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Returning 35 results for 'slashing cunning'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
makes one Massive Arm attack and uses Battlefield Cunning, if available, or Teleport.
Electrified Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
’s next turn.
Battlefield Cunning (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Battlefield Cunning"}. Up to two allied yugoloths within 60 feet of the yagnoloth that
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4
do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain has
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar).Assaulting the hermitage in
Tammeraut's Fate, this barnacle-encrusted undead warrior fights with surprising cunning. Starfish cling to its wispy beard, and its evil rage is visible in its bloated gray eyes.Poison
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d10+1
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with two hands.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws
":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage if used with
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4
do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain has
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 2 (1d4
appearance helped rout Glasya and secured Graz’zt’s place as one of the preeminent demon lords of the Abyss.
A babau demon has the cunning of a devil and the bloodthirstiness of a demon
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one
hit it. To do so, Embric must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6
Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Protective Link. When another creature the gem stalker can see within 30 feet
that amount.When a gem dragon kills an aberrant creature from the Far Realm, the dragon sometimes reshapes the alien corpse into a gem stalker—a cunning predator capable of traversing the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison
claim the throne themselves.
Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Serrated Sword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tail
. Sivaks can magically change their features to mimic the appearance of those they’ve slain. This allows these cunning soldiers to sow confusion and despair among their enemies. When sivaks are
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
smell.
Gnome Cunning. The wererat has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Innate Spellcasting. The wererat’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence
":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Hand Crossbow"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hand Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Storm Boomerang. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Boomerang"} to hit
link to elemental air, cloud giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning often gravitate to the service of Yan-C-Bin, Prince of Evil Air. These giants’ cunning, charisma, and sheer physical and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"slashing
"} slashing damage.
Raxivort’s Bite. Ranged Spell Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Raxivort's Bite"} to hit, range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
.
Despite their feral appearances, gremishkas are cunning creatures. They might imitate the sounds of whimpering children or wounded animals to coax victims into tight quarters. While they favor
a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws.Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, wall of forceSeekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't SilveredTeleport. The abishai teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that it can see.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Petrifying Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Petrifying Claws", "rollDamageType":"slashing
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
target. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Scintillating Spray (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, plus 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType
protect that creature. Great strength and a ferocious nature make gray renders fierce guardians, but they lack a shred of cunning.
Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules on their bodies that, on
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"4d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Magic Longsword", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of
transformed. He reverts to his humanoid form if he dies.
Cunning Action. Augustus takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Serrated Sword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (4d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"4d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Serrated Sword", "rollDamageType":"slashing
"} slashing damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Serrated Sword", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Venom Globe. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
causing the creatures to devour themselves.
Cunning stalkers, breath drinkers are usually solitary. Occasionally they serve powerful Far Realm entities or Elder Evils, consuming life and souls for their
masters. The first breath drinker manifested in the multiverse when the Void card was first drawn from the original Deck of Many Things.Poison, RadiantAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksNecrotic
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
strength is his cunning mind.
History
Ages ago, Miska led the hordes of Chaos against the forces of Law at the behest of his patron, the enigmatic Queen of Chaos. It seemed Miska’s domination
the planes and becoming known as the Rod of Seven Parts. The rod is the key to releasing Miska from his long imprisonment.Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
actions at the start of its turn.
Cunning. The infiltrator escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack
;{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Piercing)","rollDamageType":"piercing"}, slashing;{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Slashing
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
. The corrupter regains all spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Cunning. The corrupter escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled and restrained conditions on itself, then moves
","rollAction":"Traps (Bludgeoning)","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"}, piercing;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Piercing)","rollDamageType":"piercing"}, slashing
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
turn.
Cunning. The assassin escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
Stab (Costs 2
;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Piercing)","rollDamageType":"piercing"}, slashing;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Slashing)","rollDamageType
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Storm of Shattered Glass","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful save. If Nintra is in the sphere
schemes of others? No one is my equal in cunning.”On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) Nintra can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she can’t use the same
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
":"Heartcleaver","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit
. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization.
Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including
(15d6);{"diceNotation":"15d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Apparitions","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. The apparitions then disappear.
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, Necrotic
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Strike", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Strike", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can forgo dealing slashing damage; the target then has the grappled
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb
","rollAction":"Lair Action","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. The apparitions then disappear.
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, Necrotic
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy
52 (15d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success. The apparitions then disappear.
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, Necrotic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
archdevils, he compensates with cunning. A shrewd politician, he has clawed his way up through the ranks to become the second-most powerful devil in Dis, entirely by saying the right thing at the right time
to the tasks he needs performed and recruits them directly or through intermediaries, expending them later as his plans require.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and the target has the restrained condition for 1 minute. The restrained target can make a DC 20 Strength saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the
Planes as a tyrannical marauder.
Roleplaying Malaxxix
Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as