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Spells
Player’s Handbook
You drive a spike of psionic energy into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw, taking 3d8 Psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage
Mind Spike
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Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You reach into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, taking 3d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Mind Spike Level 2 Divination (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 120 feet
Components: S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You drive a spike of psionic energy into the
mind of one creature you can see within range. The target makes a Wisdom saving throw, taking 3d8 Psychic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Mind Spike 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You reach into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mind Spike Evocation Cantrip (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 120 feet
Components: S
Duration: 1 Hour
You drive a spike of psionic energy into the mind of one creature
Monsters
Monster Manual
use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft
ability (spell save DC 21):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 5 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no
Monsters
Monster Manual
three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 3 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
damage.
Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike
Monsters
Monster Manual
three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Mind Invasion. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Noxious Miasma. Constitution Saving
Monsters
Monster Manual
use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft
ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 4 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The sorrowsworn makes two Arm Spike attacks.
Arm Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arm Spike"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target
. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arm Spike", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Embrace (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
Mind Sliver
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Spells
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
You drive a disorienting spike of psychic energy into the mind of one creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw or take 1d6 psychic damage and
monsters
: Mind Spike
1/Day Each: Dimension Door, MisleadCultists of Bhaal revel in bloodshed. They enjoy the act of murder, particularly when they can use inventive methods that instill fear among witnesses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Mind Sliver Enchantment cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V Duration: 1 round You drive a disorienting spike of psychic energy into the mind of one creature you can see within
increases by 1d6 when you reach certain levels: 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6). Mind Sliver
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
at any creatures they can reach. A victim experiences a flood of panic as its mind fights against the fury of this assault. The more the victim’s allies hurt the sorrowsworn, the more it makes the
Perception 8
Languages Common
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Actions
Multiattack. The sorrowsworn makes two Arm Spike attacks.
Arm Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft
using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 4 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
(necromancy)
1st Level
Cause fear (necromancy)
2nd Level
Earthbind (transmutation)
Mind spike (divination)
Shadow blade (illusion)
3rd Level
Enemies abound (enchantment)
Summon lesser demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 15 ft. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) Slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) Acid damage.
Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6
, Mind Spike (level 5 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
embraced by such a thing, the victim experiences a flood of fear and panic as its mind buckles under the fury of this assault. The harder the victims’ allies fight for release, the worse the experience
Languages Common
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The Lost makes two arm spike attacks.
Arm Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +15, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Poison damage.
Poison Breath
, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 5 version)
1/Day Each: Geas, Modify Memory
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
(conjuration)
2nd Level
Aganazzar’s scorcher (evocation)
Dragon’s Breath (transmutation)
Dust devil (conjuration)
Earthbind (transmutation)
Maximilian’s earthen grasp (transmutation)
Mind
spike (divination)
Pyrotechnics (transmutation)
Shadow blade (illusion)
Snilloc’s snowball swarm (evocation)
Warding wind (evocation)
3rd Level
Catnap (enchantment)
Enemies abound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible), Minor Illusion
2/Day: Mind Spike
Reactions
Psionic Defense (3/Day). The quaggoth casts Feather Fall or Shield in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 3 version)
1/Day: Geas
Legendary Actions
Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
one attack with a use of (A) Slowing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 4 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) Slashing damage plus 4 (1d8) Acid
save DC 17):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 4 version), Minor Illusion, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Spells Spell School Special Cloud of Daggers Conjuration C Crown of Madness Enchantment C Darkness Evocation C Enthrall Enchantment C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Mind Spike
Chill Touch Necromancy — Eldritch Blast Evocation — Friends Enchantment C Mage Hand Conjuration — Mind Sliver Enchantment — Minor Illusion Illusion — Poison Spray Necromancy — Prestidigitation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 3 version).
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. Hit: 15
actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Mind Invasion. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 3 version).
Noxious Miasma. Constitution Saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Spells Spell School Special Cloud of Daggers Conjuration C Crown of Madness Enchantment C Darkness Evocation C Enthrall Enchantment C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Mind Spike
Chill Touch Necromancy — Eldritch Blast Evocation — Friends Enchantment C Mage Hand Conjuration — Mind Sliver Enchantment — Minor Illusion Illusion — Poison Spray Necromancy — Prestidigitation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
)
Maximilian’s earthen grasp (transmutation)
Mind spike (divination)
Pyrotechnics (transmutation)
Shadow blade (illusion)
Skywrite (transmutation, ritual)
Snilloc’s snowball swarm (evocation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Illusion C Knock Transmutation — Levitate Transmutation C Magic Weapon Transmutation — Mind Spike Divination C Mirror Image Illusion — Misty Step Conjuration — Phantasmal Force Illusion C Scorching Ray
Transmutation — Message Transmutation — Mind Sliver Enchantment — Minor Illusion Illusion — Poison Spray Necromancy — Prestidigitation Transmutation — Ray of Frost Evocation — Shocking Grasp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Illusion C Knock Transmutation — Levitate Transmutation C Magic Weapon Transmutation — Mind Spike Divination C Mirror Image Illusion — Misty Step Conjuration — Phantasmal Force Illusion C Scorching Ray
Transmutation — Message Transmutation — Mind Sliver Enchantment — Minor Illusion Illusion — Poison Spray Necromancy — Prestidigitation Transmutation — Ray of Frost Evocation — Shocking Grasp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Psychic; Charmed (with Mind Blank)
Gear Wand
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common plus five other languages
CR 12 (XP 8,000; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage
version), Mind Blank (cast before combat), Scrying, Teleport
Bonus Actions
Misty Step (3/Day). The mage casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Protective
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Transmutation C Locate Object Divination C Magic Mouth Illusion R, M Magic Weapon Transmutation — Melf’s Acid Arrow Evocation — Mind Spike Divination C Mirror Image Illusion — Misty Step Conjuration
Transmutation — Message Transmutation — Mind Sliver Enchantment — Minor Illusion Illusion — Poison Spray Necromancy — Prestidigitation Transmutation — Ray of Frost Evocation — Shocking Grasp Evocation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
appear desperate and panicked. Lost sorrowsworn grasp at any creatures they can reach. A victim experiences a flood of fear and panic as its mind buckles under the fury of this assault. The harder a
two Arm Spike attacks.
Arm Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Embrace (Recharge 4–6). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
attack, using its action every round to make three Tail Spike attacks. If there are no characters present, assume that one knight is injured and the manticore’s hit points are reduced by 8 at the end
unwittingly reveals part of the knights’ secret. Indoctrinated by the air cult, Savra’s heart and mind belong to Yan-C-Bin. If the characters defeat the cult and destroy Windvane, Savra is freed from prince’s influence and returns to her senses.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
the Monster Manual unless the table states otherwise.
Dimir NPCs
Role Appropriate Stat Block
Dimir spy Spy or thought spy*
Duskmantle assassin Assassin
Mind mage Mind mage
chosen by Lazav: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or necrotic.
YONGJAE CHOI
Mind Mage Dimir mind mages are among the most feared spellcasters in Ravnica, thanks in large part to the aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Intelligence (Investigation) check, a character can deduce the presence of the pressure plate from variations in the mortar and stone around it, compared to the surrounding floor. Wedging an iron spike
attacks his rescuers, his mind all but transformed to that of a troll over the ages of his burial. He had a name, but he has forgotten it, although he has not forgotten how to speak Elvish and Draconic






