much spread with only adopt for for lives

Human

Species Player’s Handbook

Found throughout the multiverse, humans are as varied as they are numerous, and they endeavor to achieve as much as they can in the years they are given. Their ambition and resourcefulness are

human gatherings is said to have occurred in Sigil, the torus-shaped city at the center of the multiverse and the place where the Common language was born. From there, humans could have spread to

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

, taking (4d8) Necrotic;{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":" (Necrotic)", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A

Common. Personality. The crown contains the essence of Myrkul and exists to spread that god’s will, which is to slay the living, raise the dead, and sow fear across the Material Plane. The crown

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink

, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon then gains 5 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon

the radiant forces of the Positive Plane fosters a nurturing, optimistic attitude in most of these dragons. They sometimes adopt the abandoned eggs or hatchlings of other dragons; many a white wyrmling

Burning Hands Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving

throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried. At Higher

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

adopt them whenever possible. They provide for stables of these creatures in their lairs, and in return, the giant striders voluntarily serve as mounts for firenewt warrior;firenewt warriors.Fire

Guardian Portrait

Monsters Curse of Strahd

best of their ability, and can act independently to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature

becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to anyone. A guardian portrait looks like a finely rendered and beautifully framed work of art, usually depicting someone important in a

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

entire lives without encountering another one of their kind. There are no great genasi cities or empires. Genasi seldom have communities of their own and typically adopt the cultures and societies into

into the mortal world. They adapt well to the mingled elements of the Material Plane, and they sometimes visit—whether of their own volition or compelled by magic. Some genies can adopt mortal

Broom of Animated Attack

Monsters Curse of Strahd

simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep

. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The

; connection to the radiant forces of the Positive Plane fosters a nurturing, optimistic attitude in most of these dragons. They sometimes adopt the abandoned eggs or hatchlings of other dragons; many

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Returned palamnites. These Returned led violent lives, existences filled with such pain and hatred that violence now suffuses their deathless bodies. Such makes them exceptionally dangerous to the

living, as these aimless killers know only suffering and seek to spread it whenever the opportunity arises. While palamnites might wander the world as dangerous, lone murderers, many gravitate to Odunos

Megapede

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Psychic Bomb. The megapede targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed

successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated.Megapedes are enormous centipedes that can be as much as 150 feet long, though most specimens top out at between 100

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing, and enhancing the beauty of their lairs. Crystal dragons&rsquo

":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon then gains 15 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy. Spellcasting

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing

":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon then gains 25 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy. Spellcasting

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

":"14d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Argent Blaze", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Additionally, Alustriel or one

are to spread kindness, reward virtue, and promote a culture of compassion throughout the multiverse. She is good at building alliances and quick to intervene when she senses a threat to the forces of

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

creature or a flammable object, it ignites. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and does not ignite. A target that ignites takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage

gods to foment the destruction of lawful creatures, or by lawful gods for the testing of their followers. Rumors state that only twenty of these creatures exist, but much of the truth about them

Combat Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Sleep Grenade. Each creature in the sphere must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have the unconscious condition for 1 hour. The

stretches of isolation, mistreatment, or neglect are prone to malfunctions. Some robots become despondent or cruel, while others obsessively repeat their last directive or adopt new, peculiar purposes

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat into a spectacle the crowd can enjoy. This kind of flashy combat is your entertainer

collect local rumors and spread gossip. 3 I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.” 4 Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can

Rishaal

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Mages spend their lives in the study and practice of magic. Good-aligned mages offer counsel to nobles and others in power, while evil mages dwell in isolated sites to perform unspeakable experiments without interference.Fire

Kraken Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The kraken can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ink Cloud","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A strong

Neh-thalggu

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated. Spellcasting (Psionics

collectors, neh-thalggu consume the brains of Humanoids and use them as receptacles to enhance their magical abilities. Neh-thalggu are born in the nightmarish Far Realm, but they spread across the

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food

, drink, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

child. Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

knowing another like themselves. Others are part of nomadic changeling clans spread across the Five Nations, families who keep their true nature hidden from the single-skins. Some clans maintain safe

can be shared by multiple changelings; there might be three healers in a community, but whoever is on duty will adopt the persona of Tek, the kindly old medic. Personas can even be passed down through

Zalthar Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

): destructive wave (necrotic)Multiattack. The death knight makes three longsword attacks. Longsword (Nine Lives Stealer Longsword). Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Parry. The death knight adds 6 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the death knight must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Necrotic, Poison

Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hail of Arrows","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Not all satyrs live

lives of pure whimsy. When forced to defend their friends and homes, satyr thornbearers are quick to take up their bows and strike against danger. Particularly amid the dense trees of the Skola Vale

Warlock of the Fiend

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. The warlock casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Warlocks of the Fiend gain their powers through magical pacts forged with archfiends of the Lower

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Withering Gaze", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on

this way, then are unleashed to spread death in Orcus’s name. Bodaks are extensions of Orcus’s will outside the Abyss, serving the demon prince’s aims and other minions. Orcus can

Fire Giant of Evil Fire

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Multiattack. The giant makes two Searing Scepter attacks or two Bolt of Imix attacks. Searing Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation

Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition until the end of the target’s next turn.A fire giant is born around flame, works with flame, and lives among flames, but a fire giant who

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Death Ray", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target instead takes 64

necrotic damage. The target dies if reduced to 0 hit points by this ray.The catoblepas is as loathsome as the vile swamplands in which it lives, a conglomeration of bloated buffalo, dinosaur, warthog

Daemogoth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

of the daemogoth’s next turn, and the daemogoth regains 5 hit points. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isn’t frightened, and the daemogoth doesn’t

by their consumption of anguish. They trade magical influence over the lives and minds of others to ambitious mortals in exchange for the mortal’s agony. Daemogoths are alien-looking in the

Rain

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a successful one; creatures of evil alignment have disadvantage on this saving throw. If the damage from this effect reduces a creature to 0 hit

in that area regains 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"heal", "rollAction":"Healing Rainbows"} hit points. Created by Kenzie C. Rain lives in happy meadows atop clouds, away from all the

Gigant

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a success or failure, the creature has the poisoned condition for 1 hour. While poisoned this way, the creature can

usually folded under its carapace, but the speedy flier can also beat its wings to create a horrible sound or to spread a toxic dust.Drone. The gigant produces a horrid droning sound by rapidly beating its

Screaming Devilkin

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

. Wicked Tormentors. As befits creatures born from a moment of panic, screaming devilkins love to spread fear and confusion across the world. They gather in small flocks, lurking along lonely forest roads

combination of panic, sensory overload, and confusion that leaves creatures reeling. Despite their evil nature, screaming devilkins rarely attack to kill. They much prefer to leave their victims badly

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