manner senses with only above from for link

Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Link. The brain breaker targets one creature with the incapacitated condition that the brain breaker senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link

one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner

Infected Elder Brain

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the elder brain that fuels Illithinoch’s mind flayers.Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one creature with the incapacitated condition that the elder brain senses with its Creature Sense trait

and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends, the elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its mind once it

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effects immediately end.Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends

, the elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its mind once it is no longer incapacitated, and the elder brain can terminate the link

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in this manner. Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Psionic Hub. If an elder brain establishes a psychic link with the ulitharid

, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the

Neothelid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

this manner. Magic Resistance. The neothelid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit

spray tissue-dissolving enzymes from their tentacle ducts, reducing victims to puddles of slime and leaving only the pulsing brains unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

speak any languages but can approximate words and sentences it hears, mimicking them in a high-pitched, mocking manner. Beholders find gazers amusing and tolerate their presence like spoiled pets. Some

familiar, forming a telepathic bond with its willing master, provided that the master is at least a 3rd-level spellcaster. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the

’t speak any languages but can approximate words and sentences it hears, mimicking them in a high-pitched, mocking manner. Beholders find gazers amusing and tolerate their presence like spoiled

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

trait and establishes a psychic link with that creature. Until the psychic link ends, the elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its

this manner. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder brain’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components

Ulitharid Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

in this manner. Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Psionic Hub. If an elder brain establishes a psychic link with the ulitharid

, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the

Dragon Hoards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

are overwhelmingly greedy, as other peoples understand the term—though some dragons definitely are. Nor are they simply attracted to shiny objects in the manner of magpies. Rather, hoards are

extensions of dragons’ inherently magical nature—resonators that focus their magic and link them to the magic of the Material Plane.

Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

only) Bonus Actions Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends, the

elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its mind once it is no longer incapacitated, and the elder brain can terminate the link at

Ulitharid

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

(+1) CON 15(+2) INT 21(+5) WIS 19(+4) CHA 21(+5) Saving Throws Int +9, Wis +8, Cha +9 Skills Arcana +9, Insight +8, Perception +8, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision

creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner. Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

a psychic link with that creature. Until the psychic link ends, the elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its mind once it is no

) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +6, Survival +2 Condition Immunities frightened Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages telepathy 120 ft. Challenge Rating 2

Quadrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Perception +2 Senses

truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Modron Challenge 1 (200 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The quadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions

Duodrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

(2d8 + 2) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 6 (−2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 7 (−2) Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages Modron Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The duodrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the duodrone dies, its body

Tridrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 9 (−1) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 9 (−1) Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Modron

Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The tridrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the tridrone dies, its body

Neothelid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

tissue-dissolving enzymes from their tentacle ducts, reducing victims to puddles of slime and leaving only the pulsing brains unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so they’re

+ 75) Speed 30 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 7 (−2) CON 21 (+5) INT 3 (−4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Int +1, Wis +8, Cha +6 Senses

Dread Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

warrior is further enchanted so that a Red Wizard can employ the creature in the fashion of a spellcaster’s familiar. By creating a psychic link with a dread warrior, a Red Wizard can experience the world

through the creature’s senses and direct the warrior. Undead Nature. A dread warrior doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Dread Warrior Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 18 (chain mail

Monodrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 4 (−3) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 5 (−3) Senses truesight 120 ft

., passive Perception 10 Languages Modron Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The monodrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

, Perception +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled

) CON 14 (+2) INT 8 (−1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Deception +2, Perception +7, Religion +1 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Abyssal, Common

Gem Stalker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, and its skin is studded with bright crystals that pulse with psychic energy. These crystals give the gem stalker its telepathy, as well as its ability to fling crystal darts and create a protective link

Resistances psychic Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Spider Climb. The gem

Pentadrone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

32 (5d10 + 5) Speed 40 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 13 (+1) Skills Perception +4 Senses truesight 120

ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Modron Challenge 2 (450 XP) Axiomatic Mind. The pentadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration

Octon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

16 (+3) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +7 Skills Perception +11 Damage Resistances psychic Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft

. Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The octon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The octon has advantage

Lizardfolk Subchief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Lizardfolk Subchief The lizardfolk subchief (seen in Danger at Dunwater) is a devout priest of Semuanya, pursuing the worship of its god in a manner similar to a cleric. It wields a dagger crafted of

Wis +5 Skills Athletics +4, Perception +5, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Draconic Challenge 3 (700 XP) Hold Breath. The subchief can hold its breath for 15 minutes

Banshee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

beauty—natural or otherwise—risk returning as a banshee. All manner of torments might give rise to a banshee. Roll on or choose a result from the Banshee Sorrows table to inspire how a banshee’s

, Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Elvish CR 4 (XP

33. Illusion Classroom

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

, in a rather exhaustive and encyclopedic manner. A successful dispel magic spell (DC 17) cast on Professor Figment ends the illusion. The first creature that tries to dispel the illusion of Professor

, where was I?” The illusory objects and wildlife seem real to the senses. The illusion of the villa, the fountain, the sunlight, and the wildlife can be ended with a successful dispel magic spell (DC

Scaladar

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

, lightning, poison Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 8 (8,900 XP) Lightning Absorption. Whenever the

scaladar is subjected to lightning damage, it takes no damage, and its sting deals an extra 11 (2d10) lightning damage until the end of its next turn. Scaladar Link. The scaladar knows the location of

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Cloud Giant of Evil Air Given their inherent link to elemental air, cloud giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning often gravitate to the service of Yan-C-Bin, Prince of Evil Air. These giants

) INT 12 (+1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 19 (+4) Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +7, Cha +8 Skills Insight +7, Perception +7, Stealth +4 Senses passive Perception 17 Languages Auran, Common, Giant

Talon Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Underdark. Many scholars agree there’s a link between talon beasts, the constellation of the Talons (see chapter 13), and the Talons card found in a Deck of Many Things, but it’s not clear which came first

. STR 22 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 19 (+4) INT 5 (−3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 5 (−3) Skills Perception +4 Condition Immunities frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive

Breaking the Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

above Avernus and is no longer drawn toward the River Styx. However, the characters must still find a way to return the city to the Material Plane. Each chain link is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide

, and is formed of a welded loop of infernal iron that is 5 feet thick. A chain link is a Huge object with AC 19, 250 hit points, a damage threshold of 30, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. See

Neothelid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

the pulsing brain unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so they’re just as likely to prey on mind flayers as on anything else. Neothelid Gargantuan aberration, chaotic evil

) Saving Throws Int +1, Wis +8, Cha +6 Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages — Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Creature Sense. The neothelid is aware of the presence of creatures

Decaton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, frightened Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 18 Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Axiomatic Mind. The decaton can’t be compelled to act in a

manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The decaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the decaton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

Frostmourn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Frostmourn When a frost giant is murdered in a dishonorable manner—perhaps poisoned, stabbed in the back, or killed while sleeping—the slain giant can rise as a frostmourn. Driven by its desire for

Immunities cold, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Giant Challenge 10

Septon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

) Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +7 Skills Perception +11 Damage Resistances lightning, psychic Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 12 (8,400

XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks

Remallia Haventree

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, which is warded by all manner of spells. She uses a silver raven figurine of wondrous power to deliver messages to Harper spies scattered throughout the city. Remallia Haventree Medium humanoid (elf

17(+3) Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +6 Skills Arcana +8, Deception +7, History +8, Persuasion +7 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish

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