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Returning 35 results for 'survivors saving'.
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Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Resistance. The vlazok has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Spider Climb. The vlazok can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without
, trampling survivors and crushing pockets of resistance. When vlazoks anticipate an influx of enemies, these demons jump on them from above to crush them.
Vlazoks have keen senses, owing to the eyes
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.Aartuks are baleful plant creatures that live to wage war. Beholder;Beholders destroyed their original home world and scattered the survivors across the Material Plane
Medium or smaller creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled by the tongue (escape DC 12) and pulled up to 25 feet toward the aartuk. The tongue can grapple one creature at a time.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
, sendingAartuks are baleful plant creatures that live to wage war. Beholder;Beholders destroyed their original home world and scattered the survivors across the Material Plane.
Aartuk cells can be found throughout
within 30 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled by the tongue (escape DC 14) and pulled up to 25 feet toward the aartuk. The tongue can grapple one creature at a time.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Beak", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a Humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be cursed until
planar rupture, leaving plagues and other afflictions in their wake. Many of those who were injured by the demons survived, and the survivors gratefully thanked their gods for their apparent good fortune
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
with plantsAartuks are baleful plant creatures that live to wage war. Beholder;Beholders destroyed their original home world and scattered the survivors across the Material Plane.
Aartuk cells can be
it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled by the tongue (escape DC 11) and pulled up to 25 feet toward the aartuk. The tongue can grapple one creature at a time.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the colossus fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and structures.
Towering Terror. Any
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allip that can hear it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Howling Babble
effect.
Whispers of Compulsion. The allip chooses up to three creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, or it takes 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Fey Ancestry. Kasimir has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put Kasimir to sleep.
Treasure. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth
Spellcasting. Kasimir is a 9th-level
surrendered. Strahd left the few survivors to the mercy of the Vistani, who bore them to the valley of Barovia, where they have lived ever since.
Old Friends. Kasimir's allegiance to the Vistani is so
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(3/Day). If Hythonia fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see Hythonia’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of her, Hythonia can
force it to make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw if she isn’t incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, on a
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Charisma saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the creature can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn, and it rolls a d4;{"diceNotation":"d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction
creature either makes one melee attack against a random creature it can see or does nothing if no visible creature is within its reach.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the jabberwock fails a saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
provides guidance for using survivors, characters designed for one- to three-session adventures focused on survival rather than saving the day. Using survivors helps create horror experiences focused on
Survivors Terror doesn’t come just for the brave and prepared—often quite the opposite. Some of the most harrowing horror stories involve the least likely heroes, individuals who find their simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Creating a Survivor When you plan a session using survivors, determine how you’ll use the Apprentice, Disciple, Sneak, and Squire stat blocks that appear in the following section. Once you’ve
determined what survivors to use, take a few moments to individualize them. If the survivors have particular roles in your adventure, provide that information to players along with their survivors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
catacombs of fiends, the adventurers should be 6th level. NPC survivors cowering in the crypts under the High Hall cathedral urge the characters to locate Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate
the High Hall cathedral and discover survivors hiding in the crypts below the cathedral.
Grand Cemetery
For characters of level 6
The adventurers search for Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Upper Levels and Cellar The belfry tower rises above the main levels of the hermitage, and a secret cellar below the kitchen has become a refuge for the survivors of the undead assault. The following
forged an unholy pact with the demon lord Orcus. He and his crew never left survivors of their attacks, and his ship, Tammeraut, was the scourge of the seas. 23. Roof Heavy, overlapping slate tiles cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
survivors and crushing pockets of resistance. When vlazoks anticipate an influx of enemies, these demons jump on them from above to crush them. Vlazoks have keen senses, owing to the eyes positioned
(16d10 + 48)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
9 (−1)
Saving Throws Str +9, Con +7
Skills Perception +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
, and together they fished out the survivors of the shipwreck. Six ships have crashed here in the past one hundred years, including the ship that brought the cleric of Umberlee and her crew to the
(Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.
It can use its action to make two bite attacks, one with each head.
It has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
survivors of an allip’s attack are sometimes left with a compulsion to learn more about what spawned this monstrosity. Strange phrases echo through their minds, and weird visions occupy their dreams. The
)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
6(-2)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
10(+0)
INT
17(+3)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +5
Skills Perception +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
compulsions. The survivors of an allip’s attack are sometimes left with a compulsion to learn more about what spawned this monstrosity. Strange phrases echo through their minds, and weird visions occupy
)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +5
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
oncoming threat — and is entranced by the umber hulk’s bewildering eyes, forced to stand helpless as its mandibles snap shut. Mind Scrambler. Many survivors of an umber hulk encounter recollect little about
feet of the umber hulk and is able to see the umber hulk’s eyes, the umber hulk can magically force it to make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw, unless the umber hulk is incapacitated.
