ground ceilings lasting

Piercer (Ice variant)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Drop. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drop"} to hit, one creature directly underneath

resemble piercer;piercers. Clinging to the ceilings of caverns and large subterranean passages, piercers blend in perfectly with natural rock, dropping in silence to impale unsuspecting foes on the

Ogrémoch

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

, and the affected creature can’t benefit from being invisible. Stomp (Costs 2 Actions). Ogrémoch stomps the ground, creating an earth tremor that extends in a 30-foot radius. Other

creatures standing on the ground in that radius must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. Create Gargoyle (Costs 3 Actions). Ogrémoch’s hit points are reduced by 50 as he

Boggle

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

deep and covers the ground in the boggle’s space. The puddle is difficult terrain for all creatures except boggles and lasts for 1 hour. If the oil is slippery, any creature that enters the puddle

. The boggle can also climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Dimensional Rift. The boggle creates an invisible and immobile rift within

Slithering Tracker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3

ground it courses over, seeking any trace of its prey. To kill, a slithering tracker rises up and enshrouds a creature, attempting to drown the creature while also draining it of blood. Achieving

Nosferatu

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

’t function until the start of the nosferatu’s next turn. Spider Climb. The nosferatu can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises as a nosferatu after 1d10

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

allies enjoy the full benefit of his mercy. His breath can wreak monumental destruction and work miraculous healing, and few things in the mortal world can cause him lasting harm.Acid, Cold, Fire

. Celestial Lances (Costs 3 Actions). The aspect conjures four enormous lances of magical force that plummet to the ground at four different points he can see within 150 feet of him and then

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

damage or damage from holy water, this trait doesn't function at the start of his next turn. Spider Climb. Zorak can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make

amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Spider Climb. Juiblex can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack

Juiblex chooses within the lair. The slime disintegrates after 1 hour. Slippery Slime. Juiblex slimes a square area of ground it can see within the lair. The area can be up to 10 feet on a side. When

Lorthuun

Monsters Out of the Abyss

eye ray.A Beholder's Lair A beholder's central lair is typically a large, spacious cavern with high ceilings, where it can attack without fear of closing to melee range. A beholder encountered in its

ties), the beholder can take one lair action to cause one of the following effects: A 50-foot square area of ground within 120 feet of the beholder becomes slimy; that area is difficult terrain until

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

be knocked prone, in addition to the normal damage for contact with molten rock. A thick cloud of black smoke and burning embers fills a 40-foot-radius sphere within 120 feet of Imix, lasting until

get out of its path. Wooden structures caught in the wildfire are destroyed. Lava fountains erupt from the ground within 1 mile of Imix’s lair. Every hour, there is a ten percent;{"diceNotation

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

its next turn. Juiblex dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Spider Climb. Juiblex can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

initiative ties), Juiblex can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; it can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Juiblex slimes a square area of ground it can see within the

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

(1 slot): animate objects, scrying Spider Climb. Strahd can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without having to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. Strahd has the

reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. Keresta has the following flaws: Forbiddance. Keresta can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants

the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under Keresta's control. Charm. Keresta targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see Keresta, the target must

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Spider Climb. The dragon can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its

become a young sapphire dragon;young sapphire dragon's feeding ground. 5 A young sapphire dragon and a hobgoblin warlord have become friends. The hobgoblin visits regularly to trade war stories

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Arasta has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Spider Climb. Arasta can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings

ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave of countless spiders. The tiny arachnids swarm the larger horror, girding it in skittering bodies. Fighting Arasta as a mythic

Giant Wolf Spider Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact

this way.Smaller than a giant spider, a giant wolf spider hunts prey across open ground or hides in a burrow or crevice, or in a hidden cavity beneath debris.

Boggle Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

boggle can also climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Dimensional Rift. As a bonus action, the boggle can create an invisible and

boggle creates a puddle of oil that is either slippery or sticky (boggle's choice). The puddle is l inch deep and covers the ground in the boggle's space. The puddle is difficult terrain for all

Mighty Fortress

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

A fortress of stone erupts from a square area of ground of your choice that you can see within range. The area is 120 feet on each side, and it must not have any buildings or other structures on it

area. The keep has a square base that is 50 feet on each side, and it has three floors with 10-foot-high ceilings. Each of the floors can be divided into as many rooms as you like, provided each room is

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

water, this trait doesn't function at the start of the vampire's next turn. Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an

of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the vampire’s lair. The fog occasionally takes eerie forms, such as

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

next turn. Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws

dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire’s control. Charm

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation

then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire's control. Charm. The vampire targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation

in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a vampire spawn under the vampire's control. Charm. The vampire targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it. If the

