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Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
reactions per round but only one per turn.
Dread Counterspell. Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 4th level or lower, it fails and
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Vecna fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Vecna carries a magic dagger named Afterthought. In the hands of anyone other than
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand and
;Larloch the Shadow King, legendary master of Warlock’s Crypt, and Gilgeam, the God-King of Unther.
classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand and
;Larloch the Shadow King, legendary master of Warlock’s Crypt, and Gilgeam, the God-King of Unther.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
covers every surface, muffling sound.
A meenlock can supernaturally sense areas of darkness and shadow in its vicinity and can teleport from one darkened space to another—enabling it to sneak up on
and take actions and reactions as normal. This torment has no effect on a creature that is immune to the frightened condition. If the creature is susceptible and remains incapacitated for 1 hour, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Neverwinter’s New King Craig J Spearing Vecna plans to turn Lord Neverember into a death knight who will subjugate the city’s population When the characters cross the threshold in area E2b, they
appear in an unreality where Vecna commands control over the city of Neverwinter in Faerûn. In this unreality, Vecna turned Lord Neverember into a loyal death knight and iron-fisted tyrant. Neverember
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
(spell save DC 12):
At will: dancing lights, friends
1/day each: command, mage armor
Reactions
Rousing Verse. When a creature the apprentice can see within 30 feet of it fails a saving throw, the
feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the pledgemage for 1 minute. While frightened in this way, the target can’t take reactions, its speed is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Infighting and treachery brought the skull lords into existence. The first of them appeared in the aftermath of Vecna’s bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk, after the vampire Kas betrayed Vecna and took
his eye and hand. In the confusion resulting from this turn of events, Vecna’s warlords turned against each other, and the dark one’s plans were dashed. In a rage, Vecna gathered up his generals and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
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Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the boneclaw can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Actions
Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two claw attacks.
Piercing Claw. Melee Weapon
(escape DC 14). The boneclaw has two claws. While a claw grapples a target, the claw can attack only that target.
Shadow Jump. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each creature of the boneclaw’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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Shadow Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands, plus 26 (4d12) necrotic damage.
Reactions
weaver uses its shadow magic to reduce its enemies to ghastly corpses. Gloom Weaver
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral
Armor Class 14 (17 with mage armor)
Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Neverdeath Graveyard cluster near the wall separating the Main Graveyard from the Pauper’s Graveyard to the west. Hallix Mausoleum is a squat, unassuming granite block in the shadow of larger monuments to
slide it through the grate with a successful DC 18 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If this check fails by 5 or more, the harp falls back into the pit. A cultist of Vecna tried to lever the harp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
warrior researches ways to assert his will over the artifact known as the Hand of Vecna, so he can use its secrets to free the evil dragon queen Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Arkhan has traveled to a nearby
reactions, and the only action he can take is to emerge from his shell.
In addition to its undead defenses, the tower has four smaller dragons living inside it: a young black dragon named Slarkas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
heart, causing those nearby to feel the approach of death. If detected, gloom weavers use their shadow magic to reduce enemies to ghastly corpses. Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver
Medium Humanoid (Elf
. The shadar-kai has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to see that Gleam casts no shadow. While she has no shadow, Gleam is cursed (see the “Shadowless” sidebar). SHADOWLESS
A shadowless creature is one that carries the curse of having no shadow—a fact
evident only when the creature is in bright or dim light. A remove curse spell or similar magic ends the curse on a shadowless creature, reuniting it with its shadow instantly.
Creatures native to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, muffling sound. A meenlock can supernaturally sense areas of darkness and shadow in its vicinity and can teleport from one darkened space to another—enabling it to sneak up on its prey or run away when
with disturbing sounds and dreadful imagery. Participating meenlocks can’t use their telepathy for any other purpose during this time, though they can move about and take actions and reactions as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Corellon Larethian of the elven pantheon. In other worlds, this domain includes Hecate, Math Mathonwy, and Isis; the triple moon gods of Solinari, Lunitari, and Nuitari of Krynn; and Boccob, Vecna, and Wee
willingly end its move in a space within 30 feet of you. It also can’t take reactions. For its action, it can only use the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
grapples a target, the claw can attack only that target.
Shadow Jump (Recharge 5–6). If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each creature of the boneclaw’s choice within 15 feet of it must succeed
, teleporting that creature to an unoccupied space it can see within 5 feet of its destination. The destination spaces of this teleportation must be in dim light or darkness.
Bonus Actions
Shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow or vampirate (captain’s choice) under the DM’s control.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 100
ends if the captain leaves the ship.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. The captain halves the damage that it takes from an attack that hits it. The captain must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Personality Kas is cruel, spiteful, and unrelenting in his pursuit of vengeance against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has
little use for those who won’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals. In this adventure, Kas fools Tasha and Alustriel, two incredibly powerful wizards. In addition to defeating Vecna, Kas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Black Pudding A black pudding resembles a heaving mound of sticky black sludge. In dim passageways, the pudding appears to be little more than a blot of shadow. Flesh, wood, metal, and bone dissolve
. The armor is destroyed if the penalty reduces its AC to 10.
