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Returning 34 results for 'lure skills'.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
flowers, rootlike tentacles, and a fleshy growth atop its body that it uses to lure prey toward its fang-filled maw. Wolves-in-sheep’s-clothing can reshape their lures to mimic the appearance of
various small‚ often adorable creatures to entice their prey. The Lure Forms table suggests some forms the lure might take. Lure Forms d6 Lure Appearance 1 Clumsy puppy 2 Cute little bunnyoid 3 Dapper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
with bioluminescent specks, allowing it to easily blend into the vast expanse of the Astral Plane. A star angler’s signature lure emits an enchanting glow that has pulled many Wildspace explorers to
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +8
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
9 (−1)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +3
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Blood Frenzy. The deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
)
CHA
9 (-1)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +3
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Blood Frenzy. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
supernaturally re-create vast varieties of noises, from crying babies to running water and short phrases in others’ voices. Cunning kenku use their mimicry to deceive foes, lure creatures into ambushes
+0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mimic Mimics are shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and
.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
5(−3)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
8(−1)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities acid
Condition Immunities prone
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Mimic Mimics are shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and
13 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities acid
Condition Immunities prone
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Arcana +3, Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
intellect devourer consumes a creature’s mind and memories, then turns the host body into a puppet under its control. An intellect devourer typically uses its puppet host to lure others into the
)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities blinded
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
with pure hearts to seduce and corrupt to evil, savoring the destruction of their virtue. They use their magic to lure potential victims to their lairs, relying on illusion and their thralls to capture
(+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +7, Insight +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
a beautiful humanoid in order to lure people into deep water. Kelpie Medium plant, neutral evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 10 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
7 (–2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, fire, piercing
Condition Immunities blinded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
themselves. Marauding space clowns feed on Humanoid flesh. They travel through space in garishly decorated ships and sometimes take up residence on populated worlds, where they set up carnival tents to lure
)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Performance +5, Sleight of Hand +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Dying Burst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
adults and elders, have eaten so many memories that they can form duplicates of the creatures they have devoured from the substance of their bodies, sending them off to lure prey into their clutches
, while remaining tethered to the slime by long tendrils of goo. These duplicated creatures are indistinguishable from their victims except for a faint sulfurous smell. Oblexes use these duplicates to lure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
duplicates of the creatures they have devoured from the substance of their bodies, sending them off to lure prey into their clutches, while remaining tethered to the slime by long tendrils of goo. These
.
STR
8(−1)
DEX
19(+4)
CON
16(+3)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+4)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Perception +8
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
, their draconic ego makes them susceptible to flattery and gifts. If offered food and treasure, a chimera might spare a traveler. A villain can lure a chimera into service by keeping it well fed and its treasure hoard well stocked.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
consolidating power. Tireless Guardians. Chuul still guard the ruins of the ancient aboleth empire. They linger in silent observance of eons-old commands. Rumors and ancient maps sometimes lure
.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
5 (−3)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
5 (−3)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
predators would avoid. Azers sometimes venture into the Frostfell, where they use large fires to lure frost salamanders into traps to kill them and collect their hides and fangs for use in crafting weapons
.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
18(+4)
INT
7(−2)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
7(−2)
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +4
Skills Perception +4
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. For dumb beasts, they know very well what treasure is, what treasure chests are, and how these lure the likes of us.
— Volo
Versatile Camouflage. A trapper can alter the color and texture of its
armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
17(+3)
INT
2(−4)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
4(−3)
Skills Stealth +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Shy and reclusive, they watch interlopers from the trees. A dryad struck by the beauty of a stranger might investigate more closely, perhaps even try to lure the individual away to be charmed. Dryads
)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
hunt frost salamanders. Venturing into the Frostfell, they use large fires to lure these creatures into traps, then kill them and collect their hides and fangs for use in crafting weapons and armor
.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
7 (−2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
7 (−2)
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +4
Skills Perception +4
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
of common deer. Second, it can duplicate the call or the vocal expressions of just about any creature it has heard. The monster uses its mimicry to lure in potential victims, then attacks while they
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
9 (−1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
communication, but they can use the sounds to lure enemies into a trap or otherwise distract them. Outcasts. Mongrelfolk are seldom welcome in other humanoid societies, where they are abused, enslaved
(natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
9(−1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
9(−1)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
6(−2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
(+2)
CHA
14(+2)
Skills Arcana +3, Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic, Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
expressions of just about any creature it has heard. The monster uses its mimicry to lure in potential victims, then attacks when they are confused or unaware of the actual threat. Leucrotta
Large
(−2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Gnoll
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Smell. The leucrotta has advantage on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
(+2)
CHA
8 (-1)
Saving Throws Con +8
Skills Perception +6
Condition Immunities blinded
Senses blindsight 500 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 16
Languages
, such as a temple, a home, or somewhere else. Supernatural Lure. Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience the sensation of being close to whatever they desire most. The sensation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Throws Int +5, Wis +4
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Damage Resistances acid, bludgeoning, fire, lightning, piercing, slashing, thunder
Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison
Condition
takes some effort. Because Shemshime is fixated on the book, the spirit pursues whoever has it. In other words, the characters can use the book itself to lure Shemshime into harm’s way. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
from the substance of their bodies, sending these copies off to lure prey into their clutches while remaining tethered to the slime by long tendrils of goo. These duplicated creatures are
(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the following: Arcana +7, History +7, Nature +7, or Religion +7
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Animal Handling +2, History +2
Senses passive Perception 10
ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4
Senses passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
., swim 50 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
20 (+5)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Int +9, Wis +6
Skills Arcana +9
creature later goes to the morkoth’s lair, its lost possessions stand out in its perception and are easily recovered. Supernatural Lure. Entrances to the morkoth’s lair have an enchantment that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most adept at the skills halflings needed to survive. Those legendary halflings comprise the rest of the pantheon. Yondalla created the first halfling villages and showed the people how to build
as bait to lure a troll or other large creature into a clearing where the rest of the group can hurl stones at it from concealment to confuse the monster, persuading it to seek other prey. Swarming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ft., climb 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
7 (-2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
9 (-1)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +6
Skills Perception +5
Throws Dex +5, Wis +5
Skills Perception +5
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pass by 6 A bugbear with an intellect devourer in its skull that tries to lure characters to area 21f 7 Preeta Kreepa (see area 21m) 8–10 Three hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain keeping the peace and
of them, and fill out papers with their names, races, ages, heights, eye color, skills, and home cities. The same information is also entered in a large ledger. Inquiries about other visitors are met
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
to well-known organizations like the Harpers or Red Wizards of Thay, the symbols of those groups can be found among the corpses. Treasure. Gremorly left treasure on the bodies of his victims to lure
)
Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +5
Skills Arcana +8, History +8
Damage Resistances acid, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the passage. This task involves a group ability check in which the characters can use different ability checks and skills to represent different tasks. Moving debris requires a DC 10 Strength
fragile and sharp stalactite cluster at a narrow point leading into the next cavern. If the characters lure the creature under the cluster, they might be able to think of some way to drop the sharp rocks on






