mind strikes with often about from for lack

Soulknife

Classes Player’s Handbook

Strike Foes with Psionic Blades A Soulknife strikes with the mind, cutting through barriers both physical and psychic. These Rogues discover psionic power within themselves and channel it to do

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

+2 Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall 1d6 4 +10 ft. 5 +3 Extra Attack, Stunning Strike 1d8 5 +10 ft. 6 +3 Empowered Strikes, Subclass feature 1d8 6 +15 ft. 7 +3

. 19 +6 Epic Boon 1d12 19 +30 ft. 20 +6 Body and Mind 1d12 20 +30 ft. Monk Class Features As a Monk, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Monk levels. These features are listed in the Monk Features table.

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

: 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

ways. Cultists who receive orders from their patron god directly are often the most ambitious and most dangerous.

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

often believe their immortality will exempt them from any infernal claim to their souls. The archdevil Mephistopheles happily exploits such hubris and proves that even undead aren’t immune to the

sap the body and mind. Creatures (excluding the vampire and its allies) that finish a Short or Long Rest while within 1 mile of the lair make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature

Goliath Giant-Kin

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

emulate them and are recognized by the giants as kin. These goliath giant-kin often act as liaisons between giant clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can

giant-kin often revere the divine ancestors of the giants, with a particular affinity for Annam’s daughters: Diancastra, Hiatea, and Iallanis. They also tend to extol the same virtues as the giants

Oblex Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

personality it has absorbed or else become uncontrolled and erratic. This act spawns a new oblex. Newly formed oblexes lack the capabilities of their older kin. They seek only to feed on memories and

grow until they can impersonate their victims. Oblexes By experimenting on the slimes, jellies, and puddings that infest the depths of the Underdark, mind flayers created a special breed of Ooze

K'thriss Drow'b

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Special Equipment. K'thriss wears a robe of stars (accounted for in his statistics). The robe allows him to cast the following spells: 6/day: magic missile (7 missiles) Awakened Mind. K'thriss can

largely indifferent elder entity from beyond reality. Tapped into this dark power, the “C” Team's hoardsperson sees all existence as a puzzle to unlock, and he is obsessed by the essential lack of meaning

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

difference is the lack of a mind flayer’s ever-present mucus coating. Without that protection, an alhoon’s skin becomes dry and cracked, and its eyes might appear shriveled and sunken. Both of

oblivion, and thus alhoons often work together to create elaborate protections for their periapt and their preferred ritual site. Sometimes a single alhoon is entrusted with the periapt of mind

Archaic

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Enigmatic Mind. The archaic’s mind can’t be read, creatures can communicate telepathically with the archaic only if it allows, and magic can’t determine whether the archaic is lying

creature encounters a solid object (such as a ceiling) in this fall, it strikes the object just as it would during a downward fall. If the creature reaches the top of the area without striking anything

Goblin Psi Brawler

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

physical might. Their strikes crackle with psychic energy, and while angered, goblin psi brawlers can unleash a telekinetic thrust strong enough to knock enemies to the ground. Psionic Goblins The

often struggle to handle the turbulent psychic energy within their minds and bodies. Those psionic goblins who learn how to safely tap into this psychic power are formidable forces in combat. Psionic

Mind Drinker Vampire

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

that prohibits mind drinkers from feeding on others of their kind. Cell Leaders. Thanks to their particular gifts, mind drinkers are often placed as leaders of small cells of covert Dimir operatives

":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. The vampire can also grapple the target (escape DC 13) if it is a creature and the vampire has a hand free. Mind Siphon (Recharge 5

Drowned Ascetic

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

underwater at a depth greater than 100 feet. Bound Together. The drowned ascetic shares its mind with every other drowned one within 1 mile of it, and can communicate its thoughts and observations to

the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the drowned ascetic drops to 1 hit point instead.Multiattack. The drowned ascetic makes three unarmed strikes. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Most assassins strike with physical weapons, and many burglars and spies use thieves’ tools to infiltrate secure locations. In contrast, a Soulknife strikes and infiltrates with the mind

; guilds, though they are often mistrusted by rogues who are leery of anyone using strange mind powers to conduct their business. Most governments would also be happy to employ a Soulknife as a spy. Amid

Psi Warrior Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Awake to the psionic power within, a Psi Warrior is a fighter who augments their physical might with psi-infused weapon strikes, telekinetic lashes, and barriers of mental force. Many githyanki train

psionic abilities through solo discipline, unlocked it under the tutelage of a master, or refined it at an academy dedicated to wielding the mind’s power as both weapon and shield.

Kobold Tinkerer

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Inquiring Mind (1/Day). The kobold can cast detect magic, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability. Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll

Humanoids that often revere dragons. Physically weak, they find strength in numbers. A few kobolds are born with leathery wings and can fly, which is often seen as a gift from dragon gods.

