master strikes with only advances for for lurks

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

re-forms within hours. In service to its master, a boneclaw delights in causing horrific pain. It lurks like a spider in shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of its long

Rejuvenation. While its master lives, a destroyed boneclaw gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Hours"} hours, with all its hit points. The new body

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

, silenceMultiattack. Rosie makes three attacks, then makes two unarmed strike attacks. Staff of the Master (+1 Quarterstaff). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff

of the Master"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of the Master","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, or 8

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

Dungeon Master’s Guide. Earth Orb. When this orb detonates, it subjects the area to the effects of the earthquake spell for 1 minute (spell save DC 18). For the purpose of the spell’s

apply, as detailed in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. At the end of each hour, there is a ten percent chance that the heat wave starts a wildfire in a random location within the area of

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every

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

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

for new forests, plains, and kingdoms to burn. Lair Actions Imix is master of heat and flames in his vicinity. He can take lair actions on the Elemental Plane of Fire, or in any elemental fire node

elemental node in which Imix is present becomes vulnerable to the influence of fire. This creates the following effects: A dry, baking heat wave strikes the region within 10 miles of Imix’s

Canden and Moon's Master Cut

feats

Prerequisite: You must have beaten a master at Master Canden and Moon’s Sword School Having trained with the masters of the first sword school of Obojima, you’ve picked up a handful of

an attack, you can use a reaction to assume a defensive stance, allowing you to fend off incoming strikes. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack. Once you assume this stance, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

Tellu and Scale's Master Cut

feats

Prerequisite: You must have beaten a master at Master Tellu and Scale’s Sword School Having trained with the masters of the valley sword school, you have learned the usefulness of quickly

allow you to regain ground even when your enemy advances. Once before the start of your next turn when you’re missed by a melee attack from a creature within your reach, the attacker takes

Toraf and Bolder's Master Cut

feats

Prerequisite: You must have beaten a master at Master Toraf and Bolder’s Sword School Having trained with the masters of the mountain sword school, you’ve learned how to pull off

choose to take a −5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet (to a minimum speed of 10 feet). This effect lasts until the start of your next turn. You can only use one of these strikes per attack.

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic. Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only

adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the

Heavy Armor Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Heavy Armor Master Prerequisite: Proficiency with heavy armor You can use your armor to deflect strikes that would kill others. You gain the following benefits: Increase your Strength score by 1, to

Way of the Drunken Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Way of the Drunken Master The Way of the Drunken Master teaches its students to move with the jerky, unpredictable movements of a drunkard. A drunken master sways, tottering on unsteady feet, to

present what seems like an incompetent combatant who proves frustrating to engage. The drunken master’s erratic stumbles conceal a carefully executed dance of blocks, parries, advances, attacks, and

Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

3rd Defends allies and knocks down enemies, often on horseback Fighter Samurai 3rd Combines resilience with courtly elegance and mighty strikes Monk Way of the Drunken Master 3rd Confounds foes through

and searing bolts of light Paladin Oath of Conquest 3rd Strikes terror in enemies and crushes the forces of chaos Paladin Oath of Redemption 3rd Offers redemption to the worthy and destruction to those

Great Weapon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Great Weapon Master You’ve learned to put the weight of a weapon to your advantage, letting its momentum empower your strikes. You gain the following benefits: On your turn, when you score a critical

Boneclaw

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

while its master lives. No matter what happens to the boneclaw’s body, it re-forms within hours. In service to its master, a boneclaw delights in causing horrific pain. It lurks like a spider in

wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a master—a person within a few miles who has a hate-filled heart. The soul bonds to that person

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

vampire Cazador Szarr, a worshiper of the archdevil Mephistopheles. Each night, Astarion and Cazador’s other vampire spawn delivered victims their master would feed upon and kill. To cope with Szarr’s

wherever you set your Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Employing these details, Astarion fans can adventure alongside their favorite vampire spawn, while all players can discover what lurks in the seediest

Imp

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

Imp Imps are found throughout the Lower Planes, either running errands for their infernal masters, spying on rivals, or misleading and waylaying mortals. An imp will proudly serve an evil master of

a barbed tail, small horns, and leathery wings. It strikes while invisible, attacking with its poison stinger. Imp Tiny fiend (devil, shapechanger), lawful evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 10 (3d4

Summer Is Coming

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

should be a priority. Until its master sends it on another rampage, it lurks inside the forge where it was created (see chapter 3). Characters who help rebuild Ten-Towns might be asked to take up the

16. Magic Cauldron

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

16. Magic Cauldron Nylas Jowd. Nylas Jowd, the Thayan mage (see “Nylas Jowd”), lurks in the eastern alcove with his invisible companions, two will-o’-wisps. Pillars and Cauldron. Five stone pillars

master. Cauldron A detect magic spell can’t penetrate the cauldron’s lead shell. It weighs 10 pounds and contains 1d10 doses of a transparent magic liquid that smells and tastes like vinegar. Any creature

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phenax’s Villains Servants of Phenax dot the world, largely staying hidden until they are needed to help spin the web of lies that advances his plots. His servants prefer to confront foes using guile

1 Returned sentry MOoT 3 Leucrotta VGtM 3 Slithering tracker VGtM 4 Returned palamnite MOoT 5 Ghostblade eidolon MOoT 5 Master thief VGtM 8 Assassin MM

