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Shadow (Variant)

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Amorphous. The shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action

. Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, the shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.Strength Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit

Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion

Spells Player’s Handbook

cast the spell can enter the extradimensional dwelling as long as the door remains open. You can open or close it (no action required) if you are within 30 feet of it. While closed, the door is

their attire. They are invulnerable and obey your commands. Each servant can perform tasks that a human could perform, but they can’t attack or take any action that would directly harm another

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

serving you. The entity appears in an unoccupied space within 120 feet of you. It uses the Shadow stat block with these changes: it is a Fey, has a Neutral alignment, and doesn’t create new shadows

. You control this entity, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 Hit Points or you dismiss it as a Magic action.

Scissors of Shadow Snipping

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

next dawn. The shadow (variant);detached shadow is rooted to the spot where it was snipped until you use a bonus action to cause it to behave in one of the following ways, either of which is possible

vertical surfaces), provided it remains within your sight at all times. The shadow is harmless and unable to be harmed, and it is invisible in darkness. It can’t speak, and it doesn’t require

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action. Shadow Step

drow to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three Shadow

Piercer Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

False Appearance. While the piercer remains motionless on the ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite. Spider Climb. The piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down

on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Drop. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drop"} to hit, one creature directly underneath the

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Charisma (spell save DC 13). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only) Shadow Step. While

drow makes two attacks with its shadow sword. If either attack hits and the target is within 10 feet of a 5-foot cube of darkness created by the shadow sword on a previous turn, the drow can dismiss

Drow Shadowblade Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Charisma (spell save DC 13). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only) Shadow Step. While

drow makes two attacks with its shadow sword. If either attack hits and the target is within 10 feet of a 5-foot cube of darkness created by the shadow sword on a previous turn, the drow can dismiss

Bel

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

the die is subtracted from the next attack roll made against Bel or an ally of his choice within the next minute. Summon Ice Devil (Costs 3 Actions). Bel magically summons an Ice Devil (Spear Variant

summon other devils if it has such power. The ice devil remains until Bel dies or until he dismisses it as an action.From his bastion, Zariel’s second-in-command and the former lord of Avernus

Drow Inquisitor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Variant: Demon Summoning Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant);Variant: Demon Summoning Some drow inquisitors have an action that allows them to summon a yochlol. Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow

’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action. Spectral Dagger (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow

Ancient Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Magic Resistance. The ancient deep crow has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the ancient deep crow can take the

":"slashing"} slashing damage. Shadow Caw. The ancient deep crow releases an ear-splitting caw. Each creature within 60 feet of the crow and able to hear it must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw

Gloom Weaver Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

and casts one spell that takes 1 action to cast. Shadow Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shadow Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shadow Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or less that

kill. Gazer (Familiar Variant);Variant: Gazer Familiar Spellcasters who are interested in unusual familiars find that gazers are eager to serve someone who has magical power. Unless its master is

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

drow to sleep. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes three Shadow

Sword attacks. One of the attacks can be replaced by a Hand Crossbow attack. The drow can also use Spellcasting to cast darkness. Shadow Sword. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

Amnizu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

them into legions. Amnizu (Summoner Variant);Variant: Devil Summoning Some amnizus have an action that allows them to summon other devils: Summon Devil (1/Day). The amnizu summons 2d4

appear in the Monster Manual). A summoned devil appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the amnizu, acts as an ally of the amnizu, and can’t summon other devils. It remains for 1 minute

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Shadow Spear. Melee or Ranged

Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120, one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage

Piercer (Ice variant)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

False Appearance. While the ice piercer remains motionless on the ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite. Spider Climb. The ice piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including

upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Drop. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drop"} to hit, one creature directly underneath

Maw Demon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the spew.Maw demons share the ceaseless hunger for carnage and mortal flesh of their master, Yeenoghu. After a maw demon rests for 8 hours, anything devoured by it is transported directly into the

of oddities in addition to the remains of their recent prey. You may choose one or more items appropriate for your campaign for a maw demon to contain, or roll on the Maw Demon’s Stomach

Vampirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

damage. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow under the DM’s control. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

Molydeus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that doesn’t affect the weapon’s capabilities. Molydeus (Summoner Variant);Variant: Demon Summoning You can give a molydeus the ability to summon other demons. Summon Demon (1/Day

demons. It remains for 1 minute, until it or the molydeus dies, or until the molydeus dismisses it as an action. PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness

, the dragon has resistance to damage that isn’t force, psychic, or radiant. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the dragon can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Sunlight

Spitting Mimic

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(escape DC 16). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage. False Appearance (Object Form Only). While the mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary object

damage on a successful one.Mimics are shape-shifting monsters described in the Monster Manual. The variant presented here is a particularly large and voracious specimen—the result of Netherese experiments on ordinary mimics—that spits acid.Acid

Wood Elf Wizard

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

quasit, or attempts to summon a shadow demon with a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of success. The summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space

within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

Sapphire Sentinel

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

, impressive statues. Like other golems, they are nearly impervious to spells and ordinary weapons. The golem remains a noncombatant unless it is directly attacked. The Sapphire The sapphire is inside the

. The disk can be removed to reveal the glowing sapphire only when the golem receives a command to use its power from someone whose commands it obeys. Otherwise, the sapphire remains hidden. The

Kelubar Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the kelubar, acts as an ally of the kelubar, and can’t summon other demodands. It remains for 1 minute, until it or the kelubar dies, or until

farastu minions—rather than fight directly. Demodands Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten

Drow Mage Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"damage","rollAction":"Staff","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Summon Demon (1/Day). The drow magically summons a quasit, or attempts to summon a shadow demon with a 50 percent;{"diceNotation

;t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.

Nereid

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Amphibious. The nereid can breathe air and water. Aquatic Invisibility. If immersed in water, the nereid can make itself invisible as a bonus action. It remains invisible until it leaves the water

hit points equal to that of the nereid, but the garment can’t be directly harmed while the nereid wears it. If the mantle is destroyed, the nereid becomes poisoned and dies within 1 hour. A

Vampirate Captain

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

crewed by vampirates usually has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

. A Humanoid reduced to 0 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

Meenlock

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

Vampirate Mage

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

they’re not sleeping or marauding, a crew of vampirates whiles away the hours by drinking rum and singing grim chanteys. A ship crewed by vampirates usually has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow under the DM’s control. Ray of Cold

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

hulking shadow that glares from its perch, rains down death in the form of long black arrows, and slinks off without so much as a whisper. Where he comes from — if he even has a home — remains a mystery, as

Nightmare Haunt

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

unconscious creature remains asleep until it is no longer in the area with tendrils, takes any damage, or is targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.Nightmare haunts are terrors from the

haunts appear as horrifying shadow creatures with forms evocative of their victims’ deepest fears. Due to the collective trauma experienced by the people of Eldraine during the Phyrexian

Priest of Osybus

monsters

within 5 feet of the priest. The shadow takes its turn immediately after the priest on the same Initiative count, and it obeys the priest. The shadow remains animate until it is destroyed, it is more than 120 feet from the priest, the priest dies, or the priest uses this Bonus Action again.

Tattoo (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Soul Tattoo"}. The priest magically animates a soul tattoo on its body that becomes a Shadow in an unoccupied space

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target is a creature that is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet directly away from the gazer. If the target is an object weighing 10 pounds or

’t kill. Variant: Gazer Familiar Spellcasters who are interested in unusual familiars find that gazers are eager to serve someone who has magical power. Unless its master is strict, a gazer

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

eyebinders — entities formed of pure shadow that is outlined by a nimbus of energy. A host of disembodied eyes whirl around a kalaraq, each reflecting a consciousness the creature has consumed. Kalaraq quori

Inspired (Kalaraq variant);Inspired.Cold, Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

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