much some with only alone from for lacks

Death Kiss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

tentacles retracted when on the hunt, then lashes out with them to catch opponents off guard. A death kiss lacks the combat finesse and intelligence of a true beholder. In most cases, it simply latches on

prey’s death. A death kiss prefers to hunt alone. If it meets another of its kind, it might fight, flee, or team up, depending on its health and pride.Lightning

Braxat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Constitution saving throw, taking 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acid Breath","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

with opposable thumbs. The creature walks upright on two legs. Braxats hunt alone or in pairs, prowling deserts, dry canyons, desolate wastelands, and lonely asteroids in search of prey. Braxats

Orlekto

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollAction":"Lightning Strike","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Orlekto casts one of the following spells

others steal what the gods gave to us!” Bond: “I serve Princess Mirran and her alone.” Flaw: “For Mirran’s love or my revenge, I’d betray my king and my honor.”Lightning, ThunderCold

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

much damage on a successful one.No ordinary ballista, an oaken bolter is a Construct capable of striking at long distances. The bolts it launches can rend flesh, destroy armor, or drag enemies toward

prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential

Duergar Xarrorn Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Spray","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

Large, doubles its damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks (included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A bronze scout seldom emerges from underground. Its telescoping eyestalks observe foes at close range while most of its segmented body remains buried

artisans prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Individual Designs Gnome artisans prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following

d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency

Elkhorn

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

destruction of evil in all its forms. He’s not especially bright, so he fights with his heart rather than his wits. Age has drained much of the strength from Elkhorn’s body. Strongheart

;s much more dangerous against creatures that are significantly bigger than he is. Valor's Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human

Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Asteria or another creature that she can see within 60 feet of herself then regains 10 hit points. Spellcasting. Asteria casts one of the

moves up to her speed. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Asteria uses Spellcasting.Though she now travels alone, Asteria

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar

dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this island, let alone how to reach it. See chapter 5 for information about

Clockwork Iron Cobra

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential malfunction

", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Clockwork Enhancements"} Enhancement 1 Camouflaged. The clockwork gains proficiency in Stealth if it lacks that proficiency. While motionless, it is

Dracohydra

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

save, the creature takes half as much damage.The dracohydra is the result of arcane experimentation dedicated to recreating Tiamat’s power. Amalgamating the magic of chromatic dragons with the

of its own. If left alone, they hunt the local fauna almost to extinction, then move on to threatening the folk of nearby settlements. A dracohydra can sometimes be found in the service of the spellcaster who created it, kept obedient by the rituals of their creation.

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Protruding from her feathery owl’s head is a pair of curved goat horns. A cloak and cowl made of pristine white snow conceals much of her tripartite form, which her worshipers refer to as the

pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee

Arrant Quill

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Quill casts one of the following spells using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 17): At will: light

spent alone with his thoughts in Wisteria Vale has led him to suspect that the Harpers were never going to find a cure, and that they were simply biding their time until he became complacent enough

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

much on them can grow complacent, a recipe for disaster in the mountains. This trait manifests most strongly when goliaths interact with other folk. The relationship between peasants and nobles puzzles

goliaths. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Goliaths rarely keep such opinions to themselves, and

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

(3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hellish Rebuke","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Oread Aggressive

so blessed is that oreads go out of their way to leave such sites alone. Tales of Fire. The followers of Purphoros regard oreads with special reverence, as myths tell of cagey smiths befriending these

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. Mercion casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability

alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere

Duergar Xarrorn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Fire Spray", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically

checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cone of Cold","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Create Ice Mephit (3/Day). Auril breaks off an

13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed saving throw, and half as much damage on a successful one.Second Form Auril’s second

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, he will do so. Van Richten works alone. A curse placed on him long ago by a Vistani seer brings doom to those he befriends. Furthermore, he believes too much is at stake to risk exposure. Consequently

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Skabatha and Bavlorna bedevil Endelyn. Nothing much ever comes of these petty plots and squabbles, however. SHARED SPELLS OF THE HOURGLASS COVEN On the rare occasions when all three hags of the

regains all of its shared spells. Alter Size. Skabatha magically shrinks herself to Tiny size (between 4 and 8 inches tall) or returns to her normal size. If Skabatha lacks the room to return

Xardorok Sunblight

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If Xardorok lacks the room to become Large, he attains the maximum size possible in the space available. Invisibility (Recharge 4–6

":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Xardorok Sunblight leads the Sunblight clan of duergar which, until recently, dwelled in the subterranean depths beneath

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a whirlwind

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

disaster. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster. 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant

Drow Mother of Rebellion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Flame","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components

mother is almost never encountered alone. She is typically accompanied by a drow favored consort and a drow house captain. Other Underdark creatures might also be in the priestess’s presence

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t reduced. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

, seeking to understand itself. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their tunnels and raise the next generation of kobolds, all the while seeking the magic that will free their imprisoned god (see the &ldquo

sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

, discard this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you

you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its

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

Composition d4 Attack 1 Plains Creature. The chimera’s body is that of a large lowland creature, such as a bull or a bear, and it lacks wings and a flying speed. The chimera is

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

feeling unwanted. After much thought, however, Nass came around to the idea. She could put her magic to the test and carve out a name for herself. As she was preparing to leave the Hosttower, Nass

frayed nerves caused the group to split up shortly thereafter, with each wizard determined to succeed alone. One night while the others slept, Nass stole a professor orb (see appendix D) from one of

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Flame","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components

favor, and the goddess sometimes capriciously takes back what she has given. This represents a matron mother at the height of her power. A matron mother is almost never encountered alone. She is

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

. What’s more, you aren’t alone, as a bounty hunter in the wild would be: you routinely interact with both the criminal subculture and other bounty hunters, maintaining contacts in both

it more difficult to pursue a personal agenda that doesn’t fit with the group’s objectives — but on the other hand, you can take down much more formidable targets with the help of

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even

her hatred of the gods and their servants. She doesn’t do so alone, though, as innumerable arachnids fawn over her, serving as her eyes throughout the wilderness, disposing of victims trapped

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