more shard with only above fails for life

Speak with Dead

Spells Player’s Handbook

You grant the semblance of life to a corpse of your choice within range, allowing it to answer questions you pose. The corpse must have a mouth, and this spell fails if the deceased creature was

Undead when it died. The spell also fails if the corpse was the target of this spell within the past 10 days. Until the spell ends, you can ask the corpse up to five questions. The corpse knows only what

Dark Shard Amulet

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This amulet is fashioned from a shard of resilient material originating from an otherworldly realm. While you are wearing it, you gain the following benefits. Spellcasting Focus. You can use the

a casting time of an action, and you make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, you cast the spell. On a failed check, the spell fails, and the action used to cast it is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a Long Rest.

Raise Dead

Spells Player’s Handbook

With a touch, you revive a dead creature if it has been dead no longer than 10 days and it wasn’t Undead when it died. The creature returns to life with 1 Hit Point. This spell also

integral for its survival—its head, for instance—the spell automatically fails. Coming back from the dead is an ordeal. The target takes a −4 penalty to D20 Test;D20 Tests. Every time the target finishes a Long Rest, the penalty is reduced by 1 until it becomes 0.

Draconic Shard

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. When it drops to 0 hit points, the shard disappears and leaves a Tiny cracked gemstone in its space. The gemstone matches the kind

unoccupied space. While inhabited, the object becomes a magic item if it wasn’t already, and a Tiny cracked gemstone matching the kind of gem dragon the shard was in life appears somewhere on the

Dracolich

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dracolich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of the dracolich can’t

turn.Dracolich Lairs A dracolich lurks in a corrupted version of the lair it had in life. The region containing a dracolich’s lair is warped by its presence, creating the following effects: Sapping Mist

Death Tyrant

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the death tyrant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The death tyrant uses Eye Rays three times. Bite. Melee Attack

Underdark, in the tunnel-mazes they occupied in life or in the lairs of enemy beholders they conquered. These lairs are devoid of life, as death tyrants change their servants into Undead horrors. The

Feral Ashenwight

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Multiattack. The ashenwight makes two Necrotic Shard attacks. Necrotic Shard. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Necrotic Shard"} to hit

, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Shard", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

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

create sanctuaries apart from the living, whether hidden in cosmopolitan cities or sequestered in ruins where they dwelled in life. The region containing a vampire’s lair is warped by its presence

Psionic Ashenwight

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Multiattack. The ashenwight makes two Necrotic Shard attacks. It also uses Psionic Crown if available. Necrotic Shard. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

", "rollAction":"Necrotic Shard"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Necrotic Shard", "rollDamageType

Bheur Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

moment.Multiattack. The hag makes two Slam or Frost Shard attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8

", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Frost Shard. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Frost Shard"} to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (6d8

Dark Shard Amulet Legacy

Magic Items Xanathar's Guide to Everything

This amulet is fashioned from a single shard of resilient extraplanar material originating from the realm of your warlock patron. While you are wearing it, you gain the following benefits: You can

Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check succeeds, you cast the spell. If the check fails, so does the spell, and the action used to cast the spell is wasted. In either case, you can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.

Nintra Siotta

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Nintra fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Nintra makes two attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12

. Shard of Shadow. Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shard of Shadow"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"1d6+7

Deathlock Wight

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The deathlock makes two Life Drain or Grave Bolt attacks. Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life Drain", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target must

Tressym

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Detect Invisibility. Within 60 feet of the tressym, magical invisibility fails to conceal anything from the tressym’s sight. Keen Smell. The tressym has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks

eggs. Tressym mate with others of their kind, but they don’t mate for life. A tressym can also mate with a normal cat, though only one out of every ten of their offspring will be a tressym; the

Ssurran Defiler

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The ssurran regains 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Defile (healing)"} hit points for each creature that fails

hand is invisible) 1/day: invisibility (self only)Ssurran defilers can lay waste to the plant life around them and draw vital energy at the same time from other creatures that are caught in the area

Drowned Master

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the drowned master drops to 1 hit point instead.Multiattack. The drowned master makes two attacks: one with its greatsword and one with its Life

"} cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Life-Draining Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

Devkarin Lich

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Regeneration. The lich regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the lich takes fire or

actions at the start of its turn. Cantrip. The lich casts one of its cantrips. Noxious Touch (Costs 2 Actions). The lich uses Noxious Touch. Disrupt Life (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature within 30

