monster service with only above from for larger

Velociraptor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage.This feathered dinosaur is about the size of a large turkey. It is an aggressive predator and often hunts in packs to bring down larger prey. Dinosaurs The Monster Manual has statistics for several kinds of dinosaurs.

Frost Salamander

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

them to attack expeditions and settlements that other predators would avoid, as they often mistake the fire of a forge or a campfire for a large, tasty meal. azer;Azers (see the Monster Manual) use this

as they grind it down. This habit leads them to create extensive networks of ice caves, which become ever larger as they claw fresh chunks of ice from the walls of their lairs. A frost salamander that

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

territorial, eats bugs and little animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone wild gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on larger

they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the telepathic bond. Aggressive. The gazer can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.

Deinonychus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.This larger cousin of the velociraptor kills by gripping its target with its claws and feeding. Dinosaurs The Monster Manual has statistics for several kinds of dinosaurs.

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

worker robots fill public-facing service roles. Antigravity technology and built-in tractor beams allow worker robots to effortlessly lift cargo and other heavy objects with their mechanical tentacles

circuitry is prone to overload if exposed to strong electrical currents. A robot has a pair of small appendages for fine motor control and object manipulation, as well as two larger appendages

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the

) is territorial, eats bugs and little animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone wild gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, invisibility, major image 3/day each: dispel magic, fly, suggestion, wall of fire 1/day: dominate monster Teleport. Bael teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet

(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard

Giff Shock Trooper

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Siege Monster. The giff deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The giff makes two Greatsword or Musket

death, each has a military rank. Promotions don’t depend on time in service but are granted by superiors as rewards for valor. Muskets and grenades are the specialties of many giff regiments

Warforged Titan

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

feet of the warforged, they must use spears or weapons with reach and the target must be Large or larger. Siege Monster. The warforged titan deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack

Molydeus (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

if it takes none of the damage, has legendary actions, or is Huge or larger. Such a creature takes an extra 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Demonic Weapon

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target transforms into a manes (see the Monster Manual) if this reduces its hit

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ago, the god Maglubiyet—conqueror and then lord of early goblinoids—bargained with the General of Gehenna for aid. The General provided yugoloths, which then died in service to Maglubiyet

opportunity arises, until they reach adulthood and are capable of seeking out stronger prey. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires. Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to

Molydeus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

if it takes none of the damage, has legendary actions, or is Huge or larger. Such a creature takes an extra 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Demonic Weapon

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target transforms into a manes (see the Monster Manual) if this reduces its hit

Goliath Werebear

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Build (Humanoid Form Only). The werebear counts as one size larger when determining its carrying capacity and the weight it can push, drag, or lift. Shapechanger. The werebear can use its action to

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy, as described in the Monster Manual. Claw (Bear or

Ettin Ceremorph

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

saving throw or have the stunned condition until the end of its next turn.Mind flayer;Mind flayers, which are described in the Monster Manual, are created through ceremorphosis, a process that begins

with the implantation of an illithid tadpole in the brain of a Humanoid host. Mind flayers have subjected giants to this process in an effort to create larger, stronger mind flayers, but those

Dracohydra

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

blood of a hydra resulted in a many-headed draconic monster with wings and multiple snakelike tails. The dracohydra’s breath weapon is a multicolored mass of energy that contains the essence of a

of its own. If left alone, they hunt the local fauna almost to extinction, then move on to threatening the folk of nearby settlements. A dracohydra can sometimes be found in the service of the spellcaster who created it, kept obedient by the rituals of their creation.

Nabassu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

finishes a short or long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0, and if the target is a Humanoid, it immediately rises as a ghoul (see the Monster Manual) under the nabassu’s

to take down larger prey. Some especially powerful nabassus even search for demon lords’ amulets. Whenever magic pulls demons from the Abyss to the Material Plane, nabassus try to get summoned

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22): At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), animate dead, detect magic, hold monster

all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

on which it stands; it is populated by minotaur;minotaurs, goristro;goristros, and quasit;quasits all of which appear in the Monster Manual. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative

that is no larger in any dimension than 100 feet. The effect ends on the next initiative count 20. Charisma is Baphomet’s spellcasting ability for this spell. Reverse Gravity. Baphomet chooses a

