monsters score with only advances fear for lesser

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

one of your ability scores by 2. You can’t decrease an ability that has a score of 5 or lower. Alternatively, you can choose not to adjust your ability scores, in which case this card has no

a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Rogue. An NPC of the DM’s choice becomes Hostile toward you. You don’t know the identity of this NPC

Void Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even

of these bodies, so that as their “host” moves (often at high speed), the scavvers keep pace. The lesser varieties—brown and gray—rarely rise above the level of nuisances. The

King Hekaton

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

— to keep the more unruly giants in line. For as long as Hekaton had reigned, fear of the king’s wrath and respect for the ordning was enough to keep lesser giants from rising up against

;t answer prayers, and his divine offspring — the lesser giant gods — were out of touch, constantly waging war against one another on the Outer Planes. Hekaton came to believe that the giants were no longer the rightful masters of the world.Lightning, ThunderCold

Inquisitor of the Sword

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on hunting monsters, it would also hunt the seeds of evil that can corrupt a

folk fear that an overzealous inquisitor might be as great a monster as the fiends the inquisitors originally hunted.Blink Step. The inquisitor teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Space Clown

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Hit: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ray Gun","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and if the target is a Humanoid with an Intelligence score of 3 or higher, it

these encounters, love and fear of clowns has spread to all corners of the multiverse, just as the space clowns have done themselves. Marauding space clowns feed on Humanoid flesh. They travel through

Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

other storm giants to its master’s service, while others gather devoted cults of lesser creatures to serve the monsters of the deep.Lightning, ThunderCold, Psychic

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

the titan doesn’t heal.Daemogoth titans are towering monsters that blight the land around them. A daemogoth grows in power over the course of decades spent feeding on sorrow and draining life from

nature. Eventually that growth turns the daemogoth into a titan. The titans maintain their lesser cousins’ ability to trade magical power for a mortal’s pain, but they tend to demand

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Auril the Frostmaiden Auril the Frostmaiden is a neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference who embodies winter’s cruelty. (For information on what defines a lesser god, see the &ldquo

. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and

Inquisitor of the Mind Fire

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on hunting monsters

them to be a source of terror in many communities, where folk fear that an overzealous inquisitor might be as great a monster as the fiends the inquisitors originally hunted.

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes. An iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who

Wereraven

Monsters Curse of Strahd

light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it. A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens

afflicted with lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically. A character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if his or her score isn’t

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Cold Crone. This cloak can transform into a pair of owl’s wings when Auril sees fit. Auril the Frostmaiden Auril the Frostmaiden is a neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference who embodies

winter’s cruelty. (For information on what defines a lesser god, see the “Divine Rank” sidebar in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) Auril’s beloved ice grasps all things in her

Eater of Hope

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

of life and joy. Although these demons can strike down most foes, they prefer to let terror and despair overtake their victims first, letting their victims marinate in fear before the fiend devours

them. Twister of Wills. Being obsessed with wealth and dominating lesser beings, eaters of hope hoard treasure for the sole purpose of tempting and manipulating mortals. They revel in using creatures

Death Kiss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Drain", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the death kiss regains half as many hit points.A death kiss is a lesser beholder that can come into being when a true beholder has a vivid

tentacles, each ending in a mouth full of teeth. It can speak through any of its tentacle-maws in a high-pitched, nasal voice. Death kisses fear true beholders, which can easily kill or subdue them

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference who embodies winter’s cruelty. (For information on what defines a lesser god, see the “Divine Rank” sidebar in the Dungeon Master&rsquo

fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and snow Auril created. Umberlee seethed when Auril’s

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison 3rd level (3 slots): magic circle, remove curse, speak with dead 4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement 5th level (1 slot): dispel

hunting evil monsters. The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich

Inquisitor of the Tome

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

hunting monsters, it would also hunt the seeds of evil that can corrupt a person. Ulmed and his friends Cosima, Ansel, and Tristian organized the inquisition into three orders, with each one

work has caused them to be a source of terror in many communities, where folk fear that an overzealous inquisitor might be as great a monster as the fiends the inquisitors originally hunted.

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiend;pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

an Intelligence score of 2 or lower within 1 mile of the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw when they enter the area. If the saving throw succeeds, the creature is frightened and

on saving throws against charm and fear effects. Natural springs and pools within 1 mile of the lair form intermittent portals to the Elemental Plane of Water, allowing elemental creatures into the

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

legendary actions at the start of its turn. Claw. Belashyrra makes one claw attack. Implant Fear (Costs 2 Actions). Belashyrra targets a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must

succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Implant Fear","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and immediately use its reaction

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At will: dancing lights, guidance 1/day each: hypnotic pattern, lesser restorationShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with life

starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Little happens there without the Darklord’s knowledge, although Strahd rarely pays attention to what he considers the uninteresting dealings of lesser beings. History In life, Strahd von

amusing himself as best he can, terrorizing Barovia’s people and savoring the fear and worship he commands.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksBite. Melee

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

each: command, divination, hypnotic pattern, lesser restorationThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at

with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy. Visions in Starlight Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night sky and tracking

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: light, major image (6th-level version), thaumaturgy 3/day each: cure wounds, dispel magic, lesser restoration, sending 1/day each

, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil. Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy. Visions in Starlight Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night

spans a chasm between a lesser peak and the lair. Anterior Spires. Rising from the far side of the bridge are the lair’s anterior spires. These solid, pointed shafts resemble inverted icicles more

Spectator Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

a success. Fear Ray. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with

creature makes its own save. If the spell was an attack, the attack roll is rerolled against the chosen creature.A spectator is a lesser type of beholder—a foul and deadly aberration. It resembles

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

standard circus-style acrobatics with fire, wrought-iron spikes and hooks, and monsters. You can roll a d8 or choose from the options in the Performance Options table to determine your preferred

;flaming sphere 3rd fear, haste 4th confusion, wall of fire 5th dominate person Your magic often produces a flashy spectacle, wreathing you or your targets in a mixture

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

1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A

Sailor Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You sailed on a seagoing vessel for years. In that time, you faced down mighty storms, monsters of the deep, and those who wanted to sink your craft to the bottomless depths. Your first love is the

more than one deserving soul to a briny grave. Fear and bloodshed are no strangers to you, and you’ve garnered a somewhat unsavory reputation in many a port town. Variant Feature: Bad

Ability Scores Legacy

Rules

training and competence in activities related to that ability. A score of 10 or 11 is the normal human average, but adventurers and many monsters are a cut above average in most abilities. A score of 18

Each of a creature's abilities has a score, a number that defines the magnitude of that ability. An ability score is not just a measure of innate capabilities, but also encompasses a creature's

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still

joined and advanced through their lesser ranks, known as the Kargatane, and were rewarded by being transformed into a dhampir. I’Cath. At night, the starving city of I’Cath is overrun by

Pirate Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You sailed on a seagoing vessel for years. In that time, you faced down mighty storms, monsters of the deep, and those who wanted to sink your craft to the bottomless depths. Your first love is the

deserving soul to a briny grave. Fear and bloodshed are no strangers to you, and you’ve garnered a somewhat unsavory reputation in many a port town. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

assume a wraithlike form. The skull then emits a terrifying howl that can slay the weak-hearted and leave others trembling with fear. Left alone, it sinks back down and returns to the empty peace of

hit points.A Demilich’s Lair A demilich hides its earthly remains and treasures in a labyrinthine tomb guarded by monsters and traps. At the heart of this labyrinth rests the demilich’s

Yuan-ti

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new

during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed

race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score

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