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

from the reflection as possible. Susceptible to Holy Symbols. While the jiangshi is wearing or touching a holy symbol, it automatically fails saving throws against effects that turn Undead. Unusual

the initiative order. If this wight slays a Humanoid with its Life Drain, the wight transforms into a jiangshi 5 days later. Change Shape. The jiangshi polymorphs into a Beast, a Humanoid, or an Undead

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is reduced to 0 hit points unless it is immune to the frightened condition. Otherwise, a creature takes 16

a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon

Beledros Witherbloom

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Beledros fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Unusual Nature. Beledros doesn’t require air, food, or drink.Multiattack. Beledros makes one

. Miasmal Flow (Costs 2 Actions). Beledros uses Miasmal Flow. Teeming with Life (Costs 3 Actions). Beledros magically summons 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Teeming with

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

":"2d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Elemental Strike (Thunder)", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} damage (the high fae’s choice). Negotiate Life (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Negotiate Life"}. The high fae enacts a magical bargain, siphoning energy from its opponents to heal its wounds. The high fae targets up to three creatures it can see

Factol Skall

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Aura of Death. Creatures within 30 feet of Skall have disadvantage on death saving throws. Cosmic Annihilation. A creature killed by Skall can be restored to life only by means of a true

resurrection or wish spell. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Skall fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Skall dies, he turns to dust. If his orrery of souls hasn’t

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

with a semblance of life. When she wills it to do so, the hut pulls its gigantic roots free of the earth and shambles around like a spidery behemoth, shaking the ground with every step. The hut

furnishings have been bolted to the floor, since the hut lurches from side to side when it walks. Heart of the Hut. The gemstone that has given life to Baba Lysaga's hut was previously buried in the

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Nafik fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Nafik has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At will: Thaumaturgy 2/day each: Command, Silence 1/day: Insect PlagueIn life, Nafik was the high priest of Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of the land of Bakar

Obzedat Ghost

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

regains hit points equal to half the amount of damage the target takes) 1/day each: sanctuary, spirit guardians (at 4th level) Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the ghost fails a saving throw, it

can choose to succeed instead.Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated. Second-Story Work. Climbing does not cost Viari extra movement. Additionally, when he makes a running jump, the distance he covers

attacker.A product of life on a small-town farm, the rogue known as Viari carries fond memories of those childhood days and his loving family. (Well, except for that thing where his parents insist on

Medusa (Theran variant)

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained

target.Medusas (often called gorgons on Theros) are closely associated with Pharika, the god of poison and medicine. Pharika has charged her favored servants with guarding secrets of life, health, and

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the juggernaut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut

see within 60 feet of it must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. If the saving throw fails, the targeted creature is struck by one of the following (juggernaut’s choice): Flying Stone. The

Giff Warlord

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Firearms Knowledge. The giff’s mastery of its weapons enables it to ignore the loading property of any firearm. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the giff fails a saving throw, it can choose to

Morningstar attacks or one Double-Barreled Musket attack.A high-ranking giff who takes up the life of an independent mercenary might amass enough power and influence to become a warlord. A giff warlord

Forge Fitzwilliam

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

half damage if he fails, provided he isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. Forge makes two Dagger attacks, two Heavy Crossbow attacks, or one of each. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5

things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons haven’t slaked his thirst—in fact, his ambitions only grow grander with time.Cunning. Forge

Dolgaunt

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and only half damage if it fails. It can't use this trait if it's incapacitated. Unarmored Defense. While the dolgaunt is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

sensitive cilia that cover its skin. It can also absorb life through its tentacles, allowing it to drain the vitality out of any creature it touches. Warped by Chaos. When the daelkyr emerged from

Master Thief

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

half damage if it fails, provided the thief isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The thief makes three Shortsword or Shortbow attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury. When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

armor, mage hand 1/day each: dispel magic, hunger of Hadar, invisibility, spider climbAn overpowering urge to serve consumes the mind of a newly awakened deathlock. Any goals and ambitions it had in life

warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock

Specter of Night

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the specter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The specter has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as

Lichen Lich

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all

ignites flammable objects in the area that aren’t being worn or carried. If the lich chooses, plant life in the area is unaffected by the spell. Spellcasting. The lich casts one of the

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