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Monsters
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roll. Response: Flizzlebin adds 2 to his AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.Whimsical, Quest-Giving Tease
A trickster with a penchant for games, Flizzlebin tempts novice adventurers
into dungeons to test their skills. The so-called “Vanishing Gnome’s” favorite game involves hiding within dangerous dungeons and rewarding those who find him with priceless treasures.
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks.
When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters
can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters
can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
learning the tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.
with any other one, choose any two skills, and choose a total of two tool proficiencies or languages from the sample backgrounds. You can either use the equipment package from your background or spend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.
with any other one, choose any two skills, and choose a total of two tool proficiencies or languages from the sample backgrounds. You can either use the equipment package from your background or spend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Adolescence Most elves experience their First Reflection in their second or third decade. It marks the beginning of the period when an elf must focus on acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for
the elf’s role as an adult. As a means to this end, elves in adolescence learn how to use trance to evoke memories of their waking lives, giving them opportunities to reflect on the joys of the mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
father’s trade on the streets of Solace. When she tried to rob the proprietor of the Inn of the Last Home, he caught her and took her under his wing, giving her a job as a barmaid. But when the
one of her favorite weapons) combined with her history on the streets gave her skills invaluable in her adventuring career.
Artemis Entreri grew up on the streets of Calimport in the Forgotten Realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Tools and Skills Together Tools have more specific applications than skills. The History skill applies to any event in the past. A tool such as a forgery kit is used to make fake objects and little
, this benefit is often expressed as additional insight (or something similar), which translates into an increased chance that the check will be a success. Added Benefit. In addition, consider giving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
father’s trade on the streets of Solace. When she tried to rob the proprietor of the Inn of the Last Home, he caught her and took her under his wing, giving her a job as a barmaid. But when the
one of her favorite weapons) combined with her history on the streets gave her skills invaluable in her adventuring career.
Artemis Entreri grew up on the streets of Calimport in the Forgotten Realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Plasmoid Warrior These battle-hardened plasmoids can toughen their outer surfaces, giving themselves protection comparable to light armor. Plasmoid Warrior
Medium Ooze, Any Alignment
Armor Class
)
Skills Athletics +5, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances acid, poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Amorphous. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
house these spirits in statues, giving them a more permanent residence from which to assist the living. Some of these spirit statues bond with and mentor a specific mage, but most serve in a variety
)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any languages it knew in life
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
its essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as
Dex +8, Wis +5
Skills Perception +5
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
communicate with the living, instead being entirely obsessed with their memories of death. These undead endlessly mutter to themselves, giving voice to final curses, regrets, pleas, and apologies. Those who
8 (−1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +4
Skills Perception +7
Damage Resistances bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gulthias Blight Ancient plants twisted by evil, Gulthias blights feed on blood and despoil the surrounding land, often giving rise to subservient blights. These cursed plants take their name from the
+0 +0
Con 22 +6 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 18 +4 +4
Cha 12 +1 +1
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Fire, Necrotic
Immunities Deafened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
piercer is the larval form of a roper, and the two creatures often attack in tandem. A rock-like shell encases a piercer’s body, giving it the look and texture of a stalactite. That shell protects a soft
(+3)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
7 (−2)
CHA
3 (−4)
Skills Stealth +5
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
False
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
6 (−2)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills Perception +1
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire
one slaad egg to term at a time. Over three months, the egg moves to the chest cavity, gestates, and forms a slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before giving birth, the host starts to feel unwell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +7, Int +6
Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Performance +6
Beyond©.
Support the Seattle Children’s Hospital and Seattle Children’s Autism Center by donating time and money, giving toys and other items, fundraising, and volunteering.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +2, Cha +5
Skills Arcana +2, Deception +5, Investigation +2, Perception +2, Persuasion +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 12
carnival’s owners about Prismeer, but they keep giving her the cold shoulder. She’s sure they know more than they’re letting on. During her last visit, Kettlesteam overheard Witch and Light talking in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bear — a stylish tail that is rare and often considered a deformity among dragonborn. As with his tail, an odd quirk of heritage makes Donaar’s acid breath more of a signature vomiting, giving rise to
)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +2, Cha +5
Skills History +2, Insight +2, Intimidation +5, Persuasion +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
7 (−2)
Skills Perception +5, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus
effect and moving into the nearest unoccupied space of its choice with a successful DC 11 Strength check.
Bonus Actions
Boggle Oil. The boggle excretes nonflammable oil from its pores, giving itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
has foreseen her own demise during a solar eclipse. In the depths of her castle, a lightning-powered device called the Orrery of Tragedies clicks and turns day and night, giving Endelyn glimpses of her
30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +4, Wis +3, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
into the minotaurs that echo his own savage form. Although they begin as creations of the Horned King, minotaurs can breed true with one another, giving rise to an independent race of Baphomet’s savage
(+3)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
9 (−1)
Skills Perception +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Abyssal
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Charge. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, giving them a powerful combination of abilities ideal for espionage and infiltration. Szadek’s Heirs. The founder of House Dimir, Szadek, was the first of the so-called mind drinkers. His secrets are
)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
14(+2)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Int +6, Wis +3
Skills Deception +4, Insight +3, Perception +3, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances necrotic
Senses darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
carries out its tasks properly. Wreathed in Flame. The fire wreathing a flameskull burns continually, giving off bright light that the creature controls. It uses those flames as a weapon, focusing them to
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Arcana +5, Perception +2
Damage Resistances lightning, necrotic, piercing
Damage Immunities cold, fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
has soft green fur woven with small leaves. A small, fluffy seed head at the end of the dandylion’s tail contains seed pods. These seed pods enrich soil, giving rise to healthy plants and bountiful
(+4)
Saving Throws Str +9, Cha +7
Skills Nature +9, Perception +6, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, transforming them into storm heralds. A storm herald grows fins and tentacles, giving it a monstrous appearance. Its mind is wholly under its master’s sway, and the herald gains fearsome psychic powers to
100 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
24 (+7)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +10, Cha +10
Skills Arcana +13, Deception +10, Perception +10
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold
(+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
5 (-3)
CHA
9 (-1)
Skills Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 7
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. Wild-haired, haggard, shuddering, and shabbily dressed, a lone derro seems a pitiable creature, but when a
Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10(+0)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
12(+1)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
5(−3)
CHA
9(−1)
Skills Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Proficiencies 1st-level Expert feature The sidekick gains proficiency in one saving throw of your choice: Dexterity, Intelligence, or Charisma. In addition, the sidekick gains proficiency in five skills of
your choice. Helpful 1st-level Expert feature The sidekick is adept at giving well-timed assistance; the sidekick can take the Help action as a bonus action. Cunning Action 2nd-level Expert feature The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
see the many centuries afforded to them as too short a time to risk wasting even a single day in indolence. Moradin crafted the dwarves’ sturdy bodies, giving them the strength to work for long periods
of time. Rather than imparting his skills to them, he fueled their spirits with a burning desire to follow his example. His gifts of durability and purpose gave the dwarves all they needed to devote
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lightning across its scales, giving additional thunderous power to the beating of its enormous wings. Aerosaur Gargantuan Monstrosity (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
155 (10d20 + 50)
Speed 20 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR
26 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
5 (−3)
Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice. (This is included above.) Repeatable. You can take this feat more than once. Tough Origin Feat Your Hit Point maximum increases
Advantage on your next attack roll against that creature before the end of your next turn. Level 2: Danger Sense You gain an uncanny sense of when things aren’t as they should be, giving you an edge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
that makes it serve as a sort of north pole for the fortress. Compasses point toward that tower, giving those in the bastion a common reference for cardinal directions. Spelljammer Harbor A docking
the Solar Bastion, but the docks are seldom full. Training Yard In the center of the Solar Bastion is a large training yard where visiting knights hone their combat and magical skills. They mostly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
into the dragon’s lair and the last one out (after securing away the choicest bits of treasure first), but their keen eye for details and their practiced social skills make them equally invaluable in
town guard? I’m your guy. Impersonate the governor? Easy peasy. Hit the streets for intel? Throw a dinner party? Engage in a clandestine property reassignment? Done and done. And if someone’s giving