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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
who seek to rule through martial strength and intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with
stamp out all opposition while richly rewarding those who swear fealty.
Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s
Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their patron. Bane’s clerics wield black
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
save DC 15):
At will: dancing lights, friends
2/day each: bane, command, darkness, mage armor
1/day each: tonguesProfessors of shadow wield the linguistic magic of Silverquill College through slicing
wit and debilitating inky shadow. Whether weaving their magic through spoken incantations and scathing insults or through shadows, these teachers break down the resolve of their foes.
The professors
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
armor, her AC includes her Constitution modifier.Multiattack. Holga makes three Darksteel Greataxe or Improvised Weapon attacks, in any combination.
Darksteel Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +7
when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can be an Unarmed
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Shadow Spear. Melee or Ranged
Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120, one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
turn inside an object.
Spectral Armor and Shield. The phantom warrior's AC accounts for its spectral armor and shield.Multiattack. The phantom warrior makes two attacks with its spectral longsword
phantom warrior isn't bound by a yearning to complete some unresolved goal. It can choose to end its undead existence at any time. Its spirit lingers willingly, either out of loyalty to its former
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The adept makes three Unarmed Strike attacks or five Dart attacks
hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms of combat to master. A few become bodyguards, trading their combat prowess and loyalty for
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
gains temporary hit points equal to the damage dealt.Death giant reapers wield massive scythes and wear armor that resembles the carapaces of giant insects. They wield the magic of shadow, which lets
them take on a ghastly appearance and disappear, as well as twist shadow into terrifying bolts of energy that drain the vigor of their victims.
Death Giants
Long ago, a large band of cloud giants
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At-will: detect evil and good, mage armor (self only), mage hand
2/day each: protection from evil and good, remove curse
radiant energy from their staves to repel a host of supernatural entities.
An exorcist’s senses pierce the veil of death to perceive wandering ghosts on the Ethereal Plane as well as shadow demon
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
spell attacks). The wood elf has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, poison spray, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield
quasit, or attempts to summon a shadow demon with a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of success. The summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a hulking fusion of draconic and bipedal characteristics, standing between 8 and 12 feet tall. As its original nature wanes, its draconic powers grow, giving it a thick layer of dragon scale armor
scarred or dead, a few survive as wretched horrors. Their minds become twisted by magical malevolence, with only a shadow of their former selves remaining. In the most extreme cases, the resulting
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
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
does the question of where he might show up next.
Treasure. Ziraj wears leather,+2;+2 leather armor and carries an oversized longbow. This unique weapon can be used only by a Medium or larger
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
(Vantress). The knight has advantage on Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws.
Loyalty (Ardenvale). The knight has advantage on Charisma checks and Charisma saving throws.
Persistence
virtue. They have many responsibilities, from protecting townsfolk to embarking on adventures in the wilds. Knights are often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride noble steeds of various
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
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
decay and the other dealing with growth.PoisonVociferous Form (1/Day). The pledgemage transforms into an avatar of plants and shadow. While in this form, the pledgemage adds its Wisdom modifier to its AC
if it isn’t wearing armor or wielding a shield, and it has advantage on attack rolls against any creature missing hit points. This form lasts for 1 minute or until the pledgemage is reduced to 0 hit points.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the githzerai fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC
creation spell (as a 9th-level spell) using the unformed substance of Limbo instead of shadow material. If used in Limbo, the object remains until the anarch’s concentration is broken, regardless
Gloom Weaver
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: arcane eye, mage armor, speak with dead
1/day
slots): armor of Agathys, blight, darkness, dream, invisibility, fear, hypnotic pattern, major image, contact other plane, vampiric touch, witch boltMultiattack. The gloom weaver makes two spear attacks
Hobgoblin Iron Shadow
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
retreat, silent image
Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can
be an unarmed 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
Spells
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spell’s level appears in the stat block.
Shadow Spirit
Medium monstrosity
Armor Class 11 + the level of the spell (natural armor)
Hit
You call forth a shadowy spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Shadow Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an emotion
Drow Mage
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
). The drow has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, poison spray, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield, witch bolt
2nd
":"damage","rollAction":"Staff","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow magically summons a quasit, or attempts to summon a shadow demon with a 50 percent;{"diceNotation
Moonblade
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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
wielder is either in a trance or asleep.
Personality
Every moonblade seeks the advancement of elvenkind and elven ideals. Courage, loyalty, beauty, music, and life are all part of this purpose
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a
regard you with suspicion, and you generally get a chilly reception while in uniform.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LOYALTY TEST
You’ve had enough dealings with crooked soldiers that you can spot
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
’s Handbook can be used for a character whose origin lies with one of the other barbarian tribes in Faerûn. You might be a fair-haired barbarian of the Reghed, dwelling in the shadow of the
tattoos marking your loyalty to Uthgar and your tribal totem, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE: UTHGARDT HERITAGE
You have an excellent knowledge of not
Githzerai Anarch
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, telekinesis
1/day each: globe of invulnerability, plane shift, teleportation circle, wall of force
Psychic Defense. While the anarch is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom
spell (as a 9th-level spell) using the unformed substance of Limbo instead of shadow material. If used in Limbo, the object remains until the anarch’s concentration is broken, regardless of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves
Princess of the Shadow Glass, the elves and fomorians can reveal that the Queen of Air and Darkness sent them from the Feywild to slay the marked characters and steal back The Scrivener’s Tale. The queen is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adult shadow dragon hired a vampire to convert the dragon’s lizardfolk servants to immortal Undead minions, but the dragon now vies with the vampire for the Undead lizardfolk’s loyalty.
8 Two
Shadow Dragon Adventures The Shadow Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving shadow dragons. Shadow Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook
1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Shadow Shadows are undead that resemble dark exaggerations of humanoid shadows. They can consume any living creature, but they are especially drawn to creatures untainted by evil. Shadow
Medium
undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
6(−2)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
13(+1)
INT
6(−2)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
8(−1)
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
is a sure sign that a pack is on the prowl. Shadow Mastiff Alpha
Medium Monstrosity, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
Shadow Mastiffs Shadow mastiffs—hounds of the Shadowfell—move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt. Shadow Mastiff Shunning sunlight, these hounds are usually met as a pack. Some faiths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Young Red Shadow Dragon Young Red Shadow Dragon
Large dragon, chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
23 (+6
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities fire
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)
Living Shadow. While in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
with conducting assassinations and spy missions. Hobgoblin Iron Shadow
Medium Fey (Goblinoid), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 40 ft
Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Iron shadows are hobgoblin martial artists who serve fey and mortal courts as secret police, scouts, and assassins. They spy to ferret out treachery, rebellion, and betrayal and
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
shadow assassin doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow Assassin
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
6(−2)
DEX
19(+4
Shadow Assassin A shadow assassin looks like an undead shadow (as described in the Monster Manual) that wields shortswords also made of shadow. It exists only to slay the living. Undead Nature. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
require air, food, drink, or sleep. Shadow
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
6 (−2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
Shadow Shadows are undead that resemble dark exaggerations of humanoid shadows. Dark Disposition. From the darkness, the shadow reaches out to feed on living creatures’ vitality. They can consume any






