mechanical some with only after failed for lock

Staff of the Magi

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Arcane Lock 0 Conjure Elemental 7 Detect Magic 0

DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes Force damage equal to 6 times the number of charges in the staff. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage.

Scrying

Spells Player’s Handbook

Picture or other likeness −2 Garment or other possession −4 Body part, lock of hair, or bit of nail −10 On a successful save, the target isn’t affected

, and you can’t use this spell on it again for 24 hours. On a failed save, the spell creates an Invisible, intangible sensor within 10 feet of the target. You can see and hear through the sensor

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

knowledge of an even older version of himself. One of Manshoon’s enemies, Halaster Blackcloak, removed Manshoon’s left arm at the elbow. Manshoon now uses a mechanical prosthetic arm

someone else in disguise, which is just as Manshoon prefers. Manshoon seeks power and is checked only by the many enemies who want to see him dead. He recently failed to seize control of Waterdeep in a

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

-foot-tall, 20-foot-radius cylinder of magical force rises from that point. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation

have wormlike bodies studded with nine mechanical arms. Modrons Constructed on the plane of Mechanus, modrons are partially mechanical beings that belong to a strict hierarchy. Each modron

Decaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Lightning Rays", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful save. Spellcasting. The decaton casts one of the following

only), protection from evil and goodThe least of the hierarchs, decatons monitor the physical well-being of base modrons. Two stubby legs support their spherical bodies, and ten mechanical tentacles

Nevermind Gnome Inventor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Thunderscream Gadget", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful

Krynn. Within the mountain, a vibrant community of rock gnome tinkerers and other inventors relentlessly study various scientific pursuits to create mechanical marvels.

Abjurer Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a 20-foot cube originating from the abjurer must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Force

, lightning bolt, mage armor 1/day each: arcane lock, banishment, globe of invulnerability, invisibility, wall of forceArcane Ward (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

Banderhobb

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Resonant Connection. If the banderhobb has even a tiny piece of a creature or an object in its possession, such as a lock of hair or a splinter of wood, it knows the most direct route to that

. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tongue", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw. On a failed save

Noisemaker

Equipment

This small mechanical device is a specialty of gnomish crafters. As a Utilize action, you can throw the Noisemaker into a space within 60 feet. When it lands, it makes a loud noise of some kind

within 60 feet of the device when it goes off must succeed in a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the Frightened condition for one minute. As an Influence action, another

Scrapper

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

);{"diceNotation":"8d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Eye Beam", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Created by Jake F. Scrappers are tall

, broad-shouldered automatons usually found in scrap yards. Sparks erupt from the loose wires that protrude from their hulking frames. Their quasi-mechanical minds are shielded with lead, protecting

Septon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

-foot cube originating from itself before dissipating. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType

identified by their seven flexible limbs. Modrons Constructed on the plane of Mechanus, modrons are partially mechanical beings that belong to a strict hierarchy. Each modron dutifully obeys commands

Banderhobb Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Resonant Connection. If the banderhobb has even a tiny piece of a creature or an object in its possession, such as a lock of hair or a splinter of wood, it knows the most direct route to that

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tongue","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target is pulled to a space

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Unusual Nature. The autognome doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The autognome makes two Shock attacks. Shock

":"damage","rollAction":"Shock","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.An autognome is a mechanical gnome that resembles the rock gnome who created it, though it could never be mistaken for a gnome

Tixie Tockworth

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

(spell save DC 14): At will: nondetection (self only) 2/day: dimension door 1/day each: blindness/deafness, blurUsing magic and mechanical know-how, Tixie Tockworth has transformed most of herself into

":"damage", "rollAction":"Scalding Steam", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flame Jet", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much

will: mage hand, minor illusion 1/day: stinking cloudDuergar despots replace parts of their bodies with mechanical devices that they control through their psionic abilities. Duergar Duergar are

Steel Predator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Stunning Roar", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder

must be fed something that identifies the predator’s target, such as a lock of hair, a well-worn glove, or a much-used weapon. The moment the newly manufactured steel predator emerges, it

Scrying Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Likeness or picture -2 Possession or garment -4 Body part, lock of hair, bit of nail, or the like -10 On a successful save, the target isn't affected, and you can't use this

spell against it again for 24 hours. On a failed save, the spell creates an invisible sensor within 10 feet of the target. You can see and hear through the sensor as if you were there. The sensor

Dream Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

ten words and then the target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, echoes of the phantasmal monstrosity spawn a nightmare that lasts the duration of the target's sleep and prevents the

target from gaining any benefit from that rest. In addition, when the target wakes up, it takes 3d6 psychic damage. If you have a body part, lock of hair, clipping from a nail, or similar portion of the target's body, the target makes its saving throw with disadvantage.