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed

become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies (both appear in the Monster Manual) that serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21): At will: command, dispel magic, hold monster 1/day: feeblemind Warp Creature. The sibriex targets up to three

6 levels of exhaustion, it dies and instantly transforms into a living manes (see the Monster Manual) under the sibriex’s control. The transformation of the body can be undone only by a wish

Prehistoric Figurines of Wondrous Power

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Larger and more roughly hewn than typical figurine of wondrous power;figurines of wondrous power, these statuettes depict dinosaurs and related creatures from the earliest days of the world. As an

. See the Monster Manual for the creature’s statistics. The creature exists for a duration specific to each figurine. At the end of the duration, the creature reverts to its statuette form. It

Thorny Vegepygmy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, instead of a bipedal vegepygmy. Thornies are less intelligent than other vegepygmies, but they are larger and more ferocious and have thorn-covered bodies. Vegepygmies Vegepygmies are fungus creatures

myconid adult;myconid adults, shrieker;shriekers, and violet fungus;violet fungi (all appear in the Monster Manual). Although they prefer to eat fresh meat, bone, and blood, vegepygmies can absorb

Flesh Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and

energy.During the dawn of the giants’ empires, twisted minds sought to make their fallen comrades continue their service. Wizard giants stitched and wove the flesh of various giants over an

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect thoughts, levitate 1/day each: dominate monster, feeblemind, mass suggestion

: a larger and more potent mind flayer with six tentacles. Illithids innately recognize that an ulitharid’s survival is more important than their own. An elder brain’s reaction to the rise

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave of countless spiders. The tiny arachnids swarm the larger horror, girding it in skittering bodies. Fighting Arasta as a mythic

attack with her claws. Swarm (Costs 2 Actions). Arasta causes two Swarm of Insects (Spiders) ;swarms of spiders (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of her. Toxic Web

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, has legendary actions, or is Huge or larger. Such a creature takes an extra 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Final Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage from

any medusa, including the hierophant medusa or the medusa in the Monster Manual. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the medusa can take one of the following lair actions

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;Kurtulmak: God of Kobolds” sidebar). In the world they occupy, kobolds are often bullied and enslaved by larger creatures — or, when they live on their own, they are constantly fearful of

creatures wouldn’t feel safe. Kobolds take advantage of their size by creating small-diameter tunnels that they can easily pass through, but that require larger creatures to hunch over or even

Outlander - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

;you’ll leave an outsider, if you leave at all. You grew up in the wilds, far from the comforts of town and technology. You’ve witnessed the migration of herds larger than forests

unsure how to begin. 3 War, plague, famine, or a marauding monster ravaged your home, forcing you to flee for your life. You don’t even know how many of your people survived or where to find

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear and become

rare or rarer magic weapon with which you are proficient appears in your hands. The GM chooses the weapon. Knight. You gain the service of a 4th-level fighter who appears in a space you choose within

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

background might aspire to greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith. You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you have advantage on ability checks made using one skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure. Otherwise, this card has no

possess for the duration of this adventure. Knight. You gain the service of any of the NPCs in the “Hirelings” section not currently with the party, who appears in a space you choose

Skills

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

Proficiency Bonus by Challenge Rating table). Other modifiers might apply. For instance, a monster might have a larger-than-expected bonus (usually double its proficiency bonus) to account for its heightened expertise.

Skills The Skills entry is reserved for monsters that are proficient in one or more skills. For example, a monster that is very perceptive and stealthy might have bonuses to Wisdom (Perception) and

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of creature that can be browbeaten into service might be found with a goblin tribe, but rats and wolves are nearly always present. Both have lived in concert

goblin is a sorcerer with the wild magic origin whose every casting, including cantrips, is accompanied by a wild magic surge. Use the mage stat block in the Monster Manual to represent this goblin, adding

Rivalis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

brigands threaten the town or fishing boats vanish—victims of the lake monster, Wolf-Head Wylie—things are only briefly “unfortunate.” Discussing such events at the town’s larger public houses, such as Old Nuck’s or the Lost Goat Knight, spurs locals to change the subject.

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