mechanics skills with only ambush from for land

Emerald Enclave Caretaker

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

your fellow Emerald Enclave members or by yourself, you’ve learned essential skills for living with the land: how to track game, where to forage for useful herbs, and even how to forecast the

Nightspider

Equipment

Neogi terrorize Wildspace in ships of their own construction, which others call nightspider;nightspiders. These vessels often wait in ambush for other ships. Once a target ship is identified, the

. Nightspiders are designed for space travel alone and can’t float on water or land safely on the ground (the weight of the ship would snap its spindly legs, destroying its weblike rigging in the

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic. Humble Guardians Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

born near sandy coastlines, but as soon as they’re able to walk on two legs, they become nomad survivalists eager to explore the wilderness, experience its many wonders, put their skills to the

wilderness in which to hunt, catch fish, and get by. With each passing year, a tortle hones its survival skills. It forms friendships with its neighbors while also respecting their privacy. At some

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

she disappears into the shadows as her fighter friend moves forward to kick the door open. A human lurks in the shadows of an alley while his accomplice prepares for her part in the ambush. When

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There

master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There

master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of magic

set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

; — — 7th +3 Ranger Archetype Feature 5 4 3 — — — 8th +3 Ability Score Improvement, Land’s

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

territory to their former minions. The yuan-ti crawled away and hid in a matter of weeks, all but disappearing from the world. Yuan-ti structures throughout the land were torn down to celebrate liberation

that the yuan-ti have prepared a special ambush at the end of the pursuit. Capture, Not Kill The objective of the yuan-ti as a race is to conquer and enslave others; they don’t espouse the sort

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way. MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH Countless mercenary companies

sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land

Ambush Drake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Ambush Drake Ambush Drake Medium dragon, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

4 (–3) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 6 (–2) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4 Damage Resistances poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages understands Draconic but

Ambush Drake

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

Ambush Drake Ambush Drake Medium dragon, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

4 (–3) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 6 (–2) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4 Damage Resistances poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages understands Draconic but

Ambush Drake

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

Ambush Drake Ambush Drake Medium dragon, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2

) INT 4 (–3) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 6 (–2) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4 Damage Resistances poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages understands

Death Dog

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

Death Dog Two-Headed Spreader of Disease Habitat: Desert; Treasure: None Daren Bader ...and his sorrows will stalk your land like hungry dogs until the seas turn to sand and the sun burns to cinders

. —Tablet fragment from the Bright Desert Death dogs are plagues on the arid lands they inhabit. These vicious, two-headed canines ambush creatures they perceive as weaker than themselves

Scout

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

the world. Scout Features Rogue Level Feature 3rd Skirmisher, Survivalist 9th Superior Mobility 13th Ambush Master 17th Sudden Strike Skirmisher Starting at 3rd level, you are difficult to pin

archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills if you don’t already have it. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of those

Lizardfolk

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

Lizardfolk Reptilian Defenders of the Land Habitat: Forest, Swamp; Treasure: Individual Lizardfolk dwell in wildernesses suffused with primal magic. While many lizardfolk are Humanoids with varied

skills, some forge powerful bonds with the Elemental Plane of Earth, granting them magical connections to the cycle of growth and rebirth.

Gargoyle Ambushes

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

polished stone scales. 5 Gothically fiendish with horns and a tail. 6 Useful, like an ornate podium or a pillar. Kent Davis Gargoyles seek to ambush foes or creatures that

an ambush. Gargoyle Camouflage 1d8 The Gargoyle Conceals Itself Amid... 1 Burls and bark on a giant tree. 2 Monuments in a graveyard or memorial. 3 Outcroppings on a cliff or

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana

Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in

Nightspider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Nightspider Neogi terrorize Wildspace in ships of their own construction, which others call nightspiders. These vessels often wait in ambush for other ships. Once a target ship is identified, the

. Nightspiders are designed for space travel alone and can’t float on water or land safely on the ground (the weight of the ship would snap its spindly legs, destroying its weblike rigging in the process