Hellfire Engine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

nearest space out of the hellfire engine’s path. On a failed save, the creature falls prone and takes 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flesh","rollDamageType

(2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or

Prisoner 237

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion* 3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt* *Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.Shocking Grasp

conclude that no such rescue is forthcoming. His failed scheme was an embarrassment to the Arcane Brotherhood, which has clearly forsaken him. Vaelish Gant is a mage who specializes in the arcane

Nevermind Gnome Mastermind

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.The gnome masterminds of Mount Nevermind temper their creativity with years of experience. While they still create

appendages, or both. Nevermind Gnomes Mount Nevermind is a hollow, dormant volcano on the island of Sancrist in Krynn. Within the mountain, a vibrant community of rock gnome tinkerers and other inventors relentlessly study various scientific pursuits to create mechanical marvels.

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much

which end in powerful pincers. Modrons Constructed on the plane of Mechanus, modrons are partially mechanical beings that belong to a strict hierarchy. Each modron dutifully obeys commands from the

Staff of the Magi Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

). You can also use an action to cast one of the following spells from the staff without using any charges: arcane lock, detect magic, enlarge/reduce, light, mage hand, or protection from evil and good

the effect, you take force damage equal to 16 × the number of charges in the staff. Every other creature in the area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes an

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

traps or melee-oriented clockworks—and at shorter ranges, burst with explosive force. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs

must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Explosive Bolt", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed

clockwork must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Flare", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

is to become as powerful a vampire as Strahd. Kasimir Velikov's Traits Ideal. “I failed my people and my sister, and now I must atone or be damned.” Bond. “I seek to return my long-dead sister, Patrina

prepared plus the following spells: arcane lock, comprehend languages, hold person, identify, locate object, nondetection, polymorph, protection from evil and good, and wall of stone.Cold

Acererak

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

sickness, shield 2nd level (at will): arcane lock, knock 3rd level (at will): animate dead, counterspell 4th level (3 slots): blight, ice storm, phantasmal killer 5th level (3 slots): cloudkill

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

friends, message 1st command, ensnaring strike 2nd arcane lock, calm emotions, hold person 3rd clairvoyance, counterspell 4th compulsion, divination

the same fate. 2 I hope one day to write the laws, not just enforce them. 3 I tried and failed to prevent a murder, and I have sworn to find and arrest the perpetrator. 4 I

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacker.The thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has

produced many failed Constructs but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

DC 26 Dexterity saving throw, taking 60 (11d10);{"diceNotation":"11d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as

unleashed its mightiest creations: the warforged colossi. These enormous mechanical warriors thundered across Cyre, crushing everything in their paths and leaving ruin behind them. Meant to end the war

Clockwork Iron Cobra

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

clockwork with alchemical concoctions that can paralyze creatures and cloud the mind. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs but

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Moonlight Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Ancient legends

from the heart, a lock of a loved one’s hair, or a painting of a favorite place. A story of happy times fondly remembered is more precious to a moonstone dragon than a sack of gold. Creating a

Sample Traps

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

. Poison Needle Mechanical trap A poisoned needle is hidden within a treasure chest's lock, or in something else that a creature might open. Opening the chest without the proper key causes the needle to

Sample Traps The magical and mechanical traps presented here vary in deadliness and are presented in alphabetical order. Collapsing Roof Mechanical trap This trap uses a trip wire to collapse the

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"Moonlight Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material

, but they love silver, platinum, and mithral. They also cherish treasures whose value can’t be easily quantified—a song sung from the heart, a lock of a loved one’s hair, or a

Clockworks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Clockworks The gnomes’ efforts to invent and tinker with magic and mechanical devices produce many failed constructs, but also result in genuine advances, such as clockworks. Since their discovery

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