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Returning 34 results for 'manual illusion'.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
illusion of a creature, determined by rolling on the Deck of Illusions table, forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. The illusory creature created by the card looks and behaves like a
identifies it as an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled (using a Dispel Magic spell or a similar
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
will: dancing lights, disguise self, mage armor (self only), mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, speak with animals
1/day each: charm person, dimension door, hold monsterMisty Escape
Monster Manual).
Warlocks
Warlocks gain arcane might through magical pacts with mysterious entities. While some use their abilities to serve the sources of their power, others use them to undermine or even destroy these entities.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: alter self, mage armor (self only), mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1/day each: banishment, plane shift, suggestionFiendish Rebuke (3/Day). In response to being damaged by a visible
Planes. These warlocks often keep imp;imps or quasit;quasits (see the Monster Manual) as companions, and they tend toward philosophical extremes: consorting with fiendish cults or dedicating their
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, message, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): flaming sphere, knock, scorching ray
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell
the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast.
Spellbook. Avarice’s spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the mage reforms from it
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: mage hand, message, minor illusion
1/day: dominate monsterFeed on Weakness. When a creature within 20 feet of the mage fails a saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
point within 30 feet of yourself. An illusion of a creature, determined by rolling on the Deck of Illusions table, forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. The illusory creature created
inspect the illusory creature identifies it as an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled (using a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
point within 30 feet of yourself. An illusion of a creature, determined by rolling on the Deck of Illusions table, forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. The illusory creature created
inspect the illusory creature identifies it as an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled (using a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
point within 30 feet of you. An illusion of one or more creatures forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. An illusory creature appears real, of the appropriate size, and behaves as if
it were a real creature (as presented in the Monster Manual), except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can use an action to move it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
point within 30 feet of you. An illusion of one or more creatures forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. An illusory creature appears real, of the appropriate size, and behaves as if
it were a real creature (as presented in the Monster Manual), except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can use an action to move it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
compact giant, dressed in what looked like the motley of a harlequin jester crossed with barbed wire.
— Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist
Tomorrow is an illusion; everything is
the Rakdos as sane. The Cult of Rakdos bears the name of the demon lord who founded it. As laid out in the Guildpact, the guild was intended to fill roles concerning entertainment, mining, and manual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
from wall, floor, or object 28–30 Touching an object triggers a flesh to stone spell 31–33 Floor collapses or is an illusion 34–36 Vent releases gas: blinding, acidic, obscuring, paralyzing, poisonous
water or acid 53–56 Darts shoot out of an opened chest 57–59 A weapon, suit of armor, or rug animates and attacks when touched (see “Animated Objects” in the Monster Manual) 60–62 Pendulum, either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
lair actions noted in the demilich entry of the Monster Manual apply throughout the spire, though Iriolarthas can use lair actions only while inside it. The spire doesn’t have demilich lair traits
becoming a brain in a jar (see appendix C). The three wizards have been driven mad by their undead existence. Dispelling the illusion drives them into a furious rage. Visitors who ruin the ball in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
represent a merrow warrior from this realm, you can use the Merrow stat block from the Monster Manual. Other merrow are described below. Lorwyn Merrow The merrow of Lorwyn are prideful traders and
off elaborate heists and amass wealth. Shadowmoor merrow employ illusion magic and the art of doublespeak to fool land dwellers out of their treasures—and their lives. Merrow Doublespeaker Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
as boggles, quicklings, and redcaps (all appear in this book) or even satyrs and sprites (both appear in the Monster Manual). Warlock of the Archfey
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 13
spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: dancing lights, disguise self, mage armor (self only), mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, speak with animals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
reveals it to be an illusion. The Dark Lady Conversing with the Dark Lady The Dark Lady plays the menacing femme fatale to the hilt, verbally fencing with the adventurers. Use her to feed the
a vertical eye set within an inverted step pyramid. The Dark Lady can use illusion magic to show the characters what the Elder Elemental Eye symbol looks like (see chapter 1). Centuries ago, a drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st
scholar’s pack. A manual of golems (clay) lies open on his desk next to a spellbook containing all the spells he has prepared. On the inside back cover of the spellbook is what appears to be a name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
while the amulet and guardian are within 10 feet of each other. The amulet otherwise functions as described in the shield guardian’s entry in Monster Manual. Books. The simulacrum has been picking
aura spell that conceals its magical nature. If a successful dispel magic is cast on the altar (DC 18), followed by a detect magic spell or similar magic, it radiates an aura of illusion magic. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
instead of the effects described in the Monster Manual: Blue Luster. Creatures that spend a year within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair find blue objects fascinating and feel compelled to acquire them at
every opportunity. Mirage Terrain. The area immediately surrounding the lair appears to be a lush oasis. A creature carefully examining the illusion can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Body Horror Ivan Shavrin Body horror examines the fear of our failing anatomies. Tales in this genre explore the unpredictability of flesh—that robust health might be an illusion and that we might
any eldritch horror. The Body Horror Monsters table presents monsters particularly appropriate to such adventures. Unless otherwise noted, creatures in this table appear in the Monster Manual. Body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Gothic Horror Ivan Shavrin Gothic horror deals with the terror within. It shatters the illusion of humanity by holding a mirror up to us and forcing us to examine what we truly are and what we
particularly appropriate to such adventures. Unless otherwise noted, creatures in this table appear in the Monster Manual. Gothic Horror Monsters CR Creature 1/4 Zombie 1 Carrionette,* Ghoul 2 Gargoyle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the feast.
