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Druid

Classes Player’s Handbook

regions of unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

to determine your available spell slots. Druid Features ——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips

Advanced Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

do so, the wearer must cast the spell on the drone. The spell has no effect but is stored within the drone. When commanded to do so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the

creates a detention orb when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of

Shield Guardian Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

arises that was predefined by the spellcaster, the drone casts the stored spell with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no components. When the spell is cast or a new spell is stored

a +2 bonus to the wearer’s AC if the drone is within 5 feet of the wearer.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of mechanical animal or plant.Poison

Sweettooth Horror

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

origin of Sweettooth Village. This eerie, abandoned town constructed of gingerbread and frosting lies deep in the wilds of Eldraine. Some say the fiendish candy monsters that prowl its butterscotch-lined

a delicious chocolatey flavor, a gelatinous cube might have a more decorative shape and taste fruity, and an ochre jelly could smell like butterscotch. PoisonBludgeoning

Spitting Mimic

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

damage on a successful one.Mimics are shape-shifting monsters described in the Monster Manual. The variant presented here is a particularly large and voracious specimen—the result of Netherese experiments on ordinary mimics—that spits acid.Acid

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

AttacksChange Shape. The barghest transforms into a Small goblin or back into its true form. Other than its size and speed, its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. The barghest reverts to its true form if it dies.

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage or someone uses an action to wake it. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

. 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

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

rivers. These spirits of nature take shape to defend their waters and interact with those who travel along their currents. From the waist up, riverines have skin the color of the waters they protect but

are otherwise humanlike in appearance. From the waist down, they can manifest either humanlike legs or churning gouts of water. A riverine’s personality reflects the nature of the river it arises

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

aberrations (such as beholders and mind flayers) and undead (such as zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids&rsquo

; territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Change Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0

features: Connecting Passages. Because a deep dragon lacks a sapphire dragon’s ability to shape stone, add a few connecting passages or secret doors to otherwise inaccessible chambers, possibly

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Change Shape

lair has the following features: Connecting Passages. Because a deep dragon lacks a sapphire dragon’s ability to shape stone, add a few connecting passages or secret doors to otherwise

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

liquid expanses, thousands of eyes of every size and shape peer into the endless darkness. Beholders, dolgrims, and stranger aberrations dwell within the halls of the citadel, which is one of the few

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

B: Mephit Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

treasure here, guarded by a monstrous shape-shifter called a mimic. Since then, a trio of impish elementals and kuo-toa fanatics have made the cave their home. You can add monsters, such as Giant

B: Mephit Lair Sturdy fortifications and clean water make this abandoned subterranean outpost an appealing den for thieves and monsters. Before the prior inhabitants left, they stored some enticing

Preserve the Balance

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

zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids’ territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over

regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Preserve the Balance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids’ territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions

of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Mind Flayer Monsters

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

Mind Flayer Monsters Mind flayers hardly ever use non-humanoid creatures as thralls or develop other relationships with them. Most of them are either too big and strong to keep penned up for long or

a colony. A neothelid arises when a tadpole pool is left untended. The tadpoles turn against each other, and the survivor grows to immense size. Comparable to purple worms, these behemoths devour everything in their path. See chapter 3 of this book for more information on neothelids.

Pipe of Smoke Monsters

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

Pipe of Smoke Monsters Wondrous Item, Common While smoking this pipe, you can take a Magic action to exhale a puff of smoke that takes the form of a creature, such as a dragon, a flumph, or a slaad

. The form must be small enough to fit in a 1-foot cube and loses its shape after a few seconds, becoming an ordinary puff of smoke.

Pipe of Smoke Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Pipe of Smoke Monsters Wondrous Item, Common While smoking this pipe, you can use an action to exhale a puff of smoke that takes the form of a single creature, such as a dragon, a flumph, or a

froghemoth. The form must be small enough to fit in a 1-foot cube and loses its shape after a few seconds, becoming an ordinary puff of smoke.

Pipe of Smoke Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Pipe of Smoke Monsters Wondrous item, common While smoking this pipe, you can use an action to exhale a puff of smoke that takes the form of a single creature, such as a dragon, a flumph, or a

froghemoth. The form must be small enough to fit in a 1-foot cube and loses its shape after a few seconds, becoming an ordinary puff of smoke.