Martial Arts Adept

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

of combat to master. A few become bodyguards, trading their combat prowess and loyalty for food and lodging. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit

modifier. Actions Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning

Gargoyle

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

Gargoyle The inanimate gargoyles that perch atop great buildings are inspired by these malevolent creatures of elemental earth that resemble grotesque, fiendish statues. A gargoyle lurks among

creatures. Cruel Servants. Gargoyles are easily inspired by the cunning of an intelligent master. They enjoy simple tasks such as guarding a master’s home, torturing and killing interlopers, and anything

Fighting Style Options

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

choice from among those available to the Battle Master archetype. If a maneuver you use requires your target to make a saving throw to resist the maneuver’s effects, the saving throw DC equals 8

Fighting Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier on a hit. If you aren’t wielding any weapons or a shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a

Multiclassing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

concentration. Can a barbarian/fighter (Battle Master) use maneuvers while raging? Nothing in the barbarian’s Rage feature precludes the use of maneuvers. Can a rogue/monk use Sneak Attack with unarmed

strikes? The Sneak Attack feature works with a weapon that has the finesse or ranged property. An unarmed strike isn’t a weapon, so it doesn’t qualify. In contrast, a rogue/ monk can use Sneak Attack with a

Githzerai

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

githzerai makes two unarmed strikes. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) psychic damage. This is a magic weapon

master it. Limbo is a maelstrom of primal matter and energy, its terrain a storm of rock and earth swept up in torrents of murky liquid, buffeted by strong winds, blasted by fire, and chilled by

Worshiping Keranos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

combination, he entreated Purphoros to create a mighty weapon, a javelin that strikes with the force of the storm. Keranos channeled his anger into a furious storm, which Purphoros then captured and

subtlety of the master of storms. Should lightning strike the same point multiple times yet never echo with thunder, followers of Keranos claim that is the way their god draws attention to secrets he

Nycaloth

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

feet cut through flesh and bone with ease. A nightmarish foe, a nycaloth strikes hard and fast without warning, then teleports away. It uses its innate magic to turn invisible or create illusory

doubles of itself, further confounding its enemies. Nycaloths are the most loyal of the yugoloths. When they find an evil master that treats them well, they are unlikely to break their agreement unless the

Attack on the Great Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

, seekers, but The Book of Inner Alchemy has been vandalized. This manual is said to grant untold power over life and death to anyone who can master its secrets … and last night, someone had the

Avowed acolytes slain during the attack were killed using martial arts. Their bruises and broken bones are evidence of powerful unarmed strikes. Speak with dead spells cast on the slain acolytes yield

Trench of Love Lost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

and to the sides of the platform are four deep, rounded alcoves. A spectral, armored figure with blazing emerald eyes appears from behind the throne and advances. “More fools of Djaynai? I’m the

to preserve sacred knowledge in a secure place. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the throne. Lurking Aboleth. In the shadows of the southwest alcove lurks the aboleth

Chapter 3: Adventures with Astarion

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

The Wayward Son Adventure for Level 12 Characters Situation. Cazador, Astarion’s vampire master, is fed up with Astarion’s disobedience. The vampire plans to find Astarion, incapacitate him, and take

unconscious, Astarion is subdued and brought back to Cazador’s palace. A particularly reckless breed of sailors frequents Rat’s Run.To them, death lurks around every corner, whether it’s on the stormy sea

Riders on the Storm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

option. Have the characters select a role on the battle balloon from one of the following: Captain, providing leadership to the other characters and crew Pilot, charting a safe course Weapon master

clever ideas can be substituted for any of the suggested actions if you deem them effective. Weapon Master. No enemies appear during this event. However, the weapon master can use the Help action to

Gloom Stalker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

place where evil lurks in the shadows. So you sneak around in the dark? You know most everything but humans can see in the dark, right? We all see you. Tiptoeing doesn’t turn you invisible. Gloom

ranger spells you know. Gloom Stalker Spells Ranger Level Spell 3rd disguise self 5th rope trick 9th fear 13th greater invisibility 17th seeming Dread Ambusher At 3rd level, you master the art of the

Angels in the Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

. The defensive team can try to catch the ball (see the “Catching” section). Each batter can attempt this check up to three times; after three failed checks, the batter strikes out and must stand down

. On a successful check, the batter is out and must stand down. On a failed check, the batter advances to first base, moving any other batters ahead of them forward by one base. Scoring Points

Order of the Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Order of the Gauntlet The Order of the Gauntlet is a relatively new organization dedicated to smiting evil wherever it lurks and without hesitation. The Order understands that evil wears many guises

will occur. “That’s the thing about evil: it is darkness, it is shadow, it hides in your blind spot. Then, when you are distracted, it sneaks in. Evil is a master of disguise—and what is the greatest

Rosie Beestinger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

/day each: command, darkness, darkvision, pass without trace, silence Actions Multiattack. Rosie makes three attacks, then makes two unarmed strike attacks. Staff of the Master (+1 Quarterstaff

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Rosie’s unarmed strikes are magical. Reactions Deflect Missiles. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Rosie deflects

Hlam

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

Hlam This venerable human monk lives in a cave halfway up the side of Mount Waterdeep. Hlam is the grand master of the Order of the Even-Handed, a small monastic group devoted to Tyr. Would-be

only half damage if he fails. He can’t use this trait if he’s incapacitated. Magic Unarmed Strikes. Hlam’s unarmed strikes are magical. Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding

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