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D&D Free Rules (2024)
While holding this rod, you can take a Reaction to absorb a spell that is targeting only you and doesn’t create an area of effect. The absorbed spell’s effect is canceled, and the spell
cast it are wasted. The rod can absorb and store up to 50 levels of energy over the course of its existence. Once the rod absorbs 50 levels of energy, it can’t absorb more. If you are targeted
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You receive an omen from an otherworldly entity about the results of a course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes. The DM chooses the omen from the Omens table.
Omens
Spells
Player’s Handbook
can’t exceed 50 contiguous 10-foot Cube;Cubes. The place is furnished and decorated as you choose. It contains sufficient food to serve a nine-course banquet for up to 100 people. Furnishings
their attire. They are invulnerable and obey your commands. Each servant can perform tasks that a human could perform, but they can’t attack or take any action that would directly harm another
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
waterThe grim captains of the ferries on the River Styx, merrenoloths can navigate safely through the worst storms and always stay on course. Wielding fiery oars, merrenoloths strike fear into anyone
who forcefully boards their vessels.Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) while captaining a vessel, the merrenoloth can take one of the following lair actions; it can’t
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a 15-foot cube. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or take 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Sonic Scream", "rollDamageType
.
Unless incapacitated, the duergar inside a machine can extricate themself from it over the course of a short rest, completing the process at the rest’s end.Poison
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arc Lightning", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. If the target is a creature, it can’t take reactions until the start of its
Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arc Lightning", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.Lightning hulks are the descendants of storm
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
unrestrained, a free tanarukk embarks on a rampage, attempting to take over by force. Most such coups fail but are costly nonetheless. If a tanarukk does seize the leadership of a group, reckless
raiding or even war is the course they inevitably choose.Fire, PoisonAggressive. The tanarukk moves up to its speed toward an enemy that it can see.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Deathly Stench. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the zombie must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 9 (2d8) poison damage and be poisoned until the start of the
detached clump of corpses at a creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
into the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death
world and steeped themselves in the energy of the Elemental Planes. Over the course of centuries, these giants were transformed into Elementals made of smoke and cinders. Half the size of their giant
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
succeeds on three of these saves.The dragon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Reactive Rend. After using Legendary Resistance or in response to being hit by an attack
dragon;ancient or adult time dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
many Lorehold students bury themselves in old tomes, others take a more cavalier approach to their studies and travel the world to see history made before their eyes. Their magic can range from spells
Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as
Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
escape, the soul shaker reforms over the course of days and begins hunting once more.PoisonNecroticConsume Vitality. The soul shaker targets a creature it is grappling. If the target is not a Construct or
an Undead, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Consume Vitality","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover secrets lost to time.
Though many Lorehold students bury themselves in old tomes, others take a more cavalier approach to their
course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as an unpredictable jumble of chance and those who believe events form a perfect—and predictable—pattern.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind-Breaking Howl"}. The howler emits a keening howl in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation
hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty.
Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
":"radiant"} radiant damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 22 Charisma saving throw, or on its next turn, it can either move or take an action, but not both.
Revelation. The veiled
presence halves the attack’s damage against it.The veiled presence can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
it is on a different plane of existence from the target. The charmed target is under the aboleth's control and can't take reactions, and the aboleth and the target can communicate telepathically with
repeat the saving throw when it is at least 1 mile away from the aboleth.The aboleth can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cunning Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make
a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if she fails. She can't use this trait if she's incapacitated
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation":"5d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind
specter survives, it can create a new gloamwing over the course of a month, during which time the specter is incapacitated.
A gloamwing’s head is almost ratlike, with prominent teeth, and its
Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At-will: control water, fog cloud
1/day: greater restorationThe riverine can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action
rivers. These spirits of nature take shape to defend their waters and interact with those who travel along their currents. From the waist up, riverines have skin the color of the waters they protect but
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target's speed is halved for 1 minute. In addition, the creature can't take reactions, and it can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both
can also exert fine control on objects with this ray, such as manipulating a simple tool or opening a door or a container.The beholder can take 3 legendary actions, using the Eye Ray option below. It
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice).
Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
by the dragon from opening in the rulers’ presence or anywhere within their domains.The dragon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Reactive Rend. After using
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
damage.Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker the assassin can see hits the assassin with an attack, the assassin halves the attack’s damage against it.The assassin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
villain is in this lair:
Ambitious Assassin. Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) while in its lair, the villain can take one of the following lair actions
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
25 feet of it. The target must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target is pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the froghemoth.The froghemoth can take up to three
ecosystems that facilitate their growth, such as wrecked spaceships, primordial bogs, and radioactive pools.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the froghemoth can take one of
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. The titan teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 120 feet of itself.The titan can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
the titan doesn’t heal.Daemogoth titans are towering monsters that blight the land around them. A daemogoth grows in power over the course of decades spent feeding on sorrow and draining life from
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
damage against it.The corrupter can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn
initiative ties) while in its lair, the villain can take one of the following lair actions; the villain can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
for 24 hours.Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker the infiltrator can see hits the infiltrator with an attack, the infiltrator halves the attack’s damage against it.The infiltrator can take 3
villain is in this lair:
Enchanting Infiltrator. Challenge 12 (8,400 XP)
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) while in its lair, the villain can take one of the following
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
):
At will: detect magic, major image
3/day each: dispel magic, fear, telekinesis
1/day each: feeblemind, project imageDemogorgon can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
underwater, in chill and darkened caverns.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Demogorgon can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Constitution saving throw or take 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Stinger","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or
teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.Geryon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Constitution saving throw or take 44 (8d10);{"diceNotation":"8d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Horrid Touch", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and be poisoned for 1 minute. While
she is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space she can see.Zariel can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
reduced.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains
(Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 12 (1d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"1d8+8","rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
save DC 20):
At will: Detect Magic, Heat Metal (7th-level version)
2/day each: Darkness, Dispel Magic, Hold PersonAurnozci can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
embers in the space where it fell. The ashes take 1 minute to cool. Until then, a creature takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Burning Corpse", "rollDamageType":"fire
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
his appearance), detect magic, dispel magic, phantasmal force
3/day each: mislead, programmed illusion, seeming
1/day each: modify memory, project imageFraz-Urb’luu can take 3 legendary actions
XP) when he’s encountered in his lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Fraz-Urb’luu can take one of the following lair actions when in his lair; he can
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Constitution saving throw or take 13 (2d12);{"diceNotation":"2d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Stinger","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned until it finishes a short or
appear, and they obey his commands. They remain until they die or Geryon uses an action to dismiss any or all of them.Geryon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: teleportYeenoghu can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Yeenoghu
others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll-like aspect, hunching over and filing their teeth down to points.
Yeenoghu wants nothing more than slaughter and senseless
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, targeting one creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eject
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: detect magic
3/day each: contagion, gaseous formJuiblex can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary