

As your attack hits or misses the target, the weapon or ammunition you’re using transforms into a lightning bolt. Instead of taking any damage or other effects from the attack, the target takes

4d8 Lightning damage on a hit or half as much damage on a miss. Each creature within 10 feet of the target then makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d8 Lightning damage on a failed save or half as

Wall of Ice

Spells Player’s Handbook

You create a wall of ice on a solid surface within range. You can form it into a hemispherical dome or a globe with a radius of up to 10 feet, or you can shape a flat surface made up of ten 10-foot

-square panels. Each panel must be contiguous with another panel. In any form, the wall is 1 foot thick and lasts for the duration. If the wall cuts through a creature’s space when it appears

Wind Wall

Spells Player’s Handbook

so long as it makes one continuous path along the ground. The wall lasts for the duration. When the wall appears, each creature in its area makes a Strength saving throw, taking 4d8 Bludgeoning

hurled by Giants or siege engines, and similar projectiles, are unaffected. Creatures in gaseous form can’t pass through it.

Flesh Golem

Monsters Monster Manual

within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by taking an action to make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check; the golem must be able to hear its creator. If this check succeeds, the golem ceases

being berserk until the start of its next turn, at which point it resumes rolling for the Berserk trait again if it is still Bloodied. Immutable Form. The golem can’t shape-shift. Lightning

Mythal Touched

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

. Mythal-Touched Magic 1d20 Effect 1-2 You and each creature within 15 feet of you make a Dexterity saving throw, taking Force damage equal to 1d8 times the level of the triggering

spell on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. 3-7 You and the triggering spell’s caster form a Telepathy;telepathic link for 1 hour. 8-10 Gravity is reversed in a

Path of the Giant

classes Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dramatically, taking on the appearance of an actual giant or a form similar to an Elemental, wreathed in fire, frost, or lightning.

Barbarians who walk the Path of the Giant draw strength from the same primal forces as giants. As they rage, these barbarians surge with elemental power and grow in size, taking on forms that evoke

Path of the Giant (GotG)

classes Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dramatically, taking on the appearance of an actual giant or a form similar to an Elemental, wreathed in fire, frost, or lightning.

Barbarians who walk the Path of the Giant draw strength from the same primal forces as giants. As they rage, these barbarians surge with elemental power and grow in size, taking on forms that evoke

Imp Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger. The imp can use its action to polymorph into a beast form that resembles a rat (speed 20 ft.), a raven (20 ft., fly 60 ft.), or a spider (20 ft., climb 20 ft.), or back into its true

form. Its statistics are the same in each form, except for the speed changes noted. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Devil's Sight

Imp (Familiar Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The imp can use its action to polymorph into a beast form that resembles a rat (speed 20 ft.), a raven (20 ft., fly 60 ft.), or a spider (20 ft., climb 20 ft.), or back into its true

form. Its statistics are the same in each form, except for the speed changes noted. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Devil's Sight

Obviator's Lenses

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

Also at rank 2, you gain the use of an uncommon magic item taking the form of a pair of spectacles, a spyglass, a monocle, or any other device with one or two lenses. When you look through the

Iron Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Fire Absorption. Whenever the golem is subjected to fire damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the fire damage dealt. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to

any spell or effect that would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Weapons. The golem's weapon attacks are

Succubus Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Shapechanger. The fiend can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Without wings, the fiend loses its flying speed. Other than its size and speed, its statistics

are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.Claw (Fiend Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

Incubus Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Shapechanger. The fiend can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Without wings, the fiend loses its flying speed. Other than its size and speed, its statistics

are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.Claw (Fiend Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5

Oozekin

races

; instead, they tend to assimilate with whoever is ready to accept their slimy, invertebrate form. From the bodyguards of mighty, stonewilled nobles, to adopted playmates of excitable halflings, oozekin are

found everywhere, though in small numbers. Taking on the values of those that surround them, oozekin are hard to pigeonhole and have but one thing in common: a delight in immersing their newfound

Blast Staff

magic-items

Armor Class: 15Hit Points: 120 Siege Staff;Siege Staffs, the primary form of arcane artillery, are made of wood—typically around fifteen feet long—engraved with mystic sigils and inlaid

throw, taking (2d8) Force;{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":" (Force)", "rollDamageType":"Force"} damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Hell Hound Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Fire-breathing fiends that take the form of powerful dogs, hell hounds commonly serve evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions.Fire

Ligotti

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

saving throw, taking 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful

one.K'thriss Drow'b;K'thriss's familiar, Ligotti, is a semisapient remnant of a tentacle attack, spawned by the warlock's intercessor patron god. Ligotti is entirely alien to the material plane (and often appears in the form of a staff).

Spitting Mimic

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Shapechanger. The mimic can use its action to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't

transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Adhesive (Object Form Only). The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic is also grappled by it

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The jiangshi draws energy from a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target makes a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction

that is Medium or Small or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the

Water Elemental Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Water Form. The elemental can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Freeze. If the elemental takes cold damage, it

","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. A creature within 5 feet of the elemental can pull a creature or object out of it by taking an action to make a DC 14 Strength check and succeeding.PoisonAcid; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Drow Arachnomancer Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Change Shape (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow can use a bonus action to magically polymorph into a giant spider, remaining in that form for up to 1 hour. It can revert to its true

form as a bonus action. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. It can speak and cast spells while in giant spider form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying in humanoid form

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

saving throw, taking 66 (12d10);{"diceNotation":"12d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one

polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 58 (13d8

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form

Flumph Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Advanced Telepathy. The flumph can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t be surprised by creatures with any form of telepathy. Prone

damage. At the end of each of its turns, the target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tendrils","rollDamageType":"acid

Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

of herself, she magically engulfs the creature in flames. The creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery

owlbear (see the Monster Manual). Doric can remain in that form for up to 2 hours. She can choose whether her equipment falls to the ground, melds with her new form, or is worn by the new form. Doric

Stone Juggernaut

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

, taking 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Devastating Roll","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful

one. Immutable Form. The juggernaut is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Regeneration. As long as it has 1 hit point left, the juggernaut magically regains all its hit points

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10);{"diceNotation":"12d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Breath","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save

its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). In a new form, the dragon retains its

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons: Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6

damage or someone uses an action to wake it. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10);{"diceNotation":"16d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Breath","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save

into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). In a new form, the dragon retains its

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Dexterity saving throw, taking 71 (13d10);{"diceNotation":"13d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful

polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is

Drow Arachnomancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

by a use of Spellcasting. Bite (Spider Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3

);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 31 (7d8);{"diceNotation

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

their beast form. Transforming doesn't break Amble's concentration on a spell they've already cast however, or prevent them from taking actions that are part of a spell. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack

unoccupied space they can see.Change Shape (2/Day). Amble magically polymorphs into a beast with a challenge rating of 1 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 6 hours. Amble's equipment melds with

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

uses one of the following breath weapons. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw, taking 67 (15d8

true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment

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