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Monster Manual (2014)
Shapechanger. The slaad can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
three Death Lance attacks.
Death Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Lance"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5
);{"diceNotation":"1d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Lance", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Lance
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", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Face of Death (1/Day). Charisma Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from Lord Soth. Failure: 22 (4d10
);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Face of Death", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the creature has the Frightened condition. Success: Half damage only
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
black tentacles, polymorph
5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, geas, scrying
6th level (1 slot): programmed illusion, true seeing
7th level (1 slot): finger of death, mirage arcane
8th level (1 slot
Strahd’s true mother.
Other Mother. When Strahd was still a baby in his crib, Baba Lysaga cast protective spells on him and crept into his nursery on stormy nights to sing magical rhymes to him
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
encounter.
Variant: Servants of Living Stars
Some stars in the sky are Elder Evils, alien beings of godlike power from the reality-defying Far Realm.
A living portent can be a fragment of these beings
power to defy death.
RadiantChange Shape. The living portent magically transforms into a Humanoid while retaining its game statistics (other than its size and Brilliance trait). The transformation ends if the living portent is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
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", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Face of Death (1/Day). Charisma Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from Lord Soth. Failure: 22 (4d10
);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Face of Death", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the creature has the Frightened condition. Success: Half damage only
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Even death and the loss of their identities can’t erase the rage that inspires
. They think and speak and even feel emotions based on their new experiences, but given their circumstances, those emotions tend to be muted.
VARIANT: RETURNED KAKOMANTIS
Although the dead typically
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison
3rd level (3 slots): magic circle, remove curse, speak with dead
4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement
5th level (1 slot): dispel
, if he thinks he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain.
Rictavio’s Traits
Ideal. “Evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
heart of creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing now of Tiamat,
raging in battle with no hope of victory.
She would not flee or surrender,
fighting as death reached its cold claws toward her.
War
-bringers seized her and bound her,
snatched her from death, entombed her in torment—
Sealed in the darkness forever,
captive to gods laying claim to creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
realizing the connection. You got the Guild to back off demands for your death by offering to make amends by working for the criminals, but even so the kingpin still plots a personal revenge.
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The
always occur in shady venues.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
mortal covenant That only ends with death And so we’ll sing of Elturel Until our final breath. Any character who has been to Elturel or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check knows
sing a song of Elturel Of water, woods, and hill The sun dawns on her ruddy cliffs And fields green and still. This land of long-abiding joy Home of the strong and brave Renowned by all, across the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd Dies When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he turns to mist and retreats to his coffin (see the Misty Escape feature in the vampire stat block). The vampire must be in his resting place to
be utterly destroyed. If the characters finish off Strahd in his coffin, read: Strahd can’t hide his surprise as death takes him into the black abyss. Surprise turns to rage, and the Pillarstone of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Death Knight’s Soul The soul of the death knight Emberlost is bound into the dreadnaught’s bones. As a sentient, undead creature, Emberlost can see and talk through the skeletal figurehead (area D2
), his own corpse below deck (area D17), or the hellfire orb mounted on the mainmast (area D4). The death knight has Wisdom (Perception) modifier of +3 and a passive Wisdom (Perception) of 13. The death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Variant Abilities When a beholder’s dream-imagination runs wild, the result can be an offspring that has an unusual or unique set of abilities. Rather than the standard powers of a beholder’s central
eye and eyestalks, the creature has one or more variant abilities — guaranteed to surprise any enemies who thought they knew what they were getting themselves into. This section provides several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nondetection spells cast on them lurk behind rock formations in the middle of the cavern.
The githyanki report to the knights in area 7c. Three fight to the death to defend the cavern, while the fourth
retreats to area 7a to alert their allies. 6b. Severed Heads Double Door. Embedded in the east wall is a stone double door sealed with Qualith door locks (see “Qualith Door Locks”). Unless it is held open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Variant Human: Mark of Sentinel If your human character has the Mark of Sentinel, the following traits replace the human’s Ability Score Increase trait in the Player’s Handbook. Ability Score
of Sentinel Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. Mark of Sentinel Spells Spell Level Spells 1st compelled duel, shield of faith 2nd warding bond, zone of truth 3rd counterspell, protection from energy 4th death ward, guardian of faith 5th Bigby’s hand
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
’t be removed while you are attuned to the teeth, and you can’t voluntarily end your attunement to them. If removed after your death, the tooth vanishes. You can have a maximum number of the
;green hags in a Green Hag (Coven Variant);coven
When you damage a target that hasn’t taken a turn in this combat, the target takes an extra 3d10 slashing damage from ghostly blades.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
18-foot-tall abominable yeti that serves as her protector.