The gaunt gentleman is Mister Threadneedle, the Sewn Sisters’ manservant. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of illusion magic around him. A successful dispel magic
(DC 16) reveals his true form. Mister Threadneedle is a scarecrow disguised with magic to appear human. In a pocket, he carries the Sewn Sisters’ hag eye (see the “Hags” entry in the Monster Manual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Familiar. Avarice’s familiar throughout the adventure is a squawking raven named Skelm. It uses the raven stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s
illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): flaming sphere, knock, scorching ray
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly
4th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
claiming Sylvarie’s temple and making it a base for their nefarious plans. The hags use their powers of illusion to pose as three elf sisters named Morganna, Azirssa, and Greensong. They are
, as described in the “Hag Covens” sidebar in the Monster Manual. The green hags use the following list of spells for their Shared Spellcasting trait, replacing the suggested spells:
1st level (4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
elemental, an earth elemental, a fire elemental, or a water elemental (all appear in the Monster Manual). The elemental appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the conjurer, whom it obeys
illusion
2/day each: disguise self, invisibility, mage armor, major image, phantasmal force, phantom steed (as an action)
Bonus Actions
Displacement (Recharge 5–6). The illusionist projects an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: detect magic, disguise self, mage armor, minor illusion
1/day each: darkness, dimension door, dispel magic, fly
finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
A Humanoid slain by this attack rises 24 hours later as a zombie (see the Monster Manual) under the deathlock’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Illusion. The mirage is linked to Abalahin’s existence. If Abalahin is killed, the mirage ends, revealing the room to be a stone chamber containing Abalahin’s remains. Befriending Abalahin. Abalahin is
location outdoors, thanks to illusion magic: You’re transported to a grassy field with a starry night sky above you.
The grassy field and night sky are illusions concealing a bare, rectangular room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Long Rest). Drannin can use a bonus action to regain 16 (1d10 + 11) hit points.
Special Equipment. Drannin wears a control amulet for his shield guardian (see the Monster Manual) and a ring of cold
Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, minor illusion, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
1st
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
might employ nymphs as messengers, guardians, or scouts. The nymphs of Theros include the following mysterious beings, as well as dryads (presented in the Monster Manual). Immortal Nature. A nymph doesn’t
) psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The naiad casts one of the following spells using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 14) and requiring no material components:
At will: minor illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Shared Spellcasting ability of a coven (see the “Hag Covens” sidebar in the Monster Manual). The hags are prepared to let the characters leave alive in return for a simple price: a single memory plucked
bags on their persons (see the “Night Hag Items” sidebar in the Monster Manual). Characters who ransack the hag’s den find a platinum needle (1 gp) stuck in a pincushion, a pink quartz figurine of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
is a mind flayer arcanist (see the sidebar in the “Mind Flayer” entry in the Monster Manual) with 111 hit points. It uses a crystal orb as an arcane focus and dresses in pirate garb. A wooden peg
set). Chest 3 contains six vials of stardust that radiate an aura of illusion magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. An identify spell or similar magic reveals that the dust has a singular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
and when you expect the adventurers to encounter your archfey. The archfey might infiltrate the party using illusion magic or spy on the characters from afar to discern their intentions before
Monster Manual). The archfey can see through this orb at all times. If the detached eye is destroyed, it rematerializes undamaged in the archfey’s empty eye socket. 7 Simulacra. The archfey can make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is
using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: mage hand, message, minor illusion
1/day: dominate monster
Reactions
Feed on Weakness. When a creature within 20 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, gleaming sword (use the flying sword stat block in the Monster Manual) appears within 60 feet of an aberration, a fiend, or an undead, which becomes the sword’s target. The sword deals radiant damage
creature shatters a mirror. A creature uses any teleportation magic. An illusion appears. A creature impersonates another creature. A Tailor Shop in a Mirror Zone Mirror Zone Effects d100 Effect 01
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
spells listed for the archmage in the Monster Manual. Development. If she is restored to life by her brother (see “Kasimir’s Dark Gift” in the “Special Events” section in chapter 13), Patrina (NE
crypt seem as if it stands in an evergreen forest, surrounded by snow. The plaster has peeled and fallen away in many places, shattering the illusion. This crypt contains nothing of interest. Crypt 25