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Returning 35 results for 'saving scepter'.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Death Burst. The skeleton explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the skeleton. Failure: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType
feet.Multiattack. The skeleton makes two attacks, using Flame Scepter or Hurl Flame in any combination.
Flame Scepter. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
saving throw or have the charmed condition until the end of the creature’s next turn. The creature must use its action praising Oddlewin.
Oddlewin can’t regain hit points, including
through magical healing, except through his Reversal of Fortune reaction.Fool’s Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fool's Scepter"} to hit
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
armor explodes must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shrapnel Explosion", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage on a
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Multiattack. The giant makes two Searing Scepter attacks or two Bolt of Imix attacks.
Searing Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Amphibious. Serissa can breathe air and water.
Equipment. As long as she has the Korolnor Scepter in her possession, she can activate the powers of the Wyrmskull Throne.Multiattack. Serissa makes
within 10 feet of that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8);{"diceNotation":"12d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Strike","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sight, and allows him to see invisible creatures and objects, as well as into the Ethereal Plane, out to a range of 120 feet.
Halaster wields a blast scepter (a very rare magic item that requires
attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
with one of the Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, which she had found in a wreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. Only a creature attuned to a Ruling Scepter and in possession of it can harness the powers
from challenging or threatening Hekaton’s leadership.
Any creature not attuned to a Ruling Scepter who sits on the throne is paralyzed and encased in a magical force field. While encased, the
Magic Items
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
This wondrous item can be a scepter, an orb, an amulet, a crystal, or another finely crafted object. It typically incorporates imagery of dragons’ wings, claws, teeth, or scales.
Dragon
you makes a saving throw, you can use your reaction to give that creature advantage on the saving throw.
Dragon-Touched Focus (Wakened);Wakened (Very Rare). The Wakened focus has the Slumbering and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature’s next turn. A creature charmed in
this way must use its action praising the nilbog.
The nilbog can’t regain hit points, including through magical healing, except through its Reversal of Fortune reaction.Fool’s Scepter. Melee
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Fey Ancestry. Light has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep.
Special Equipment. Light carries and is attuned to the Witchlight vane. In Light
scepter, but its power is far greater than he lets on. With this magic vane, he can affect the mood of everyone in the Witchlight Carnival.
Roleplaying Notes
Mister Light is the face of the
Kuo-toa Archpriest
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
pinpoint such a creature that is moving.
Slippery. The kuo-toa has advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape a grapple.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has
): control water, divination
5th level (2 slots): mass cure wounds, scryingMultiattack. The kuo-toa makes two melee attacks.
Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit
Nilbog
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, Tasha's hideous laughter, vicious mockery
1/day: confusion
Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end
its Reversal of Fortune reaction.
Nimble Escape. The nilbog can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.Fool’s Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
12
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Death Burst. The skeleton explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature
additional 15 feet.
Actions
Multiattack. The skeleton makes two attacks, using Flame Scepter or Hurl Flame in any combination.
Flame Scepter. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
real key to these great gates is the scepter from area 25. If the gold knob is inserted into the depression, the mithral doors will swing silently open. If the silver end of the scepter is touched to
, and the crown and the scepter reappear on the throne. Blood Trap. If the door is attacked by force it will not budge, but if it is scratched or nicked it will turn red in that spot, and if it is cut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
)
Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +8, Cha +6
Skills Athletics +11, Perception +8
Damage Immunities fire
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Giant, Ignan
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency
armor explodes must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
)
Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +8, Cha +6
Skills Athletics +11, Perception +8
Damage Immunities fire
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Giant, Ignan
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency
armor explodes must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
turns angry as it emits rays of searing light. Each creature within 30 feet of the sun that doesn’t have total cover against it must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a ray
once. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the exploding necklace must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
)
Saving Throws Int +14, Wis +11
Skills Arcana +21, History +21, Perception +11
Damage Resistances fire and lightning (granted by the blast scepter; see “Special Equipment” below)
Senses
and objects, as well as into the Ethereal Plane, out to a range of 120 feet.
Halaster wields a blast scepter (a very rare magic item that requires attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
skulls are piled around it. The seat of the throne appears to be made of stretched skin and has a metal scepter resting on it.
