make scores with only adopt for for linked

Disguise Self

Spells Player’s Handbook

You make yourself—including your clothing, armor, weapons, and other belongings on your person—look different until the spell ends. You can seem 1 foot shorter or taller and can appear

heavier or lighter. You must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs as you have. Otherwise, the extent of the illusion is up to you. The changes wrought by this spell fail to hold up

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and use its Adjusted Ability Scores, Tireless Form, Spells, Vile Lore, and Vile Speech properties. The Book of Vile Darkness

by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. Adjusted Ability Scores. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

rejects you but also places a curse on you, causing you to make D20 Test;D20 Tests with Disadvantage for 24 hours or until the curse is ended by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If you’re

time you throw the weapon, it flies back to your hand after the attack. 81-85 The Moonblade scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. 86-95 You can take a Bonus Action to

Giant Strider

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

it. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Burst

adopt them whenever possible. They provide for stables of these creatures in their lairs, and in return, the giant striders voluntarily serve as mounts for firenewt warrior;firenewt warriors.Fire

Dragonbone Golem

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Fear Aura. Each creature of the golem’s choice that starts its turn within 20 feet of the golem must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw unless the golem is incapacitated. On a failed save, the

ends on the target. On a failed save, the target is petrified.A dragonbone golem is composed of dragon bones linked together with adamantine wire into the form of a dragon, animated by drawing on the

Skitterwidget

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

ring wearer’s commands as though they were spoken in the skitterwidget’s language. Up to seven created skitterwidgets can be linked to the same control ring. Protective Parents

or not. If it receives a command from its master that would endanger the life of one or more kiddywidgets in its care, a skitterwidget can make a DC 5 Charisma saving throw, ignoring the command and all other commands from its master for 1 minute on a success.Lightning, Poison

Orzhov Giant

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Focus. As a bonus action, the giant can target a creature it can see within 30 feet of it and make that creature its focus. The target remains the giant’s focus for 1 minute, or until either

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greataxe","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the Orzhov giant scores a critical hit, it rolls the damage dice three times, instead of twice. Rock. Ranged

Grumink the Renegade

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit Grumink scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit. Evasion. If Grumink is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity

":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

mollifying phrases or make shallow but pleasant small talk. Robots Robots are Constructs created for heavy labor, menial tasks, or routine security. Despite robots’ hardy construction, their

. Robots that endure long stretches of isolation, mistreatment, or neglect are prone to malfunctions. Some robots become despondent or cruel, while others obsessively repeat their last directive or adopt new, peculiar purposes of their own.Cold, PoisonAcid, Fire

Obmi

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Assassinate. During his first turn, Obmi has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Obmi scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit

. Evasion. If Obmi is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, Obmi instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink

number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender. The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master. Lightning, PoisonCold, Fire

Hadozee Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

hadozee halves the damage that it takes from an attack that hits it, provided it can see the attacker.Hadozee warriors make their living as mercenaries, sometimes in the company of pirates. Squads of

warriors often adopt colorful names, such as the Soaring Hadozees, the Jammin’ Wingbats, and the Night Howlers. Hadozees Hadozees are slender, highly adaptive Humanoids with simian features

Combat Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

in the sphere must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Concussion Grenade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a

condition ends on a creature early if the creature takes damage or if another creature uses an action to shake it awake.Combat robots are designed for security or military action. They make able sentries

Drow Assassin

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit. Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take

":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are so-called among non-illithids because they act as the central communication hub for an entire mind flayer colony, just as a brain does for a living body. Linked to the elder brain, the colony acts

Anchor. The elder brain targets one creature it can sense within 120 feet of it and anchors it by sheer force of will. The target must make a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, its speed is

Half-Green Dragon Assassin

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a

critical hit. Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the assassin instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving

Torbit

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical

hit. Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the assassin instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw

Urstul Floxin

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Assassinate. During his first turn, Urstul has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit Urstul scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit. Evasion

. If Urstul is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, Urstul instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage

Bag of Nails

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical

hit. Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the assassin instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw

Zalthar Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The sword has 5 charges. If Zalthar scores a critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must

creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. The sphere spreads around corners. A creature takes 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType":"damage

Murder Comet

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Explode. When the comet drops to 0 hit points, it explodes in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores with those of its creator. Replace the comet’s alignment and languages with those of its creator. Fire, Poison

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): 3/day each

child. Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food

anything that tries to remove the gem; a creature trying to remove the gem must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the creature claims the stone without getting bitten. On a

Doric

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

of herself, she magically engulfs the creature in flames. The creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery

, except she keeps her current hit points, her hit point maximum, this bonus action, her alignment, and her Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores.

Gnomengarde Grenade

Magic Items Divine Contention

This small metallic object is comprised of rune-covered parts made from different metals, linked together with a variety of gears, bands, bits, and bobs. The metals are all different colors, making

: Each creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much fire damage on a successful one. Each creature must make a DC 15 Constitution

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Calescent Aura. At the start of Ember’s turn, Ember can force any number of creatures of his choice within 10 feet of himself to make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a

flames and ash in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 56 (16d6);{"diceNotation":"16d6", "rollType":"damage

Hydroloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage, and it must make a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw. On a successful save, the target becomes immune to this hydroloth’s Steal Memory for 24 hours. On a failed save, the target loses all

proficiencies; it can’t cast spells; it can’t understand language; and if its Intelligence and Charisma scores are higher than 5, they become 5. Each time the target finishes a long rest

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)