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Monster Manual
condition until the start of the noble’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The noble casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell
save DC 16):
At Will: Mage Armor (included in AC), Mage Hand, Minor Illusion 1/Day Each: Befuddlement, Detect Thoughts, Fly, Scrying, Shatter (level 7 version)Shield (2/Day). The noble casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
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Player’s Handbook
the normal damage of an Unarmed Strike. If you aren’t holding any weapons or a Shield when you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8.
At the start of each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 Bludgeoning damage to one creature Grappled by you.
Feats
Player’s Handbook
Fighting Style Feat (Prerequisite: Fighting Style Feature)
When a creature you can see attacks a target other than you that is within 5 feet of you, you can take a Reaction to interpose your Shield
if you’re holding one. You impose Disadvantage on the triggering attack roll and all other attack rolls against the target until the start of your next turn if you remain within 5 feet of the target.
Monsters
Monster Manual
take one of the following actions. The unicorn regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Charging Horn. The unicorn moves up to half its Speed without provoking opportunity attack
;Opportunity Attacks, and it makes one Radiant Horn attack.
Shimmering Shield. The unicorn targets itself or one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target gains 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Monster Manual
choice of (A) the Charmed condition until the start of the githzerai’s next turn or (B) the Prone condition, provided the target is a Large or smaller creature.
Spellcasting. The githzerai casts one
InvisibilityPsionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Monsters
Monster Manual
Touch", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage, and the target has the Paralyzed condition until the start of the lich’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The lich casts one of the following spells, using
Hand, Prestidigitation 2/Day Each: Animate Dead, Dimension Door, Plane Shift 1/Day Each: Chain Lightning, Finger of Death, Power Word Kill, ScryingProtective Magic. The lich casts Counterspell or Shield
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
", "rollAction":"Mindwarp Ray", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the start of the phaerimm’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The phaerimm casts one
, Major Image, Synaptic StaticProtective Magic (3/Day). The phaerimm casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Phaerimm
Monsters
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
roll it makes before the start of the marshal’s next turn.
Pistol. Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Pistol"}, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 15 (2d10
+ 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pistol", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Shield (3/Day). The marshal casts Shield in response to the spell’s trigger
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Netheril’s Fall
’s Speed is reduced to 0 feet until the start of the phaerimm’s next turn.
Siphon Magic (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Siphon Magic"}. The phaerimm
casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Phaerimm elders are generals of phaerimm forces, directing covert and direct
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
", "rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage, and the target has the Paralyzed condition until the start of Sammaster’s next turn.
Spellcasting. Sammaster casts one of the
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage, and the target has the Paralyzed condition until the start of
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Animate Dead, Plane Shift
1/Day Each: Cone of Cold (level 8 version), Finger of Death, Power Word Kill, ScryingProtective Magic. Valindra casts Counterspell or Shield in response
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
the start of its next turn. A creature that succeeds on this save is immune to the aura’s effects for 24 hours.
Flight. You have a Fly Speed of 60 feet and can hover.
Random Properties. The
Shield
2
Hold Person
1
See Invisibility
1
Summon Dragon (level 9 version)
4
Dragon Transformation. If you swallow the orb, you transform into an adult chromatic dragon under the
Equipment
Cover until the start of your next turn. Additionally, your Speed becomes 0 and cannot be increased during that time.
To wield a Tower Shield, you must have a Strength of at least 15 and your Speed is reduced by 10 feet while wielding the shield.
This large shield provides more protection than a typical shield. While wielding a Tower Shield, you gain +3 to Armor Class. If you use an action to set the Tower Shield, you have Three-Quarters
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
of the shield must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to this power of the
The Shield of the Hidden Lord is of celestial origin and serves as a prison for the pit fiend Gargauth, whose mortal followers revere it as a god. Over time, Gargauth’s evil has warped the
Equipment
provoking creature if they are within reach. The shield remains extended until the start of your next turn.
As a free interaction with an object on your turn, you can either extend or retract the shield. While the shield is extended, it occupies your hand and confers a +2 bonus to your Armor Class.
This mechanized shield retracts into a bracer worn on the forearm. With a quick motion, it can be expanded just as an opponent believes they’ve snuck a blow.
You can wear the Retractable
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
This gleaming brass shield bears a relief of the legendary medusa druid Euryale.
While wielding this shield, you gain the following benefits:
Blessing of Euryale. You have resistance to poison
damage and are immune to the petrified condition.
Petrifying Heraldry. As a bonus action, you can make the front of the shield flare with a medusa’s petrifying magic, causing the relief’s
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provoking creature if they are within reach. The shield remains extended until the start of your next turn.
As a free interaction with an object on your turn, you can either extend or retract the shield. While the shield is extended, it occupies your hand and confers a +2 bonus to your Armor Class.
This mechanized shield retracts into a bracer worn on the forearm. With a quick motion, it can be expanded just as an opponent believes they’ve snuck a blow.
You can wear the Retractable
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the guardian.
Regeneration. The shield guardian regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster who wears the shield guardian's amulet can
Bound. The shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet's wearer can telepathically call the guardian to
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
shield that grants the matter smith a +5 bonus to its AC until the shield disappears at the start of the matter smith’s next turn. The first time a creature misses a melee attack roll against
itself. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or have the restrained condition until the end of its next turn.
3–4: Magic Shield. The matter smith conjures a floating, spectral
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and the zorbo gains a +1 bonus to AC until the start of its next turn. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield or magic item that drops to a 0 AC increase is destroyed.
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Destructive Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and if the target is a creature wearing armor, carrying a shield, or in possession of a
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
melee attack.
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
used as part of rituals to resolve disputes. The gavel has the following properties.
Arbiter’s Shield. At the start of every combat, attack rolls against you have disadvantage before the start of
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits Barbatos is destroyed after dealing damage.
Heart of the Troll. Barbatos regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn
. If Barbatos takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of Barbatos's next turn. Barbatos dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.
Spellcasting
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
,* mage hand, shocking grasp*
3/day: silent image
1/day each: chromatic orb, crown of madness, shield
*See “Actions” below.Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
Fire Bolt (Cantrip). Ranged Spell
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
spectral shield lasts until the start of Asteria’s next turn. While the shield is orbiting the creature, the creature has half cover, is immune to the frightened condition, and makes weapon attack rolls with advantage.
and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Asteria regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
Brazen Strike. Asteria makes one Radiant Blade attack.
Nimble Sprint. Asteria
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
metal shield, the khargra attaches to that armor or shield. While attached, the khargra doesn't attack. Instead, at the start of each of the khargra's turns, roll a d20. On a 10 or higher, the armor or
shield takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield that drops to a +0 bonus is destroyed. The khargra can detach itself by spending 5 feet
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster can cause the drone to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To
mechanical animal or plant.
This Construct doesn’t have a control amulet and can’t be controlled like other shield guardian;shield guardians.Poison
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike attacks.
Unarmed Strike
, its walking speed increases to 40 feet until the start of its next turn.
3–4: Growth. Flowers and vines grow around the githzerai until the start of its next turn, then vanish; the ground
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature's next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the stench of all troglodytes for 1 hour.
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): fire bolt, mage hand, poison spray, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (6 slots): burning hands, shield, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, scorching rayMultiattack. Kaarghaz makes three
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying1st level (4 slots): detect evil and good, healing word, sanctuary, shield of
Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical.
Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
: compulsion, fearPsionic Shield (3/Day). When the braxat would be hit by an attack roll or a magic missile spell that originates from a source the braxat can see, the braxat can create an invisible
barrier of magical force around itself that lasts until the start of its next turn. This barrier gives the braxat a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and prevents magic missile
Gynosphinx
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following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object
the end of another creature's turn. The sphinx regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Claw Attack. The sphinx makes one claw attack.
Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx
Unicorn
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Basic Rules (2014)
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Hooves. The unicorn makes one attack with its hooves.
Shimmering Shield (Costs 2 Actions). The unicorn creates a shimmering, magical field around itself or
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
reduced by 10 feet until the start of the triton’s next turn.Frigid Shield. When a creature the triton can see targets the triton with an attack, the triton gains 10 temporary hit points. If the
attack hits and reduces the temporary hit points to 0, each creature within 5 feet of the triton takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Frigid Shield","rollDamageType
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Web Bomb", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage and have the restrained condition until the start of the spider’s next
titanic citadel spider serves as a powerhouse weapon and mobile command post. Wedges of chitin atop a citadel spider’s back shield passengers and protect the spider’s biological cannon. A