monster starts with only aid from for level

Pit Fiend

Monsters Monster Manual

"}. The pit fiend casts Fireball (level 5 version) twice, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21). It can replace one Fireball with Hold Monster (level 7 version) or Wall of Fire.Fire, PoisonCold

Hells. Fear Aura. The pit fiend emanates an aura in a 20-foot Emanation while it doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 21, any enemy that starts its turn in the

Ancient Silver Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Detect Magic, Hold Monster, Ice Knife (level 2 version), Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and

use of (A) Paralyzing Breath or (B) Spellcasting to cast Ice Knife (level 2 version). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft

Kuo-toa Archpriest

Monsters Monster Manual

Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At Will: Detect Magic, Thaumaturgy 1/Day Each: Destructive Wave, Divination, Hold Monster (level 6 version), Scrying

Solar

Monsters Monster Manual

":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Success: Half damage.Poison, RadiantDivine Aid (3/Day). The solar casts Cure Wounds (level 2 version), Lesser Restoration, or Remove Curse, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Create Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

over five Ghoul;Ghouls or two Ghast;Ghasts or Wight;Wights. If you use a level 9 spell slot, you can animate or reassert control over six Ghoul;Ghouls, three Ghast;Ghasts or Wight;Wights, or two Mummy;Mummies. See the Monster Manual for these stat blocks.

You can cast this spell only at night. Choose up to three corpses of Medium or Small Humanoids within range. Each one becomes a Ghoul under your control (see the Monster Manual for its stat block

Adult Silver Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

with spell attacks): At Will: Detect Magic, Hold Monster, Ice Knife, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit

Points required to maintain the spell) 1/Day Each: Ice Storm (level 5 version), Zone of TruthLegendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the dragon can expend a

Staff of Power

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Cone of Cold 5 Fireball (level 5 version) 5 Globe of Invulnerability 6 Hold Monster 5 Levitate 2 Lightning

Bolt (level 5 version) 5 Magic Missile 1 Ray of Enfeeblement 1 Wall of Force 5 Regaining Charges. The staff regains 2d8 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the

Salamander Inferno Master

Monsters Monster Manual

salamander can see within 120 feet. Failure: 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Inferno Blast", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage, and the target starts burning, taking 5

target gains 1 Exhaustion level whenever it takes this burning damage. Success: Half damage only.FireColdBlazing Movement. The salamander moves up to its Speed without provoking opportunity attack

Hunger of Hadar

Spells Player’s Handbook

within it have the Blinded condition. Any creature that starts its turn in the area takes 2d6 Cold damage. Any creature that ends its turn there must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 Acid

damage from otherworldly tentacles. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The Cold or Acid damage (your choice) increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.

Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell

slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Construct Spirit Medium Construct, Neutral AC 13 + the spell’s level HP 40 + 15 for each spell level above 4 Speed 30 ft

Elemental Cataclysm

Monsters Monster Manual

). If the cataclysm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The cataclysm deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cataclysm makes two Elemental Burst

: Half damage. Failure or Success: The target starts burning.2: Freezing Waves. Strength Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation":"5d8", "rollType":"damage

Conjure Elemental

Spells Player’s Handbook

), earth (Thunder), fire (Fire), or water (Cold). The spirit lasts for the duration. Whenever a creature you can see enters the spirit’s space or starts its turn within 5 feet of the spirit, you

successful save, the target isn’t Restrained by the spirit. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.

Summon Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

(no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the

spell’s level in the stat block. Undead Spirit Medium Undead, Neutral AC 11 + the spell’s level HP 30 (Ghostly and Putrid only) or 20 (Skeletal only) + 10 for each spell level above 3

Imprisonment

Spells Player’s Handbook

true love, or defeating a specific monster. A Dispel Magic spell can end the spell only if it is cast with a level 9 spell slot, targeting either the prison or the component used to create it.

