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Darkling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and able to see the bright light must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature’s next turn. Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the darkling

refer to the house’s descendants as dubh sith—“darklings.” Darklings dwell in secluded caverns and chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins.

Egg Hunter Adult

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on the egg hunter must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the creature can take either an action

or a bonus action on its turn but not both, and it can't take reactions. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

saving throw, taking 32 (5d12);{"diceNotation":"5d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Drain Vitality","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

sapient species, thri-kreen rely on a form of telepathy. Thri-kreen often use weapons of their own design, particularly the gythka (a two-handed polearm with a blade at each end) and a light thrown

Giff Warlord

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Firearms Knowledge. The giff’s mastery of its weapons enables it to ignore the loading property of any firearm. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the giff fails a saving throw, it can choose to

join the ranks of the warlord’s army, which is mainly made up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form

Horrid Plant

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Some botanists theorize these plants are an invasive species from a faraway world. When still, horrid plants resemble ordinary (if vibrant) foliage. Horrid Plant Varieties The most infamous

unsuspecting prey off guard.Sap Squirt (Purple Blossom Only). The horrid plant targets one creature it can see within 15 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 28 (8d6

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

exploding autognome must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Have a Magical Day!","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on

distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults battling a lunar dragon wyrmling, for instance, it would come to the wyrmling's defense.Poison

Abhorrent Overlord

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

between it and the gold. Magic Resistance. The abhorrent overlord has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The abhorrent overlord makes two attacks with its

turn or starts its turn there must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 16

Eater of Hope

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Magic Resistance. The eater of hope has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eater of hope makes two attacks with its claws. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack

Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath of Hopelessness","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is

Nightmare Shepherd

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

30 feet of the shepherd, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Aura of Nightmares","rollDamageType

each: confusion, dispel magic, hold person, suggestion Magic Resistance. The shepherd has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The shepherd makes two

Carrion Stalker

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

/Day). The carrion stalker releases a burst of larvae in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. A

infest its body. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Any effect that cures disease or removes the poisoned condition

Knight of Eldraine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Knightly Virtue. The knight has one of the following traits, depending on the court it serves: Courage (Embereth). The knight has advantage on Wisdom checks and Wisdom saving throws. Knowledge

(Vantress). The knight has advantage on Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws. Loyalty (Ardenvale). The knight has advantage on Charisma checks and Charisma saving throws. Persistence

Domestic Wonder

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Mechanical Determination. If damage reduces the wonder to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 plus the damage taken unless the damage is Lightning or from a Critical

condition until it is wound again.Domestic Wonder (Uncommon). This bipedal wonder is designed to assist with household duties. It vaguely resembles whatever species its creator used as inspiration

Domestic Wonder

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Mechanical Determination. If damage reduces the wonder to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 plus the damage taken unless the damage is Lightning or from a Critical Hit

it is wound again.This bipedal wonder is designed to assist with household duties. It vaguely resembles whatever species its creator used as inspiration. The wonder is an ally to you and your allies

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

and able to see the bright light must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the creature's next turn. Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the darkling has

chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins. The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Death Burn","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage and

, if the creature can see the light, is blinded until the end of its next turn.If the saving throw is successful, the creature takes half the damage and isn't blinded.Multiattack. The darkling elder

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

cloud of spores in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage

effects. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10

creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs

Mechanical Wonder

magic-items

designed to assist with household duties. It vaguely resembles whatever species its creator used as inspiration. An activated domestic wonderuses the Domestic Wonder stat block. The wonder is an ally to you

Mechanical Determination. If damage reduces the wonder to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 plus the damage taken unless the damage is Lightning or from a Critical Hit. On

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Step 2: Determine Origin Determining your character’s origin involves choosing a background, a species, and two languages. A character’s background represents the place and occupation that were most

formative for the character. The combination of background, species, and languages provides fertile soil for your imagination as you ponder your character’s earliest days. Choose a Background Choose

