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Aboleth

Monsters Monster Manual

Amphibious. The aboleth can breathe air and water. Eldritch Restoration. If destroyed, the aboleth gains a new body in 5d10;{"diceNotation":"5d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Eldritch

it is underwater. While the cursed creature is outside a body of water, the creature takes 6 (1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mucus Cloud Curse", "rollDamageType

Quadrone Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Axiomatic Mind. The drone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the drone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind

up to 30 feet in any direction. A successful casting of the Dispel Magic spell on the orb (DC 15) destroys it. The orb otherwise remains intact until the drone spends an action to end the effect or

Mordenheim's Monster

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masterpiece, the Unbreakable Heart, Mordenheim has refined the creation of beings that are much more than the sum of their rotting parts. Known as Mordenheim’s monsters, these collections of body

communities that shun and fear them.Lightning, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingViolent Leap. The monster spends 10 feet of movement to jump to a space within 40 feet that contains one or more Medium or

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Halaster dies in Undermountain, he revives after 1d10 days, with all his hit points and any missing body

parts restored. His new body appears in a random safe location in Undermountain. Spellcasting. Halaster is a 20th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 22, +14 to hit

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

every 24 hours, ending the infection on a success. On a failure, the infected creature’s body is slowly taken over by fungal growth, and after three such failed saves, the creature dies and is

harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul. Sharing a layer of the Abyss with Juiblex, plus their mutual insatiable hunger, has made the two demon

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

only by heal or another disease-curing spell of 6th level or higher. When the creature is outside a body of water, it takes 6 (1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle

an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or deranged worshipers. Lair Actions When fighting inside its lair

Aboleth Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. When the creature is outside a body of water, it takes 6 (1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage every 10 minutes unless

points equal to the damage the creature takes.Aboleths lair in subterranean lakes or the rocky depths of the ocean, often surrounded by the ruins of an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every

body ornamentation to their secret assignations. Although he prefers charm and subtle manipulation, Graz’zt is capable of terrible violence when provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

’s as supple as a cat. His body is covered in old, wicked-looking scars where scales have been torn away and never grown back. He brutally attacks other dragons, seeking to slay any wyrm that

might rival him in power, in a fighting style marked by sudden attacks and just as sudden disappearances. Klauth spends many waking hours scrying Faerûn with his spells, and he probably knows more

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, emulating their dread master. Orcus is a bestial creature of corruption with a diseased, decaying look. He has the lower torso of a goat, and a humanoid upper body with a corpulent belly swollen with rot

stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

has the charmed condition until the end of its next turn. A creature charmed in this way treats its allies as foes, and the colors of its body and equipment become shades of gray. On a successful save

a long rest, and it regains only half the usual number of hit points when it spends Hit Dice during a short rest. If the baernaloth dies, these effects end immediately.Acid, PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

covered in matted fur and taut, leathery hide, his face like a grinning predator’s skull. Patchwork armor made of discarded shields and breastplates is lashed onto his body with heavy chains

a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Yeenoghu table. A

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Juiblex’s body, and the corpse is obliterated after 1 minute. Eject Slime (Recharge 5–6). Juiblex spews out a corrosive slime, targeting one creature that it can see within 60 feet of it

flesh-and-blood creatures form Juiblex’s extended physical body, while the demon lord slowly digests and savors their identities over time.Juiblex’s Lair Juiblex’s principal lair is

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

infinite depths of the Abyss. The demon lord is a meld of different forms, with a saurian lower body and clawed, webbed feet, as well as suckered tentacles sprouting from the shoulders of a great

violent and crazed — even creatures that are normally docile. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or

Strahd von Zarovich

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reduced to 0 Hit Points by this damage rises the following night as a Vampire Spawn under Strahd’s control, unless the Humanoid is restored to life or its body is destroyed. Spellcasting. Strahd

—over and over again. Tormented by the Dark Powers, Strahd is haunted by visions of his lost family and tarnished nobility. The count spends long years brooding in the depths of Castle Ravenloft, but

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

it hard not to pluck the treasure and bring it back to their settlement to beautify it. An aarakocra who spends years among other races can learn to inhibit these impulses. Confinement terrifies the

the Wind Dukes long ago to defeat the Queen of Chaos’s monstrous champion, Miska the Wolf-Spider. When plunged into Miska’s body, the chaos in his blood sundered the rod and scattered its

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios

lay up to six eggs per year, and an egg matures for two to three months before it hatches. Kobolds don’t engage in funeral ceremonies; a dead kobold’s body is burned or disposed of in

Valin's Tomb

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

as the rite of reclamation involves claiming some of the dust of Valin’s body after she has been reduced to 0 hit points. The ritual describes a process for mixing the dust with wax to create a magic

candle, then floating the lit candle in a vessel of holy water. If a creature imbued with one of Valin’s organs spends an entire long rest within 5 feet of the candle, the candle is consumed, Valin’s

Finding Torg's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

by one until they find Torg’s, or they can try to get a solid lead before setting out. Any character who spends an hour talking to townsfolk can make a DC 17 Charisma (Investigation) check at the end

complexion, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail, and no facial or body hair. He is dressed in a stylish vest with matching pants and boots, similar in style to those worn by mariners of the southern Sword

19. Gravity Ring

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

parallel reality. Characters who walk the length of the circular corridor notice that Devlin’s body is no longer present — nor are any companions who waited behind for them. If they step back through the

“Treasure” below). Any character who spends 10 minutes poring over the journal can note a few brief mentions of the other company members: Lord Brixton (a Cormyrean knight), Bravus Boulderborn (a gold

E6: Passenger Car

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

E6: Passenger Car A mind flayer in a beige coat kneels beside a body in the aisle of this passenger car. Three curious onlookers—a cambion, a drow, and bronze dwarf with flames for hair—poke their

. Ignatius has already determined that Quintus was killed while walking to his cabin from one of the Passenger Car’s two privies. The aasimar’s body lies outside the door to the middle cabin, which

Zuggtmoy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul. Sharing a layer of the Abyss with Juiblex, plus their mutual insatiable hunger, has made the two demon lords mortal enemies, each devoted to destroying

lair becomes infested with parasitic fungi, slowly mutating as it is overwhelmed. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw

Arveiaturace Arrives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Arveiaturace Arrives Arveiaturace, an ancient white dragon whose vision is hampered by cataracts, carries the body of her former master, the wizard Meltharond, in a saddle on her back (see

, but there are plenty of furs for warmth and enough wood and oil to start a fire. A chwinga shares the cave with Tinjong but spends most of its time hiding in a rock. It emerges to greet Tinjong when

Eyewitnesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Eyewitnesses Many other people witnessed the fireball without being caught in the blast. Three of them have important information to share. Any character who spends at least 1 minute talking to one

cloaked man take something from the body of a dead gnome, then start limping away. He was badly burned and casting glances over his shoulder, like he was afraid someone might be following him. He was

Unusual Abilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Acid Slime (Abomination, Anathema, or Malison Only). As a bonus action, the yuan-ti can coat its body in a slimy acid that lasts for 1 minute. A creature that touches the yuan-ti, hits it with a melee

to free itself from a grapple, shackles, or other restraints. If the yuan-ti spends 1 minute eating its shed skin, it regains hit points equal to half its hit point maximum. ACTION OPTIONS The

Bad Data

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

the gears of Mechanus require major readjustments to restore balance to the planes. Investigating X01 A character who spends 1 minute investigating X01 finds a panel on the modron’s head leaking green

investigates X01’s body might realize that within the damaged panel is enough room for the mimir. If a character inserts the mimir into X01, the hexton reactivates a moment later. This has multiple effects

Mordenheim's Monster

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

, these collections of body parts are reanimated into striking, mighty, thinking beings with wills of their own. While some might be convinced to serve their creator, others seek to recover some

space. Failure: 13 (2d6 + 6) Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the Prone condition. Success: Half damage only. Bonus Actions Violent Leap. The monster spends 10 feet of movement to jump to a

Halaster Blackcloak

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

wizards. His expertise with magic gates allows him to travel far and wide to engage in magical research. He spends much of his time creating gates, moving them around, and casting elder runes on them

succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Halaster dies in Undermountain, he revives after 1d10 days, with all his hit points and any missing body parts restored. His new body appears in a random safe location

The Golem

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

golem’s intent through its gestures and body language. The golem rubs its head when it’s confused, becomes animated when it’s excited, and slumps its shoulders when it loses hope. The golem also employs

a unique sign language created by its master, Hamukai. Any character who spends 1 hour observing the golem as it uses this sign language can, with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, learn

District Garrison

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

mind to become compromised. The transformation came with a price. Similar to the skum, Dory’s body is now dependent on a hot, wet environment, such that his body begins to decompose if he spends more

Monsters (A)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

aboleth gains a new body in 5d10 days, reviving with all its Hit Points in the Far Realm or another location chosen by the DM. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the aboleth fails a

Points unless it is underwater. While the cursed creature is outside a body of water, the creature takes 6 (1d12) Acid damage at the end of every 10 minutes unless moisture is applied to its skin before

Aboleth Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Speech; telepathy 120 ft. CR 10 (XP 5,900, or 7,200 in lair; PB +4) Traits Amphibious. The aboleth can breathe air and water. Eldritch Restoration. If destroyed, the aboleth gains a new body in

. While the cursed creature is outside a body of water, the creature takes 6 (1d12) Acid damage at the end of every 10 minutes unless moisture is applied to its skin before those minutes have passed

Trostani

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Trostani The Selesnya guildmaster is an amalgamation of three dryads in body, will, and soul. Each dryad’s body extends from a central trunk, so while they possess independent minds, they share a

difficult times. Trostani spends most of her time in the towering tree of Vitu-Ghazi, the Selesnya guildhall. There she communes with Mat’Selesnya and with the dryads who lead individual Selesnya

Elemental Magic Items

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

effect, the rules for heavy precipitation apply, as detailed in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. If there is a substantial body of water in the area, it floods after 2d10 hours of heavy rain

, rising 10 feet above its banks and inundating the surrounding area. The flood advances at a rate of 100 feet per round, moving away from the body of water where it began until it reaches the edge of

Dreadnaught Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

spends most of her time patrolling the skies on her pet roc (see “Travel to the Ship”). The cabin contains little more than her own bed, a “nest” made from the bones of her enemies. Treasure. Ironhide

compartment. The ship’s bones spill from the knight’s chest and are entwined with his body, fusing him to the vessel. This is the death knight Emberlost, and his corpse houses the cursed soul of the

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