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Dread Helm

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This fearsome steel helm makes your eyes glow red and hides the rest of your face in shadow while you wear it.

Oath of Devotion

Classes Player’s Handbook

to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use

following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example.

Barbarian

Classes Player’s Handbook

as a Rage. More than a mere emotion—and not limited to anger—this Rage is an incarnation of a predator’s ferocity, a storm’s fury, and a sea’s turmoil. Some Barbarians

communities. They charge headlong into danger so those under their protection don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes Barbarians perfectly suited for adventure. Becoming a

Dread Helm (Stranger Things)

Magic Items Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

While you’re wearing this fearsome steel helm, your eyes glow red and the rest of your face is hidden in shadow. Special Use: You have Advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks you make to intimidate a Humanoid who sees you wearing this helm.

Shadow-Marked Agent

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Phiarlan and House Thuranni, who are primarily elves, combine stealth and espionage with mastery of the performing arts—and dragonmarked heirs augment those skills with shadow magic. This stat block

Multiattack. The agent makes two Shadow Knife attacks. Shadow Knife. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Knife"}, reach 5 ft. or range

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

: Mind Spike 1/Day Each: Dimension Door, MisleadCultists of Bhaal revel in bloodshed. They enjoy the act of murder, particularly when they can use inventive methods that instill fear among witnesses

follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate—in malign

Incarnation of Transience

Monsters Lorwyn: First Light

Stampede. The incarnation moves up to 80 feet in a straight line. Each creature whose space the incarnation enters is targeted once by the following effect. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16. Failure: 18

spectral existence in material reality. Each incarnation resembles a saurian behemoth with an axolotl face, a many-frilled tail, and a hulking back covered in bright-orange pustules. In Lorwyn

Demodragon

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

Breath"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Acid Breath", "rollDamageType

writhing tails, monstrous wings, and two hideous heads. Initially, each bulbous head appears featureless—a disturbing, preternatural bud yet to bloom. When threatened, however, each unfurls to reveal

Changeling

Species Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of

their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in changelings today—even in those who have never set foot

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

knowledge and personal secrets. The Zhentarim wouldn’t have become the organization it is today—one where treachery and subterfuge are the order of the day—without Manshoon’s

sufficient power to assault Undermountain and face his old enemy, Halaster.PsychicMisty Step. Manshoon casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

damage and the target has the Charmed condition for 1 minute or until Zlan dies. While Charmed, the target doesn’t act as an ally to any creature. Success: Half damage only. Failure or Success: Zlan

direct action when an oblique or hidden action will suffice. Its plans always contain fallbacks and contingencies. One of these contingencies—one the other liches who constitute its new form failed

Harper

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

, Bedroll, Costume, Grappling Hook, Rope, Traveler's Clothes, 14 GP; or (B) 50 GP You accepted an invitation to join the Harpers, pledging an oath to uphold the Harper code and act in service to the common

good. Like all Harpers, you understand the value of teamwork as well as when it’s best to go it alone. Harper veterans have taught you the order’s secrets—magical melodies, special

Shadow Mastiff Alpha

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

smartest one of the group. The sound of an alpha’s howl strikes terror into those who hear it and is a sure sign that a pack is on the prowl. Shadow Mastiffs Shadow mastiffs—hounds of the

Ethereal Awareness. The shadow mastiff can see ethereal creatures and objects. Sunlight Weakness. While in bright light created by sunlight, the shadow mastiff has disadvantage on attack rolls

Vampirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

damage. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow under the DM’s control. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

Drowned Assassin

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each

and kills in a grim pantomime of its former occupation. Sneaking from shadow to shadow, and appearing in the undead assault of Tammeraut’s Fate, it aims its barnacle-encrusted hand crossbow with

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Shadow Spear. Melee or Ranged

Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120, one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage

Shadow Mastiff

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiffs Shadow mastiffs—hounds of the Shadowfell—move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing

Ethereal Awareness. The shadow mastiff can see ethereal creatures and objects. Sunlight Weakness. While in bright light created by sunlight, the shadow mastiff has disadvantage on attack rolls

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

approaches, the darkweaver fires webs of pure shadow at its quarry, then drags the victim into the darkness. Darkweavers are fascinated by sensations—particularly taste—and how creatures

in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack. The darkweaver makes two Shadow Web attacks and one Bite attack. It can use Reel after any of these

Shadar-kai Soul Monger

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

speed reduced by 20 feet until the start of that creature’s next turn.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes two Shadow Dagger attacks. Shadow Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (4d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d4+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shadow

Meazel Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the meazel can take the Hide action as a bonus action.Garrote. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shadow Teleport (Recharge 5–6

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

evil and goodWhen modrons act against the will of Primus, nonatons are charged with bringing those rogue units into line. These inspectors also interrogate captured trespassers of Mechanus. Nonatons

Axiomatic Mind. The nonaton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The nonaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If

Heralds of Dust Exorcist

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

;shadow demons, wraith;wraiths, and other incorporeal entities hiding in palls of darkness. With a brief reboant chant, an exorcist can expunge a harmful entity from a possessed creature—or make that creature vulnerable to a painful spiritual inhabitation.Necrotic

, speak with dead 1/day each: banishment, dispel evil and goodDauntless in the face of death, exorcists in the Heralds of Dust cleanse hapless creatures and resting places haunted by ghost;ghosts, specter

Returned Kakomantis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the

lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), the Returned lose their identities

Returned Drifter

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Turn Resistance. The Returned has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

the living once more, but their second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Turn Resistance. The Returned has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), the Returned lose their identities

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Strike or a Dart attack. It can also use Shadow Jaunt once, either before or after one of the attacks. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

","rollAction":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Shadow Jaunt. The hobgoblin teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see

Nintra Siotta

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

. Shard of Shadow. Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shard of Shadow"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"1d6+7

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shard of Shadow","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the

Lionfish Poison

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 20 0 0 Only the Lionfish King or one of his royal line is capable of producing this potent poison, and to procure even a tiny bit of it is a treasure

indeed. Many who have tried to steal such a prize have wound up shark food or washed up on shore—poisoned by the very substance they sought to steal.

Confusion Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

that turn. d10 Behavior 1 The creature uses all its movement to move in a random direction. To determine the direction, roll a d8 and assign a direction to each die face. The creature

within its reach. If there is no creature within its reach, the creature does nothing this turn. 9-10 The creature can act and move normally. At the end of each of its turns, an

Octon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

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 on initiative checks. Disintegration. If the

Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 10 feet in a straight line toward the octon. Then, the octon makes two Tentacle attacks against each creature within 10 feet of itself. Spellcasting. The

Vampirate Captain

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

crewed by vampirates usually has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow or vampirate (captain’s choice) under the DM’s control. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Weapons"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Shadow Breath. The dragon exhales shadow in a 90- foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 19

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness

Deathless Rider

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

the wilds? Beware the dead riders who serve the Shadow Queen.” —Scalan, Edgewall innkeeper PoisonNecrotic

disadvantage if it can see the rider, ending the condition on itself on a success.Legends told in the courts of Eldraine suggest that the deathless riders serve a warlock-queen, known simply as the Shadow

Banshee Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if the banshee is within line of sight, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target’s saving throw is successful or the

the spirit of a female elf. Its face is wreathed in a wild tangle of hair, its body clad in wispy rags that flutter and stream around it.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

moment they attack—and then they are the last thing their victims see. A shadowblade gains their powers over shadow via a ritual in which they kill a shadow demon and mystically prevent it from re

drow to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three Shadow

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