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fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The medusa makes one Constrict attack, one Final Blade attack, and one Snake Hair attack. Alternatively, it makes two Wrathful
the hit.
Snake Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Snake Hair"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d10+6
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
charmed, and magic can't put him to sleep.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, K'thriss has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Innate
uses the stat block of a poisonous snake with these changes:
It has an Intelligence score of 12 (+2).
It has telepathy out to a range of 30 feet.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have
disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage.
Frenzied Animals. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
speed.
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Cryptic Skin. The krasis can change color to match its surroundings. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
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Heightened Awareness. The krasis can’t be
surprised, as a result of having sensitive barbels like a catfish, stereoscopic vision like a chameleon, a tongue like a snake, eye stalks like a lobster, or an array of several eyes.
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Ink Cloud
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. The krasis can change color to match its surroundings. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
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Heightened Awareness. The krasis can’t be surprised, as a result of
having sensitive barbels like a catfish, stereoscopic vision like a chameleon, a tongue like a snake, eye stalks like a lobster, or an array of several eyes.
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Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
speed.
4
Cryptic Skin. The krasis can change color to match its surroundings. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
5
Heightened Awareness. The krasis can’t be
surprised, as a result of having sensitive barbels like a catfish, stereoscopic vision like a chameleon, a tongue like a snake, eye stalks like a lobster, or an array of several eyes.
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Ink
Yuan-ti Anathema
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
and other magical effects.
Ophidiophobia Aura. Any creature of the anathema's choice, other than a snake or a yuan-ti, that starts its turn within 30 feet of the anathema and can see or hear it must
giant constrictor snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed.
Six Heads. The anathema has advantage on
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you. You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks.
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One weapon or item you carry of your choice gains a walking speed of 30 feet and goes where you tell it.
Your armor and clothing
checks made using thieves’ tools or tinker’s tools.
Any metal object you wield or wear is covered in a thin layer of oil that drips occasionally and leaves your fingerprints everywhere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
attack while within 5 feet of it, or is hit by its constrict attack takes 5 (1d10) acid damage.
Chameleon Skin. The yuan-ti has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
Shapechanger
(Pureblood Only). The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Medium giant poisonous snake, or into a Large constrictor snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
skull cavity.)
Snake Skeleton. The skeleton of a giant constrictor snake coils up the top half of the northernmost pillar. The snake skeleton is harmless and falls apart if disturbed, clattering
exceed the bugbears’ Dexterity (Stealth) checks notice the hiding or fleeing bugbears. When a bugbear drops to 0 hit points, the intellect devourer in its skull teleports out to seek a new host
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Jaculi A jaculi (pronounced jah-KOO-lee) is a 15-foot-long snake that can alter the color and texture of its scales to camouflage itself. Altering its appearance to resemble wood or stone, it coils
, Perception +1, Stealth +4
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Camouflage. The jaculi has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ship’s crew. Sigurd “Snake Eyes” is the pirate captain who leads a gang of smugglers in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh. Pirate Captain
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 14
longsword attacks (included in the attack).
Sea Legs. The captain has advantage on ability checks and saving throws to resist being knocked prone.
Actions
Multiattack. The captain makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
goods arrive, Azi Mas personally checks them and mentally catalogs them. The rest of the time, he remains coiled in the shadows. The snake is bored and enjoys chatting with yuan-ti visitors. Should
clay amphorae litter the floor.
Supplies gathered from the world above are stored in this chamber. An awakened giant constrictor snake named Azi Mas serves as custodian for the provisions. When fresh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
on Sleight of Hand checks. 6 Enormous Ears. The demon gains advantage on Perception checks to hear sounds. 7 Silver Bones. The demon’s natural weapons are considered silvered. 8 Snake Hair. Creatures
feet. If it could already fly, its flying speed becomes 10 feet. 3 Ever-Open Extra Eye. The demon gains advantage on Perception checks related to sight. 4 Bleeds Wasps. The first time in each combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
form of a staff), Ligotti uses the stat block of a poisonous snake with these changes: It has an Intelligence score of 12 (+2). It has telepathy out to a range of 30 feet. K’thriss Drow’b
Medium
sunlight, K’thriss has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Innate Spellcasting. K’thriss’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
can manipulate, animating them to bind or snake around creatures and objects. Korreds take great pride in their hair and equally great offense at anyone who attempts to cut it without permission
advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Actions
Multiattack. The korred makes two Greatclub or Rock attacks.
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
means that only one character can search for each item. Once three items are located with three checks, any character must then make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to place the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
plants (see Where’s Skabatha? earlier in the chapter). Characters who won the game of hide-and-seek in the Witchlight Carnival’s Pixie Kingdom have advantage on any Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide
the pumpkin patch, three fat pumpkins burst open, and a giant poisonous snake slithers out of each of them. Granny Nightshade has cast an awaken spell on each of these snakes, giving it an Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
start. He has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain. In addition to his weapons, Torbit carries one piece of a shattered jade staff (see “Treasure” below). Treasure. The
following features: Mud-Caked Statue. Dried mud has been heaped onto a large, winged snake statue to the north, giving it a vaguely frog-like appearance. Poor-quality carved offerings and worthless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
can manipulate, animating them to bind or snake around creatures and objects. Korreds take great pride in their hair, and equally great offense at anyone who attempts to cut it without permission
dance
Stone Camouflage. The korred has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Stone's Strength. While on the ground, the korred deals 2 extra dice of damage with any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
following benefits: You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1). Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. You
with it grant the bladesinger more agility in combat.
