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Elemental Cataclysm

Monsters Monster Manual

). If the cataclysm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The cataclysm deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cataclysm makes two Elemental Burst

cloud have the Blinded and Deafened conditions and can’t cast spells with a Verbal component. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature that enters the cloud for the first time on a turn or

Deva Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Angelic Weapons. The deva's weapon attacks are magical. When the deva hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8;{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Angelic Weapons

, requiring only verbal components: At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: commune, raise dead Magic Resistance. The deva has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

advantage on the attack roll, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger (Advantage)","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Ancient legends

, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the darkling elder had advantage on the attack roll, the attack deals an extra 10 (3d6

. The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and

rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice. Corrosive Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times

, instead of twice. Corrosive Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corrosive Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores

a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice. Corrosive Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8

Unspeakable Horror Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice

. Corrosive Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corrosive Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Grasping

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times, instead of twice. Corrosive

Pseudopod. The horror’s limb attack deals an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corrosive Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Grasping Tentacle

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and structures. Towering Terror. Any

is built to carry wizards, artificers, magewrights, and elite troops. For this reason, these constructs are largely hollow on the inside, with tunnels, ladders, storage areas, and observation decks

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Angelic Weapons. The Abbot's weapon attacks are magical. When the Abbot hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8;{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Angelic Weapons

spells, requiring only verbal components: At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: commune, raise dead Magic Resistance. The Abbot has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Aura deals an extra 10 cold damage until the end of her next turn. Blinding Gleam (Costs 2 Actions). Auril’s form flares with a blue light. Each creature that can see Auril and is within 10 feet

time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and

Ephixis, Bow of Nylea

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the arrows is 18. Each arrow has a unique property: Spring. As an action, you can fire this arrow, targeting a beast or a plant creature you can see within 320 feet of you. On a hit, the arrow deals

you, no attack roll required. A Nyxborn lynx is summoned in that space (use the stat block for a tiger with the Nyxborn traits from chapter 6). The lynx understands your verbal commands and obeys them

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

with a weapon held by it, deals an extra 2d8 cold damage on a hit. The hand has 8 charges. You can use an action and expend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

attack hitting a target are described here. As the DM, you can use the average damage or roll the damage; for this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. For example, if a

monster deals 4 (1d8) slashing damage with its longsword, that notation means you can have the monster deal 4 damage, or you can roll 1d8 to determine the damage.

Bargewright Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. Innkeeper Nalaskur Thaelond (male half-elf spy) keeps careful watch over who comes and goes from his inn; it’s where Zhentarim meet to broker deals in commerce illicit in Waterdeep, such as smuggled goods

, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).

Deva

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) Angelic Weapons. The deva’s weapon attacks are magical. When the deva hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4d8 radiant damage (included in the attack). Innate Spellcasting. The deva’s

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The deva can innately cast the following spells, requiring only verbal components: At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: commune, raise

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

the target it hits from regaining Hit Points until the end of your next turn. This is true even if the target takes none of the Necrotic damage, whether because of Immunity or some other reason. Using

action, Dispel Magic can be cast in response to another spell being cast, yet Dispel Magic can’t substitute for Counterspell. The main reason is that Dispel Magic removes a spell that is already on a

Ephixis, Bow of Nylea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

see within 320 feet of you. On a hit, the arrow deals no damage, and the target gains the benefits of the awaken spell for 8 hours. Summer. As an action, you can fire this arrow at an unoccupied

lynx understands your verbal commands and obeys them as best it can, and it takes its turns immediately after yours. The emissary remains for 1 hour before fading away. Autumn. As an action, you can

Mahadi, Emporium Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

cannot pay for whatever reason, the contract they signed on entry clearly stipulates their soul is forfeit. They’re required to pay off their debt through service. All such individuals fall under the

inform Mahadi (and by extension Asmodeus) about Arkhan’s possession of the Hand of Vecna, Mahadi does everything he can to strike a deal with them, offering any of the gifts listed under “Mahadi’s Deals

Individual Designs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Individual Designs A gnome artisan values an individualized clockwork more highly than a perfectly functioning one that copies too much from another creation. For that reason, even clockworks that

clockwork won’t willingly harm that creature for 1 minute or until that creature attacks it or deals damage to it. 5 Leaking Lubricant. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1, the