Cranium Rat

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature, often referring to itself using the collective pronouns “we” and “us.” Some mind flayer colonies use cranium rats as spies. The rats invade communities and act as

their heightened intelligence for as long as the swarm persists. The swarm also awakens latent psionic abilities implanted within each cranium rat by its mind flayer creators, bestowing upon the swarm

Tree Blight

Monsters Curse of Strahd

for sap and is so saturated with blood that it doesn’t catch fire easily. Vicious Carnivore. A tree blight feeds on warm-blooded prey and takes perverse delight in causing carnage. It strikes

cutting them causes the blight no harm. Blight Animosity. A tree blight will often fight alongside other kinds of blights, but it hates other tree blights and will attack them given the chance. Tree

Cloaker Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

powers they worship. Creatures that become mutates often inexplicably change back to their previous forms once the Far Realm influence abates. Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably fails

, though evil forces—such as the mind flayer empire of old—have conducted much research on the topic. For centuries, mind flayers have tried to create armies of mutates to sweep through

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

fell powers they worship. Creatures that become mutates often inexplicably change back to their previous forms once the Far Realm influence abates. Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably

fails, though evil forces—such as the mind flayer empire of old—have conducted much research on the topic. For centuries, mind flayers have tried to create armies of mutates to sweep through

Humanoid Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

deliberately change themselves, seeking to embrace the fell powers they worship. Creatures that become mutates often inexplicably change back to their previous forms once the Far Realm influence abates

. Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably fails, though evil forces—such as the mind flayer empire of old—have conducted much research on the topic. For centuries, mind flayers

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black-and-gray hide is smooth like a salamander’s, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their

. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social

Gnome Ceremorph

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Laser Pistol","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The ceremorph magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 22

Intellect Snare

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, echoing with the cacophonous sounds of every thought the snare has consumed. Intellect snares are scavengers, often found scouring the aftermath of a mind flayer attack to feast on whatever hapless

creatures are left behind. An intellect snare feeds by wrapping a creature in one of its tentacles and then siphoning shreds of thought, leaving a tattered mind in its wake.PsychicSiphon Thoughts. The

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

Your family name strikes fear and admiration in the hearts of the common folk — but that’s got nothing to do with you. Songs and stories celebrating the adventuring exploits of your

parent, and when they were around, it was all about them and tales of slaying this demon or vanquishing that dragon. All too often, you’d be woken out of a sound sleep by someone standing outside

Dolgaunt

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

modifier.Multiattack. The dolgaunt makes two tentacle attacks and two unarmed strikes. Up to two tentacle attacks can be replaced by Vitality Drain. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

their bodies into living weapons dedicated to the missions given them by those masters. Dolgaunts are often found commanding squads of dolgrims, and can also be found working with the Cults of the Dragon Below — particularly those devoted to Dyrrn the Corruptor.

Beanstalk Wurm

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

enormous creatures that resemble limbless, wingless dragons, though they lack a dragon’s breath weapons and keen intelligence. On the world of Eldraine, many wurms have adapted to life among the world

’s skyscraping beanstalks. These beanstalk wurms sport leafy growths, sustaining themselves on a mixture of natural photosynthesis and a carnivorous diet. Cloud-dwelling giants often use

High Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

As a high elf, you have a keen mind and a mastery of at least the basics of magic. In many of the worlds of D&D, there are two kinds of high elves. One type (which includes the gray elves and

other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans and

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The duergar makes two Mind-Poison Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Mind Mastery

. Mind-Poison Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mind-Poison Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

gleaming black alloy of unknown origin, the servant is often described as a combination of a disproportioned dwarf and an oversized beetle. The servant contains enough space for 1 ton of cargo and a

conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons&rsquo

wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in

Medusa (Theran variant)

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

target.Medusas (often called gorgons on Theros) are closely associated with Pharika, the god of poison and medicine. Pharika has charged her favored servants with guarding secrets of life, health, and

immortality that are too powerful to be known by those who lack the wisdom to use them properly. Those who approach a medusa with humility and worthy offerings might receive the creature's favor. The

Swarm of Cranium Rats

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

communicating telepathically “speaks” as one creature, often referring to itself using the collective pronouns “we” and “us.” Some mind flayer colonies use cranium

rat by its mind flayer creators, bestowing upon the swarm psionic powers. A single cranium rat uses its natural telepathy to communicate hunger, fear, and other base emotions. A swarm of cranium rats

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

with the serpent god Sseth, the Sibilant Death. They use their abilities to convert others to their faith, increase their personal power, and befuddle the minds of their enemies. Mind whisperers are

elusive, manipulative, unpredictable, and willing to cheat or kill comrades and rivals alike if doing so benefits them. The worshipers of Sseth have their hands in many schemes, often plying the middle

Crokek'toeck

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can hold smaller demons in its gullet and disgorge them anywhere Yeenoghu wishes. Immune to the mind-shattering effects of the River Styx, Crokek'toeck is often used to transport smaller demons (and

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