monsters shadow with only aid from for line

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

Strike or a Dart attack. It can also use Shadow Jaunt once, either before or after one of the attacks. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Weapons"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Shadow Breath. The dragon exhales shadow in a 90- foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 19

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness

Draconian Mage

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

across the battlefield or aid their allies’ incursions and attacks. They have wings that allow them to glide during a fall. When draconian mages die, their flesh shrivels away before their bones

bipedal monsters born from dragon eggs that have been corrupted or warped by powerful magic. Most often, this corruption is a deliberate act, the work of an aspiring tyrant seeking to transform stolen eggs

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target, the claw can attack only that target. Shadow Jump (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Shadow Jump"}. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each

creature of the boneclaw’s choice within 15 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 34 (5d12 + 2);{"diceNotation":"5d12+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shadow

Bozak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

DC 12): 1/day each: enlarge/reduce, invisibility, stinking cloud, webBozak draconians are born from bronze dragon eggs and wield magic to aid their allies in battle. Their wings aren’t strong

. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a combination of warped alchemy and the Dragon Queen’s foul magic. The Dragon Armies

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollAction":"Many-Tailed Whip","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 30 feet in a straight line

there is nowhere to move, in which case it needn’t take the Dash action. If the creature ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to Moloch, the creature can repeat

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Ziraj's prey, or Ziraj might come to their aid to eliminate a common enemy. He's the strong, silent type. The City Watch has received reports of a figure who haunts the rooftops of Waterdeep — a

hulking shadow that glares from its perch, rains down death in the form of long black arrows, and slinks off without so much as a whisper. Where he comes from — if he even has a home — remains a mystery, as

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Presence for the next 24 hours. Shadow Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shadow Breath"}. The dragon exhales acid in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide

. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8);{"diceNotation":"12d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shadow Breath","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of light in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a

; (Colossus WX-12) squats in the Crawling Swamp, in the northwest corner of the Shadow Marches. How it got there, no one knows. Hollow Structure. Although it can operate without a crew, a warforged colossus

Donaar Blit'zen

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

with spell attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, cure wounds, wrathful smite 2nd level (2 slots): aid, branding smite, lesser restoration

. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Whip","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Acid Vomit. Donaar regurgitates acid in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet

Chwinga Astronaut

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

fascinating. They puzzle over creatures that wear armor, carry weapons, use tools, and cook food. When a chwinga encounters one or more such creatures, its curiosity compels it to shadow them for a

short time and observe them. If it takes a liking to a particular creature, a chwinga uses its cantrips to aid that creature, or bestows upon it a magical gift before departing. The features that

Meazel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shadow Teleport (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shadow Teleport"}. The meazel

darkness. The destination must be a place the meazel has seen before, but it need not be within line of sight. If the destination space is occupied, the teleportation leads to the nearest unoccupied

Meenlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Shadow Teleport"}. The meenlock teleports to an unoccupied space within 30 feet of it, provided that both the space it’s teleporting from and its destination are in dim light or darkness. The destination need not be within line of sight.

covers every surface, muffling sound. A meenlock can supernaturally sense areas of darkness and shadow in its vicinity and can teleport from one darkened space to another—enabling it to sneak up on

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many

the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

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

the aid of a hat of disguise, his thoughts protected by a ring of mind shielding. He is trying to learn more about the Keepers of the Feather—a society of wereravens that oppose Strahd&mdash

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

3 Actions). Polukranos moves up to 50 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature Huge or smaller. The first time it enters each creature’s space during this move, it

territory to claim as their own. Often, they steal lairs from other monsters in prolonged, devastating battles. Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

“I perceive certain types of people — vocations or entire societies — as hideous monsters.” 3 “Someone is watching everything I do.” 4 “When I

Airship Legacy

Equipment

Flying characters can move from one place to another in a relatively straight line, ignoring terrain and monsters that can’t fly or that lack ranged attacks.

