monsters spreads with only above fails for light

Daylight

Spells Player’s Handbook

For the duration, sunlight spreads from a point within range and fills a 60-foot-radius Sphere. The sunlight’s area is Bright Light and sheds Dim Light for an additional 60 feet. Alternatively

Darkness

Spells Player’s Handbook

For the duration, magical Darkness spreads from a point within range and fills a 15-foot-radius Sphere. Darkvision can’t see through it, and nonmagical light can’t illuminate it

opaque, such as a bowl or helm, blocks the Darkness. If any of this spell’s area overlaps with an area of Bright Light or Dim Light created by a spell of level 2 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.

Faerie Fire

Spells Player’s Handbook

Objects in a 20-foot Cube within range are outlined in blue, green, or violet light (your choice). Each creature in the Cube is also outlined if it fails a Dexterity saving throw. For the duration

, objects and affected creatures shed Dim Light in a 10-foot radius and can’t benefit from the Invisible condition. Attack rolls against an affected creature or object have Advantage if the attacker can see it.

Assassin

Monsters Monster Manual

half damage if it fails. It can’t use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.Multiattack. The assassin makes three attacks, using Shortsword or Light Crossbow in any combination

Poisoned condition until the start of the assassin’s next turn. Light Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Light Crossbow"}, range 80

Hallow

Spells Player’s Handbook

You touch a point and infuse an area around it with holy or unholy power. The area can have a radius up to 60 feet, and the spell fails if the radius includes an area already under the effect of

. Darkness. Darkness fills the area. Normal light, as well as magical light created by spells of a level lower than this spell, can’t illuminate the area. Daylight. Bright light fills the area

Leomund's Tiny Hut

Spells Player’s Handbook

A 10-foot Emanation springs into existence around you and remains stationary for the duration. The spell fails when you cast it if the Emanation isn’t big enough to fully encapsulate all

the spell ends, you can command the interior to have Dim Light or Darkness (no action required). The Emanation is opaque from the outside and of any color you choose, but it’s transparent from the inside. The spell ends early if you leave the Emanation or if you cast it again.

Shadow Dragon (Huge)

Monsters Monster Manual

Resistances. See Living Shadow. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness

Bright Light instead create Dim Light, and creatures there have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If the dragon dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately.NecroticShadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the dragon takes the Hide action.

Shadow Dragon (Large)

Monsters Monster Manual

Resistances. See Living Shadow. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness

Bright Light instead create Dim Light, and creatures there have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If the dragon dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately.NecroticShadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the dragon takes the Hide action.

Prismatic Spray

Spells Player’s Handbook

Eight rays of light flash from you in a 60-foot Cone. Each creature in the Cone makes a Dexterity saving throw. For each target, roll 1d8 to determine which color ray affects it, consulting the

of each of its turns. If it successfully saves three times, the condition ends. If it fails three times, it has the Petrified condition until it is freed by an effect like the Greater Restoration spell

Prismatic Wall

Spells Player’s Handbook

A shimmering, multicolored plane of light forms a vertical opaque wall—up to 90 feet long, 30 feet high, and 1 inch thick—centered on a point within range. Alternatively, you shape the

without effect. The wall sheds Bright Light within 100 feet and Dim Light for an additional 100 feet. You and creatures you designate when you cast the spell can pass through and be near the wall without

Adult Bronze Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes

all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Guiding Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Guiding Bolt (level 2 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes

Ancient Bronze Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes

actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Guiding Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Guiding Bolt (level 2 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half

Adult Brass Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a

the start of each of its turns. Blazing Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray. Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack. Scorching Sands

Ancient Brass Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a

dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Blazing Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed

Adult Gold Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes

. Guiding Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Guiding Bolt (level 2 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.Fire

Ancient Gold Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes

action again until the start of its next turn. Guiding Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Guiding Bolt (level 4 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.Fire

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies Choose one type of Artisan

slaying monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to turn themselves into living weapons. Becoming a Monk... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Monk Traits table. Gain

Ranger

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and

wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

Wish

Spells Player’s Handbook

for a moment; she shakes her head, and your wish fails. The stress of casting Wish to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress, each time you

for 2d4 days. For each of those days that you spend resting and doing nothing more than light activity, your remaining recovery time decreases by 2 days. Finally, there is a 33 percent chance that you are unable to cast Wish ever again if you suffer this stress.

