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Helm of Devil Command

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

within range. The devils receiving your broadcasted thoughts have no special means of replying to them. The helm has 3 charges. As an action, you can expend 1 charge to cast dominate monster (save DC 21

), which affects devils only. (The spell fails and the charge is wasted if you target any creature that’s not a devil.) If a devil can see you when you cast this spell on it, the devil knows you

Gar Shatterkeel (Noncore)

Monsters Locathah Rising

, mirror image*, misty step*, pass without trace, protection from poison3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, dispel magic, tidal wave, water breathing*, water walk*4th level (3 slots): charm monster

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Umberlee's Wake"}. Power ripples out in a 60-foot radius sphere from a point within range (150 ft.) as the will of Umberlee affects all in her

Arrant Quill

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, mage hand, prestidigitation 3/day each: detect magic, dispel magic, faerie fire, hold monster 1/day each: mind blank, teleport Supreme Mockery. Quill hurls a string of insults laced with enchantments

spent alone with his thoughts in Wisteria Vale has led him to suspect that the Harpers were never going to find a cure, and that they were simply biding their time until he became complacent enough

Miska the Wolf-Spider

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Minor Illusion, Web 2/day each: Dominate Monster, Mass Suggestion, Mirror Image, Telekinesis, TeleportMiska can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can

strength is his cunning mind. History Ages ago, Miska led the hordes of Chaos against the forces of Law at the behest of his patron, the enigmatic Queen of Chaos. It seemed Miska’s domination

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

disaster. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster. 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

can hover. A Humanoid slain by this necrotic damage rises as a wight (see its entry in the Monster Manual) at the end of the jiangshi’s turn. The wight acts immediately after the jiangshi in

their descendants and the communities they knew in life, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously

Brain in a Jar

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(spell save DC 14): At will: detect thoughts, mage hand, zone of truth 3/day each: charm person, hold person 1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (3rd-level version), Tasha's hideous

whom it can speak. It also likes to think out loud and reflect on the events and decisions that led to its great transformation. Brain Vessels The brain floats in a jar of solution, pulsating as it

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. You can find its statistics in the Monster Manual. If you roll a soul that has already escaped, roll again. Souls of the Tarokka d100 Card Soul 1 Artifact Flameskull 2

wayfarers from diverse walks and of disparate origins, embracing any who seek to find a home amid the endless roads and vistas hidden amid the mists. A halfling Vistani, Mother Luba led one of the

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and signature methods. Roll or choose options from the Relentless Origins and Relentless Methods tables when creating your own

into a monster. 5 The killer used its body to contain an evil entity. 6 The killer appears to be an ordinary person who doesn’t realize it turns into a killer when enraged

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and

its birth, and its wicked nature emerged over time. 4 A wicked place or magic relic seeped into its being, turning it into a monster. 5 The killer used its body to contain an evil entity

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The drow uses Spellcasting.Among drow followers of Lolth, each noble house is led by a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god

"} psychic damage but has advantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn. Summon Servant (1/Day). The drow magically summons a glabrezu or a yochlol (both appear in the Monster

Hit Points

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

affects the number of hit points it has. Its Constitution modifier is multiplied by the number of Hit Dice it possesses, and the result is added to its hit points. For example, if a monster has a Constitution of 12 (+1 modifier) and 2d8 Hit Dice, it has 2d8 + 2 hit points (average 11).

Hit Points A monster usually dies or is destroyed when it drops to 0 hit points. For more on hit points, see the Player’s Handbook. A monster’s hit points are presented both as a die expression and

Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Hit Points A monster usually dies or is destroyed when it drops to 0 hit points. A monster's hit points are presented both as a die expression and as an average number. For example, a monster with

2d8 hit points has 9 hit points on average (2 × 4½). A monster's size determines the die used to calculate its hit points, as shown in the Hit Dice by Size table. Hit Dice by Size Monster Size Hit Die

Special Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

require some explanation. Innate Spellcasting A monster with the innate ability to cast spells has the Innate Spellcasting special trait. Unless noted otherwise, an innate spell of 1st level or higher

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can't be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster's challenge rating. An innate

Special Traits

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

require some explanation. Innate Spellcasting A monster with the innate ability to cast spells has the Innate Spellcasting special trait. Unless noted otherwise, an innate spell of 1st level or higher

is always cast at its lowest possible level and can’t be cast at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its level matters and no level is given, use the monster’s challenge rating. An innate

Helm of Devil Command

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

means of replying to them. The helm has 3 charges. As an action, you can expend 1 charge to cast dominate monster (save DC 21), which affects devils only. (The spell fails and the charge is wasted if

charge is expended. If you are not a devil, using the helm’s dominate monster property in the Nine Hells has a 20 percent chance of attracting a narzugon, which arrives on the back of a nightmare mount

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): 1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesis, teleportThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from

discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon. 2 A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goal—destroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated

Variant Abilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

monster’s challenge rating. As another option, you can switch any of the damaging eye rays in the Monster Manual to an effect with a different damage type, such as replacing the enervation ray with a

combustion ray that deals fire damage instead of necrotic damage. Unless otherwise indicated, an alternative ability has the same range as the eye ray it is replacing, and it affects only one creature per

Starting the Story

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

to run. A Mysterious Stranger Offers a Quest d8 Objective 1 Recover a particular item 2 Find and return with an NPC or monster 3 Slay a terrible monster or NPC 4 Guard a person while they perform

