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Ssurran Defiler

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

10 feet of the ssurran must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Defile","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a

the saving throw. Spellcasting (Psionics). The ssurran casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: At will: mage hand (the

Braxat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Constitution saving throw, taking 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acid Breath","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

also spew acid, though they tend to do so only as a last resort, since the acid dissolves and ruins the flesh they crave. A braxat projects an invisible psychic barrier around itself that enhances its

Ssurran Poisoner

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

sphere must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Bomb","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or

. You can use the lizardfolk stat blocks in the Monster Manual to represent them, in addition to the variants described below.

Precognitive Mage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Flood","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and it must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.Precognitive Insight (3/Day). When the mage or a

creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the mage can cause the roll to be made with advantage or disadvantage.Precognitive mages, a rarity among Azorius

Oinoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Magic Resistance. The oinoloth has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The oinoloth makes two Claw attacks, and it uses Spellcasting or Teleport. Claw

. Oinoloths solve thorny problems by killing everyone involved. They are typically hired as a last resort when a siege has gone on too long or an army has proven too strong to overcome. Once summoned, oinoloths

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Valindra fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If she still has a phylactery and is destroyed, Valindra gains a new body in 1d10

advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.Paralyzing Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft

Customizing the Puzzle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

can undertake the puzzle and cross the room safely. You can also increase the difficulty by introducing trap variants, as described below. Trap Variants Rather than have the same poison gas trap on

make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Divination. The creature that triggered the trap must succeed on a DC

18. Guardian Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

any other way must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 11 (2d10) force damage. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the door to intone: “The master does not resort to feeble manipulations of a clock to open this door. You are not the master.”

Braxat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

, though they tend to do so only as a last resort, since the acid dissolves and ruins the flesh they crave. A braxat projects an invisible psychic barrier around itself that enhances its natural armor

target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage. Acid Breath (Recharge 6). The braxat exhales a 15-foot cone of acid. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 26

Oinoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths solve thorny problems by killing everyone involved. They are typically hired as a last resort when a siege has gone on too long or an

(natural armor) Hit Points 119 (14d8 + 56) Speed 40 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 17 (+3) CON 18 (+4) INT 17 (+3) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 19 (+4) Saving

Oath of Redemption

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Oath of Redemption The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath

justice. Peace. Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace. Innocence. All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or

Mind Flayer

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

so alien in construction that non-illithids must resort to magic to discern its meaning. Though Qualith can be used to keep records, illithids most often use it to mark portals or other surfaces with

12 (+1) INT 19 (+4) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +6 Skills Arcana +7, Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6, Stealth +4

Oinoloth

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

succumb to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths provide the ultimate solution to thorny problems, usually by killing everyone involved. They are hired as a last resort, when a siege

) Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +7 Skills Deception +8, Intimidation +8, Perception +7 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage

Couatl

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

. Regardless of a couatl’s task, it prefers to remain hidden, revealing itself only as a last resort. Truth Tellers. A couatl can’t lie, but it can withhold information, answer questions vaguely, or

) Saving Throws Con +5, Wis +7, Cha +6 Damage Resistances radiant Damage Immunities psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception

Platinum Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

, having watched the characters in the village, escalate their psychic torment when the characters enter the mine. Each character who enters the mine must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or have

. Traveling farther down the tunnel is impossible here. A character who attempts to move any of the rocks must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage as the rubble shifts

The Black Lake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

time, or if a character in heavy armor steps onto it, the arch fails. Any creature on the span must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to catch itself on the ledge. On a failed save, a creature

her head and part of her neck above the water (granting her three-quarters cover) and breathing acid. Then she submerges and waits for her breath weapon to recharge. Nightscale doesn’t resort to

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Formation Tactics. The soldier has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, grappled, or restrained while

17 (natural armor) Hit Points 261 (18d20 + 72) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 20(+5) DEX 14(+2) CON 18(+4) INT 23(+6) WIS 26(+8) CHA 20(+5) Saving

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 18 (+4) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +5 Skills Athletics +5

must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 13 (3d8) fire damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 18 (+4) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +5 Skills Athletics +5

must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 13 (3d8) fire damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone

Mournland Environment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Mournland and sought to slake their thirst with a drink from the lake. At the lake bottom is the ruined town of Eastwood Springs, which once served as a resort for the leisure classes of Cyre. As yet, no one

has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. 5 The creature has a supernatural ability to heal its wounds. It has the Regeneration trait: it regains hit points at the start

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

potency after 1 hour. X3: Hashutu’s Room The door to this room bears a series of small, raised dots. This is a message in Qualith, the mind flayers’ tactile language that most creatures must resort to

15 (natural armor) Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft., fly 15 ft. (hover) STR 11 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 19 (+4) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage only and is pushed to the

succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 8 hours. Treasure. The elf corpse carries a silvered rapier and wears Bracers of Defense. L8: Stinking Cave Arash Radkia

Greater Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

his hunger. Lludd is hostile toward intruders, but he doesn’t immediately resort to violence. Though he’s selfish and cruel, the behir hasn’t survived this long by attempting to devour every creature

attack. Slippery Floor. The dripping water renders the uneven floor slick with mud and slime. A creature that moves faster than half its speed along the floor must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed. For as long as the curse lasts, members of the Elk tribe recognize the cursed creature as a hated enemy and are hostile toward it. In addition

present proof of Wormblod’s death as an offering to the altar, see “Development.” If anyone damages the altar, the couatl emerges and tries to frighten them off, attacking only as a last resort. Ancient

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