mechanics some with only also fighting for lich

Sword of Kas

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

bring ruin to Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and foiling his machinations all help to fulfill this goal. The Sword of Kas also seeks to destroy anyone

. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for

Modify Memory

Spells Player’s Handbook

You attempt to reshape another creature’s memories. One creature that you can see within range makes a Wisdom saving throw. If you are fighting the creature, it has Advantage on the save. On a

failed save, the target has the Charmed condition for the duration. While Charmed in this way, the target also has the Incapacitated condition and is unaware of its surroundings, though it can hear

Ranger

Classes Player’s Handbook

predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Thanks to their connection with nature, Rangers can also cast spells that harness primal powers of the

— — — — 2 +2 Deft Explorer, Fighting Style 2 3 2 — — — — 3 +2 Ranger Subclass 2 4 3 — — — &mdash

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

unoccupied space nearest to the piece of chardalyn, and another lich’s mind in the body seizes psychic control of the body.Multiattack. Zlan makes three attacks, using Slam or Bewildering Bolt

can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.Scheming Lich in a Monstrous, Frozen Form Zlan is a horrid, icy amalgamation of the seven liches who created the Artifact

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

traveled across Calimshan, infiltrating rival genie courts and eliminating remnants of the Twisted Rune. Some accounts even tell of her fighting alongside Sultana Songal during the Night of Fleeing

she also values information and learning just as much as material wealth. Offering valuable information is a surefire way to gain an audience with the her, but those caught lying to her are severely

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

transformation is complete, you become a Lich under the DM's control. Each time you use this Artifact's Cone of Undeath or Myrkul's Hand benefit, there is a 10 percent cumulative chance that you

can also cast this spell of its own free will. Once the spell has been cast using the crown, it can't be cast again until 7 days have passed. Random Properties. The Artifact has the following random

False Lich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

30 feet of the false lich must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition for 1 minute. While frightened in this way, a creature also has the unconscious condition. An

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the false lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The false lich has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical

Eldritch Lich

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

one Parasitic Tentacle attack or uses Spellcasting. The lich also uses Psychic Whisper twice. Parasitic Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Far Realm Parasite. Inside the lich’s torso dwells a wormlike parasite that contains the lich’s soul. When the lich dies, it implodes into the parasite, which then vanishes into the Far

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

of invulnerability 7th level (1 slot): finger of death, plane shift 8th level (1 slot): dominate monster, power word stun 9th level (1 slot): power word kill Turn Resistance. The lich has

her shriveled flesh and appear to be a living elf. This magical illusion lasts until she ends it as a bonus action or until she uses her Frightening Gaze legendary action. The effect also ends if

Githyanki Buccaneer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

lost the will to serve the Lich-Queen Vlaakith; they prefer to live by their own code or revel in their unbridled freedom. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the

progenitors of githzerai. These tall, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the followers of the Lich-Queen Vlaakith

Way of the Long Death

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of

their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.

Way of the Long Death (SCAG)

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of

their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

evolution. The lich Acererak — a powerful wizard and demonologist and the infamous master of the Tomb of Horrors — anticipated his own transformation, preparing for it by setting enchanted

disturb their lairs. Demilich The immortality granted to a lich lasts only as long as it feeds mortal souls to its phylactery. If it falters or fails in that task, its bones turn to dust until only

Githyanki Kith'rak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

undergo torturous training and psionic testing until they can command the respect of their underlings. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of githzerai

. These tall, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the bellicose followers of the Lich Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize

Ogre Howdah

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

as a fighting platform for up to four Small people. Ogre howdahs are most often seen bearing bow- and spear-wielding goblin;goblins into battle, or perhaps kobold;kobolds or deep gnome (svirfneblin

);deep gnomes (all three appear in the Monster Manual), but they might also transport other Small folk. Ogres of War Ogres love to rush headlong into battle, but with enough time and patience, some

Githyanki Star Seer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

little concern to a star seer, who resides mainly on the Astral Plane. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of githzerai. These tall, gaunt folk have

potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the followers of the Lich-Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize the Astral Plane, raiding into

Githyanki Gish

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

battle. Their specialized capabilities make them well suited for assassination, raiding, and espionage. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of

githzerai. These tall, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the bellicose followers of the Lich Queen Vlaakith. They