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Step 2: Determine Origin Determining your character’s origin involves choosing a background, a species, and two languages. A character’s background represents the place and occupation that were most

formative for the character. The combination of background, species, and languages provides fertile soil for your imagination as you ponder your character’s earliest days. Choose a Background Choose

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Change Shape

Fungi

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

Fungi The northwest caves (areas 1 through 7) hold numerous species of fungi. Many of these fungi are edible or have useful properties. Species of fungus found on this level and elsewhere in

. Creatures in the area must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. While poisoned in this way, a creature is under the effect of a confusion spell with a duration of 1 minute. When

Egg Hunter Adult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Egg Hunter Adult The salamander-like adult of the species can inflate its bulbous tail so that it takes on the shape and texture of a dragon egg. It uses this mimicry to establish itself in a nest

) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 20 (+5) CON 16 (+3) INT 3 (−4) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 5 (−3) Saving Throws Dex +8, Wis +4 Skills

Exotic Fungi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Exotic Fungi The fungi species described in this section have strange properties but no nutritional value. Nightlight A nightlight is a tall and tube-shaped bioluminescent mushroom that grows to a

(Perception) checks based on smell for 1d4 hours. However, the creature suffers disadvantage on saving throws against effects based on smell for the same amount of time. Ormu A bioluminescent green

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins. Darkling The Summer Queen’s curse causes a darkling’s body to absorb light, which wizens the

, nonmagical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving

Giff Warlord

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

up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form of giff shock troopers. Giff Warlord Medium Humanoid, Any

) CHA 18 (+4) Saving Throws Str +10, Dex +6, Con +8, Wis +6 Skills Athletics +10, Insight +6, Intimidation +12 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 10 (5,900 XP

Introducing Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

the players provide just their characters’ names, classes, and species. Character Actions. A character's actions hold the potential for either success or failure. Can you hit a monster with your

where you can write your character’s name. Species, Background, and Class. Each character in D&D has a species, background, and class that help determine who a character is and what they do best

Quickling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Darkness, the dread ruler of the Gloaming Court. Once a species of lazy and egotistical Fey, quicklings’ predecessors were late in answering the queen’s summons one time too many. To hasten their pace

that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated

Autognome

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

you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn’t distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults

ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 6 (−2) CON 16 (+3) INT 4 (−3) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 6 (−2) Saving Throws Con +5, Wis +2, Cha +0 Damage Immunities poison

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins. Darkling The Summer Queen’s curse causes a darkling’s body to absorb light, which wizens the

light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or

Carrion Stalker

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

pincers and tentacles. When an adult carrion stalker detects movement, it bursts from its corpse-cradle to attack, intent on implanting its young into the living and starting its species’ life cycle anew

Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. A creature poisoned in this way takes 7 (2d6) poison damage at the start of each of its turns as larvae infest its body. The creature can repeat the saving throw at

Knight of Eldraine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride noble steeds of various species—including griffons in Ardenvale, giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block

(+1) Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Knightly Virtue. The knight has one of the following traits

Aasimar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

select this species Speed: 30 feet As an Aasimar, you have these special traits. Celestial Resistance. You have Resistance to Necrotic damage and Radiant damage. Darkvision. You have Darkvision with

back temporarily. Creatures other than your allies within 10 feet of you must succeed on a Charisma saving throw (DC 8 plus your Charisma modifier and Proficiency Bonus) or have the Frightened condition until the end of your next turn.

6. Svirfneblin Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

svirfneblin carries a pouch that contains 1d4 50 gp gems. In addition to species of edible fungi, the svirfneblin grove contains the following exotic fungi (as described in the “Fungi of the Underdark

Master’s Guide). Gabble keeps a crystal coffer in her niche. The coffer is worth 100 gp, and it contains a black sapphire pendant on a silver chain worth 5,000 gp. She offers the pendant as a reward to the party for saving her enclave.

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