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Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s followers gain power, they institute draconian measures to ensure that their rule is unquestioned. They
to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fist of Bane;fists of Bane, foot soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s
soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning field officers who excel at coordinating the fists in combat. The black gauntlet of bane;black gauntlets are the priests who command the consuls.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
elven ways.
In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
elven ways.
In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Magic Resistance. The maw has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The maw makes two Bite or Fang Fling attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10
", "rollAction":"Gorging Charge"}. The maw moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks and can move through the spaces of Large or smaller creatures. Each time the maw enters
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Gnome Cunning. Jamna has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic
spell attacks). Jamna has the following spells prepared from the wizard spell list:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (3 slots): charm person
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
makes one Massive Arm attack and uses Battlefield Cunning, if available, or Teleport.
Electrified Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
’s next turn.
Battlefield Cunning (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Battlefield Cunning"}. Up to two allied yugoloths within 60 feet of the yagnoloth that
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The fomorian makes two Slam attacks and uses Crawling Hex if it is available.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to
known for their keen intellect—but also for their inflated egos and sense of entitlement. Karontor exploited these qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and
Monsters
Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Multiattack. Tarak makes three Dagger attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft
criminal, but he has since devoted himself to the study of herbs and medicine. He is usually unarmed, but he keeps several daggers hidden in his cell (in area A1 of Dragon’s Rest).Cunning Action. Tarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Multiattack. The fomorian makes three Rod attacks.
Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rod"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6
of entitlement. Karontor exploited these qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and incited his descendants to launch an assault on the Feywild. When the assault
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
half damage if he fails, provided he isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. Forge makes two Dagger attacks, two Heavy Crossbow attacks, or one of each.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5
audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile.
Forge enjoys the finer
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Multiattack. The captain makes three melee attacks: two with its scimitar and one with its dagger. Or the captain makes two ranged attacks with its daggers.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain has
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks underwater. It is immune to the effects of being
damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the drowned blade drops to 1 hit point instead.Multiattack. The drowned blade makes two rusted longsword attacks.
Rusted Longsword. Melee Weapon
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Cunning Action. On each of his turns, Orvex can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Orvex deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType
incapacitated and Orvex doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. Orvex makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Spellcasting. The gnome is a 2nd-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). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
. The high fae makes two Fae Claymore attacks and uses Tripping Feint.
Fae Claymore. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Claymore"} to hit, reach
operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
above).Multiattack. Verminaard makes two Nightbringer attacks and uses Malediction.
Nightbringer. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Nightbringer
up to its speed. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
Fervent Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Verminaard makes one Nightbringer attack. If this attack hits, it deals
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thought spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The thought spy's innate spellcasting ability
: blur, detect thoughts, gaseous formMultiattack. The thought spy makes two melee attacks, or it makes three ranged attacks with its daggers.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
throw, the creature is immune to this giant’s Dreamwalker’s Charm for 24 hours.Multiattack. The giant makes two Greatclub or Rock attacks.
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +10
there is permanent, so nothing there is real. What happens on the surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art hold less value there
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Multiattack. The captain makes three melee attacks: two with its scimitar and one with its dagger. Or the captain makes two ranged attacks with its daggers.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain has
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Gnome Cunning. Skeemo has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Spellcasting. Skeemo is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell
save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType
incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. The spy makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws
: nondetection (self only)
1/day each: blindness/deafness, blur, disguise selfMultiattack. Mev makes two longsword attacks. If he has a shortsword drawn, he can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword. Melee
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Halfling Nimbleness. Samara can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature.
Brave. Samara has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the
disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. Samara makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gnome Cunning. Spellix has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Innate Spellcasting. Spellix's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: fire bolt
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, Elister can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction
increases by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Divine Eminence"} for each level above 1st.
Gnome Cunning. He has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Cunning Action. On each of her turns in combat, Rilsa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Focus. If Rilsa damages a creature with a weapon attack, she gains advantage
provoke opportunity attack;opportunity attacks until the end of its next turn, provided it can hear Rilsa’s commands.Multiattack. Rilsa makes three weapon attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Halfling
doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.Multiattack. The spy makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to hit with spell attacks.)Multiattack. Embric makes three melee attacks: two with his scimitar and one with his dagger. Or Embric makes two ranged attacks with his daggers.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon
hit it. To do so, Embric must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Cunning Action. On each of her turns in combat, Nine-Fingers can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Dagger Thrower. Nine-Fingers adds double her proficiency bonus to the
damage she deals on ranged attacks made with daggers (already factored into her attacks).Multiattack. Nine-Fingers attacks three times with her daggers.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The babau makes two Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting or Weakening Gaze.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit
. The target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target deals only half damage with weapon attacks that use Strength for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Cunning Action. On each of her turns, Khalessa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Khalessa deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6
, which she uses to appear as a female drow while in the company of drow, and she wears a piwafwi (cloak of elvenkind);piwafwi. Multiattack. Khalessa makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Gnome Cunning. Erky has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Spellcasting. Erky is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save
DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The acolyte has following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, sacred
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
cause terrible pain and bleeding.
Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal’s followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in the cities they inhabit. They can call
rank are the death’s heads, who can take on the skull-faced guise of their deity to terrify their prey. In combat, they intimidate foes by shrugging off the deadliest attacks with ease, showing that resisting Bhaal’s schemes is futile.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
other magical effects.Multiattack. The hag makes two Nightmare Touch attacks.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
all hags, dusk hags enjoy causing strife to those who bargain with them, and find ways to twist and turn promises to their own advantage. The Dusk Hag Prophecies table provides examples of the sort of