7. Ruined Storeroom

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

secure resting place. No monsters come this way. Moreover, the storeroom door is in good shape and can easily be blocked or barred from the inside. The contents of the kegs have long evaporated.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

out while still getting decent performance out of the slaves. But humanoids and monsters that are especially capable or that provide unusual services find themselves treated like favored (though

, or secret backstabbing and outright fights over the title. Most often, the victor in such a struggle comes from another family of the lasher caste, and any allies of the previous boss count themselves

Elf Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

adventure. Humans tend to equate adventurers with people who battle monsters, explore dangerous ruins, delve into deep caverns, and generally stir up trouble, usually in pursuit of gold and glory. Elves

their eternal contentment. So they seek out experiences that will produce exciting, beautiful, or satisfying memories. A few battles against monsters certainly could qualify, but such activities aren’t

Monsters (Q)

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

Monsters (Q) Quasit Tiny Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil AC 13 Initiative +3 (13) HP 25 (10d4) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 5 −3 −3 Dex 17 +3 +3 Con 10 +0 +0

has the Frightened condition. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically. Shape-Shift. The

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

defense, the army seeks to eliminate the characters by hurling monsters onto the battlements. Siege Weapon Sabotage. While the characters rest, a shape-shifting spy and its minions try to sabotage

Undead Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

, and another door bars the way into the common room from there. The larger doors lead into the courtyard, where there are stables and a smithy. Monsters. The attacking creatures are comprised of 1

the party approaches the zombies. The zombies don’t notice the party until the adventurers are within 60 feet of them, or until the party attacks. Then all the monsters turn their focus from the

Type

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

Type A creature’s type speaks to its fundamental nature. The following types of monsters can be encountered in this adventure. Aberrations. Utterly alien beings that have no place in the natural

fixed shape. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons. Plants. Plant creatures, as opposed to ordinary plants, have some degree of sentience and mobility. Undead. Once-living

3. Foyer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

3. Foyer Monsters. Two male fire giants (named Druvax and Zelzzarf) and seven hobgoblins are sorting through pieces of scrap iron on the floor and tossing them noisily into piles. Statues. Two

shape spells to mutilate the statues, which once depicted proud dwarf warriors. The statue to the west has stony pseudopods sprouting from it, while the statue to the south appears half-melted. The

23. Hook Horror Larder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

smoke monsters. While smoking this pipe, one can use an action to exhale a puff of smoke that takes the form of a single creature, such as a dragon, a flumph, or a froghemoth. The form must be small

enough to fit in a 1-foot cube. It loses its shape after a few seconds, becoming an ordinary puff of smoke.

Faeries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Faeries Known for their mischief, faeries resemble insects with humanoid features. Their size and shape may vary, but all have antennae, black eyes, chitinous skin, and insectoid legs and wings

. (See “Lorwyn-Shadowmoor’s History” in the introduction for more information.) Playing a Faerie Use the Fairy species (see Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse) when creating a faerie

Riverine

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

Riverine More than mere waterway guardians, riverines are embodiments of particular rivers. These spirits of nature take shape to defend their waters and interact with those who travel along their

gouts of water. A riverine’s personality reflects the nature of the river it arises from—some are lethargic while others are wild and reckless. Riverine Large Fey, Any Alignment Armor Class 14

Adjudicating Areas of Effect

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

determine how many monsters are affected by the Wizard’s Fireball spell or some other area of effect? The Targets in Area of Effect table offers a guideline. To use the table, find the column for the shape of

Adjudicating Areas of Effect When the characters are fighting a large number of monsters, it’s not always practical to use miniatures on a battle grid or some other visual aid. So how do you

Nyxborn Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

never were and repeat legends that glorify historic individuals, Nyxborn creatures of those stories might arise. Whether monsters, manifestations of long-dead mortals, or other beings, Nyxborn creatures

the creature to serve as an emissary. 2 The creature formed as the side effect of some other divine action. 3 The creature escaped from the Underworld. 4 The creature took shape

Oni

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

Oni Wickedness Drawn to the Wicked Habitat: Forest, Urban; Treasure: Armaments Oni are elusive entities that inhabit dark forests and other wildernesses. By shape-shifting into the form of an

anyone who comes near. 3 Luring other monsters to the settlement. 4 Playing drums that keep everyone awake. John Grello Oni Large Fiend, Lawful Evil AC 17 Initiative +0 (10

Imp

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

Imp Devil of Pettiness and Suspicion Habitat: Any; Treasure: None Patrik Hell Known for their cowardice and toadying, imps serve devils and wicked magic-users. Their abilities to shape-shift and

take over bands of weaker monsters, or they might pose as helpful spirits and trick influential individuals into pursuing nefarious ends. I can tell you what I know, but wouldn’t you rather I tell you

Psychological Horror

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

between what characters think and how they behave. When creating adventures rooted in psychological horror, consider common fears and anxieties. These readily become metaphors for villains and monsters

. Uncertainty, paranoia, and blurred lines between reality and fiction also shape psychological horror stories. In your adventures, this might take the form of unreliable information. Characters might experience

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