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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
physical might. Their strikes crackle with psychic energy, and while angered, goblin psi brawlers can unleash a telekinetic thrust strong enough to knock enemies to the ground.
Psionic Goblins
The
goblins often augment their martial skills with telekinesis, and stealthy squads of psionic goblin warriors can communicate via telepathy, making them excellent infiltrators and ambushers.PsychicNimble
useful skills. You gain the following benefits:
Your walking speed increases by 5 feet.
Immediately after rolling initiative, you can use your reaction before the first turn of combat to draw a
an attack, you can use a reaction to assume a defensive stance, allowing you to fend off incoming strikes. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack. Once you assume this stance, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.
Prerequisite: You must be a Nakudama
Although it’s uncommon in today’s day and age, some Nakudama are able to awaken the now dormant skills held by their warring ancestors. You gain the
following benefits:
You have resistance to lightning damage.
You have an electrified tongue that you can use to make unarmed strikes. It has the finesse and reach properties, and when you hit with
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formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic.
Humble Guardians
Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the
adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Magic Resistance. You have
standing jump. This extra distance costs movement as normal. Reveler. As an embodiment of revelry, you have proficiency in the Performance and Persuasion skills, and you have proficiency with one musical instrument of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
equal to your walking speed. Bite. You have a fanged maw that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with it, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the
Intuition. Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, you gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Natural Affinity. Your fey connection
to nature gives you an intuitive connection to the natural world and the animals within it. You therefore have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, or Survival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Cat’s Claws. You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6
+ your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Cat’s Talent. You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.
Darkvision. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
speed is 30 feet. Claws. You have claws that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning
proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival. Shell Defense. You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Goblin Psi Brawler Goblin psi brawlers use their psionic talents to heighten their physical might. Their strikes crackle with psychic energy, and while angered, goblin psi brawlers can unleash a
30 ft.
STR
9 (−1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +4
Skills Stealth +7
Damage Resistances psychic
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Cat’s Talent. You have
proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Aarakocra Skirmisher Aarakocra skirmishers are adept at fighting aerial foes amid the clouds. They often attack land-bound threats with diving strikes from above. Aarakocra Skirmisher Medium
Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +5
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Aarakocra, Primordial (Auran)
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help
them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make one precise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
19(+4)
CON
16(+3)
INT
17(+3)
WIS
19(+4)
CHA
13(+1 )
Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +8, Int +7, Wis +8
Skills Arcana +7, Insight +8
Multiattack. The githzerai makes three unarmed strikes.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) psychic damage.
Temporal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding
and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make one precise strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
unaware of the transition — it still moves and attacks with teeth and claws as it always did — but now it strikes at its victim’s mind. Spirit Troll
Large giant, chaotic evil
Armor Class 17
(natural armor)
Hit Points 97 (15d10 + 15)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
1(−5)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
13(+1)
INT
8(−1)
WIS
9(−1)
CHA
16(+3)
Skills Perception +3
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
table to inspire a druid’s magical practices. Druid Traditions 1d6 The Druid Is... 1 An avenger who strikes against destructive civilizations and those who abuse nature. 2 A guide who aids
Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 16 +3 +3 Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Medicine +5, Nature +3, Perception +5
Gear Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan
CR 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
11 (+0)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any one language
three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
13(+1)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5
Senses
modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of Mercy feature You gain proficiency in the Insight and Medicine skills, and you gain proficiency with the herbalism kit. You also gain a special mask, which you often wear when using the features
restore a number of hit points equal to a roll of your Martial Arts die + your Wisdom modifier. When you use your Flurry of Blows, you can replace one of the unarmed strikes with a use of this feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
mortal and the fey realms. As you wander the multiverse, your joyful laughter brightens the hearts of the downtrodden, and your martial prowess strikes terror in your foes, for great is the mirth of the
fey and dreadful is their fury. Dreadful Strikes 3rd-level Fey Wanderer feature You can augment your weapon strikes with mind-scarring magic, drawn from the gloomy hollows of the Feywild. When you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet. Bite. Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you
proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival. Natural Armor. You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3, Survival +3
Damage Resistances cold
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 3
+ 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Bonus Actions
Giant’s Strikes (Recharge 5–6). Until the end of its turn, the goliath’s melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
rudimentary cunning. Such conditions include strikes from magical lightning, nature defending itself, or druidic curses. Roll on or choose a result from the Shambling Mound Cultivation table to inspire a
5 −3 −3
Skills Stealth +3
Resistances Cold, Fire
Immunities Lightning; Deafened, Exhaustion
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (−4)
Skills Stealth +4
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages understands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +3, Dex +4, Int +3, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Gith
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Innate
githzerai makes two unarmed strikes.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) psychic damage. This is a magic weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mercion Mercion strikes the balance of a natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather
)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +5
Skills Insight +5, Medicine +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, and disorientation in those it strikes. Flind
Medium Fiend (Gnoll), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +5
Skills Intimidate +5, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Monk As you make your monk character, think about your connection to the monastery where you learned your skills and spent your formative years. Were you an orphan or a child left on the
Missiles
4th
+2
1d4
4
+10 ft.
Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall
5th
+3
1d6
5
+10 ft.
Extra Attack, Stunning Strike
6th
+3
1d6
6
+15 ft.
Ki-Empowered Strikes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feet cut through flesh and bone with ease. A nightmarish foe, a nycaloth strikes hard and fast without warning, then teleports away. It uses its innate magic to turn invisible or create illusory
11 (+0)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Skills Intimidation +6, Perception +4, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
(+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Deception +6, Insight +5, Intimidation +6, Religion +3
Senses passive Perception 13; see also “Devil’s Sight” below
Languages Common, Infernal
nonmagical, out to a distance of 120 feet.
Actions
Multiattack. Thalamra uses eldritch blast twice or makes two unarmed strikes.
Eldritch Blast (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
)
CHA
5 (−3)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks while in dim light or darkness
Senses darkvision 60 ft
light, or is incapacitated.
Shadow Mastiff Alpha Each pack of shadow mastiffs is led by an alpha, the smartest one of the group. The sound of an alpha’s howl strikes terror into those who hear it and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Yuan-ti Malisons Brian Valenzuela Yuan-ti Malison Type 1 (Left) and Type 2 (Right) Malisons possesses deadly venom, which some manipulate into magical strikes. They can also shape-shift into snakes
+1 +1
Skills Stealth +4 (+6 while in snake form)
Immunities Poison; Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
11(+0)
DEX
24(+7)
CON
13(+1)
INT
14(+2)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
14(+2)
Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +12
Skills Athletics +5, Religion +7
Damage Immunities poison
only half damage if he fails. He can’t use this trait if he’s incapacitated.
Magic Unarmed Strikes. Hlam’s unarmed strikes are magical.
Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
archon is tasked to guard, and it moves swiftly to interrogate any who cross that planar boundary. If an invader enters the archon’s plane, the warden strikes with claw and tooth, using its powerful
ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +7
Skills Arcana +5, Athletics +8, Perception +10