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Acquisitions Incorporated
Clockwork Behir. Any character fighting the clockwork behir can see that the complex arrangement of its workings gives it a unique vulnerability. Any character within 5 feet of the construct can use
must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10);{"diceNotation":"12d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Breath","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Spellcasting. The magewright’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). To cast one of its rituals, the magewright must provide additional material components whose value in
this way. Most magewright rituals take 10 minutes to perform, but certain complex rituals can take up to 1 hour. However long the ritual takes, it requires extra material components, usually in the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
save DC 10):
At will: darkness, fear
Teleport. The dhergoloth teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.A kind of yugoloth
brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Erupting Horns", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage and is
pushed up to 30 feet upward and then falls. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
Spellcasting. The stalker casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation
":"5d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and its speed becomes 0 until the start of the dragon’s next turn. On a successful save
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vexing Prank", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and has the frightened
condition until the start of the high fae’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The high fae then regains 30 hit points.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no
material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, detect magic, druidcraft, mage armor (self only)
2/day each: faerie fire, gust of wind
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath
", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and its speed becomes 0 until the start of the dragon’s next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
light or darkness. She then has advantage on the first melee attack she makes before the end of the turn.
Innate Spellcasting. Rosie's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12). She can
complex than merely seeking after adventure. She has long sought for ultimate meaning in the stars, and to seek justification for her belief that her bonds to her expansive family are reflected in the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
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
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
This delicate and exquisitely crafted clockwork orrery features multiple geared components whose sweeping hands and dials represent the complex interplay of planar and magical realms. Standing two
installed, the artifact has 7 charges. While touching the orrery, you can use an action and expend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 17): contact other plane (3 charges
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
a 60-foot cone. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Breath
","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and its speed is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
a 90-foot cone. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold
Breath","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and its speed is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t
Baphomet
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
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Innate Spellcasting. Baphomet’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
At will: detect magic
3/day
natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires.
Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
a success.
Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: detect magic
other complex games of wits against one another.
Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature
successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t incapacitated.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
point maximum is reduced to 0.
Spellcasting. Geryon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will
replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair
Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Baphomet casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
3/day each: dispel magic, dominate beast, maze, wall of
Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems. They create secret places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
point maximum is reduced to 0.
Spellcasting. Geryon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will
competent replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair
Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Dual Wand Wielder. If Klauth is carrying two wands, he can use an action to expend 1
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At will: comprehend languages, detect magic, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
2/day each: darkness, detect thoughts, ice storm
1/day each: banishment
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 44 (8d10
);{"diceNotation":"8d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Debilitating Breath","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 49 (14d6);{"diceNotation":"14d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath
creature’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath
’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the
Equipment
This complex toxin makes the muscles beneath a creature’s skin loose and malleable, which seugathi fleshwarpers find useful in their gruesome work. The victim’s rough or jerky movements
’t neutralized before that time, the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the Poisoned condition for 1 hour. While Poisoned in this way, the
Ancient Red Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
Dexterity saving throw, taking 91 (26d6);{"diceNotation":"26d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
control.
Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered.
Lair
Adult Red Dragon
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Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6);{"diceNotation":"18d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
.
Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered.
Lair Actions
On
Adult Red Dracolich
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Monster Manual (2014)
Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The dracolich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
are the throne from which it can look out to survey all it controls—and the wider world it seeks to control.
Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dracolich's power
Geryon
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Innate Spellcasting. Geryon's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self (can become
recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the passages of this place, scattering the ice devil;ice devils
Geryon (Summoner Variant)
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Innate Spellcasting. Geryon's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self (can become
ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the passages of this place, scattering the ice devil;ice devils and minotaur slaves he
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
undead there. Instead, they have expanded the complex by excavating deeper into the cliff side. The yuan-ti capture and sacrifice those who visit the tomb of Diderius. They are not above cutting a deal to save themselves, however.
of the divination pool, which high-ranking yuan-ti use to seek magical insight for their far-reaching plots. The yuan-ti have avoided moving into the original chambers of the complex, fearing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
undead there. Instead, they have expanded the complex by excavating deeper into the cliff side. The yuan-ti capture and sacrifice those who visit the tomb of Diderius. They are not above cutting a deal to save themselves, however.
of the divination pool, which high-ranking yuan-ti use to seek magical insight for their far-reaching plots. The yuan-ti have avoided moving into the original chambers of the complex, fearing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, contain, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap’s description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and
the damage it deals can vary depending on the trap’s severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap's description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and the
damage it deals can vary depending on the trap's severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap severity
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
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Behind the Design: Save Ends Effects
Save ends effects are one way of saving space in stat blocks and making them less complex for GMs to run at the table. Much like how stat blocks just reference the
Save Ends Effects Some creatures have a trait or action that, on a failed saving throw, imposes a debilitating effect for an extended duration. But sometimes a lucky foe can retry their saving throw