Reactions
Split. When a pudding that is Medium or larger is subjected to lightning or slashing damage, it splits into two new puddings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand
Larloch the Shadow King, legendary master of Warlock’s Crypt, and Gilgeam, the God-King of Unther. Expanded Spell List The Undying lets you choose from an expanded list of spells when you learn a warlock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At Will: Detect Thoughts, Minor Illusion
Reactions
Counterspell (2/Day). The cultist casts Counterspell in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same
powerful undead beings, apocalyptic prophecies, or immortals with power over death, such as Acererak, Kyuss, Orcus, Vecna, or Wee Jas. Death Cultist Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 17 Initiative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
being capable of wholly independent reactions to potential threats. Though most clockwork dragons have a breath weapon that deals fire damage, some might be constructed to deal acid, cold, or lightning
. The deep crow has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the deep crow can take the Hide action as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +2, range 100/400 ft. Hit: 11 (2d10) Piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) Radiant damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The knight is hit by a melee attack roll
. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage.
Shadow Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 40 ft.
Mod Save
Str 6 −2 −2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
, causing you to sprout unnatural growths, such as bloody antlers or putrid fangs, or causing your shadow to lengthen or twist around you. As a Bonus Action, you can expend a use of Favored Enemy to transform
saving throw against your Unnerving Aura, it also can’t regain Hit Points or take Reactions until the start of your next turn. Strangling Roots. When you hit a creature with an attack roll using a weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if she fails. She can’t use this trait if she’s incapacitated.
Shadow Step. When Rosie is in dim light or darkness, she can use a bonus action to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Rosie’s unarmed strikes are magical.
Reactions
Deflect Missiles. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Rosie deflects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
hag casts Disguise Self, using Constitution as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13). The spell’s duration is 24 hours.
Shadow Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 27 (5d8
, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Traits
Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
’ magical effects don’t activate. Price Oddlewin will read any character’s fortune if the character agrees to lend him their shadow. He tells the character their shadow will return to them when the
of him. The corresponding symbols on the tent’s canvas walls glow briefly. After Oddlewin speaks the card’s fortune, the character feels a chill run up their spine as their shadow gains a life of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
deities for each pantheon.
Greyhawk. Erythnul, Iuz, Tharizdun, Vecna.
Dragonlance.Chemosh, Sargonnas.
Eberron. The Fury, the Keeper, the Mockery, the Shadow, the Traveler.
Celtic. Math
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
its master lives, a destroyed boneclaw gains a new body in 1d10 hours, with all its hit points. The new body appears within 1 mile of the boneclaw’s master.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or
. While a claw grapples a target, the claw can attack only that target.
Shadow Jump. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each creature of the boneclaw’s choice within 5 feet of it must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
streaks of shadow, passing through each of you with a whispered scream before vanishing.
Vecna bestows one of two supernatural gifts on each character. Have each player roll a die, with the result
the symbol of Vecna, a powerful lich and god of secrets known and feared on many worlds. Any loud noises here awaken the cultists in area N13, who investigate at once. N13: Cultist Quarters If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
(as a 9th-level spell) using the unformed substance of Limbo instead of shadow material. If used in Limbo, the object remains until the anarch’s concentration is broken, regardless of its composition
the duration. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or in an unoccupied space nearest to that space if it’s occupied.
Reactions
Slow Fall. When the githzerai falls, it reduces any falling damage it takes by 50.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(rounded down). When calculating a monster’s damage output, also account for special off-turn damage-dealing features, such as auras, reactions, legendary actions, or lair actions. For example, a
, and Reactions Some special traits (such as Magic Resistance), special actions (such as Superior Invisibility), and special reactions (such as Parry) can improve a monster’s combat effectiveness and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
1 and the strongest as Type 6. Demons outside the six main types are categorized as minor demons and demon lords. Demons by Type Type Examples 1 barlgura, shadow demon, vrock 2 chasme, hezrou 3
turn, not both, and can’t take reactions
Glabrezu A glabrezu takes great pleasure in destroying mortals through temptation, and these creatures are among the few demons to offer their service to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
darkness up to 60 feet as a bonus action.
Bonus Actions
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the abishai takes the Hide action.
Blue Abishai Seekers of forgotten lore and lost relics
damage.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) force damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) force damage if used with two hands.
Reactions
Vicious Reprisal. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. While it is coated in this way, the target’s speed is halved, it can’t use reactions, and it takes 10 (3d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. The effect lasts for 1 minute, until the cultist
using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: mage hand, message, minor illusion
1/day: dominate monster
Reactions
Feed on Weakness. When a creature within 20 feet of