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. His successes earned him Vecna’s admiration and a reward: a sword with as dark a pedigree as the man who would wield it. For a long time, Kas faithfully served the lich, but as Kas’s

power grew, so did his hubris. His sword urged him to supplant Vecna, so that they could rule the lich’s empire in Vecna’s stead. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

target can’t regain hit points until the start of Illmarrow’s next turn. If the target is undead, it also has disadvantage on attack rolls against Illmarrow until the end of her next turn

— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich

Inquisitive

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

As an archetypal Inquisitive, you excel at rooting out secrets and unraveling mysteries. You rely on your sharp eye for detail, but also on your finely honed ability to read the words and deeds of

expose and end hidden evils. Inquisitive Features Rogue Level Feature 3rd Ear for Deceit, Eye for Detail, Insightful Fighting 9th Steady Eye 13th Unerring Eye 17th Eye for Weakness

Clockwork Behir

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Clockwork Behir. Any character fighting the clockwork behir can see that the complex arrangement of its workings gives it a unique vulnerability. Any character within 5 feet of the construct can use

, or half as much damage on a successful one. Swallow. The behir makes one bite attack against a Medium or smaller target it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target is also swallowed, and the

Githyanki Supreme Commander

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

forces. Most supreme commanders ride red dragons (see the Monster Manual) into battle. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of githzerai. These tall

, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the bellicose followers of the Lich Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize the Astral

Githyanki Xenomancer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

laboratories on the Astral Plane. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of githzerai. These tall, gaunt folk have potent psionic powers and dwell, for the most

part, on the Astral Plane. Among the best-known githyanki are the followers of the Lich-Queen Vlaakith. They terrorize the Astral Plane, raiding into Wildspace to plunder the multiverse of its magic

Inquisitive (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

As an archetypal Inquisitive, you excel at rooting out secrets and unraveling mysteries. You rely on your sharp eye for detail, but also on your finely honed ability to read the words and deeds of

expose and end hidden evils. Inquisitive Features Rogue Level Feature 3rd Ear for Deceit, Eye for Detail, Insightful Fighting 9th Steady Eye 13th Unerring Eye 17th Eye for Weakness

Dominate Monster Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

fighting it, it has advantage on the saving throw. While the creature is charmed, you have a telepathic link with it as long as the two of you are on the same plane of existence. You can use this

do. During this time, you can also cause the creature to use a reaction, but this requires you to use your own reaction as well. Each time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw

Moonlight Guardian

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

mithral. They were originally created by a desperate mage on Krynn who drew the Moon card from a Deck of Many Things. The mage wished for a retinue of bodyguards ideally suited to fighting lycanthropes

into its blows. It can also unleash searing blasts of lunar energy that can expose shapeshifters by forcing them into their true forms.Poison, RadiantBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Slithering Tracker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s space and stop there. It can also move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Spider Climb. The slithering tracker can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on

is known to hags, lich;liches, and priests who worship gods of vengeance. It can be performed only on a willing creature that hungers for revenge. The ritual sucks all the moisture from the subject

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

routine, though you might also have some skills as a tumbler or actor. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, PerformanceTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one type of musical instrumentEquipment: An

; FEATURE: BY POPULAR DEMAND You can always find a place to perform in any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret pit fighting club. At such

Grung

Species One Grung Above

THIS IS NONCORE D&D MATERIAL These game mechanics are usable in your campaign if your DM allows them but not refined by final game design and editing. Grungs are aggressive froglike

;600 Naturally Toxic. All grungs secrete a substance that is harmless to them but poisonous to other creatures. A grung also uses venom to poison its weapons. Slavers. Grungs are always on the

Dominate Beast Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You attempt to beguile a beast that you can see within range. It must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by you for the duration. If you or creatures that are friendly to you are fighting

. During this time, you can also cause the creature to use a reaction, but this requires you to use your own reaction as well. Each time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw against

Dominate Person Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

fighting it, it has advantage on the saving throw. While the target is charmed, you have a telepathic link with it as long as the two of you are on the same plane of existence. You can use this telepathic

. During this time you can also cause the creature to use a reaction, but this requires you to use your own reaction as well. Each time the target takes damage, it makes a new Wisdom saving throw

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly

Vampiric Boon. When the priest deals necrotic damage to any creature, the priest gains a number of temporary hit points equal to half that necrotic damage. The priest’s speed also increases by

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis. As his power grew, he attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time

, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

attracted disciples who also wished to defy life and death. He shared his dread secrets with them and demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power

von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls

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