Rubblebelt Stalker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

clambering across rooftops. They favor ambush tactics and avoid confrontations with stronger forces, relying on their superior mobility to make their escape. Rubblebelt Stalker Medium humanoid (any

(+2) CHA 8(−1) Skills Athletics +2, Perception +4, Stealth +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Ambusher. In the first

Star Spawn Mangler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 7(−2) Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +4 Skills Stealth +7 Damage Resistances cold Damage Immunities psychic Condition Immunities charmed

, frightened, prone Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Deep Speech Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Ambush. On the first round of each combat, the mangler has advantage on attack rolls

Star Spawn Mangler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 7(−2) Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +4 Skills Stealth +7 Damage Resistances cold Damage Immunities psychic Condition Immunities charmed

, frightened, prone Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Deep Speech Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Ambush. On the first round of each combat, the mangler has advantage on attack rolls

Harengon Brigand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Harengon Brigand Harengon brigands are usually encountered in small bands lurking along trails and roadways, where they can easily spot and ambush their victims. They delight in extorting travelers

) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 11 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Dex +5 Skills Acrobatics +5, Perception +4

Grick Ancient

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

Grick Ancient Gricks can live for centuries, with the eldest growing to monstrous sizes. Grick ancients actively hunt more than they wait in ambush, and they have no qualms about devouring smaller

Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 4 −3 −3 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 9 −1 −1 Skills Stealth +6 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12 Languages None

Twig Blight

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

river crossings, forgotten wells, or natural campsites, where they ambush those who let down their guard. Twig Blight Small Plant, Neutral Evil AC 14 Initiative +2 (12) HP 7 (2d6) Speed 20 ft

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 6 −2 −2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 11 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int 4 −3 −3 Wis 8 −1 −1 Cha 3 −4 −4 Skills Stealth

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Adventure Summary The adventure likely unfolds in the following way. The characters meet with the Saltmarsh Town Council, which hires them to investigate the lizardfolk lair. By sea or by land, the

themselves to that point, the characters might be able to improve their reputation with the tribe by using their diplomatic skills. The best possible outcome is for the characters to befriend the

Fiendish Icon

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

sinister rituals. Fiendish icons can explode with hellfire to roast their foes, and they often pretend to be ordinary statues until they leap up to ambush invaders. Roll on or choose a result from the

) HP 22 (5d6 + 5) Speed 30 ft. Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 13 +1 +1 Mod Save Int 6 –2 –2 Wis 11 +0 +0 Cha 6 –2 –2 Skills Stealth +5 Immunities Fire, Poison

Hook Horror

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

climbing skills to ambush prey from above. They hunt in packs, working together against the largest and most dangerous opponents. If a battle goes poorly, a hook horror quickly climbs a cavern wall

., climb 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 15 (+2) INT 6 (−2) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 7 (−2) Skills Perception +3 Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision

By Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

By Land The overland journey is longer because of the difficult terrain. Dozens of trails follow a route roughly parallel to the coast and 100 to 400 yards away from it. Because of the terrain, it

the distance the entrance to the cave of the giant lizards (marked C on the map, area 22 of the lair). The Bullywug Ambush If the characters’ route takes them through the marsh, they eventually pass

Learning from Experience

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

wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Interesting Things About Darguun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

goblinoid mercenaries for their ferocity and skills. Darguun is a frontier nation. Although recognized by the Treaty of Thronehold, it doesn’t abide by the common laws of the treaty nations. Law enforcement

ago. If you are a non-goblin from this land, you may have been born in captivity. Were you forced into bondage, or did you adopt Darguul customs and earn a place in their society?

Learning from Experience

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

wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Piercer

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

release their grip and plummet, intent on impaling prey in a single strike. If they’re successful, piercers consume their meals and then slowly climb to a new ambush position. If they miss or fail to

Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 1 −5 −5 Wis 7 −2 −2 Cha 3 −4 −4 Skills Stealth +5 Senses

Troglodyte

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

livestock and kidnapping residents. Troglodytes prefer to ambush prey and can change their scale color to blend in with their surroundings. They often climb along cavern walls or emerge from deep

Cha 6 −2 −2 Skills Stealth +4 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Troglodyte CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2) Traits Stench. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, any

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