Shuffling about the sunken portion of the room are three gaunt
up the scepter, but admits not knowing for certain that either is harmful. Shrewd Papazotl realizes that the throne is made from the bones of dead Omuans and the skull of Omu’s great minotaur champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 1 hour. The effect ends on a creature that takes damage. 62D. Secret Room The secret door to this room spans the entire wall and can’t be
53) is a magic scepter, the adamantine head of which reduces the juggernaut to 0 hit points and turns it to dust on contact. While the juggernaut is inert, no attack roll is needed to strike it with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
two massive bodyguards. The Grand Master wears a patchwork leather robe and a gleaming crown, and it carries a scepter set with odd crystal bumps and metal flanges. With its other hand, the devil taps
can see that the devil’s horrid leather cloak is crafted from the faces of flayed monks and prisoners, the flesh cured to leather and roughly stitched together. The scepter and crown it bears appear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
corruption of a brass dragon with “wise” goat features. Hear the Voice of Yaarnak. Soon after the characters enter the room, they hear a hissing voice: “Return my scepter to its rightful place,” an
Scepter. A character who studies the massive crystal formation notices a rod-shaped item encased within. Breaking the crystal formation frees a bone scepter wrapped in the scaly hide of a blue dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
by 12-foot-tall stone statues of Halaster Blackcloak, depicted as a bearded, scowling old wizard wearing a robe covered with lidless eyes and clutching a stout scepter with a red dragon’s head at
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures in the pit have disadvantage on the saving throw, as there’s precious little space to maneuver. Teleport Trap Halaster has placed a teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
pinpoint such a creature that is moving.
Slippery. The kuo-toa has advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape a grapple.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has
, scrying
Actions
Multiattack. The kuo-toa makes two melee attacks.
Scepter. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) lightning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ties), the only action it can take is to attempt to possess a goblin within 5 feet of it. A goblin targeted by the spirit must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or become possessed. While
must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature’s next turn. A creature charmed in this way must use its action praising the nilbog.
The nilbog can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
damage dealt by the weapon increases to 2d6. As an action, you can unleash a 30-foot cone of destructive energy from the weapon. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking
Wondrous Item, Rarity Varies (Requires Attunement by a Spellcaster) This wondrous item can be a scepter, an orb, an amulet, a crystal, or another finely crafted object. It typically incorporates imagery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
serpent. One hieroglyph at a time, the dial reveals the correct sequence of floor tiles to stand on: vulture, serpent, door, reed, scarab, scepter, foot, and urn. Stepping on a floor tile that matches the
the dial and fills the 5-foot space directly east of the block. Any creature in this area when the gas is released must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 44 (8d10) acid damage on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
deep underground. Years ago, a thirsty dwarf explorer succumbed to its corrupted waters. A creature that drinks from the fountain or touches its waters must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw
blades sweep down on each creature that passes under them. The target must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) slashing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
can take is to attempt to possess a goblin within 5 feet of it.
A goblin targeted by the spirit must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or become possessed. While possessed by the spirit, the
Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature’s next turn. A creature charmed in this way must use its action praising the nilbog.
The nilbog can’t regain hit points, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
carries around a fancy weather vane given to him by the carnival’s previous owner. He twirls it and waves it around like a fool’s scepter, but its power is far greater than he lets on. With this magic
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +5
Skills Perception +3, Performance +5, Sleight of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw as the south end of the path collapses, blocking the way to area R7. On a successful save, the creature safely dodges back into area R3. On a failed save, it takes
vision steps through the wall. He approaches the brazier at the room’s center, above which roils a flaming orb. The knight holds up a scepter sculpted with screaming faces. Once touched to the ball
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be magically transformed into an inanimate wooden mask, along with whatever it is wearing or carrying. The mask bears a striking resemblance to the
the shadow theater (area M10). To enter the prison (area M17), one needs the fool’s scepter that belongs to Endelyn’s master of ceremonies, Stagefright. The hag has a special guest—a hateful woman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Unless a ring’s description says otherwise, a ring must be worn on a finger, or a similar digit, for the ring’s magic to function. Rods A scepter or just a heavy cylinder, a magic rod is typically
: SCROLL MISHAPS
A creature who tries and fails to cast a spell from a spell scroll must make a DC 10 Intelligence saving throw. If the saving throw fails, roll on the Scroll Mishap table.
Scroll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
landing prone. In addition, the creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be impaled by 1d3 spikes, each of which deals 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage. A character
of a collapsing shelf must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The noise alerts the guards in the lobby (area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
the water must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that starts its turn submerged in the water
of the road is a broad-shouldered giant with dusky skin and flaming red hair. She wears intimidating armor made of jagged lava rock and wields a searing scepter.
“None shall pass,” the giant intones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
creature that drinks this vial of liquid gains advantage on saving throws against poison for 1 hour. It confers no benefit to undead or constructs. Arcane Focus. An arcane focus is a special item--an orb
area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. A creature moving through the area at half speed doesn't need to make the save. Block and Tackle. A set of pulleys with a cable