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

uses an action to wake it. Moonlight Breath. The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw

centuries-old conflict between fey courts. 4 An ancient moonstone dragon;ancient moonstone dragon's sibling, imprisoned for centuries in the Shadowfell, has finally returned home as a shadow

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon wyrmling is actually the temporally displaced form of an ancient amethyst dragon who already exists in the same time line. 7 An amethyst dragon seeks the means to plant special crystals

monastery of githzerai warrior-monks, an adult amethyst dragon sends them aid against a mind flayer colony. 7 An apostate community of githyanki follows the tutelage of an adult amethyst dragon

Meazel Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the meazel can take the Hide action as a bonus action.Garrote. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shadow Teleport (Recharge 5–6

Meenlock Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

itself on a success.Shadow Teleport (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shadow Teleport"}. The meenlock can teleport to an unoccupied space within 30 feet of it

, provided that both the space it’s teleporting from and its destination are in dim light or darkness. The destination need not be within line of sight.

Illusory Dragon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

By gathering threads of shadow material from the Shadowfell, you create a Huge shadowy dragon in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The illusion lasts for the spell’s duration

frightened creature ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to the illusion, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. As a bonus action on

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

distant line of the horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. Discuss the nature of the ship you previously sailed with your Dungeon Master. Was it a merchant ship, a naval

Adult Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons. Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (13d6

;s lair. The tracks lead to safe shelters and hidden water sources, while also leading away from areas that the dragon prefers to remain undisturbed. Images of Large or smaller monsters haunt the

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the following breath weapons: Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6

. Images of Large or smaller monsters haunt the desert sands within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair. These illusions move and appear real, although they can do no harm. A creature that examines an

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

distant line of the horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. Discuss the nature of the ship you previously sailed with your Dungeon Master. Was it a merchant ship, a naval

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

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

one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Barovia. In the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires. You might have such a connection

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

appears in an unoccupied space within 120 feet of you. It uses the statistics for a shadow, except it is neutral, immune to effects that turn undead, and doesn’t create new shadows. You control

. The weapon is bonded to the family line it is meant to serve. Once it has bonded with an owner who shares its ideals, its loyalty is absolute. If a moonblade has a flaw, it is overconfidence. Once it

Sailor - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, characters with this background are common. 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 distant line of the horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. Discuss the nature of the ship you previously sailed with your

Elves and Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Elves and Dragonmarks The Mark of Shadow first appeared among the elves of the Phiarlan line, and the house quickly turned the mark’s powers of shadow and illusion into an economic dynasty. The

suspicion of their kin drove them from Aerenal to Khorvaire, and the house splintered during the Last War, giving rise to House Thuranni. The two houses of shadow control the business of espionage

Adjudicating Areas of Effect

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

(100-foot line) at some ogres and hobgoblins, and you could use the table to say four of the monsters are targeted (100 ÷ 30 = 3.33, rounded up to 4). This approach aims at simplicity instead of spatial precision. If you prefer more tactical nuance, consider using miniatures.

Adjudicating Areas of Effect Many spells and other game features create areas of effect, such as the cone and the sphere. If you’re not using miniatures or another visual aid, it can sometimes be

Dimir Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Dimir Creatures Alongside human and vampire spies and assassins, a variety of stealthy and shadowy monsters contribute to the work of House Dimir. Doppelgangers and invisible stalkers move unseen

among the populace. Horrors — as well as gricks, intellect devourers, and similar monsters — are thought to be the fears of Ravnica’s populace given form by Dimir magic. And undead such as shadows

Shadow Mastiff

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

Shadow Mastiff These black hounds of the Shadowfell move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt. In gloomy places where the veil between the Shadowfell and the Material Plane is thinnest

, they can cross over into the dark realms of the world. Ravenous Lurkers. Shadow mastiffs hunt in packs on the Shadowfell, so when one of them enters a rift between the planes, several more are sure to

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