Nimblewright Hulk

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

damage if it fails, provided it doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition. Magic Resistance. The nimblewright has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack

spreads. 5 Detaining a prisoner who claims innocence. 6 Hauling mundane goods, but it is lost. Poison, Psychic

Nimblewright Guard

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

damage if it fails, provided it doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition.Multiattack. The nimblewright makes three attacks, using Scimitar or Clockwork Crossbow in any combination. Scimitar

Seeking a thief that has stolen one of the nimblewright’s cogs. 4 Working to put out a fire before it spreads. 5 Detaining a prisoner who claims innocence. 6 Hauling mundane goods, but it is lost. Poison, Psychic

Nimblewright Steed

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

damage if it fails, provided it doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition.Hooves. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hooves"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7

assassination. 3 Seeking a thief that has stolen one of the nimblewright’s cogs. 4 Working to put out a fire before it spreads. 5 Detaining a prisoner who claims innocence. 6

Spellfire Storm

Spells Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

You conjure a pillar of spellfire in a 20-foot-radius, 20-foot-high Cylinder centered on a point within range. The area of the Cylinder is Bright Light, and each creature in it when it appears makes

expend a level 3+ spell slot; otherwise, the spell fails. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d10 for every spell slot level above 4. The number of secondary casters determines

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Misty Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place

course it is. —Astarion on Vampire Infernalists Vampire Infernalist Lairs Vampire infernalists lurk in gloomy libraries or ritual chambers, far from the sun’s light. The region

Darkness Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 15-foot-radius sphere for the duration. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can't see through this

darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it. If the point you choose is on an object you are holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves

Daylight Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

A 60-foot-radius sphere of light spreads out from a point you choose within range. The sphere is bright light and sheds dim light for an additional 60 feet. If you chose a point on an object you are

holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the light shines from the object and moves with it. Completely covering the affected object with an opaque object, such as a bowl or a helm, blocks

Giant Strider

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire spreads around corners, and it ignites flammable objects in that area that aren’t being worn

or carried.These fierce and majestic monsters exhibit attributes of both birds and reptiles, but are truly neither. Giant striders have a supernatural affinity to fire and can spit gouts of flame at

Maddening Darkness

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Magical darkness spreads from a point you choose within range to fill a 60-foot-radius sphere until the spell ends. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can’t see

through this darkness. Nonmagical light, as well as light created by spells of 8th level or lower, can’t illuminate the area. Shrieks, gibbering, and mad laughter can be heard within the sphere

Sickening Radiance

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Dim, greenish light spreads within a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The light spreads around corners, and it lasts until the spell ends. When a creature moves

emit a dim, greenish light in a 5-foot radius. This light makes it impossible for the creature to benefit from being invisible. The light and any levels of exhaustion caused by this spell go away when the spell ends.

Darkmantle Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

movement. Darkness Aura (1/Day). A 15-foot radius of magical darkness extends out from the darkmantle, moves with it, and spreads around corners. The darkness lasts as long as the darkmantle

maintains concentration, up to 10 minutes (as if concentrating on a spell). Darkvision can’t penetrate this darkness, and no natural light can illuminate it. If any of the darkness overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell creating the light is dispelled.

Ancient Black Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

the dragon chooses within 120 feet of it. The cloud spreads around corners and remains until the dragon dismisses it as an action, uses this lair action again, or dies. The cloud is lightly obscured

Adult Black Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

point the dragon chooses within 120 feet of it. The cloud spreads around corners and remains until the dragon dismisses it as an action, uses this lair action again, or dies. The cloud is lightly

Faerie Fire Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Each object in a 20-foot cube within range is outlined in blue, green, or violet light (your choice). Any creature in the area when the spell is cast is also outlined in light if it fails a Dexterity

saving throw. For the duration, objects and affected creatures shed dim light in a 10-foot radius. Any attack roll against an affected creature or object has advantage if the attacker can see it, and the affected creature or object can't benefit from being invisible.

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

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

the dragon dismisses it as an action, uses this lair action again, or dies. The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can’t see through this darkness, and nonmagical light

Adult Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

. A cloud of sand swirls about in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The cloud spreads around corners. Each creature in it must succeed on a DC 15

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