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

Incapacitated condition in its resting place, the vampire has the Paralyzed condition until the weapon is removed.Sunlight. The vampire takes 20 Radiant damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While in

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Hunger of Hadar"}. The vampire casts Hunger of Hadar (level 5 version), requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18).Legendary

Prismatic Wall

Spells Player’s Handbook

harm. If another creature that can see the wall moves within 20 feet of it or starts its turn there, the creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or have the Blinded condition for 1 minute

Passwall spell, or another spell of equal or greater level that can open a portal on a solid surface, destroys this layer. 5 Blue. Failed Save: 12d6 Cold damage. Successful Save: Half as much

Biomancer

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, polymorph 5th level (2 slots): cone of cold, creation, hold monster 6th level (1 slot): move earth, wall of ice 7th level (1 slot): prismatic spray 8th level (1 slot): control weatherScimitar. Melee

Bolstering Presence. The biomancer magically emanates life-giving energy within 30 feet of itself. Any ally of the biomancer that starts its turn there regains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10

Sled Dog

Equipment

the Monster Manual). A sled dog pulling a sled alone must take a Short Rest after pulling a sled for 1 hour; otherwise, it gains 1 Exhaustion level.

Frontline Medic

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, resistance, spare the dying 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, sanctuary 2nd level (2 slots): aid, lesser restorationSpear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit"} to

Spellcasting. The medic is a 3rd-level Boros spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11). The medic has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mending

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Special Equipment. In addition to his sword cane, Rictavio wears a hat of disguise and a ring of mind shielding, and he carries a spell scroll of raise dead. Spellcasting. Rictavio is a 9th-level

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots

Derwyth

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following

druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce flame, shillelagh 1st level (4 slots): entangle, longstrider, speak with animals, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): animal messenger

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Contamination", "rollDamageType":"poison

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

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Spellcasting. Ziraj is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell

attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): command, protection from evil and good, thunderous smite 2nd level (3 slots): branding smite, find steed 3rd level (2

Druid of the Old Ways

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Siege Monster. The druid deals double damage to objects and structures. Speak with Beasts and Plants. The druid can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language. Spellcasting. The

druid is a 12th-level Gruul spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC

flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon Icy Doom. When the cultist dies, its corpse freezes for 9 days

Zindar

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

slots): detect thoughts, knock 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, tongues 4th level (3 slots): dominate beast, stoneskin 5th level (3 slots): hold monster, telekinesis 6th level (1 slot): true seeing

Spellcasting. Zindar is a 14th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with

Ixitxachitl Cleric

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Regeneration. The ixitxachitl regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. The ixitxachitl dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points. Spellcasting. The ixitxachitl is a 5th-level

following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, thaumaturgy 1st Level (4 slots): charm person, create or destroy water 2nd Level (3 slots): hold person, silence 3rd Level (2 slots

Kaarghaz

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Chameleon Skin. Kaarghaz has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Stench. Any creature other than a troglodyte that starts its turn within 5 feet of Kaarghaz must succeed on a DC 12

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Kaarghaz has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Spellcasting. Kaarghaz is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting

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

of Giants, giant artificers built mindless war golems to aid them in their war against the quori. Millennia later, some of these golems were unearthed by adventurers searching for the secrets of that

Cassiok Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

from it, using your spell save DC and spell attack bonus: cone of cold (5 charges), fireball (5th-level version, 5 charges), globe of invulnerability (6 charges), hold monster (5 charges), levitate (2

Magic Resistance. The archmage has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Spellcasting. The archmage is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is

Devkarin Lich

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the lich’s next turn. The lich dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Spellcasting. The

lich is a 14th-level Golgari spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell

Hound Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Aura of Menace. As long as the archon doesn’t have the incapacitated condition, each creature of the archon’s choice that starts its turn within 20 feet of the archon must make a DC 12

"} radiant damage. Spellcasting. The archon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability: At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: aid

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Rebuke (2nd-Level Spell; 1/Day). When the oread is damaged by a creature within 60 feet of the oread that it can see, the creature that damaged the oread must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16

nymphs and convincing them to aid in creating phenomenal works. In some tales, a smith finds an oread and allows it to relish in the destruction of a novel or remarkable item. In recompense, the

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

object. Spellcasting. The ghost is a 6th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14). The ghost has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand

, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): — 3rd level (3 slots): counterspellWithering Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6

Undying Councilor

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

bright light overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created that darkness is dispelled. Magic Resistance. The councilor has advantage on saving

throws against spells and other magical effects. Spellcasting. The councilor is a 13th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to

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