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Returning 35 results for 'form the death'.
Monsters
Monster Manual
’s true form. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the start of its next turn. Success: The target is immune to this hag’s Vile Appearance for 24 hours.Claw. Melee Attack
":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.
Death Glare (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Death Glare"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, one Frightened creature the hag can see within
Monsters
Monster Manual
Blurred Form. Attack rolls against the mephit are made with Disadvantage unless the mephit has the Incapacitated condition.
Death Burst. The mephit explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC
10, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the mephit. Failure: 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Burst", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage
Classes
Player’s Handbook
mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.
Fighters master various
weapon techniques, and a well-equipped Fighter always has the right tool at hand for any combat situation. Likewise, a Fighter is adept with every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Beheaded Form. When created, a death’s head takes one of three forms: Aberrant Head, Gnashing Head, or Petrifying Head. This form determines the creature’s attack.
Unusual Nature. The
death’s head doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Gnashing Bite (Gnashing Head Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gnashing Bite
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change Shape bonus action.Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike
attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available.
Death Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Strike"} to hit
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Air Form. The mist hulk can enter another creature’s space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing.
Death Burst. When the mist hulk dies, it bursts in
":"Death Burst", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.Multiattack. The mist hulk makes two Slam
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
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Spellcasting. The apprentice casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability:
At will: druidcraft, spare the dying
1/day each: death
—study the cycle of life and death. Their magic is fueled by what they call life essence: the ubiquitous energy that runs through living things.
Witherbloom students learn how to concoct
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fiery Death and Rebirth. If the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature in 60-foot-radius sphere centered on the phoenix must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation
":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery Death and Rebirth", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Death Burn. When the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area
must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Death Burn","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollAction":"Lightning Form","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Crackling Death. When the arclight phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 18 Dexterity
radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet.
Lightning Form. The arclight phoenix can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. A creature that touches the phoenix or hits it
Magic Items
Curse of Strahd
The Sunsword is a unique blade once possessed by Strahd’s brother, Sergei von Zarovich. In its original form, it had a platinum hilt and guard, and a thin crystal blade as strong as steel
.
Strahd employed a powerful wizard named Khazan to destroy the weapon after Sergei’s death. The first part of the process required the hilt and the blade to be separated, which Khazan accomplished
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees life shift into a new
form.
Druids of this circle have a complex relationship with the undead. Unlike most other druids, they see nothing inherently wrong with undeath, which they consider to be a companion to life and
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
You are a member of a teeming horde — one small part of a sprawling organism. Just as you are part of the swarm, the swarm is part of a larger ecosystem, a never-ending cycle of life, death
Golgari, no fear of death or taboo about the dead, just a fierce affirmation of the cycle.
Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s kit
Languages
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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Death Bolt (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Death Bolt"}. The spirit hurls a magical lightning bolt in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in
that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Bolt", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage plus 16 (3d10
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees life shift into a new
form.
Druids of this circle have a complex relationship with the undead. Unlike most other druids, they see nothing inherently wrong with undeath, which they consider to be a companion to life and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
damage.
Scimitar (Yuan-ti Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation
.
Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: animal
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Air Form. The dust hulk can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing.
Death Burst. When the dust hulk dies, it
, barely maintaining a cohesive form. When a dust hulk dies, it disperses into a cloud of dust.
Dust hulks retain their ancestors’ passion for artistry, but instead of carving stone, they view
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Blurred Form. Attack rolls against the eidolon are made with disadvantage unless the eidolon is incapacitated.
Incorporeal Movement. The eidolon can move through other creatures and objects as if
disconnected from those experiences, choosing to wander the world or brood in haunts they're drawn to in death. They care nothing for morbid reunions with their lost bodies or Returned remnants.
Of the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with its Longsword (humanoid form) or one with its Bite and one with its Claws (dire wolf or hybrid form).
Bite (Dire Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9
or be cursed with loup garou lycanthropy.
Claws (Dire Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or
carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Sul Khatesh's choice).
In a new form, Sul Khatesh retains her alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, and
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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Spellcasting. Zargash casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, thaumaturgy
1/day each: command, gaseous form, hold person, silence, speak
folly, but Zargash is twisted beyond any hope of redemption. His hobbies include slaying the living and animating the dead.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait. “I do not fear death
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
":"Polymorph Concoction"}): 1, bat; 2, frog; 3, lizard; or 4, rat. This transformation lasts for 1 hour or until the creature drops to 0 hit points in its new form.
Shattered Shards. The witch targets a
/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter
1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic
“Taste the sweetness, breath for breath. Keep the balance, death for death.&rdquo
Magic Items
Curse of Strahd
paladin named Lugdana by a giant raven — or an angel in the form of a giant raven. Lugdana used the holy symbol to root out and destroy nests of vampires until her death. The high priests of
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tulkhesh magically polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than his own, or back into his true form. He reverts to his true form if he dies. Any equipment he
is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (his choice).
In a new form, Rak Tulkhesh retains his alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
priest’s next turn.
Circle of Death (Spell; Recharge 5–6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Circle of Death"}). Each creature in a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on a point
the priest can see within 150 feet of it must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Circle of Death","rollDamageType":"necrotic
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Death Burst. When the elemental dies, it explodes in a burst of colored light. Each creature within 5 feet of the elemental must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1
to as a “living expression,” an art elemental is an aspect of creativity and emotion given physical form—making it the perfect mascot for Prismari College.
To create an art
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Halo of Pestilence. The champion is surrounded by an aura of deadly magic that takes the form of a host of glowing white insects. Each creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the champion
Spellcasting.Aleron was once a tiefling adventurer, but unlike so many victims of the Deck of Many Things, he never drew the Skull card. Instead, when one of his allies drew the card and faced the avatar of death
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creatures whose combined average hit points don’t exceed 500. These creatures magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in unoccupied spaces within 300 feet of Orcus and obey his commands
will: animate dead (as an action), blight, speak with dead
1 charge each: circle of death, finger of death
2 charges: power word killOrcus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
can use its action to polymorph into a Large hyena or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form.
While in hyena form, the vampire can’t speak, and its walking speed is 50 feet. Its
statistics, other than its size and speed, are unchanged. Anything it is wearing transforms with it, but nothing it is carrying does. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
While in mist form, the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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 magical
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over
their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis.
As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
; malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago
attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, polymorph
5th level (3 slots): cloudkill, cone of cold, hold monster, scrying
6th level (2 slot): chain lightning, circle of death, create undead
7th level (2 slot): finger of death, forcecage
Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead.
The Mark of Death
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
becoming an eldritch lich.
Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great Old One to implant a Far Realm parasite in the lich
lich against destruction, reviving the lich a few days after death. Canny foes can sabotage an eldritch lich’s revival by slaying the lich in a magic circle, thereby forcing the lich to return in
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
form and hurls it at a creature it can see within 600 feet of it. The javelin deals 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Wind Javelin", "rollDamageType":"force
end of their natural life spans seek an escape from death. They plumb the depths of their powerful connection to the elements and disperse themselves into nature, transforming into semiconscious storms