means speak with only advanced for for led

Command

Spells Player’s Handbook

You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options

. Flee. The target spends its turn moving away from you by the fastest available means. Grovel. The target has the Prone condition and then ends its turn. Halt. On its turn, the target doesn’t

Factol Skall

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Aura of Death. Creatures within 30 feet of Skall have disadvantage on death saving throws. Cosmic Annihilation. A creature killed by Skall can be restored to life only by means of a true

dead (as an action), dispel magic, speak with dead 1/day each: finger of death, plane shift (self only), project imageSkall can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Baleful

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

whom it can speak. It also likes to think out loud and reflect on the events and decisions that led to its great transformation. Brain Vessels The brain floats in a jar of solution, pulsating as it

;s flesh. The transformation renders the brain ageless and imbues it with psionic power, so that it can spend eternity plotting and executing its desires. A brain in a jar can speak without vocal

Yuan-ti Broodguard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

broodguards as “histachii,” which means “egg-watchers.” Most broodguards are made from human captives forced to consume a magical brew that renders them helpless and unable to

tongue, and they smell faintly of rotting meat. Broodguards can speak but rarely do so, preferring to communicate via snakelike hisses and guttural noises. Making a Broodguard Yuan-ti create broodguards

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Returned palamnites. These Returned led violent lives, existences filled with such pain and hatred that violence now suffuses their deathless bodies. Such makes them exceptionally dangerous to the

. They think and speak and even feel emotions based on their new experiences, but given their circumstances, those emotions tend to be muted. VARIANT: RETURNED KAKOMANTIS Although the dead typically

Ashen Rider

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, the creature is immune to this aura for the next 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature can't speak and is deafened until the start of its next turn. Innate Spellcasting. The ashen rider's

by any means short of a wish spell.The fall of the ancient archon empires left some archons bitter and resentful. Seeking to avoid the spread of human civilization, these archons made their way to

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

from evil and good 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, protection from poison, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): create food and water, speak with dead, spirit guardians 4th level (3 slots

. “I wish Strahd to be free of his curse.” Bond. “The Vistani are my people now.” Flaw. “The people whose fates I divine aren’t important. They are but the means to an end.”

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

minds are never accepted as part of the collective. For them, death means oblivion. Lichdom offers salvation and the prospect of being able to pursue knowledge indefinitely. Yet learning the secret of

periapt can speak telepathically with the holder. A creature carrying the periapt can’t prevent communication from alhoons but can silence trapped souls.PoisonCold, Lightning, Necrotic

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

, speak with animals 2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger, pass without trace 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, plant growth 4th level (2 slots): blight, locate creature, stoneskinMultiattack

lair, the dragon leaves no physical evidence of its passage unless it wishes to. Tracking it there is impossible except by magical means. In addition, it ignores movement impediments and damage from

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At will: detect magic, druidcraft, speak with animals 2/day each: animal messenger, cure wounds, dispel magic, entangle, invisibility 1/day each

evidence of its passage unless it wishes to. Tracking it there is impossible except by magical means. In addition, it ignores movement impediments and damage from plants in this area that are neither

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nearby. Ridding the village of the spiders means tampering with the dragon’s food supply. 7 A sapphire dragon invites warriors to vie for the honor of studying military tactics under the

discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon. 2 A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goal—destroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated

Flumph

monsters Monster Manual

Advanced Telepathy. The flumph perceives the content of any telepathic communication within 60 feet of it. Prone Deficiency. If the flumph receives the Prone condition, roll a die. On an odd number

’s thoughts can’t be read by any means, and magic can’t detect its location or observe it remotely.Tentacle. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

calculated poise, and its deadly strike. Their advanced philosophy taught the virtue of detachment from emotion and of clear, focused thought. Yuan-ti culture was among the richest in the mortal

impossible to manipulate, influence, or control by nonmagical means, even as it seeks to control other creatures through terror, pleasure, and awe. Yuan-ti know that the world they hope to rule can

Command Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. The spell has no effect if the target is

its turn if it moves within 5 feet of you. Drop. The target drops whatever it is holding and then ends its turn. Flee. The target spends its turn moving away from you by the fastest available means

Animal Messenger Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

By means of this spell, you use an animal to deliver a message. Choose a Tiny beast you can see within range, such as a squirrel, a blue jay, or a bat. You specify a location, which you must have

visited, and a recipient who matches a general description, such as "a man or woman dressed in the uniform of the town guard" or "a red-haired dwarf wearing a pointed hat." You also speak a message of up

