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Princes of the Apocalypse
ground, its magic spent and wasted. Otherwise, elemental winds guide the dart instantly through the air to the target. The dart can pass though openings as narrow as 1 inch wide and can change
direction to fly around corners.
When the dart reaches its target, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d4 piercing damage and 3d4 lightning damage. The dart’s magic is then spent, and it becomes an ordinary dart.
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Master’s Guide:
2 minor beneficial properties
1 major beneficial property
1 minor detrimental property
Master of Guile. While wearing the helm, you have advantage on Charisma (Deception) and
. The target must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 4d6 acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage (your choice). On a successful save, the creature takes
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
connected to one another.
False Appearance. If the yggdrasti is motionless and rooted in the ground at the start of combat, it looks just like a dead tree and has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover
, if a creature hasn’t observed the rooted yggdrasti move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the yggdrasti is animate.
Lightning
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit
out of their tunnels toward the surface.
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A sea god has sent a dragon turtle to unleash devastation along a populated coast.
Connected Creatures
Dragon turtles are stolid and slow to
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
"} piercing damage plus 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20
their tunnels toward the surface.
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A sea god has sent a dragon turtle to unleash devastation along a populated coast.
Connected Creatures
Dragon turtles are stolid and slow to anger
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
defilement, you can use the optional rule on abyssal corruption in chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, causing the poisoned creature to be corrupted.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
becomes a portal to that plane (see “Planar Portals” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Alkiliths spring from cast-off bits of the hideous, shuddering body of Juiblex. They gradually become
other escape routes out of their native plane.PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire dragons are generally solitary creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile relationships with other beings, it is almost
always to bolster the defenses of the dragon’s lair and hoard.
Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling Connections
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire
hoard.
Young Sapphire Dragon Connections
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"}
Connected Creatures
1
A young sapphire dragon practices
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures
protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.Cold, PoisonFire, Lightning; Bludgeoning
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’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures in the area without immunity or resistance to cold damage have
, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.ColdFire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksEarth-Shaking Movement. The
Juiblex
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Out of the Abyss
Guide) appears on a spot on the ceiling that Juiblex chooses within the lair. The slime disintegrates after 1 hour.
Regional Effects
The region containing Juiblex’s lair is warped by its
Master’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Juiblex
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“I must consume everything I can!”
21–40
“I
Zuggtmoy
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madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Zuggtmoy
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“My mind is slipping away, and my intelligence seems to wax and wane.”
81–00
“I am constantly scratching at unseen fungal infections.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Baphomet
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until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Baphomet
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“My anger consumes me. I can’t be
people, but as beasts meant to be preyed upon.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Orcus
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within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Orcus table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide
the awareness of life’s futility.”
Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
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of the following lair actions; it can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Green Slime. A green slime (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) appears on a spot on the ceiling that
critical hit or is reduced to 0 hit points, it sprays acid; each creature within 5 feet of it takes acid damage equal to its number of Hit Dice.
Acid, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing that is NonmagicalCold, Fire, Lightning
Demogorgon
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demon lord, roll on the Madness of Demogorgon table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on
me. They might try to take it away from me!”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Fraz-Urb'luu
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’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“I never let anyone know the truth about my actions or
violent delusions that make no sense to anyone else.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Graz'zt
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Master’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Graz’zt
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“There is nothing in the world more important than me and my
bring me happiness should be enjoyed immediately. There is no point to saving anything pleasurable for later.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Yeenoghu
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madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness.
Madness of Yeenoghu
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
constantly starting fights in the hope of seeing bloodshed.”
81–00
“I keep trophies from the bodies I have slain, turning them into adornments.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
*
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Warrior
66
Well
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*Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide
Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90
): acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder.
Expert. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, to a maximum of 22.
Fey. A fey crossing opens into the Feywild, and you’re immediately pulled through it
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
(1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage plus 3 (1d6
might present itself as a friendly, agreeable guide that helps travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy
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;symbol (death only), weird* Spell from Xanathar’s Guide to EverythingMultiattack. Ygorl makes three attacks: two with its scythe, and one with its Entropic Touch.
Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: +14
creatures wither and rot within the entropic energy emanated by Ygorl’s magic.Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
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Cone. When you do, choose Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. Each creature in the Cone makes a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6;{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction
Artifact has the following random properties (see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide):
2 minor beneficial properties
2 minor detrimental properties
Spellcasting. The orb has 6 charges
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
You’re tightly connected with the religious community of Baldur’s Gate
my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
6
Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Forsaken Deep Magic The Forsaken Deep has the following properties: Lightning Archive. A creature touching an archive can use an action to access the stored knowledge. Roll a d10. On a 1 or 2, the
archive surges with lightning. Each creature in the room must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. If the d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
9. Artisans’ Chambers This connected series of rooms are currently being used as small apartments and storerooms for the muralists and sculptors laboring inside the tomb. The rooms are small, sparse
Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes 1d4 + 1 artisans to either return here from their labors, or depart for their work.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Redemption A halfling warlock named Remi Duskweather renounced her pact and dedicated herself to serving a holy order (potentially one connected with a cleric or paladin in the party). As her final
, a blessing of protection, or a blessing of understanding, all of which are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Navigating Yon Using the map of Yon as a reference, describe what the characters see as they forge their path through the splinter-realm. Yon’s numerous lightning rods and the other landmarks
characters to the palace. The characters can also reach the palace by an overland route, but they need a guide who knows the way. Without a guide, they would become hopelessly lost in the mountains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
T14: Secret Vaults Four secret vaults are connected to the main temple (area T13), and two more are connected to the hall of statues (area T4). The vaults are basically identical, but each contains a
(see the Dungeon Master’s Guide) 5 Casket containing a mummified human corpse in the fetal position wearing a gold necklace (worth 750 GP) 6 Basket containing a randomly determined Uncommon magic item (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
by a howling wind. For a second, lightning splits the sky, striking nearby mountaintops and illuminating a distant pinnacle of rock that has a foreboding castle carved out of it.
The distant castle
is Motherhorn. What direction the characters go is up to them. Whichever way they choose, they don’t get far before they encounter another friendly guide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
a hard encounter using the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. First Attack Cult Forces Creature XP Value Dragonclaw 200 Dragonwing 450 Dragonfang 1,100 Half-blue dragon gladiator* 1,800
Young blue dragon 5,000 * Use the gladiator statistics but add resistance to lightning damage and the breath weapon of a blue dragon wyrmling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
)
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing
Damage Immunities lightning
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception
, or eight Tiny creatures. A creature inside a cavity has three-quarters cover against attacks and other effects that originate outside the cavity. The yggdrasti’s cavities aren’t connected to one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a hard encounter using the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. First Attack Cult Forces Creature XP Value Dragonclaw 200 Dragonwing 450 Dragonfang 1,100 Half-blue dragon gladiator* 1,800
Young blue dragon 5,000 * Use the gladiator statistics but add resistance to lightning damage and the breath weapon of a blue dragon wyrmling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and star charts. Past that is the Shrine of Keranos, where a massive statue of the god is connected to a lightning rod which extends through the roof and 100 feet into the sky. When lightning
make predictions based on rainfall, wind, thunder, and other weather measurements. In some communities, oracles actively strive to be struck by lightning, risking their lives to receive mighty messages






