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Dungeon Master’s Guide
, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious
Senses Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Languages All languages known to its summoner
CR None (XP 0; PB equals its summoner’s)
Traits
Incorporeal
Temporary Hit Points daily at dawn until you die.
Talons. Every magic item you wear or carry disintegrates. Artifacts in your possession vanish instead.
Throne. You gain proficiency and Expertise in
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Evasion. If Agdon is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw and only half
can see and makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, with a DC equal to 1 + the target’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. On a successful check, Agdon pilfers one object weighing 1 pound or less that the target has in its possession but not in its grasp, without the target noticing the theft.
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Ogrémoch has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. Ogrémoch deals double damage to objects and
location. A hidden sinkhole can be spotted from a safe distance by any creature with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher or spotted with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check
magic-items
Wis
8
-1
-1
Cha
1
-5
-5
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses Passive Perception 9
Languages Understands Common but can’t speak
CR 0 (XP 0; PB +2)
Traits
a successful save, the wonder drops to 1 Hit Point instead.
Wind-Up Operation. The wonder has the Unconscious condition until another creature winds it with the wonder’s unique key for 1
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, 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
Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages all languages known to its summoner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 3 −4 −4
Wis 6 −2 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 8
Languages
damage taken) unless the damage is Radiant or from a Critical Hit. On a successful save, the zombie drops to 1 Hit Point instead.
Actions
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(−4)
WIS
7 (−2)
CHA
5 (−3)
Senses passive Perception 8
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it
(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar takes 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ankylosaurus have spiked tails that deal piercing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. Ankylosaurus
Huge beast, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 68 (8d12 + 16)
Speed 30 ft
.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
5 (−3)
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
giants’ icy citadels. Unlike fully grown specimens, young remorhazes gnaw on their victims instead of swallowing them whole. Young Remorhaz
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural
Immunities cold, fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Heated Body. A creature that touches the remorhaz or hits it with a melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the
damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
)
INT
4(−3)
WIS
6(−2)
CHA
6(−2)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Magic Resistance. The skeleton has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.
Reactions
Self-Sacrifice. When a creature within 5 feet of the thrull is hit by an attack, the thrull swaps places with that creature and is hit instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
has no teeth, instead using its sharp beak to stab prey too large to swallow with one gulp. Pteranodon
Medium beast, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 10 ft
., fly 60 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
5 (−3)
Skills Perception +1
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
5 (−3)
Senses passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk
after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
)
INT
4(−3)
WIS
6(−2)
CHA
6(−2)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Magic Resistance. The skeleton has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
)
WIS
9 (–1)
CHA
5 (–3)
Senses passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature right before hitting
or Long Rest). If the boar takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
(+2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +6
Skills Acrobatics +9, Performance +5, Persuasion +5, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +9
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages
incapacitated and subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
14 (+2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +9
Skills Acrobatics +13, Performance +6, Persuasion +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +13
Senses passive Perception 10
incapacitated and subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
14 (+2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +8
Skills Acrobatics +12, Performance +6, Persuasion +6, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +12
Senses passive Perception 10
incapacitated and subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 8 −1 −1
Skills Stealth +6
Gear Daggers (3)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, petrified, poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 8
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Cold Absorption. Whenever the golem is subjected to cold damage, it
takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the cold damage dealt.
Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Melt. While in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Nimble
target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage.
Reactions
Redirect Attack. When a creature the goblin can see targets it with an attack, the goblin chooses another goblin within 5 feet of it. The two goblins swap places, and the chosen goblin becomes the target instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
−3 −3
Immunities Petrified
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages None
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Petrifying Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 3
repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure: The target has the Petrified condition, instead of the Restrained condition, for 24 hours.
Daren Bader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Shortbow in any combination.
Scimitar. Melee Attack
the goblin can see makes an attack roll against it. Response: The goblin chooses a Small or Medium ally within 5 feet of itself. The goblin and that ally swap places, and the ally becomes the target of the attack instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 3 −4 −4
Wis 6 −2 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 8
throw (DC 5 plus the damage taken) unless the damage is Radiant or from a Critical Hit. On a successful save, the zombie drops to 1 Hit Point instead.
Actions
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
(+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +5
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Survival +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, plus one of your choice
Short or Long Rest). The warrior can use a bonus action on its turn to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + its level.
Actions
Extra Attack. The warrior can attack twice, instead of once, whenever it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Immunities charmed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Telepathic Bond. While the
, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 5 (1d10) minutes and unconscious while poisoned in this way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
(−4)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Actions
Blood Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft
., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the stirge attaches to the target. While attached, the stirge doesn’t attack. Instead, at the start of each of the stirge’s turns, the target loses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Turn Resistance. The zombie has advantage on
the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The zombie makes two melee attacks.
Empowered Slam. Melee Weapon Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Throws Wis +1
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception
success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The zombie makes two melee attacks.
Empowered Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes
takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +6
Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +4, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Indomitable
outright, he drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. Hrabbaz makes three attacks with his morningstar.
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage, plus 3 (1d6) piercing damage if Hrabbaz has more than half his hit points remaining.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
., passive Perception 7
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Magic Resistance. The derro has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the derro can choose to deal no damage, and instead the target has the prone condition.
Throwing Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
−5 −5
Immunities Poison, Psychic; Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 6
Languages None
CR 2 (XP 450
DC 13) instead of dealing damage. Until the grapple ends, the target has the Blinded and Restrained conditions, is suffocating, and takes 10 (2d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage at the start of each of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
−4 −4
Wis 16 +3 +6
Cha 5 −3 −3
Immunities Petrified
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Languages None
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Flyby. The
instead of the Restrained condition.
Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) Slashing damage.
Reactions
Magical Backlash. Trigger: A creature within 120 feet of the cockatrice