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the

others. 4 There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak &hellip

Assassin Bug

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

terrors bear stunted humanoid limbs hinting at the bizarre ceremonies that created them. Dangerous Cultivation. While the exact origins of the assassin bug are uncertain, rumors speak of an ancient sect

of druids (possibly in service to Malar or Talos) who cultivated the first of these creatures. However, it remains unknown whether their intent was to create a benign means of breaking down monstrous

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

adventuring. Your ideal is no doubt related to how you view the quest for knowledge and truth—perhaps as a worthy goal in itself, or maybe as a means to a desirable end. Sage d8

mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I . . . speak . . . slowly . . . when talking . . . to idiots, . . . which . . . almost

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

monsters

, Speak with Dead 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the

Success: Sammaster can’t take this action again until the start of his next turn.Lich Founder of a Dracolich Cult Sammaster founded and led the Cult of the Dragon, a secret, evil organization

Sammaster (Lich Form)

monsters

, Prestidigitation 2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in

’t take this action again until the start of his next turn.Lich Founder of a Dracolich Cult Sammaster founded and led the Cult of the Dragon, a secret, evil organization dedicated to

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that

side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

necessarily commensurate from one legion to another or even between banners in the same legion. A phalanx of foot soldiers led by a captain in one legion might be two hundred strong, while in another such

a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

song of a bird, a warm breeze, the smell of a tasty pie, relaxing by a river in the sunshine. Life freely offers these gifts, and for a satyr, they are more valuable than gold or glory. To revel means

raucous revels his people had ever known. However, when fate led him to discover the nature of the gods and how they were beholden to mortals for their very existence, the whole order of the world

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory. 5 Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge

, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals. D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I speak rarely but mean every word I say

Flumph Colors

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

ft.; Passive Perception 12 Languages Understands Undercommon but can’t speak; telepathy 60 ft. CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Traits Advanced Telepathy. The flumph perceives the content of any

turns, the flumph makes a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw, ending the Incapacitated condition on a success. Telepathic Shroud. The flumph’s thoughts can’t be read by any means, and magic can’t detect its

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt, produce flame 1st compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave 2nd beast sense, shatter 3rd conjure animals

siblings or ancestors.] Flaws d6 Flaw 1 If you question my courage, I will never back down. 2 HrrrGGGAAAARRuuuh! [My anger in battle led to the death of a loved one

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

messenger, calm emotions, warding bond 3rd plant growth, speak with plants 4th aura of life, conjure minor elementals 5th awaken, commune with nature

conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do. 6 I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits

Flumph

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

Undercommon but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Advanced Telepathy. The flumph can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t

pink means it is amused, deep blue is sadness, green expresses curiosity, and crimson is anger. Intelligent and Wise. Flumphs communicate telepathically. Though they resemble jellyfish, flumphs are

Racial Traits

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

example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligence or Wisdom. Size

Characters of most races are Medium, a size category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules

Within the Well of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

cultists working in and patrolling the caverns are on high alert, and use a complex system of checks and passwords as proof against spies and enemy agents. The advanced state of the ritual means that

Within the Well of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

cultists working in and patrolling the caverns are on high alert, and use a complex system of checks and passwords as proof against spies and enemy agents. The advanced state of the ritual means that

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

room to dig, and ready sources of food. Although lairing in these locations puts kobolds in competition with surface-dwelling humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their warrens go

Adventure Synopsis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

Mountain Door. The Mountain Door comprises the uppermost level of the cavern complex. It is currently inhabited by a tribe of fierce orcs, led by a brutal ogre known as Great Ulfe. The Glitterhame. The

succeeded in that mission and advanced to 3rd level were now ready to take on the challenges of a ruined dwarven fortress.

Giant Vulture

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

Giant Vulture A giant vulture has advanced intelligence and a malevolent bent. Unlike its smaller kin, it will attack a wounded creature to hasten its end. Giant vultures have been known to haunt a

10 (+0) CON 15 (+2) INT 6 (−2) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 7 (−2) Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages understands Common but can’t speak

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

This strange device was once thought to have been built by gods long forgotten and to have survived the eons since their passing, for it is incredibly ancient and crafted by means unlike anything

150 feet but lose all other movement. You are blinded. 02 You can cast the speak with animals spell at will, but can use it to speak with only one animal of your choice. All animals despise

D&D Beyond

Search Results