E2. Blood of the Vine Tavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Vallaki is well-defended. Ismark is as tight-lipped as any of the other Barovian villagers, unless the talk deals with Ireena or Strahd. Ismark knows everything the other villagers know. He also

knows that, for some unknown reason, Strahd is attracted to Ireena and desires her above all others. If you used the “Plea for Help” adventure hook and the characters show Ismark the letter they received

Slaadi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Spawning Stone for this reason. The slaadi wiped out every last modron enclave in Limbo. As creatures of utter chaos, slaadi loathe modrons and attack them on sight. Nonetheless, Primus stands by his

) can remove the gem from an incapacitated slaad. Each try requires 1 minute of uninterrupted work and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Medicine) check. Each failed attempt deals 22 (4d10) psychic damage to the slaad.

16. Central Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

it outside the range of some creatures’ darkvision. The stone giants have never noticed it for this reason. The castle looks small enough to fit in a 20-foot-cube, and it floats at the center of an

final 40 feet before impact. Because the reducing effect creates more relative distance between the creature and the cavern floor, a fall from anywhere on the castle deals 20d6 bludgeoning damage on impact.

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

darkling’s body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a

damage. If the darkling has advantage on the attack roll, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) piercing damage. Darkling Elder Darkling Elder Medium Fey, Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (studded

Map of the Sword Coast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

elements the players aren’t meant to see — hence the need for secrecy. When the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, you can either rely on a verbal description to give them a clear mental

others little reason to visit the area. Sword Mountains These steep, craggy, snow-capped mountains are home to scattered tribes of orcs as well as other monsters. Icespire Peak is the tallest among

Unspeakable Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

laws of reason or reality. Such unspeakable horrors might continue to haunt the misty netherworld between the Domains of Dread, or they might slink forth into other realms to slake unnameable hungers

ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

the necrotic damage, whether because of immunity or some other reason. Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square

action, dispel magic can be cast in response to another spell being cast, yet dispel magic can’t substitute for counterspell. The main reason is that dispel magic removes a spell that is already on a

Elemental Cataclysm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The cataclysm deals double damage to objects and structures. Actions Multiattack. The cataclysm makes two Elemental Burst

the cataclysm uses Cataclysmic Event again. Creatures entirely in the cloud have the Blinded and Deafened conditions and can’t cast spells with a Verbal component. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 23, each

Hoardsperson

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Living the Good Life Also at rank 2, Head Office trusts that as long as your needs are met, you have no reason to skim any profits. You

the chest. Thanks to Head Office striking deals you don’t want to know about with extraplanar creatures you really don’t want to know about, there is no chance for the spell to end. That Thing You

Undead Patron (Warlock)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

. Once per turn when you cast a spell that deals damage, you can change that spell’s damage type to Necrotic. Dreaded Necrosis. When you hit a creature with an attack roll and deal Necrotic damage while

you cast a Warlock spell from the Conjuration or Necromancy school, you cast it without any Verbal, Somatic, or Material components, except Material components that are costly or consumed.

18. Iron Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

weapon deals acid damage instead of cold damage. She speaks Draconic, Dwarvish, and Terran. Stalagma is as miserable and conniving as any duergar. She raised the gorgon, and it allows no one except her to

ride it. The beast is smart enough to obey Stalagma’s verbal commands, and it’s strong enough to bear her weight while she’s in her enlarged duergar form. Stalagma attacks any non-duergar who aren’t

The Xanathar Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear

enemies at the same time, and it literally sleeps with its eyes open. The only real threat to the Xanathar’s rule is another beholder, which speaks to the reason why the Xanathar Guild has been led by a

Master Manipulators

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

much as she enjoys offering and enforcing her bargains, a hag rarely goes out looking for people to make deals with because she knows that someone coming to her puts her in a position of power. The

can’t be perverted, or that the earlier victims got too greedy when they were proposing a deal. Even if only one or two people make deals with a hag every year, over time many unfortunates can come

Courthouse: Summer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

and two veterans) down upon the characters, whom “Hyustus” accuses of beating the cell block guards to death. These reinforcements have no reason to believe that Captain Staget isn’t who he appears to

afternoon from highsun to dusk and, like a broadcrier, shout out the crimes of which he or she has been found guilty while accepting the scoldings and verbal lashings of the citizenry. Characters who

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