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Monsters
Lorwyn: First Light
", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.
Spellcasting. The merrow casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save
large fish with humanoid torsos and arms, though their forms vary widely. Merrow are often capable warriors, but most prefer to duel with cutting words before resorting to physical violence.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
2/Day Each: Calm Emotions, Detect Thoughts
1/Day: Dominate PersonCounterattack. Trigger: The cultist is hit by an
power structures to create division and oppression. Although many cultists of Bane are tyrants capable of influencing large groups of lackeys, other cultists prefer to operate from the shadows. These
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Friends, Silent Image
1/Day: Hold PersonAraneas are reclusive shape-shifters. An aranea’s natural form resembles
as the Spider Swamp in Calimshan, where they create beautiful objects that express their artistry and which are sometimes traded to other communities. Most araneas prefer to avoid combat, befuddling
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dohwar casts the following spell, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 11):
3/day
the dohwar's life, often in response to the dohwar experiencing an overwhelming emotion. Instead of wings, it has arms and tiny hands.
Dohwars prefer to communicate through a form of telepathy they
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff (additional psychic)","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: druidcraft, light, mage
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The apprentice casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword (bonus psychic)","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Telekinetic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
(Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand is
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Spellcasting. The witch is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit
with spell attacks). The witch has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): ray of sickness, sleep, Tasha's hideous
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 3
":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The pledgemage casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will
monsters
, removes its brain, and places the brain in its silver canister.
Spellcasting. The mi-go casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability
(spell save DC 17):
1/Day Each: Modify Memory, Plane Shift (self only)Bizarre beings that profanely unite features of alien insects and otherworldly fungus, mi-go bend their unfathomable intellects
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The psurlon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting
ability (spell save DC 13):
2/day: mage armor (self only)
1/day: suggestionA psurlon can use magic to assume the form of a specific Medium Humanoid. First, the psurlon must consume the creature it
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Innate Spellcasting. The medusa's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14). The medusa can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
1/day each
at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by a greater restoration spell or similar magic.The
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The psurlon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
2/day each: disguise self, mage armor (self only)
1/day each: dimension door, suggestionOne out of every hundred psurlons is a mutant with two heads, one at each
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
some wrong affecting those she’d prefer not to harm, or give a mortal a glimpse of her terrible responsibilities.
Bident of the Deep. Thassa’s signature weapon thrums with the icy
monster spell (save DC 18) from the bident, but only on beasts and monstrosities that have an innate swimming speed. Once used, this property of the bident can’t be used again until the next dusk
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
a successful one.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The psurlon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
2/day
returning to the Astral Plane. Psurlons prefer the flesh of humans and halflings but don’t mind feasting on other folk. They use their spellcasting abilities to infiltrate the settlements of their
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Spell-Resistant Carapace. The gigant has advantage on saving throws against spells, and any creature that makes a spell attack against the gigant has disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. The
plague, since gigants prefer giants over other food. Some giants claim gigants are created by the weird magical aura that surrounds a gargantua.
A gigant resembles an enormous beetle with legs ending
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Spectral Fangs. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spectral Fangs"} to
spell), which lasts for up to 1 minute and can’t be harmed. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the illusion on a success or taking 11 (2d10
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
takes half as much damage only.
Spellcasting. The witchkite casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At
. Immediately after taking damage from a melee attack, the witchkite makes one Rend attack against the attacker.While many dragons of Eldraine hoard wealth and material goods, witchkites prefer hoarding
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
"} bludgeoning damage if the korred is on the ground.
Spellcasting. The korred casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13
):
At will: commune with nature (as an action), meld into stone, stone shape
1/day: Otto's irresistible danceKorreds are secretive creatures that have strong ties to earth and stone. They prefer to
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
Gruul Guild Spells
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
fire bolt, produce flame
1st
compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave
2nd
beast sense, shatter
3rd
conjure animals
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
class feature
For you, the spells on the Selesnya Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells
are added to all of them.)
Selesnya Guild Spells
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
druidcraft, friends
1st
aid, animal friendship, charm person
2nd
animal
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"poison"} poison damage.
Spellcasting. The grung casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: druidcraft
3/day each: cure wounds, spike
tropical jungles. These amphibians prefer shade and live in trees, but they maintain hatcheries for their offspring in well-guarded ground-level pools. About three months after hatching, a grung tadpole
Berbalang
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
duplicate’s attacks is psychic damage.
Innate Spellcasting. The berbalang’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). The berbalang can innately cast the following spells
. Berbalangs prefer to speak only to dead things, and specifically only to the spirits they call forth in the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged to
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
kelubar casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: invisibility (self only)
1/day each: dispel
;shators. They are squat, and their skin drips with a foul-smelling, acidic slime. Kelubars revel in the subservience of others, and they prefer to do battle with words—or at least to send in their
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: detect evil and good
1/day each: aid, continual flame, protection from evil and good, scrying (as an
safeguard those threatened by wicked forces. Archons are skilled communicators, able to speak all the languages of the multiverse. When pushed into combat, they prefer to subdue foes. However, against Fiends
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
next turn. On a successful save, 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 the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
1/day each: blink, control water, dispel magic, protection from evil and good, sendingThe dragon can take 3 legendary
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
next turn. On a successful save, 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 the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
1/day
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with
life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live in desolate, frigid regions
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if
—Spell Slots per Spell Level—
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
1st
+2
Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each: hypnotic pattern, lesser restorationShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with life
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: mage hand (the
characters from legend.
6
I studiously mimic the mannerisms of my guests.
7
I prefer to get others talking, then fade into the background. Sometimes literally.
8
I seek out audiences and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
1/day each: calm emotions, faerie fireAncient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to
.
Connected Creatures
In the Feywild, moonstone dragons interact mostly with pixie;pixies, sprite;sprites, and other Fey creatures who revere and serve the dragon. Outside the Feywild, they often prefer to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day
brimming with life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live in desolate
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, the yuan-ti will do so—and they actually prefer these tactics to open warfare. Because abominations and malisons can change into the shapes of snakes, they can keep their presence hidden and
drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I can’t believe such tales.
— Volo
Ye should.
— Elminster
Roleplaying a Yuan-ti
When