monsters suffers with only all from for large

Dao

Monsters Monster Manual

dao suffers none of the spell’s stress. Once the dao has cast it three times, the dao can’t do so again for 365 days.Multiattack. The dao makes three Earthen Maul attacks or two Earth

":"damage", "rollAction":"Earthen Maul", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. Earth Burst. Ranged Attack Roll: +10

Djinni

Monsters Monster Manual

understand. If the djinni casts the spell for the creature, the djinni suffers none of the spell’s stress. Once the djinni has cast it three times, the djinni can’t do so again for 365

"}, range 120 feet. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Bolt", "rollDamageType":"Thunder"} Thunder damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it

Mite

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, or a saving throw, it must roll a d6 and subtract the number rolled from the d20 roll. On any turn in which it suffers the effect of the hex, the target can attack an ally as a reaction, ignoring the

creature experiences strange dreams the next time it sleeps, then sleepwalks to the nearest tree or other large plant, digs a small hole, screams into the depression, and refills the hole. When it awakes the

Gelatinous Cube Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

check, and the creature making the attempt takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. The cube can hold only one Large creature or up to four Medium

. While doing so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures' spaces. Whenever the cube enters a creature's space, the creature must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the

Gelatinous Cube (Giant Ooze variant)

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

check, and the creature making the attempt takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. The cube can hold up to nine Large creatures or up to thirty-six

":"Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Engulf. The cube moves up to its speed. While doing so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures' spaces. Whenever the cube enters a creature's space, the

Sivak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points by a creature that is Large or smaller, the draconian crumbles into dust that then forms a spectral, shrieking image of the creature that

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or

Murgaxor's Orb

Magic Items Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

’s hateful thoughts, and that creature suffers from headaches that are persistent but not debilitating until the curse ends. On your turn, the orb can use an action to produce one of the following

or slap it awake. Visions of Terror. The cursed creature sees terrifying visions, causing it to view all creatures that aren’t also cursed as dangerous monsters for 10 minutes. The cursed

Glabbagool

Monsters Out of the Abyss

check, and the creature making the attempt takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. The cube can hold only one Large creature or up to four Medium or

. While doing so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures' spaces. Whenever the cube enters a creature's space, the creature must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can

Froghemoth Elder

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

takes lightning damage, it suffers two effects until the end of its next turn: its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.Multiattack. The froghemoth makes one Bite

this grapple ends, the froghemoth can’t use this tentacle on another target. The froghemoth has four tentacles. Tongue. The froghemoth targets one Large or smaller creature that it can see within

Duergar Despot Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

despot suffers a critical hit or is reduced to 0 hit points, psychic energy erupts from its frame to deal 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Engine

Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must make a successful DC 17 Strength saving throw or be thrown up to 30 feet away in a straight

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

legendary hydra Polukranos. Territorial Terrors. During their early years, hydras feed their rapid growth by terrorizing the land. When they grow large enough, they look for a 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 period of

Draconian Dreadnought

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Shape Theft. After the draconian kills a Medium or smaller Humanoid, the draconian can

flames, scorching everything around them. On the world of Krynn, draconian dreadnoughts formed from silver dragon eggs are called sivak draconians. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born

Sweettooth Horror

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Candy Cane", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or

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

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

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

Jack of spades Rogue Two of spades Balance* Joker (with TM) Fool* Joker (without TM) Jester * Found only in a deck with twenty-two cards Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching

-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

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Magic Resistance. The duergar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Psychic Engine. When the duergar suffers a critical hit or is reduced to 0 hit points, psychic

", "rollAction":"Iron Fist", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 30 feet

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

communities are threatened. Pastoral Pleasantries Most halflings live in small, peaceful communities with large farms and well-kept groves. They rarely build kingdoms of their own or even hold much

Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 18). It also has the restrained condition and takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage

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

Adult Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

;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

Banderhobb

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the banderhobb can

brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out its creator’s bidding. It accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A

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

Inquisitor of the Tome

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

+ 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Force Bolt","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and if the target is a Large or smaller creature, the inquisitor can push it up to

":"damage","rollAction":"Implode","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and be knocked prone and moved to the unoccupied space closest to the sphere’s center. Large and smaller objects that aren&rsquo

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. 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

Kolyarut

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

–6: Push. If the target is Large or smaller, the target is pushed up to 15 feet away from the kolyarut. Edict of Blades (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

: Monsters of the Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion. In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

gods, like the legendary hydra Polukranos. Territorial Terrors. During their early years, hydras feed their rapid growth by terrorizing the land. When they grow large enough, they look for a

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

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"to hit","rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Constrict","rollDamageType

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and Hythonia can pull the target up to 5 feet closer to her if it is a Large or smaller creature.Hythonia can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

a large outfit such as the Zhentarim or the soldiers of Mintarn, or a smaller band of sell-swords, maybe even more than one. (See the “Mercenaries of the North” sidebar for a collection of

operate up and down the Sword Coast and throughout the North. Most are small-scale operations that employ a dozen to a hundred folk who offer security services, hunt monsters and brigands, or go to war in

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

spades Rogue Two of spades Balance Joker (with TM) Fool Joker (without TM) Jester Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching alteration, causing your alignment to change for

defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you have advantage on ability checks made using one skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure. Otherwise, this card has no

Saving Throws Legacy

Rules

bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score. Some monsters have saving throw proficiencies as well. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw is determined by the effect that causes it

detailed in the effect that allows the save. Usually, a successful save means that a creature suffers no harm, or reduced harm, from an effect.

Tips

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

Tips Follow these tips to smooth a combat encounter with a large number of monsters: Damage. Use the average damage specified in a monster’s stat block. Hit Points. If a spell or attack reduces a

monster to a handful of Hit Points, assume the monster is killed or otherwise taken out of the fight. Monster Mobs. Divide a large number of identical monsters into smaller mobs and spread their turns

Erebos's Villains

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

settlement prays to Erebos for endless treasure, and Erebos “blesses” her by turning the nearby river to liquid silver. The tyrant is delighted, but everyone else in her domain suffers. 6 A

priest of Erebos terrorizes a village, convinced that a particular Returned has taken refuge there. Erebos’s Monsters Erebos has legions of fallen monsters, heroes, and villains that he can send back

Fighting

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

or investigation. Engage players who like fighting by... Springing unexpected combat encounters. Vividly describing the havoc their characters wreak with their attacks and spells. Including combat encounters with large numbers of less powerful monsters.

Fighting Players who enjoy fantasy combat like the excitement of battling villains and monsters. They thrive in situations that can best be resolved in combat, favoring bold action over negotiation

Mobs

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

Mobs This section can help you speed up play when resolving outcomes with large groups of monsters, also known as mobs.

Fighting

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

who like fighting by… springing unexpected combat encounters on them. vividly describing the havoc their characters wreak with their attacks and spells. including combat encounters with large numbers of weak monsters. interrupting social interaction and exploration with combat.

Fighting Players who enjoy fantasy combat like kicking the tar out of villains and monsters. They look for any excuse to start a fight, favoring bold action over careful deliberation. Engage players

"The Demogorgon"

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

"The Demogorgon" "The Demogorgon" Large giant, chaotic neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 123 (13d12 + 39) Speed 40 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 8 (-1) CON 17 (+3

next turn. If the target looks at the ettin in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. If the target fails the save, it suffers one of the following effects of the ettin’s choice or at

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