On a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
-saving help to those on the brink of death. All the while, Pharika watches with interest to see how mortals contend with both good fortune and misfortune, gleaning new knowledge through every cry of
. The researcher’s blessing alleviates the pox but leaves the survivors delusional and violent.
5 After the characters witness a miracle, an apothecary (mage) seeks their blood as a medicinal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the kitchen. They attack in response to any threat or suspicious activity. If two githyanki fall, the survivors retreat to area 21.
Containers. Stacked about the room are forty crates filled with
effect, causing all the stacks to fall. Each creature on the floor of the room when the stacks topple must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d10) bludgeoning damage and be knocked
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
creature in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Desiccating Breath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
plants and Hythonia’s various treasures. Hythonia encourages such rumors by letting lone survivors escape her realm, letting the ravings of survivors tempt more playthings into her clutches. Lair
must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or take 5 (2d4) piercing damage and become poisoned until the end of its next turn. While poisoned in this way, the creature has disadvantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
saving throw or fall prone. Creatures with more than two legs have advantage on this saving throw. Summoned Fury. When an aurumvorax is reduced to 0 hit points, it vanishes. If they did not already deduce
check. Anyone attempting to free the “body” must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw to avoid taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage from falling rubble. Lounging Lizard. A friendly giant lizard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Chuul Survivors of the ancient aboleth empire, chuuls are crustaceans the aboleths modified and endowed with sentience. They follow the ingrained directives of their creators, as they have done since
(escape DC 14) if it is a Large or smaller creature and the chuul doesn’t have two other creatures grappled.
Tentacles. One creature grappled by the chuul must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
war bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive. Gnoll Flesh Gnawer These gnolls eschew the use of ranged weapons in favor of short blades that they wield with
10 (+0)
CHA
8 (−1)
Saving Throws Dex +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The gnoll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Jabberwock A jabberwock is a solitary, temperamental predator that haunts pristine forests and ancient ruins. Accurate descriptions of jabberwocks are difficult to come by, because the rare survivors
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +10, Dex +6, Con +10, Int +2, Wis +3, Cha +5
Skills Perception +8
Damage Vulnerabilities slashing from a vorpal sword
Damage Immunities poison
Condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
lifeless heaps. Colossal Survivors. Some warforged colossi survived the Day of Mourning more or less intact and are thought to only be in stasis, waiting to be awakened. Cannith artificers are eager to track
)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
30 (+10)
INT
3 (–4)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
8 (–1)
Saving Throws Int +4, Wis +8, Cha +7
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
things survive the tarrasque’s rampages, and reports of the monster’s devastation are often contradictory, incomplete, or beyond belief. In cases where it leaves no survivors, its calamities might
ft.; Passive Perception 19
Languages None
CR 30 (XP 155,000; PB +9)
Traits
Legendary Resistance (6/Day). If the tarrasque fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
following attack action to her stat block:
GRUNKA AND FRAHT
Acid Spray Gun (Recharge 5–6). The hobgoblin sprays acid in a 10-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving
). All the hobgoblins are pragmatic professionals. If it looks like the fight is going against them, or if two hobgoblins quickly fall, the survivors ask for quarter. Treasure. Each hobgoblin has 25 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
troglodytes, one of which has had its claws hacked off.
The kuo-toa are hostile to strangers. If two or more of them are killed or incapacitated, the survivors retreat to area 21a. At the start of each turn
, any creature not immune to the stench of troglodytes must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. A gust of wind spell or similar magic can clear the air in the cave for 1 minute, while removing the troglodyte carcasses clears the air for good.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that memory has already been unlocked (see the Lulu’s Memories table). Both Ravengard and the hollyphant are convinced that the Sword of Zariel is the key to saving Elturel. Any character who dons
to report that she can see Fort Knucklebone, and estimates it to be no more than ten miles away. Next Moves Ulder Ravengard insists on remaining in Elturel to help organize survivors to fight off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
surrendered. Strahd left the few survivors to the mercy of the Vistani, who bore them to the valley of Barovia, where they have lived ever since. Old Friends. Kasimir’s allegiance to the Vistani is so strong
of 60 feet. Kasimir has the Fey Ancestry feature, which means he has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth and carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
city for secure locations, or look for other survivors who might have skills or information that can assist them. Lulu might also regain memories that grant her insight into where to go next. If the
rounds gently resting the sword of the Unknown Hero on the Helm of Torm’s Sight. While the prayer is being spoken, the one holding the sword must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
9 (−1)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +8, Wis +4
Skills Athletics +12
Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone