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Dungeon Master’s Guide
, Neutral Evil
AC 20 Initiative +3 (13)
HP Half the HP maximum of its summoner
Speed 60 ft., Fly 60 ft. (hover)
Mod
Save
STR
16
+3
+3
DEX
16
+3
+3
CON
16
+3
+3
Mod
Save
INT
16
+3
+3
WIS
16
+3
+3
CHA
16
+3
+3
Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Explosive Tank. When the guard dies, or if it rolls a 1 when checking whether its Scorchbringer action recharges, the tank on its back explodes in a 10-foot radius sphere. Each creature in that area
must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Explosive Tank","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gatekeeper's Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the phylaskia must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature is immune to this aura for the next 24
hours. On a failed save, the creature has disadvantage on saving throws and its speed is halved until the start of its next turn.
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the phylaskia to 0 hit points, it
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: entangle, speak with animals, speak with plants
1/day each: commune with nature (as an action), detect magic
. Primeval wardens who patrol the borders of firbolg communities are fierce hunters who guard against external threats and incursions.
Firbolgs
Distant cousins of giants, the first firbolgs wandered the
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
failed save, a creature takes 39 (6d12);{"diceNotation":"6d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Poison", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and has the poisoned condition. While poisoned in
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only and is immune to this maelephant&rsquo
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a creature is also restrained by the hardening rock. A creature can make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check as an
deep in the Underworld. Terrifying and cunning, they guard portals between the wards of the Underworld, Erebos’s greatest treasures, and noteworthy souls who might attempt to escape the realm of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
remarkable magical wool. This makes the beasts valuable to heroes and scoundrels alike, who would use their wool for either protection or profit. Divine servants guard the few herds of Nyx-fleece rams
(Persuasion) checks.
3
Calming Presence. The wearer can cast calm emotions once per day (save DC 13).
4
Trail of Flowers. Wherever the wearer of the fleece walks, flowers spring up magically behind them
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the frightened condition until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to all archons’ Aura of Menace for
inconspicuously guard peaceable communities as dogs and wolves.
Archons
Archons are denizens of the Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia. Created by the powers of order and benevolence, archons defend their home
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
"}. The crab exhales water in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Water Jet", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, is pushed up to 30 feet from the crab, and has the prone condition. On a successful save, a
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
save DC 15):
2/day each: command, detect evil and good
1/day: wall of forceForesworn are the spirits of fallen Solamnic knights who attend to their duty long after death. Armed with spectral armor and
refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is fulfilled. For example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the closest creature within 30 feet of it before arcing out to up to two other creatures within 15 feet of the first. Each creature must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the
save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t stunned.Multiattack. The draconian makes three Rend or Energy Ray attacks.
Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Spellcasting. The draconian casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save
closely guard the secret of the draconians’ creation, allowing Krynn’s metallic dragons to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the frightened condition until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to all archons’ Aura of Menace for
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
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At will: Detect Magic, Fly, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
3/day each: Dispel Magic, Invisibility (self only)
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nefarious magical copies of themselves to fool enemies, to guard treasure, or for other inscrutable reasons.
To create a false lich, a lich binds a shred of its life force to a corpse in a profane
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flame Jet", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The duergar casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At
Magic Items
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lightning damage equal to the total accumulated damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one; the orb’s base damage is 6d6, and if at the end of your turn the orb hasn
don’t have the incapacitated condition. You decide what action the snake takes and where it moves during its turn, or you can issue it a general command, such as to attack your enemies or guard a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Acid Spray","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A hive lord rules each kruthik hive. When the hive lord dies, the surviving members of the
a single foe, they become frenzied and even more lethal.
Kruthiks abide the presence of Constructs, Elementals, Oozes, and Undead, and they use such creatures to help guard their hive. They are smart enough to barricade some tunnels and dig new ones that keep their neighbors away from their eggs.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At will: dispel magic, polymorph, telekinesis, teleport
3/day: lightning boltThe
bipedal body has a slavering wolf’s head and a fanged serpent’s head. Its demon lord can speak and see through the serpent head; this master also uses the molydeus to guard treasures, slay
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Fire Spray", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Invisibility (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically
guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creature grappled by a tentacle of the death kiss must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Blood
tentacles retracted when on the hunt, then lashes out with them to catch opponents off guard.
A death kiss lacks the combat finesse and intelligence of a true beholder. In most cases, it simply latches on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At will: dispel magic, polymorph, telekinesis, teleport
3/day: lightning bolt
’s head. Its demon lord can speak and see through the serpent head; this master also uses the molydeus to guard treasures, slay foes, and terrify troops into obedience.
A molydeus’s demon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
smaller creature grappled by the cave fisher’s Adhesive Filament must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target is pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the
cooked in strong wine.
While some folk hunt cave fishers to kill them to harvest their filaments, shells, and blood, others capture cave fisher eggs and rear the hatchlings, which can be trained to guard
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’t incapacitated and can see the creature. A creature that fails the save is stunned until the start of its next turn.
Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes at the start of its turn to
must immediately make the save.
Death Throes. When the gauth dies, the magical energy within it explodes, and each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 13 (3d8
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 71 (11d12);{"diceNotation":"11d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Barrage", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage
and has the stunned condition until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only.Booming Step. Immediately after taking damage, the cradle cracks with
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 71 (11d12);{"diceNotation":"11d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vortex", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and has the
restrained condition within the vortex. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and is pushed to the nearest unoccupied space outside the cylinder. The vortex lasts until the start of the
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
up to 30 feet wide. Each creature in the wave must make a DC 22 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 58 (9d12);{"diceNotation":"9d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rolling
Hills", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, has the prone condition, and is buried under dirt. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
A buried creature has the
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration.)
Scions of giants
centered on a point it can see within 90 feet of itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature has the charmed condition until the end of its next
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
elemental energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 40 (9d8) damage of a type of the colossus’s choosing: acid
", "rollAction":"Elemental Breath (Lightning)", "rollDamageType":"lightning"}. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage.
At the same time as the colossus releases this exhalation
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Erupting Breath", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage
and has the poisoned condition for 1 minute. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
A creature poisoned in this way can make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw at the end of
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
"}. The cradle exhales a blast of frost in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 52 (8d12);{"diceNotation":"8d12
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Freezing Breath", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and its speed is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
save, a creature takes 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Runic Boulder", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, a
other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 60 (11d10);{"diceNotation":"11d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lava Wave", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and has the restrained condition from
points, and it is immune to fire, poison, and psychic damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.A scion of Surtur slumbering at the peak of a volcano causes an unending
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
ice into the air. Each creature other than the scion in a 30-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centered on that point must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 36
", "rollAction":"Glacial Upheaval", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage and is pushed vertically to the top of the cylinder, at which point the creature falls. On a successful save, a creature takes half as
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
. Hulgaz casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: Charm Person
2/day each: Dispel Magic, Fog Cloud
her finger is a well-rehearsed ploy, a gesture she has weaponized to put her targets off guard.
Hulgaz is a charmer in both the common and magical sense. She effortlessly ingratiates herself
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Each creature within 60 feet of the cradle must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shattering
empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See