Snake. Practitioners of these styles use a flail, chain, or whip. Viper style uses a whip, despite its inelegance as a weapon, and has almost as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
scouting ahead might be able to surprise the goblin lookouts. Have each character who moves ahead make a Dexterity (Stealth) check. The lowest check is the DC for the goblins’ Wisdom (Perception) checks
feet of extra movement. Although this passage offers a way to avoid the goblin in area H5 or escape a flood, it’s more dangerous than it looks. A giant poisonous snake is coiled on the fragile ledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
widens, creating a cavern-like chamber. Small, two-foot-diameter holes riddle the node. A dim fiery glow shines out of one such hole.
Creature. In the glowing hall rests a fire snake. Belak used magic to
, and a fire snake lurks inside one of these openings. It emerges if anyone pokes into or closely examines the holes. If the snake comes out, a character who reaches into the snake’s burrow can recover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
gains a climbing speed equal to its walking speed. 4 Cryptic Skin. The krasis can change color to match its surroundings. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. 5 Heightened
Awareness. The krasis can’t be surprised, as a result of having sensitive barbels like a catfish, stereoscopic vision like a chameleon, a tongue like a snake, eye stalks like a lobster, or an array of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
has an Intelligence of 10 and can speak and understand Common. Tropical Paradise. Frequent rainfall yields fruit and water in abundance. Wisdom (Survival) checks to forage in Faunel are made with
advantage. Noteworthy Sites The unbound wilds of Faunel have no districts or roads, save for the worn footpaths that snake between its dilapidated ruins and tropical overgrowth. The town’s bestial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
may disable its magic by making three successful DC 15 ability checks: Strength to smash the pillars, Dexterity to remove elements and disable key arcane runes, or Intelligence to disrupt the flow of
magical energy. A character can make multiple checks of the same type or any combination. On any failed check, the character who attempted the check is pushed off the shrine and knocked prone next to it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
enters the middle chamber, attacking with surprise. What appeared to be a wet patch on the floor suddenly twists like a snake and lunges toward you!
31. Empty Storeroom The southern door in area 28 is
checks to escape the grapple due to the force of the current. The river poses a severe hazard in itself, though; see “Fast-Flowing Water” below.
Development. The roper is satisfied, ending the attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
in one of these tents has a 1-in-6 chance of stirring up a poisonous snake. 2. Soldiers’ Tents All the tents are ruined one way or another. Most were slashed by claws or weapons during the fight, and
the carrier, the carrier makes requisite Strength and Dexterity checks and saving throws with advantage. Ledges. In a few places, the floor of the shrine rises 7 feet, forming a ledge. No check is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that touches the statue feels bolstered and happy, gaining 10 temporary hit points. This feeling also makes the creature more likely to trust others, giving it disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and
coiled up in the bones. When the eel is hungry, it attacks any creature smaller than it. The eel has the statistics of a giant constrictor snake, with the following changes: The eel can breathe only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to
Multiattack. The medusa makes either three melee attacks — one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword — or two ranged attacks with its longbow.
Snake Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
hours conducting research in this library gains Advantage on ability checks tied to one skill—History, Medicine, or Nature—for the next 24 hours. Spellbook. Any character who spends at least 10 minutes
of mild surprise. The monk in the center, an older aasimar, leans on a snake-headed cane and says, “Enter in peace, friends.”
The aasimar is Hierarch Anish (see M15). He and eleven monks (a mix of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a bonus equal to its proficiency bonus on ability checks related to that skill. For example, a monster with sharp senses might have a bonus on Wisdom (Perception) checks, while a duplicitous monster
might have a bonus on Charisma (Deception) checks. You can double the proficiency bonus to account for heightened mastery. For example, a doppelganger is so good at deceiving others that its bonus on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
kind. If they claim to be looking for The Celestial Codex, Zala advises them to search Markos’s office (area D11b) or his bedroom (area D15). Zala wants a map of the Great Snake constellation from
. Characters who examine the maps closely find one that depicts a constellation called the Great Snake. This is the map sought by the nothic Zala Morphus (see area D8c). D22: Storage Rooms Each of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clarity of mind that grants advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma checks and saving throws. Either effect lasts until the end of the character’s next long rest. Cloudy Pool. A character fully
the room. Door Trap. Any creature in the room when the trap on the double doors triggers must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature is transformed into a poisonous snake for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
.
The figure leaning against the tiller is a crew member (bandit). The others, from fore to aft, are Punketah (pirate deck wizard; see appendix C), the ship’s captain Sigurd “Snake Eyes” (pirate
conditions, the one who met the most conditions will suffice. Alternatively, the characters can engage in a contest of Charisma checks (highest wins) to determine whom Bimz bonds with. Treasure. A