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Skeleton Key

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

When reduced to 0 hit points, a skeleton key falls apart, though its skull and bones remain intact. A skeleton key does not trigger any trap placed in a room or on a door of the tomb.Multiattack. The

Skeleton Key may make two melee weapon attacks as an action. Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

Nester

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

damage.The floating skull and hanging skeletal arms are all that remain of him; they move like they're attached to an invisible body.

Jim Darkmagic

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

*New spell introduced in chapter 3Dagger. 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

: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Minor Conjuration. Jim conjures an inanimate object, no larger than 3 feet

Madam Eva Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

, regenerate 8th level (1 slot): earthquakeDagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation

":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Curse (Recharges after a Long Rest). Madam Eva targets one creature that she can see within 30 feet of her

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dagger", "rollDamageType":"piercing

twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in Motherhorn if it means her sibling is safe from the hag’s wickedness. Alignment

Legion of Azrok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

allow her son’s misfortune to dictate his destiny. She crafted a dagger of blindsight, which young Azrok used to defend himself and perceive his surroundings. The dagger allowed Azrok to become the

this strange lack of courage in their great warlord? Has age finally taken its toll? In reality, a band of duergar thieves posing as merchants recently stole Azrok’s dagger of blindsight and fled

A4: The Treasure Fights Back

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!

lie on the floor. Several lanterns light the area. This room contains discarded junk from previous residents. Animated Swords. The four Animated Flying Swords remain motionless on the floor until a

character approaches them or touches one. When that happens, the swords rise and attack. Groth Enters. Groth the Wicked (Cultist) is in the next room, examining the Zorn family dagger. When he hears

Lamia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

flesh with claw and dagger before springing away to safety. Lamia Large monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 97 (13d10 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 16

makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its dagger or Intoxicating Touch. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) slashing damage. Dagger

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

Levkarest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

tragedy that befell them and constructed a new road to avoid Old Ilvin. Noble estates The homes of Borca’s most influential families are detailed in “Nobles of Borca.” Old Ilvin Only ruins remain of

—the deadliest grow at the forest’s heart. Several noble-backed companies use these plants as secret ingredients in their products. Scholomance Scions of Borca’s noble families viciously compete to

35. Necromancy Classroom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

circle is a skull with pinpricks of purple light in its eye sockets and two skeletal arms hanging below it, one of which clutches a bone dagger. (This is all that remains of Nester, one of Halaster’s

skull and hanging skeletal arms are all that remain of him; they move like they’re attached to an invisible body. Nester educates Dweomercore’s pupils in the art of necromancy, but his knowledge has

13. Grand Vestibule

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

when they drop to 0 hit points. Once the horn has sounded, it can’t sound again until 7 days have passed. If no gemstones remain in the pillars when this time elapses, the horn becomes nonmagical and

carvings — two gemstones per pillar. Each gem is set 18 feet above the floor and can be pried out with a dagger or similar tool.

9. Temple of the Great Snake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

ophidian eyes. Black Statue. The northwest section of the temple contains a black stone statue of a masked, hooded male humanoid dressed in leather armor and clutching a dripping dagger in each hand

that she cannot rest until the Ssethian Scourges are dead. Yoastal can be both friend and foe to an adventuring party. The ghost claims to have once been a cleric of Mask, cursed to remain in

Age of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Age of Demons The Age of Demons is shrouded in myth, and explorers rarely find ruins from that ancient era. But a few sites remain, particularly in the Demon Wastes and Q’barra, kept relatively

expeditions into these ancient ruins. Age of Demons Finds 1d12 Item 1 A statuette of a demonic frog-like figure made of an unknown, slimy substance 2 A dagger with a jagged blade whose handle squirms

Wreck of the Marshal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

bring their prey in close before attacking. The harpies fight until four remain and then flee. Treasure. If the characters search the harpy nests, they find a holy symbol of St. Cuthbert made with gold

the cult honored Vecna by using a cursed ceremonial dagger to twist the souls of St. Cuthbert’s faithful killed on the Marshal into warriors of the Maimed God meant to assault Saltmarsh. The dagger

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

(see chapter 4) †Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d10 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Death Giant Encounters The Death Giant Encounters

Shadowfell and other places where death’s influence is strong †Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d8 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Death

Vampires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

their past lives. Even in these instances, though, they remain duplicitous schemers. Jarel Threat Vampire Nosferatu Medium or Small Undead, Chaotic Evil AC 16 Initiative +7 (17) HP 85

are bestial creatures that lack control over their psychic abilities. Rather than focused mind blasts, they unleash waves of nauseating, mentally disruptive sensations. They use their viciously

Gingwatzim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the form of a beast or an object, which is why it must revert to its true form first. Its other form is that of a bat. This particular gingwatzim was instructed by its creator to remain in book form

nonmagical object (such as a book, dagger, or gemstone) that its creator is carrying or wearing when the gingwatzim is conjured. The other form can be any Tiny beast. Once these alternate forms are

Jim Darkmagic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

arsonist) for Acquisitions Incorporated. And although his skills as an adventurer and real wizard remain highly sought after, Jim looks forward to a well-earned retirement, at which point he hopes to

): conjure minor elementals, polymorph 5th level (1 slot): mislead *New spell introduced in chapter 3 Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one

7. Mad Wizard's Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

their act of kindness that she offers them free room and board for as long as the inn remains standing. Urgala and Darribeth remain lifelong friends of the characters henceforth. Quasit Darribeth’s

for her spells, a pouch containing 11 gp, a dagger, a canteen, and a worn blanket. Fastened to the backpack is a coiled rope of climbing.

Magic Paintings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

that extradimensional chamber disappears, leaving a bare stone wall. If all four paintings are damaged, the paintings’ extradimensional chambers remain connected to one another, but not to the manor

not stab him with the magical crystal dagger until they’re all back in the manor. If the characters fail to earn his trust, Quill pretends to be agreeable but tries to escape using his teleport spell

S15. Madhouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

themselves. In addition to a dagger, each mongrelfolk has its own wooden soup bowl. S15a. Fearful Mongrelfolk This room was once a shared bedchamber, but its furnishings have been destroyed. Three shrieking

bones are all that remain of mongrelfolk who perished and were eaten. The survivors beg for food. S15f. Singing and Dancing Mongrelfolk Eight mongrels caper about the wreckage of this bedchamber while

Tepui Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

skeleton. In the skeleton’s moldy backpack is a shard of white crystal (worth 300 gp), a dagger of venom, and a potion of invulnerability. A4: Tepui Plateau The top of the mountain is covered by

is indifferent to the characters and attempts to hide from them if they remain on deck. It tries to flee if cornered within its den. Treasure. Bones and scraps of hide litter the displacer beast’s

Tomb Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

daggers and can make two melee weapon attacks (+4 to hit) as an action. Each dagger attack deals 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage on a hit. When reduced to 0 hit points, a skeleton key falls apart, though

its skull and bones remain intact. A skeleton key does not trigger any trap placed in a room or on a door of the tomb. Each skeleton key has a skull that extends into a carved key-like shape. These

Madam Eva

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

her desire to remain in Barovia. Madam Eva’s Traits Ideal. “I wish Strahd to be free of his curse.” Bond. “The Vistani are my people now.” Flaw. “The people whose fates I divine aren’t important. They

, regenerate 8th level (1 slot): earthquake Actions Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage. Curse (Recharges after a Long Rest). Madam Eva

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

beings. While their power has diminished, they remain a formidable trio and play a malevolent role in influencing events on Faerûn. Bane and His Followers Bane is a god of tyranny, and both he and his

person. He can take on an alternate appearance regardless of his current form, that of a hulking brute armed with a long, curved dagger that drips blood. In this form, he wears only a tattered loin cloth

Mbala

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

decrepit wooden gateway. The gates that sealed this entrance are rotted away; only their rusted iron hinges and reinforcing bands remain. In their place are heaps of human skulls. Picked clean of all

flesh and bleached white by the sun, they grin up at you from the roadway and down from atop towering mounds. The skulls are all that remain of Mbala’s former residents. The citizens were devoured by a

Slanty Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

shushes them again. If asked why it’s important to remain quiet, he says: “Two serpents are asleep in the brambles, just outside the tower door. If you awaken them, they might put the squeeze on you

characters free him from his cage, Sir Talavar gifts them with his tiny sword, which functions as a +1 dagger in the hands of a Small or Medium creature. He then bids them a fond farewell, adding, “Your valor

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

incorporeal types such as wraiths, specters, and ghosts. These restless spirits seem content to remain in the forest and rarely trouble travelers who stay away from their territory. Waterdeep The City

darkvision out to a range of 60 feet, and he speaks Common, Draconic, and Dwarvish. Instead of a scimitar and a dagger, he wields a pair of +1 handaxes (+5 to hit with each). As an action, he can make

19. Spiderwatch Keep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

of the keep prepare for battle but remain where they are. They cannot be surprised, and any ability checks to convince residents that intruding characters are not a threat are made with disadvantage

blood, and a blood-caked obsidian dagger rests at the statue’s feet. Any creature that removes the statue from the shrine immediately contracts a disease called slimy doom. The disease lasts for 7 days

Ironslag: Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

!” The doors remain open until a fire giant standing within 50 feet of them speaks, in Giant, the phrase “By Surtur’s flame, I command these doors to close!” in Giant. The doors can also be closed

outside of his cell.) If Jasper is rescued, he asks to remain with the characters until they return to civilization. He tries to befriend characters who are members of the Black Network, hoping to

Landgrave's Folly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

of the roof is gone from the belfry beneath the upthrust spire, but portions of the walls and their arched windows remain. A seaweed-tangled staircase descends deeper into the flooded tower. Warded

already monstrous to behold, with oily, dark green flesh, 20-foot-long arms, and a ravenous mouth lined with hundreds of dagger-like teeth. Its enormous eyes are surrounded by an aura of red energy, the

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

that unlocks this door. T3: Gem Room This room contains open crates of gems sorted by color and type. Most are neatly faceted, though a few remain uncut. Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation

diadem is studded with rubies. (The diadem is worth 2,000 gp.) Silvered Dagger. The card reads, “Used to assassinate Prince Angryn Sheselitte. Nonmagical.” This dagger is unremarkable, though high

Palace of Spires Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

sundial identical to the one in the hedge maze. Paths of colorful gravel lead throughout the garden and to the palace proper. The outer wall is 20 feet high, and the flowers in the garden remain

remain in the palace, the decanters and bowls refill every 24 hours. P6: Juliana and Orlando’s Room Zuzanna Wuzyk Juliana and Orlando lounge carefree in the palace, unaware two years have

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

cult are vicious sea reavers. Many of them were pirates before they fell in with the cult, and they remain eager for blood and plunder. Crushing Wave reavers appreciate the value of stealth and

) bludgeoning damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the fathomer can’t constrict another target. Dagger (Human Form

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