poison always and his content

Brackish Trudge

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Brackish trudges are lumbering masses of sentient fungus and

sometimes ill-tempered and territorial, brackish trudges are usually content to mind their own business. When trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

with spell attacks). The kraul can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: chill touch, poison spray 3/day each: ray of enfeeblement, ray of sickness 1/day each

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.The kraul are an ascendant power group within the Golgari Swarm, long content to

Void Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even

in their mouths. Scavvers are not always aggressive; often they trail behind larger creatures as well as ships and asteroids, living off droppings and discarded refuse. They can enter the air envelopes

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison

. Combining the roles of advisor, protector, and beloved, some favored consorts are content with a supporting role, while more ambitious consorts aspire to be the power behind the throne—or even to

Venom Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Poison Splash. When the troll takes damage of any type but psychic, each creature within 5 feet of the troll takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Poison Splash

", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start

Brown Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

against attacks and other effects outside the scavver, and takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Swallowing Bite (poison)","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage at the

always aggressive; often they trail behind larger creatures as well as ships and asteroids, living off droppings and discarded refuse. They can enter the air envelopes of these bodies, so that as

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Thunderous Clap action and Negate Spell reaction. The mask bearing the cloud rune has AC 15; 45 hit points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The mask regains all its hit points at

treasures—often by gambling. While many cloud giants are content with risking their wealth in games with each other, those who aim for the top of their ordning challenge all manner of beings in

Bronze Sable

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

been used as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his

are guarded by ancient monsters. Constructed Nature. An anvilwrought doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.Fire, Poison

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

vulnerability to fire damage, immunity to cold and poison damage, and immunity to the following conditions: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, and poisoned. The ice creature obeys only its

city of Mezro during the Spellplague. No longer content to wait for Alisanda and Mezro to return on their own, Artus has been seeking the means to bring them back. He believes that Saja N’baza, an

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, for a time, a creator might feel blessed by their new companion. But carrionettes aren’t content to live as toys and seek to escape the confines of their diminutive bodies. Every carrionette

malicious toys are skilled deceivers and, despite some having existed for generations, often affect unsettlingly childlike personalities. Among the most notorious of these terrors is the carrionette Maligno, Darklord of the domain of Odaire (detailed in chapter 3).Poison, Psychic

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

casts a spell.Although they’re formidable warriors, gloom weavers are often content to hide in the shadows, watching as their very presence affects their victims. Their bleak energy weighs down

swollen joints that give them a corpselike aspect. They appear more youthful while on other planes, but their skin always retains a deathly ashen hue. When in the Shadowfell, they detest mirrors and avoid

Doomwake Giant

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

wonders and changing the world—but not always for the better. Doomwake giants arise from pernicious fears that infect a whole city or region. If enough mortals dread destruction for long enough, their

crackling with lightning, or other primal incarnations. Beyond these primal giants, though, other giants fill the tales of Theros.Necrotic, Poison

Frostmourn

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

frozen statues with a touch or blast enemies with frigid wind. Achieving vengeance is not always enough to grant these creatures rest; often, their hatred and loathing of the living is sufficient to

wound that seeps frosty vapor or vibrant, purple veins showing the ravages of poison. It can momentarily dissolve its body into a swirling blizzard to avoid harm, reforming at a distance to continue its assault.Cold, PoisonFire

Duergar Kavalrachni

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"2d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"War Pick", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction

, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable outbursts of frustration and despair is not always easy. Similarly, duergar tend to be very

Dire Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation

questions, some fear and venerate the entity known as Vaprak the Destroyer. Vaprak’s true nature is something of a mystery, but Vaprak is always portrayed as a horrid, misshapen, greenish creature

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The duergar makes two Mind-Poison Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Mind Mastery

. Mind-Poison Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mind-Poison Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

15 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Virulent Breath", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Multiattack. The mutate makes two Bite

the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes. Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Spellcasting. Skabatha casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At

of her limbs. Skabatha roams Thither on her flying rocking horse (see chapter 3 for its stat block), which creaks horribly as it moves. Skabatha’s Weakness Skabatha always forgets the first

Elder Tempest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

tempest is always at the center of a storm 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Living Storm"} miles in diameter. Heavy precipitation in the form of either rain or snow

, feeding the chaos they create.Lightning, Poison, ThunderBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Zodar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

aloofness. They simply hover in silence. When a zodar finally performs some significant action, the reasons for that action aren’t always clear. One interpretation of this behavior posits that

also warp the fabric of the multiverse to cast the wish spell as its final act—it is destroyed once the spell is cast.Acid, Fire, Poison

Retriever

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

quarry at a time. The retriever also always knows the location of its master.Multiattack. The retriever makes two Foreleg attacks, and it uses Force Beam or Paralyzing Beam, if available. Foreleg. Melee

over or sold to others, since Lolth’s cultists don’t want to take the chance that their creations will be turned against them.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine

Cloaker Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes. Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented

often gain psionic abilities, grow wings, become covered in otherworldly slime, or exhibit other unsettling traits. Specific mutated creatures are further described in appendix A.Necrotic, Poison

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Constitution saving throw or take 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Stinger","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or

long rest. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the poison damage taken. This reduction lasts until the poisoned condition is removed. The target dies if its hit

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Constitution saving throw or take 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Stinger","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or

long rest. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the poison damage taken. This reduction lasts until the poisoned condition is removed. The target dies if its hit

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

otherwise intact. “Karrnslayer” (Colossus WX-31) lost its legs but crawls through the Mournland, using its arms to drag its great bulk across the ground. It is always prone and can’t

accompanies it explains how the colossus might serve as an adventure location.Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, and Tail Attacks tables replace those respective actions in the stat block. Theran chimeras always have the Claws action. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. Body

much damage and isn’t knocked prone. 3 Venom Spray (Recharge 5–6). The chimera has a venomous creature’s head that exhales a spray of poison in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

Contacts d10 Contact 1 My older sibling is upset that I didn’t follow them into the Azorius. 2 A Boros sergeant is always asking questions about my work, but I suspect they

Grung

Species One Grung Above

;600 Naturally Toxic. All grungs secrete a substance that is harmless to them but poisonous to other creatures. A grung also uses venom to poison its weapons. Slavers. Grungs are always on the

warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest leadership positions. A tribe’s sovereign is always a gold grung. A grung normally remains in its

Kackle

monsters

":"Incorporeal Movement", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Lantern Vulnerability. The kackle’s lantern has AC 15 and Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage. Any

that drift above the ground, always flitting just out of sight. Adorned in tattered cloaks and concealing hoods or hats, their hollow laughter echoes through dark places, fading in and out to confuse

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine

You have a minor phobia of water and hate getting wet. 4 Your tail always betrays your inner thoughts. 5 You purr loudly when you are happy. 6 You keep a small ball of yarn in your

Wrin Sivinxi

monsters

a temple devoted to the Cosmic Caravan. But for the time being, she’s content to stay in Otari and sleep under the stars. Wrin’s tiefling ancestry is impossible to miss, and it’s

that she’s touched by supernatural forces. Yet, her quick smile and welcoming attitude have always helped her to secure friendships during her travels.Fire

Retriever Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

quarry at a time. The retriever also always knows the location of its master. Innate Spellcasting. The retriever's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). The retriever can innately cast

it at full speed.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ye cannot goad one of the serpent folk into hatred or fear, or evoke in it love or friendship. They may feign such things to cozen ye, but within they are always coldly, calmly calculating. &mdash

live births aren’t uncommon. A mating between yuan-ti of different types almost always produces eggs that hatch into yuan-ti of the weaker parent, so most choose partners of the same type in the

Seugathi Servant

monsters

(2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage and the target has the Poisoned condition until the end of its next turn. While Poisoned

the seugathi themselves. A seugathi that completes their mission nearly always finds another to replace it, creating a centuries-long chain of increasingly inscrutable—and sometimes even contradictory—endeavors.Poison, PsychicBludgeoning

Pit Fighter

backgrounds

Empire. Since then, the practice has been driven underground, but, like poison spreading silently throughout a healthy body, it has infiltrated nearly every major city. Ostensibly illegal, you can

almost always find small groups of desperate individuals putting their lives on the line for the amusement and enrichment of others. This hidden network of arenas has recently been organized into the

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