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Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-forming in the Abyss, siphoning its essence into themselves. drow shadowblade (summoner variant);Variant: Demon Summoning Some drow shadowblades have an action that allows them to summon a demon

other houses. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the

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

", "rollAction":"Summon Demon", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Otherwise, the summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can

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

. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The molydeus uses Spellcasting.The fearsome molydeus speaks for the demon lord it serves and enforces its master’s will. This demon is 12 feet tall, and its

Nalfeshnee (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A nalfeshnee has a 50

percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} vrock;vrocks, 1d3;{"diceNotation":"1d3","rollType":"roll

Madcap

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive. VARIANT: MADCAPS A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the

Barlgura (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

"} bludgeoning damage. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A barlgura has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon

Demon"} chance of summoning one barlgura. A 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

Yochlol (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft. (10 ft. in demon form), one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Slam"} bludgeoning (piercing in spider form) damage plus 21

poisoned until the start of its next turn. While poisoned in this way, the target is incapacitated. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A yochlol

Quasit (familiar variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Shapechanger. The quasit can use its action to polymorph into a beast form that resembles a bat (speed 10 ft. fly 40 ft.), a centipede (40 ft., climb 40 ft.), or a toad (40 ft., swim 40 ft.), or back

Chasme (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. This reduction to a creature’s hit point maximum lasts until the creature finishes a long rest or until it is affected by a spell like greater restoration. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon

chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A chasme has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning one chasme. A summoned demon

Hezrou (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon

chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A hezrou has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6

Marilith (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A marilith has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation

":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} vrock;vrocks, 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} hezrou;hezrous, 1d3

Balor (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A balor

has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll"} vrock;vrocks, 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Glabrezu (summoner variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A glabrezu has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll

","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} chance of summoning 1d3;{"diceNotation":"1d3","rollType":"roll"} vrock;vrocks, 1d2;{"diceNotation":"1d2","rollType":"roll"} hezrou;hezrous, or one glabrezu. A summoned demon

Molydeus (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

point maximum to 0. This transformation can be ended only by a wish spell. Summon Demon (1/Day). As an action, the molydeus has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon

Demon"} chance of summoning its choice of 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} babau;babaus, 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon

Vrock (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

it. Stunning Screech (1/Day). The vrock emits a horrific screech. Each creature within 20 feet of it that can hear it and that isn't a demon must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be

stunned until the end of the vrock's next turn. Summon Demon (1/Day). The demon chooses what to summon and attempts a magical summoning. A vrock has a 30 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType

Molydeus (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Summon Demon (1/Day). As an action, the molydeus has a 50 percent chance of summoning its choice of 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Demon"} babau;babaus, 1d4 chasme;chasmes

, or one marilith (the chasme and marilith appear in the Monster Manual) A summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of the molydeus, acts as an ally of the molydeus, and can&rsquo

Tasha the Witch

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Tasha went on to create various spells, including Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, and her magic-fueled ambitions brought her into contact with demons and demon lords, which she subjugated and used

sent a version of herself from the past to Alustriel’s side. The Tasha who appears in Vecna: Eve of Ruin is a powerful wizard, though she is not yet a witch queen or an archfey.Abyssal Visage (2

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

of the target.Called the Faceless Lord and the Oozing Hunger in ancient grimoires, Juiblex is demon lord of slime and ooze, a noxious creature that doesn’t care about the plots and schemes of

truly insane worship Juiblex and tend to its slimes and oozes. Those who offer themselves up to the demon lord are engulfed by it and become vaguely humanoid, sentient oozes. The bodies of these former

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take

–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Geryon (Variant);VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

from the ground at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that point. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving

. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that allows him to summon enslaved

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

others. 4 There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak &hellip

information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3 Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. 4 I overlook

Juiblex

monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

poisoned, and any creature, other than an Ooze, is poisoned while within 10 feet of the target.Called the Faceless Lord and the Oozing Hunger in ancient grimoires, Juiblex is demon lord of slime and

Juiblex chooses within the lair. The slime disintegrates after 1 hour. Slippery Slime. Juiblex slimes a square area of ground it can see within the lair. The area can be up to 10 feet on a side. When

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy. Visions in Starlight Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night

future. 2 An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has already claimed a dozen draconic trophies. 3 An ancient crystal dragon follows a pod of whales from one sea to

Ranger

classes Basic Rules (2014)

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is

back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I . . . speak . . . slowly . . . when talking . . . to idiots, . . . which . . . almost

great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of

. 5 There’s a lesser demon in the cult who thinks he owes me a favor, and who am I to argue? 6 The master of ceremonies in my troupe is well connected with other troupes. 7 I had

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their incredible intellects and stores of information that many seek them out, including demon lords. Some sibriexes act as advisors and oracles, manipulating demons into serving their ends, while others

-shaping they provide. Variant: Flesh Warping Creatures that encounter a sibriex can be twisted beyond recognition. Whenever a creature fails a saving throw against the sibriex’s Warp Creature

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply

. As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragon’s lair in a seaside cavern, but it could be reimagined as a grotto in the side of a coral reef rising from a shelf on the ocean floor, with the

Cleric

classes Basic Rules (2014)

their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side. Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to

expected to protect their deities’ worshipers, which can mean fighting enemy raiders, negotiating peace between warring nations, or sealing a portal that would allow a demon prince to enter the world

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely

can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material

Character Creation

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

can dramatically shape adventurers’ lives. The following sections present a variety of options for creating characters with a tie to dragons: “Draconic Races” presents variant dragonborn race options to

give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families. “Subclass Options” allows monk and ranger characters to explore deeper ties with dragonkind. “Heroes of the

Drow Shadowblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. A shadowblade gains their powers over shadow via a ritual in which they kill a shadow demon and mystically prevent it from re-forming in the Abyss, siphoning its essence into themselves. Variant

serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the moment they attack—and then they are the last thing their victims see

Initiative Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

remembering where you are in the list can bog the game down. If you want quicker combats, at the risk of those combats becoming unbalanced, try using the side initiative rule. Under this variant, the

is complete. This variant encourages teamwork and makes your life as a DM easier, since you can more easily coordinate monsters. On the downside, the side that wins initiative can gang up on enemies

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