The haughty Keresta welcomes the characters to their doom and promises them a swift death. If asked about Lord Vanrak Moonstar or Umbraxakar
, Keresta laughs and says that Shar’s darkness consumes all things in the end. If reduced to 0 hit points, Keresta turns to mist and retreats to her resting place in area 31 (via area 30). In mist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Stat Blocks by Creature Type Aberrations Death kiss
Elder brain
Gauth
Gazer
Mindwitness
Morkoth
Neogi
Neogi hatchling
Neogi master
Neothelid
Ulitharid
Beasts Aurochs
Trapper
Yuan-ti anathema
Yuan-ti mind whisperer
Yuan-ti nightmare speaker
Yuan-ti pit master
Oozes Slithering tracker
Plants Thorny
Vegepygmy
Vegepygmy chief
Wood woad
Undead Alhoon
Bodak
Gnoll witherling
Mind flayer lich (Illithilich) (variant)
Spawn of Kyuss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the ballistae to attack the approaching dragonnels. A dragonnel struck by a ballista bolt panics and retreats with its two riders. Highmaster’s Message This encounter occurs while the characters are
forth in the form of a massive skeletal dragon.
This lesser death dragon (see appendix B) has come specifically for the characters. After its dramatic crash landing, it starts the battle with 160
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
campaign, consider the following changes and additions. Draconic Influence In this variant, the Dragon Highlords are also interested in the power that the elemental nodes represent. They dispatch
own by adding the half-dragon template (see the Monster Manual) to hobgoblins or lizardfolk. Add a Death Throes trait to complete the transition: for example, baaz draconians turn to stone when killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Eldeen Characters Druidic traditions are important to the people of the Eldeen Reaches. Even if you’re not a druid, you may follow one of these five paths. As a variant human, you could take the
to release bound elementals. Barbarians are often found among the Ashbound, and Berserker and Storm Herald are logical paths. The Children of Winter believe that death is a natural part of life. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
monuments, tombs, and pyramids of past golden ages litter Har’Akir. These countless tombs are interconnected, forming a vast, semi-hidden underground network called the Labyrinth. Akirran death rituals call
prefer to sing, dance, or play an instrument? What animal, hero, god, or past pharaoh is evoked in your favorite song? How do others feel about your performances?
How do the gods feature in your life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces torture and usually an excruciating death. VARIANT: YOCHLOL SUMMONING
Some drow inquisitors have an action that allows
makes three death lance attacks.
Death Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. The target’s hit point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Fifteen drow guards are scattered throughout the room. They defend this chamber to the death.
Giant Lizards. Two giant lizards fitted with saddles, reins, and stirrups are parked in the southeast
corner. These docile reptiles are used as mounts by the drow scouts in area 25b and have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
horn sounds or when intruders are detected. Svardborg Roster Area Creature(s) Behavior 1A 8 ice mephits The mephits remain in this area. 1E Nilraun Dhaerlost Nilraun retreats to area 1G. 1G 2 frost
giants, 2 winter wolves These creatures fight to the death to guard the dragon eggs. 1H 1 giant owl The owl is caged until released. If released, it flies off to find the Krigvind. 2A 3 frost giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
workshop explodes, causing area F8 to cave in and dealing 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage to any creatures still in that room. Death from Above Olivier Bernard The pitiless red dragon Grisdelfawr delights in
the magic of the kagu-svirfneblin’s shimmering dome. If Grisdelfawr is reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, he retreats. If characters stay inside the forge instead of heading outside to fight
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
.
The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from
reaching the Pudding King as he retreats to his throne room (area 30). Princess Ebonmire engages in melee, protecting Prince Livid as it uses its Psychic Crush attack. Prince Livid prefers to slink and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
audible through the peephole, “You dare to pit yourselves against the Lord of Lance Rock? Death is your reward!” Then he continues to cackle as he retreats. Those in the room can make DC 10 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Dracolich Draconic Tyrant Reborn Habitat: Any; Treasure: Any Slawomir Maniak The vilest dragons seek to escape the grip of death, employing ageless secrets and blasphemous magic to become horrors
a dracolich is on the same plane of existence as its soul gem, the dracolich can survive the destruction of its physical body. Its spirit retreats into the gem if the dracolich’s body is destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
only by that of the drow matron mothers (also in this book) of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces painful interrogation and usually an excruciating death. Variant
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The drow makes three Death Lance attacks.
Death Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
of starvation, or open and enter the door to the south, where certain but quick death awaits.
“Whichever you choose, know that I, Acererak the Eternal, watch and scoff at your puny efforts and enjoy
your death throes.”
Fountain. A small stream of water spills from a wall outlet into a basin and drains away through side holes, so there is always plenty to drink. (It is impossible to flood the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
devils, the erinyes are fierce and disciplined warriors. Sweeping down from the skies, they bring swift death to creatures that have wronged their masters or defied the edicts of Asmodeus. The
entanglement to ensnare powerful foes. VARIANT: ROPE OF ENTANGLEMENT
Some erinyes carry a rope of entanglement (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). When such an erinyes uses its Multiattack, the erinyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the creatures herein: Extended Family. This chapter introduces death giants, fensirs from the Outer Planes, and the monstrous gargantuas, as well as primordial scions of the giant gods. Magic-Using
, and storm giant tempest caller all wield the traditional rune magic of their kind. They are joined by the death giant shrouded one and the fomorian warlock of the dark, giants outside the ordning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack
past failures. Worse, no worthy foes exist to challenge him. So Soth broods on his throne in Nedragaard Keep, haunted by banshees that sing the tale of his disgrace and by rotted, undead copies of the
domain by keeping its borders perpetually closed. Only those who rouse him to activity or invade Nedragaard Keep might convince him to let them escape. This risks provoking the mighty death knight’s