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Monsters
Monster Manual
Pack Tactics. The jackalwere has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the jackalwere’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the
it. Success: The target is immune to this jackalwere’s Sleep Gaze for 24 hours.Shape-Shift. The jackalwere shape-shifting;shape-shifts into a Medium human or a Medium jackal-humanoid hybrid, or
Monsters
Monster Manual
Pack Tactics. The werewolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the werewolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the
":"2d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longbow", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Shape-Shift. The werewolf shape-shifting;shape-shifts into a Large wolf-humanoid hybrid or a Medium wolf
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You attempt to transform a creature that you can see within range into a Beast. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or shape-shifting;shape-shift into Beast form for the duration. That
form can be any Beast you choose that has a Challenge Rating equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level if it doesn’t have a Challenge Rating). The target’s game
Monsters
Monster Manual
of the vampire’s Bite, the damage of which doesn’t end the spell. When the spell ends, the target is unaware it was Charmed by the vampire.
Shape-Shift. If the vampire isn’t in
sunlight or running water, it shape-shifting;shape-shifts into a Tiny bat (Speed 5 ft., Fly Speed 30 ft.) or a Medium cloud of mist (Speed 5 ft., Fly Speed 20 ft. [hover]), or it returns to its vampire
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
start of its turn. If the beast takes Radiant damage or damage from a Critical Hit, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the beast’s next turn. The beast dies only if it starts its
turn with 0 Hit Points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. The beast makes three attacks, using Bite or Claws in any combination.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Flyby (Swan Form Only). The swanmay doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack action when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Multiattack. The swanmay makes two attacks, using Beak, Longbow, or
-Shifting;shape-shifts into a Small swan, or it returns to its true humanoid form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except where noted. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Flyby (Wyvern or Hybrid Form Only). The werewyvern doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack action when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Multiattack. The werewyvern makes three attacks
;s transmission is unpredictable and often as much a surprise to the werewyvern as it is to the victim.Shape-Shift. The werewyvern Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a Medium wyvern-humanoid hybrid or a
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
versatile shape-shifting of metallic dragons, deep dragons can assume the form of animals or humanoids and often masquerade as snakes or dragonborn.
Adult deep dragons eliminate challengers with
creature doesn’t reduce its Exhaustion level as a result of finishing that Long Rest. Creatures with Immunity to the Poisoned condition are immune to this effect.
Verdant Growth. Vegetation and
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a Long Rest within 1 mile of the lair, the creature makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature doesn’t
eats this enhanced vegetation.
If the dragon dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately.Poison, PsychicShape-Shift. The dragon Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a Small or Medium
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary.
Biha Babir covets opulence, but
punished.Acid, Cold, LightningFluid Form. Biha Babir Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a form resembling a Beast or Humanoid that is Medium or smaller, while retaining her game statistics (other than her size), or returns to her true marid form.
Sahuagin Baron
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but he
as allies and don’t prey on them.
Elven Enmity. The sahuagin might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be encased in the orb, which expands to a size just large enough to contain the creature. While encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe
, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use planar travel to enter or exit the orb. As a bonus action, the drone can move the orb
monsters
Flyby. The death’s head doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Brain-Rending Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType
.
Death’s Heads
Death’s heads are disembodied, flying heads reanimated by wicked magic. These hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers
monsters
Flyby. The death’s head doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit
heads are disembodied, flying heads reanimated by wicked magic. These hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers related to the beings they once
monsters
Flyby. The death’s head doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Brain-Rending Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType
.
Death’s Heads
Death’s heads are disembodied, flying heads reanimated by wicked magic. These hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers
Shifter
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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and
they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting.
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use planar travel to enter or exit the
already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of mechanical animal or plant.Force, Necrotic, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be encased in the orb, which expands to a size just large enough to contain the creature. While encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink
, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use planar travel to enter or exit the orb. As a bonus action, the drone can move the orb and its contents
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
enough to contain the creature. While encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use
creates a detention orb when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature inside.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of
monsters
juggernaut takes Radiant damage or damage from a Critical Hit, this trait doesn’t function on the juggernaut’s next turn. The juggernaut dies only if it starts its turn with 0 Hit Points
and doesn’t regenerate.
Siege Monster. The juggernaut deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The juggernaut makes two attacks, using Executioner’s Blade or Crushing
monsters
creature cursed by its Haunter’s Spear. This trait doesn’t function if there are no remaining targets cursed in this way.Multiattack. The nightmare makes two Haunter’s Spear attacks. It can
, finishing a Long Rest doesn’t reduce the target’s Exhaustion level.
Exhausting Gaze. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature the nightmare can see within 60 feet. Failure: 14 (4d6
monsters
Flyby. The death’s head doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.Petrifying Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to
hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers related to the beings they once were. Roll twice on or choose results from the Death’s Head
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated.
Unusual Nature. The chwinga doesn’t require air, food, or drink. When it dies, it turns into a tiny pile of moondust, a cloud of
this way, and the shelter doesn’t inhibit the chwinga’s blindsight. The chwinga can use its action to emerge from a shelter. If its shelter is destroyed, the chwinga is forced out and
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
contain the creature. While encased, the creature doesn’t need to breathe, eat, or drink, and it doesn’t age. Nothing can pass through the orb, nor can any creature teleport or use planar
a +2 bonus to the wearer’s AC if the drone is within 5 feet of the wearer.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of mechanical animal or plant.Poison
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somewhere in Valachan. Chakuna’s heart is a Tiny object that has AC 17, HP 10, and Immunity to all damage except Fire.
Experienced Hunter. Difficult Terrain composed of undergrowth doesn’t
":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Barbed Spear", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage and the target receives a dire wound if it doesn’t have one. While the target is wounded
Changeling
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
changelings today—even in those changelings who have never set foot in the fey realm. Each changeling decides how to use their shape-shifting ability, channeling either the peril or the joy of the
doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.
Life Span
The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
;t transformed. It doesn’t change form if it dies.
Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The yuan-ti can
or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races.
Cold of Heart. Humanoid
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Regeneration. Juiblex regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn. Juiblex dies only if it
starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Spider Climb. Juiblex can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
assembled into one piece or disassembled again, each requiring an action, although a partially complete rod doesn’t gain any other abilities.
Additionally, while holding one piece of the broken
find your worldview shifting toward keeping a personal code. You are more apt to keep your promises, follow through on your declarations, and adhere to your beliefs.
Destroying the Rod. The only way to
monsters
Blood Frenzy. Harkon has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its Hit Points.
Darklord Restoration. If Harkon dies, he revives with all his Hit Points in 1d10
choose to succeed instead.
Regeneration. Harkon gains 10 Hit Points at the start of each of its turns if he has at least 1 Hit Point. If Harkon takes Radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome bears a resemblance to its creator, and most autognomes are programmed to speak and understand Gnomish. The internal components used in an autognome’s manufacture can vary wildly; one
fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s
Hobgoblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something
a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn
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. Lorinda doesn’t dissuade her fragile mortal followers from their baseless cult practices. The villagers provide willing sacrifices for the hag’s flawed magical attempts to create life
dies, these effects end immediately.Mother’s Visage (1/Day). Lorinda Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into Mother, a deity revered by the people of Tepest, for 8 hours. Her game statistics are the
Juiblex
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
. Juiblex’s weapon attacks are magical.
Regeneration. Juiblex regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes fire or radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of
its next turn. Juiblex dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Spider Climb. Juiblex can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
culture (perhaps even Uthgar himself). Your ideal is a personal choice that probably hews closely to the ethos of your people and certainly doesn’t contradict or compromise what being an
fullest.
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I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
4
I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and