Secret d8 Secret 1 Intends to betray the party 2 Unwittingly provides false information 3 Has a secret agenda (roll another quest) 4 Is a devil in disguise 5 Has led other parties to their doom 6 Is the charmed thrall of a mind flayer 7 Is possessed by a ghost 8 Is a solar in disguise

War Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

military actions in consultation with an inner circle of loyal lieutenants, each one a battle-hardened Warrior Veteran (see the Monster Manual) whose alignment matches yours. You start with two lieutenants

personalities to them as you see fit. Recruit: Soldiers. You commission one or more of your lieutenants to assemble a small army. Each lieutenant can muster one hundred Guards (see the Monster Manual) in 7

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Actions A monster can take the actions in this section or take one of the actions available to all creatures, as described in the Player’s Handbook. Attack Notation The entry for a monster’s attack

creature can make, as well as any additional abilities it can use, as part of the Attack action. Spellcasting If a monster can cast any spells, its stat block lists the spells and provides the monster’s

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Actions A monster can take the actions in this section or take one of the actions available to all creatures, as described in “Playing the Game”. Attack Notation The entry for a monster’s attack

make, as well as any additional abilities it can use, as part of the Attack action. Spellcasting If a monster can cast any spells, its stat block lists the spells and provides the monster’s

Splitting Loyalties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

or the Silent Roar. The Brightguard approaches them first, but characters might change their loyalties. How the characters manage relationships with these factions affects how the adventure unfolds

seek to return Atash to the Sunweaver and restore Akharin Sangar to a state of self-rule. Named for the lions that roam the lands beyond the city, the faction is secretly led by famed actor Afsoun

Walkways

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

of giantkind. Power Node. Gravenhollow was carved from a titanic geode whose crystals are imbued with magic that concentrates faerzress. The magic that suffuses the library profoundly affects time

example), the character must make a successful DC 14 Wisdom check to find that location. On a failure, the character takes a wrong turn and must make additional checks until successful. If led by one of the library’s keepers, characters don’t need to make checks to find the location they seek.

Chakuna

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

Chakuna In Valachan, the fall of one Darklord led inevitably to the rise of another. For Chakuna, caught in a cycle of bloodshed and trapped by the forest that lends her power, the tools of the

learned quickly that it takes monstrosity to beat a monster. Chakuna found von Kharkov’s weakness, burned Castle Pantara to the ground, and kept the former Darklord’s head.

Gar Shatterkeel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

without trace, protection from poison 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, dispel magic, tidal wave, water breathing*, water walk* 4th level (3 slots): charm monster, control water*, dominate

radius sphere from a point within range (150 ft.) as the will of Umberlee affects all in her watery embrace. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Spectator A spectator is a spherical monster that can be tasked with guarding a treasure for a period not exceeding 101 years. If the treasure is stolen or destroyed before the spectator’s period of

spectator can choose another creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The spell affects the chosen creature instead of the spectator.

Crokek'toeck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

target. Hit: 44 (10d6 + 9) piercing damage. Disgorge Allies (Recharge 6). Crokek’toeck opens its mouth and disgorges 1d4 barlguras, 3d6 gnolls led by 1 gnoll fang of Yeenoghu, 6d6 dretches, or 1d3

vrocks (see the Monster Manual for these creatures’ stat blocks). Each creature it disgorges appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of Crokek’toeck’s mouth, or the next closest unoccupied space. Crokek’toeck

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Creating a Monster Stat Block If you want a full monster stat block, use the following method to create your new monster. The introduction to the Monster Manual explains all the components of a

monster’s stat block. Familiarize yourself with that material before you begin. In the course of creating your monster, if you find yourself unable to make a decision, let the examples in the Monster

Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

wearing. Does natural armor cap a creature’s Dexterity bonus? Natural armor doesn’t limit a creature’s Dexterity bonus. A monster is immune to damage from nonmagical bludgeoning weapons. Does it still

take damage from falling? Yes, that monster is still going to feel the hurt of a fall, because a fall is not a weapon. What actions can monsters use to make opportunity attacks? Are Multiattack and

Crew Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

leadership. A typical crew member uses the commoner stat block in the Monster Manual. Optional Rule: Loyalty and Quality When dealing with an individual member of the crew, you might find it useful to use

the optional loyalty rule from chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. To convert a quality score into an individual’s loyalty score, add 10 to the crew’s quality score. Mutiny A poorly led or

Mad Maggie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

addition to her heartstone, the hag carries a black soul bag (see the “Night Hag” entry in the Monster Manual for more information on this magic items. The bag contains nine soul coins, which Mad Maggie

to Asmodeus, which led to her becoming an archdevil worthy to rule Avernus. Mad Maggie is obsessed with Zariel’s cataclysmic saga and scours the wastelands of Avernus for more such relics. In the

Darklords

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

Darklords Central to each domain is a Darklord, the seed from which a thorny thicket blooms. The villain might be a nation’s leader, a prominent citizen, a notorious monster, a mysterious recluse, or

a seemingly innocuous character. Regardless of the Darklord’s current role, their wickedness led to the creation of their domain and their imprisonment in Ravenloft. Though these individuals vary

Outlander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, 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 them. Alone or accompanied by a handful of

here, but now you’re on your own. 5 Some great threat or calamity forced your family to flee its homeland and seek out a new, safe place to live. You led your family to Baldur’s Gate after hearing

Part 3: Master of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

hot coals affects the monster. You might decide that it deals 1d4 fire damage and imposes disadvantage on the monster’s attack rolls until the end of its next turn. You roll the damage die (or let the

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