Beholder Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. Eye Ray. The beholder uses one random eye ray.A Beholder’s Lair A beholder’s central lair is typically a large, spacious cavern with high ceilings, where it can attack without fear of

actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the beholder can take one lair action to cause one of the following effects: A 50-foot square area of ground within 120 feet of the

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

General Features The castle is carved from opaque ice magically reinforced to be as hard as stone. While on the ground, the castle rests in a wide ravine on the outskirts of Parnast. Everything in

laden with supplies and treasure to the castle’s main gate (see area 6 for details). Map 8.2: Skyreach CastleView Player Version Ceilings. All castle ceilings are 30 feet tall to accommodate the

Monastery Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. The following features are common to the monastery. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Ceilings. Ceilings in the monastery are 12 feet high. The mines have 8-foot-high ceilings in

denizens of the monastery (such as the duergar), each carries 2d10 gp in mixed coinage and minor valuables. Walls. The roof of the monastery is about 25 feet above the ground, but the walls have patches

Keep Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

debris. The following features are common to the keep. Any exceptions are noted in areas to which they apply. Arrow Slits. In the castle walls, arrow slits are 9 feet above the ground level, 8 inches wide

, and 4 feet high. Ceilings. Most ceilings are 12 feet high. Defenders. Jolliver Grimjaw is known as “Jolly” to his followers, as a shortening of his first name and an sarcastic comment on his demeanor

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

General Features The castle is carved from opaque ice magically reinforced to be as hard as stone. While on the ground, the castle rests in a wide ravine on the outskirts of Parnast. Everything in

laden with supplies and treasure to the castle’s main gate (see area 6 for details). Ceilings. All castle ceilings are 30 feet tall to accommodate the cloud giants who built it. Doors. All doors in

Magic of Wyllowwood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

illusions that can’t be dispelled. These illusions begin 30 feet above ground and create the impression of open sky where high walls and ceilings should be. The illusions flawlessly duplicate the sun

denizens. The forests are real and nourished by magic, and Halaster regularly repopulates them with birds, insects, rodents, and larger mammals. The main caverns have 100-foot-high ceilings hidden by

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

stone villa enveloped in ivy. Its common features are described below. Ceilings. Ceilings on the ground floor are 8 feet high and flat. Second-floor ceilings are 15 feet high and peaked, with wooden

12 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage. Light. Most locations on the ground floor are dark, as the ivy blocks out the natural light except in areas that are open to the sky (such

The Walking Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

trees stands an ornate tower. Around it, toppled pillars lie scattered. A short stairway rises from the ground to a stone terrace, where six openings lead into the structure. The walking castle is

currently immobile. Those who climb the stairs reach area W1. Walking Castle Features The castle has the following features: Ceilings. Ceilings in the castle are 30 feet high on the first floor and 15

The Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

, everything within them is old and draped in cobwebs, and the floorboards groan underfoot. Ceilings vary in height by floor. The first floor has 10-foot-high ceilings, the second floor has 12-foot

-high ceilings, the third floor has 8-foot-high ceilings, and the attic has 13-foot-high ceilings. None of the rooms in the house are lit when the characters arrive, although most areas contain

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

door that is barricaded. Ceilings Ceilings are 15 feet high unless noted otherwise. Floors Cracked and uneven flagstones conceal a dirt floor underneath. Light A small amount of natural light filters

ground and 4 feet above the interior floors. A creature on one side of an arrow slit gains three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side.

Temple Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Temple Features The temple has the following features: Ceilings. The ceilings are 30 feet high. Where rubble is depicted on the map, the roof has collapsed and is open to the sky. Cultists. All

temple is made of old, durable stones. Windows. The temple’s windows are shaped like arrow slits and shielded with iron bars. Only Tiny creatures can squeeze through them. Each windowsill is 15 feet above the ground outside.

18. Crumbling Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

their floors and ceilings shattered, and the staircase that once curled up the inside of the tower, connecting its various levels, has also been destroyed. The ground floor is now packed with icy debris

, allowing the tower’s walls to be climbed with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. The tower once had four levels with 20-foot-high ceilings; however, all but the highest level have had

Vault Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Vault Features Vidorant’s vault has the following features. Ceilings Ceilings throughout the vault are 15 feet high. Doors Doors in the vault are made of wood, except for the inner vault’s metal door

move within the building. Windows Areas T2, area T3, area T7, area T8, and area T9 have windows 10 feet above the ground, and area T13 has a window 20 feet above the ground. Each window is locked and can

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