mechanical some with only all failed for link

Mythal Touched

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

spell on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. 3-7 You and the triggering spell’s caster form a Telepathy;telepathic link for 1 hour. 8-10 Gravity is reversed in a

failed save, the creature has the Stunned condition until the end of its next turn. 14-17 You gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class;AC for 1 minute, potentially turning the triggering spell into a miss

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

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks the creature’s concentration on a spell it has cast. The creature also takes 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Break

Concentration","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage per level of the spell. Psychic Pulse. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The target

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.

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

Talon Beast

Monsters The Book of Many Things

effects on itself or any magic items in its possession, the target must make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a random spell effect on the target ends. If the target has no spell effects

Underdark. Many scholars agree there’s a link between talon beasts, the constellation of the Talons (see chapter 13), and the Talons card found in a Deck of Many Things, but it’s not

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

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at

","rollAction":"Wall of Thorns","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Each 10-foot section of wall has AC 5, 15 hit points, vulnerability to

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

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Death Ray", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target instead takes 64

pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link them to misfortune. Some such tales claim that swamp-dwelling hags tend catoblepases like cattle

Neothelid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, taking 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acid Breath","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting

spray tissue-dissolving enzymes from their tentacle ducts, reducing victims to puddles of slime and leaving only the pulsing brains unharmed. They have no knowledge of their link to illithids, so

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

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and

","rollAction":"Wall of Thorns","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Each 10-foot section of wall has AC 5, 15 hit points

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

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

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Claugiyliamatar casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using

);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wall of Thorns","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Each 10-foot section

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even

minute. Any creature that moves into the web or that starts its turn there must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is restrained while in the web. A creature can use

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Claugiyliamatar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Each 10-foot section of wall has AC 5, 15 hit points, vulnerability to fire damage

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, taking 60 (11d10);{"diceNotation":"11d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Moonlight Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one

, and placid lakes are among their favorite sites. Their whimsical nature makes them more likely than other dragons to establish multiple lairs even at a young age. They link their scattered sites with

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(9d10);{"diceNotation":"9d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Moonlight Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one

them more likely than other dragons to establish multiple lairs even at a young age. They link their scattered sites with magic portals, often splitting their time between the Feywild, the Material

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

Updated Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Updated Guides As written, the mechanical guides can safely teleport the characters to and from the specific adventure locations. If it fits with your campaign, you might opt to allow teleportation

to other locations in time and space with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A failed check causes the characters to be misdirected physically or temporally, as you determine. If the

Elder Brain

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

only) Bonus Actions Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends, the

elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its mind once it is no longer incapacitated, and the elder brain can terminate the link at

Sample Traps

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

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

Dexterity check using thieves' tools disables the trip wire harmlessly. A character without thieves' tools can attempt this check with disadvantage using any edged weapon or edged tool. On a failed check

Illithinoch Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

character has the incapacitated condition in Illithinoch, the infected elder brain establishes a Psychic Link with the character and determines the character’s intentions. The psychic link remains until

Intelligence check to interpret the inscription. A failed attempt results in a crushing headache and requires the creature to succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. The creature takes 17 (5d6) psychic

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