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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the homunculus instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the save and only half damage if it fails. It
can't use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.
Magic Bond. Add the spell's level to any ability check or saving throw the homunculus makes.
Actions
Force Strike. Melee or
classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Feeling a deep connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent
character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
call upon the spirits of dead creatures. Mages seeking longer-term assistance from ancient spirits have learned to house these spirits in statues, giving them a more permanent residence from which to
assist the living.
Some of these spirit statues bond with and mentor a specific mage, but most serve in a variety of roles for numerous individuals, ranging from research colleagues to martial
classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Feeling a deep connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent
character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
they remain capable of experiencing all the delights of their corporeal forms. In contrast to Orzhov spirits, they also retain their personalities, which are almost uniformly cruel.
Blood Bond
thrive in the Orzhov Syndicate, where they can collect tithes and payments from their debtors in the form of blood. Their undead nature gives them the same immortality enjoyed by the oligarch spirits, but
Equipment
unusual markings. Larger, more intelligent, and far more willful than any breed of mortal horse, sleipnirspringr rarely allow themselves to be sold and are more likely to bond to kindred spirits that
Kalashtar
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
spirits.
Bound to Spirits
Every kalashtar has a connection to a spirit of light, a bond shared by other members of their bloodline. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects them
-Lashtavar.
—Lakashtai, servant of the light
The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, Vladimir can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided the target is Large or smaller.
+2 Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack
feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless war, even as Strahd tightened his grip on the valley
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tears as faeries collect morning dew. Let me lift your spirits like a seed on the breeze!”
Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion
.”
Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.”
Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty face or a heavenly scent.”
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Telepathic Bond. While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Bite. Melee
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead
Find Steed
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Basic Rules (2014)
You summon a spirit that assumes the form of an unusually intelligent, strong, and loyal steed, creating a long-lasting bond with it. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the steed takes on
a celestial, fey, or fiend (your choice) instead of its normal type. Additionally, if your steed has an Intelligence of 5 or less, its Intelligence becomes 6, and it gains the ability to understand
Homunculus
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Basic Rules (2014)
Telepathic Bond. While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Bite. Melee
throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Bite"} minutes and unconscious while poisoned in this way.Poison
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
hit. On a success, Fautomni drops to 1 hit point instead.
Karlov: Unnatural Vigor. When Karlov regains hit points, he has advantage on attack rolls he makes on his next turn.
Vuliev: Teleportation
saving throw or bow until the end of its next turn. Until this bow ends, the target can’t take actions or reactions, and its speed is 0 and can’t be increased.
Indentured Spirits (Costs 3
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Jarund deeply, and he often turns to his shaman, Mjenir, for guidance. The king respects the shaman's understanding of gods and spirits, and the fact that both men have lost their sons serves to
strengthen the bond between them. Mjenir believes that the only way to break Auril's spell is to slay the goddess in her home, but Jarund believes that his warriors aren't strong enough to accomplish that task alone.
Magic Items
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bond with your skin.
While attuned to these gloves, you gain one of the following proficiencies (your choice when you attune to the gloves):
Sleight of Hand
Thieves' Tools;Thieves' tools
One kind
check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Symbiotic Nature. The gloves can’t be removed from you while you’re attuned to them, and you can’t voluntarily end your attunement to
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Telepathic Bond. While the construct is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Claws. Melee
throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Claws"} minutes and
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
resentful of most kinds of magic. Seldom do they choose to become shamans. Instead, the role is thrust upon those who are born with a strong connection to the spirit world. To be a shaman is to stand
with one foot in the land of the living and the other in the land of the dead. Those who walk the shadowed path between two lands do so because the spirits of the dead compel them. Other Uthgardt fear
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
capital of Cormyr. He came to Icewind Dale to become a knucklehead trout fisher but instead found religion. The misbegotten son of Artus Cimber, a renowned human adventurer, Sirac hasn’t seen his
father since he was a baby.
Ideal: “Without duty or loyalty, a man is nothing.”
Bond: “Icewind Dale is where I belong for the rest of my life.”
Flaw: “I am honest to a fault.”
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC equal to 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the phylaskia drops to 1 hit point instead.
Vigilant
lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would
feats
Planar Pact Feat (Prerequisite: Can’t Have Another Planar Pact Feat)
You gain the following benefits.
Fey Bond. You know Sylvan. If you already know Sylvan when you select this feat, you
instead learn one language of your choice from the language tables in the Player’s Handbook. You also gain Proficiency in the Nature skill.
Fey Cantrips. You know the Druidcraft cantrip and learn
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
wolf, a rhinoceros, or a saber-toothed tiger. The creature has the statistics provided in the Monster Manual for the chosen form, though it is a celestial, a fey, or a fiend (your choice) instead of its
and any conditions removed.
You can’t have more than one mount bonded by this spell or find steed at the same time. As an action, you can release a mount from its bond, causing it to disappear permanently.
Whenever the mount disappears, it leaves behind any objects it was wearing or carrying.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
its master.A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to
reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering need
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Telepathic Bond. While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Bite. Melee
throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Bite"} minutes and
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
appearance, rider and mount are a single creature that can’t be separated. Tales say that archons are ascended spirits of paladins fused with the celestial spirits of their steeds, returned from the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Fire Absorption. Whenever the golem is subjected to fire damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hit points equal to the fire damage dealt.
Immutable Form. The golem is immune to
golems bear weaknesses inherent in their materials or the power of the elemental spirit bound within them, iron golems were designed to be nearly invulnerable. Their iron bodies imprison the spirits
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
following properties, which work only while it’s on your person.
Runic Shield. You have a +1 bonus to AC.
Shield Bond. As a bonus action, choose a creature that you can see within 30 feet of you
you a +1 bonus to AC, and the first time after each of your long rests that damage reduces you to 0 hit points, you are instead reduced to 1 hit point. You must be wielding the shield to gain these
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage or, if the target is a creature, Steel Crane can grapple the target instead (escape DC 15). Steel Crane can’t make attacks with the whip while using
martial arts must be preserved and learned. Hiding them away in libraries dishonors our teachers.”
Bond. “The Immortal Lotus is my new family. Bak Mei will lead me to a brighter future
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and the rider can force an attack targeted at its mount to target the rider instead.
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the rider to 0 hit points, it must make
of wounds and relentless in their assault.
A typical deathless rider’s mount is a warhorse skeleton, though some lich-knights ride equine spirits like nightmare;nightmares.
“Headed to
Gallows Speaker
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Such amalgamated spirits are tormented by their collective pain, endlessly moaning disjointed final thoughts as they lash out at the living. Having known untold deaths, gallows speakers can predict
suffering, foreseeing dooms leveled against them and overwhelming their foes with visions of innumerable violent deaths.
Gallows speakers rarely speak coherently or communicate with the living, instead
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", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage if he ends his turn inside an object.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Domain). If Wilfred fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead
reinforce his undying noble standing.
Lord Godefroy haunts the House on Gryphon Hill, along with countless other spirits. Wilfred can send mobs of obedient spirits to do his will anywhere in the domain
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage)
3/day each: blur, confusion, mirror image
1/day each: modify memory, Rary's telepathic bond
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Lazav fails a saving throw, he can
choose to succeed instead.
Shapechanger Savant. Lazav can use a bonus action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid he has seen. His statistics, other than his size, are the same in each form. Any
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hit by the attack instead. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus and regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Spells of the Mark. If you have the
Compelled Duel, Shield of Faith
2
Warding Bond, Zone of Truth
3
Counterspell, Protection from Energy
4
Death Ward, Guardian of Faith
5
Bigby's Hand
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Evasion. When the chwinga is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only
your hand or somewhere else in your space (your choice). Once used, this charm goes away, but the tools remain.
Chwinga
Chwingas are tiny elemental spirits that adapt easily to any habitable
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
one. When the dragonborn uses this action, it can choose up to three creatures in the cone. These creatures take no damage from the radiance and instead regain 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10
consider their draconic heritage—chromatic, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote
feats
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
hit by the attack instead. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus and regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Spells of the Mark. If you have the
Compelled Duel, Shield of Faith
2
Warding Bond, Zone of Truth
3
Counterspell, Protection from Energy
4
Death Ward, Guardian of Faith
5
Bigby's Hand