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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Grapple Rules for Monsters Many monsters have special attacks that allow them to quickly grapple prey. When a monster hits with such an attack, it doesn't need to make an additional ability check to
determine whether the grapple succeeds, unless the attack says otherwise. A creature grappled by the monster can use its action to try to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength (Athletics) or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Grapple Rules for Monsters Many monsters have special attacks that allow them to quickly grapple prey. When a monster hits with such an attack, it doesn't need to make an additional ability check to
determine whether the grapple succeeds, unless the attack says otherwise. A creature grappled by the monster can use its action to try to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength (Athletics) or
Actions
A creature can grapple another creature. Characters typically grapple by using an Unarmed Strike. Many monsters have special attacks that allow them to quickly grapple prey. However a grapple is
attempts equals 8 plus your Strength modifier and Proficiency Bonus. This grapple is possible only if the target is no more than one size larger than you and if you have a hand free to grab
Spells
Player’s Handbook
save DC). The vine can grapple only one creature at a time, and you can cause the vine to release a Grappled creature (no action required).
As a Bonus Action on your later turns, you can repeat the
attack against a creature within 30 feet of the vine.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The number of creatures the vine can grapple increases by one for each spell slot level above 4.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grapple;grappling.Multiattack. The bugbear makes two Javelin or Morningstar attacks.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack
Grappled by the bugbear), reach 10 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Morningstar", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Quick Grapple. Dexterity
Monsters
Monster Manual
, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14). Until the grapple ends, the target has the Restrained condition, is suffocating unless it can breathe water, and takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Whelm", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage at the start of each of the elemental’s turns. The elemental can grapple one Large creature or up to
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from two of four claws, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple
, LightningTeleport (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Teleport"}. The mezzoloth teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It can teleport one creature it is grapple;grappling to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of its destination space.
Monsters
Monster Manual
this grapple have Disadvantage.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"}(with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the mimic), reach 5 ft. Hit: 7
the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have Disadvantage.AcidShape-Shift. The mimic shape-shifting;shape
Monsters
Monster Manual
(escape DC 13). Until the grapple ends, the target takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Swarm of Proboscises", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage at the end of each of its turns.Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.PoisonFire
Monsters
Monster Manual
the grapple ends, the target has the Blinded and Restrained conditions, is suffocating, and takes 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Smother", "rollDamageType
Monsters
Monster Manual
Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grapple;grappling.Grab. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Grab
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends, the kuo-toa can’t make Pincer Staff attacks.
Conjure
Monsters
Monster Manual
creature the blight can see within 15 feet. Failure: The target is pulled up to 10 feet straight toward the blight and has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16) from one of six roots. Until the grapple
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollAction":"Constricting Vine", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends
Monsters
Monster Manual
target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 19) from both talons, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.Swoop (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
Monsters
Monster Manual
has the Grappled condition (escape DC 15). Until the grapple ends, the target is suffocating. The revenant can have up to two targets Grappled in this way at a time.
Haunting Glare (Recharge 5–6
Monsters
Monster Manual
Abduct. The grell needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grapple;grappling.Multiattack. The grell makes one Beak attack and one Paralyzing Tentacles attack.
Beak. Melee Attack
Monsters
Monster Manual
"} Thunder damage, and the target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Until the grapple ends, the target can’t cast spells with a Verbal component and takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6
Monsters
Monster Manual
Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from one of six tentacles, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the grapple ends.
The tentacle can be damaged, freeing a creature it has Grappled when
Spells
Player’s Handbook
.
Grasping Hand. The hand attempts to grapple a Huge or smaller creature within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw, or the target has the Grappled condition, with an escape DC
Monsters
Monster Manual
it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Spellcasting. The couatl casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell
Monsters
Monster Manual
"} Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 11).
Swallow. The frog swallows a Small or smaller target it is grapple;grappling. While
Monsters
Monster Manual
condition (escape DC 12).
Swallow. The toad swallows a Medium or smaller target it is grapple;grappling. While swallowed, the target isn’t Grappled but has the Blinded and Restrained
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Constrict", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.FireCold
Monsters
Monster Manual
creature Grappled, the target has the Prone condition instead. Until the grapple ends, the target has the Restrained condition. When the gorgon moves, the Grappled target moves with it, costing no extra movement.Fire
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 19), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Tail
Monsters
Monster Manual
"} Bludgeoning damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends. Success: Half damage only.
Poison Spray (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Monster Manual
) from one of two tentacles, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Mind Rot. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature the cultist can see within 90 feet. Failure: 27 (6d8
Monsters
Monster Manual
creature it is grapple;grappling or any creature grappling it.
Diabolical Restoration. If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and it gains a new body
Monsters
Monster Manual
":"damage", "rollAction":"Constrict", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple
Monsters
Monster Manual
creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from all the mind flayer’s tentacles, and the target has the Stunned condition until the grapple ends.
Extract Brain. Constitution Saving
Monsters
Monster Manual
14). Until the grapple ends, the target has the Blinded and Restrained conditions, and it takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Engulf", "rollDamageType":"Lightning
Monsters
Monster Manual
(escape DC 13), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and
Monsters
Monster Manual
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Constrict", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple