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Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a material: Clay

you know CR None (XP 0; PB equals your Proficiency Bonus) Traits Heated Body (Metal Only). A creature that hits the spirit with a melee attack or that starts its turn in a grapple with the spirit

Summon Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth an Undead spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Undead Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose the creature’s form

, any creature (other than you) that starts its turn within a 5-foot Emanation originating from the spirit. Failure: The creature has the Poisoned condition until the start of its next turn

Rakdos

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Captivating Presence. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of Rakdos must make a DC 25 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed by Rakdos for 1 minute or until

. Rakdos has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Weapons. Rakdos’s weapon attacks are magical.Multiattack. Rakdos makes two attacks with his Curtain-Call Scythe

White Maw

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

. Any creature that starts its turn in White Maw’s space is targeted by a pseudopod attack if White Maw isn’t incapacitated.Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8

), the Red Wizards experiment with a process to create sentient oozes. The creature they call White Maw is one of their early achievements—a gray ooze of enormous size that has intelligence and

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dread. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 10 feet of Bael must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of him until the start of its next turn. A creature

doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Bael dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Bael makes two Hellish Morningstar attacks. Hellish

Leucrotta

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature other than a leucrotta or gnoll that starts its turn within 5 feet of the leucrotta must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature’s next

of common deer. Second, it can duplicate the call or the vocal expressions of just about any creature it has heard. The monster uses its mimicry to lure in potential victims, then attacks while they

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Hutijin dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Hutijin makes

rivals. Other archdevils know how much Hutijin despises mortals and have secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

until the stake is removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. Zorak takes 20 radiant damage when he starts his turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, he has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks

;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, Zorak can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

minute. Any creature that moves into the web or that starts its turn there must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is restrained while in the web. A creature can use

is a formidable enemy under normal circumstances, but to give characters a truly mythic challenge, you can have her call on her Armor of Spiders. Her use of this trait signals a drastic turn in the

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

incapacitated in her resting place, Keresta is paralyzed until the stake is removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. Keresta takes 20 radiant damage when she starts her turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, she

of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, Keresta can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} giant

Spirit Guardians Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You call forth spirits to protect you. They flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration. If you are good or neutral, their spectral form appears angelic or fey (your choice). If you are

creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage (if you are good or neutral

Spirit Shroud

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth spirits of the dead, which flit around you for the spell’s duration. The spirits are intangible and invulnerable. Until the spell ends, any attack you make deals 1d8 extra

until the start of your next turn. In addition, any creature of your choice that you can see that starts its turn within 10 feet of you has its speed reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn

Healing Spirit

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You call forth a nature spirit to soothe the wounded. The intangible spirit appears in a space that is a 5-foot cube you can see within range. The spirit looks like a transparent beast or fey (your

choice). Until the spell ends, whenever you or a creature you can see moves into the spirit’s space for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, you can cause the spirit to restore 1d6

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

vampire's heart while the vampire is incapacitated in its resting place, the vampire is paralyzed until the stake is removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts

;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, the vampire can call 3d6

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack

;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn’t up. While outdoors, the vampire can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

vampire's heart while the vampire is incapacitated in its resting place, the vampire is paralyzed until the stake is removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, the vampire can call 3d6;{"diceNotation

Summon Construct Legacy

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth the spirit of a construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose

touches the construct or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 1d10 fire damage. Stony Lethargy (Stone Only). When a creature the construct can see starts its turn within 10

Summon Shadowspawn

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth a shadowy spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Shadow Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an emotion

(Fury Only). The spirit has advantage on attack rolls against frightened creatures. Weight of Sorrow (Despair Only). Any creature, other than you, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the spirit

Spirit of Death

Spells The Book of Many Things

You call forth a spirit that embodies death. The spirit manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the reaper spirit stat block. The spirit disappears when it is reduced to 0

target is haunted, you and the spirit sense the direction and distance to the target if it is on the same plane of existence as you. Additionally, if the target starts its turn within 10 feet of the

Summon Undead Legacy

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth an undead spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Undead Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose the creature

., passive Perception 10 Languages understands the languages you speak Challenge — Proficiency Bonus equals your bonus Festering Aura (Putrid Only). Any creature, other than you, that starts its

Sapping Snow

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

Sapping Snow Sapping snow — that’s what aquatic explorers call the powdery remains of dead organisms that cover the ocean floor. When this substance is imbued with necromantic magic, it becomes a

life-leeching detritus. Whenever a creature starts its turn touching sapping snow, that creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) necrotic damage. The creature’s hit

Spirit Shroud

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Spirit Shroud 3rd-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You call forth spirits of the dead, which flit around you for the

can see that starts its turn within 10 feet of you has its speed reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above 3rd.

Spirit Guardians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Spirit Guardians 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (15-foot radius) Components: V, S, M (a holy symbol) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You call forth spirits to

first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage (if you are good or neutral) or 3d8 necrotic damage (if you

Spirit Guardians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Spirit Guardians 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (15-foot radius) Components: V, S, M (a holy symbol) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You call forth spirits to

first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage (if you are good or neutral) or 3d8 necrotic damage (if you

Healing Spirit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Healing Spirit 2nd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 bonus action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You call forth a nature spirit to soothe the wounded. The

can see moves into the spirit’s space for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, you can cause the spirit to restore 1d6 hit points to that creature (no action required). The spirit can’t

Summon Construct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

, up to 1 hour You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

Heated Body (Metal Only). A creature that hits the spirit with a melee attack or that starts its turn in a grapple with the spirit takes 1d10 Fire damage. Stony Lethargy (Stone Only). When a creature

White Maw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

White Maw In their laboratories inside the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), the Red Wizards experiment with a process to create sentient oozes. The creature they call White Maw is one of their early

indistinguishable from white stone. Killer Response. Any creature that starts its turn in White Maw’s space is targeted by a pseudopod attack if White Maw isn’t incapacitated. Actions Pseudopod. Melee Weapon

Random Encounters

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

characters to disciplinegroup of deserters hiding out in a nearby barn. 6 Townsfolk call for the characters’ aid as the shrine of Tymora goes up in flames. 7 A cart carrying medical supplies

fear and look to the characters for inspiration. 12 One of the enemies goes berserk and starts cutting down enemy and ally alike.

8. The Draakhorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

turn the creature enters a 150-foot cone in front of the horn or starts its turn there. On a failed save, the creature takes 27 (6d8) thunder damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, the

third creature sounds it, making the earth resonate to its call. The low, moaning drone of the Draakhorn discomfits normal animals within a few miles, and it alerts all dragons within two thousand miles

8. The Draakhorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

on a turn the creature enters a 150-foot cone in front of the horn or starts its turn there. On a failed save, the creature takes 27 (6d8) thunder damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, the

third creature sounds it, making the earth resonate to its call. The low, moaning drone of the Draakhorn discomfits normal animals within a few miles, and it alerts all dragons within two thousand

Summon Construct

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

call forth the spirit of a construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

fire damage. Stony Lethargy (Stone Only). When a creature the construct can see starts its turn within 10 feet of the construct, the construct can force it to make a Wisdom saving throw against your

Final Séance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

objective from investigation to survival. An investigator starts the final séance as they have previously. The same spirit answers this call, but its demeanor has changed. Their effect on the room is more

The Dreaming Dark in the War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the role of dreams early on. If dreams feel like a regular part of the story, it will be less obvious when the Dreaming Dark starts manipulating the characters’ dreams. For example, you might establish

opportunity to call attention to a detail the characters overlooked. Clearly, this character’s subconscious registered the detail as important! Involve a current villain. This can help build the

Summon Shadowspawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Summon Shadowspawn 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (tears inside a gem worth at least 300 gp) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You call forth a

has advantage on attack rolls against frightened creatures. Weight of Sorrow (Despair Only). Any creature, other than you, that starts its turn within 5 feet of the spirit has its speed reduced by 20

Bael

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

the title of Bronze General. His accolades notwithstanding, he has had a difficult time navigating the quagmire of infernal politics. His critics call him naive, though never to his face. His primary

lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the

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