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Returning 35 results for 'take cultists being'.
Night Blade
 Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Bhaal’s cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are
charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god’s power to leave their
Death's Head of Bhaal
 Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
of its next turn.Unstoppable (3/Day). The death's head reduces the damage it takes from an attack to 0.Bhaal's cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror
. They are charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god's power to leave their
Reaper of Bhaal
 Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
magically turns invisible until the start of its next turn. This invisibility ends if the reaper makes an attack roll, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.Bhaal's cultists emulate their deity
, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore. Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal
Zuggtmoy
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
roll, one creature within 10 feet of her that is charmed by her is hit by the attack instead.Zuggtmoy can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can
facets. Zuggtmoy’s cultists often follow her unwittingly. Most are fungus-infected to some degree, whether through inhaling her mind-controlling spores or being transformed to the point where
Aurnozci
 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
transform into an even more powerful shape. Once it attains this new form, Aurnozci can escape Xulregg and wreak havoc across the multiverse. To accelerate this terrible transformation, cultists hunt
Fraz-Urb'luu
 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
hideous to the beautiful. Many of the cultists of Fraz-Urb’luu aren’t even aware they serve the Prince of Deception, believing their master is a beneficent being and granter of wishes
Orcus
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
will: animate dead (as an action), blight, speak with dead 1 charge each: circle of death, finger of death 2 charges: power word killOrcus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies (both appear in the Monster Manual) that serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate
Graz'zt
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
level. On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.Graz’zt 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
, and he adorns himself in silks and leathers both striking and disturbing in their workmanship. His lair and those of his cultists are pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden save moderation and
Zariel
 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
Green Abishai
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiendish Claw", "rollDamageType":"poison
abishais as her agents, sending them forth to represent her interests in the Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater
Geryon
 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
Retriever
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
over or sold to others, since Lolth’s cultists don’t want to take the chance that their creations will be turned against them.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
cultists to enslave or use in their rituals. The automatons proved so effective and so fearsome that they now perform many different missions. Though retrievers were created to operate only in the Abyss
Black Abishai
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in
destruction.Acid, Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't SilveredShadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the abishai can take the Hide action.
Juiblex
 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
Star Spawn Mangler
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, sticking to shadows and hiding in spots that seem too shallow or well-lit to conceal anything. They appear smaller than their true size, thanks to their hunched posture and emaciated frames. Cultists
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings
Zuggtmoy Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Monsters Out of the Abyss
Thrall. When Zuggtmoy is hit by an attack, one creature within 5 feet of Zuggtmoy that is charmed by her must use its reaction to be hit by the attack instead.Zuggtmoy can take 3 legendary actions
’, is a soulless mockery of mortal life and its many facets. Zuggtmoy’s cultists often follow her unwittingly. Most are fungi-infected to some degree, whether through inhaling her mind
Geryon (Variant)
 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
Yeenoghu
 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
Warlock of the Great Old One
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Whispering Aura. At the start of each of the warlock’s turns, each creature of its choice within 10 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
of these warlocks associate with cultists devoted to these entities, as well as Aberrations that share their goals, yet other warlocks of the Great Old One are experts at rooting out the chaos and
Aberrant Zealot
 Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Aberrant Form. The zealot exudes the chaos of the Far Realm. Any non-Aberration creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the zealot must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 7 (2d6
): At will: detect thoughts, minor illusion 1/day each: arcane gate, hunger of HadarAberrant zealots are cultists who have reached out to the powers of the Far Realm—only for something to reach
Leviathan
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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 leviathan regains spent
. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy coastal communities. Those cultists often consider it
Alkilith
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
demonic nature of the alkilith, making what should be a dire warning appear strange but otherwise innocuous. Wherever alkiliths take root, they weaken the fabric of reality, creating a portal through
door around which it can take root, stretching its body around the opening and anchoring itself with a sticky secretion. If left undisturbed, the opening becomes attuned to the Abyss and eventually
Aberrant Zealot (Variant)
 Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Aberrant Form. The zealot exudes the chaos of the Far Realm. Any non-Aberration creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the zealot must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 7 (2d6
. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast", "rollDamageType":"psychic
Baphomet
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
stone 1/day: teleportBaphomet 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
ties), Baphomet can take one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Illusory Room. Baphomet casts mirage arcane, affecting a room within the lair
Moloch
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or take 27 (5d10);{"diceNotation":"5d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath of Despair","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, drop whatever it is holding
, and become frightened of Moloch for 1 minute. While frightened in this way, a creature must take the Dash action and move away from Moloch by the safest available route on each of its turns, unless
Demogorgon
 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
Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Monsters Out of the Abyss
. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Fraz-Urb’luu can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
shoulders. He can assume other forms, however, from the hideous to the beautiful. Often the demon lord becomes so immersed in playing a role that he loses himself in it for a time. Many of the cultists
Star Spawn Larva Mage
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Plague of Worms"}. Each creature other than a star spawn within 10 feet of the mage must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation
, the mage gains 10 temporary hit points.The mage 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
Red Abishai
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases
Cradle of the Fire Scion
 Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
;s volcano, or misguided fire cultists offer sacrifices meant to appease or awaken the volcano, and the awakened cradle defies all their expectations. Like a living volcano, the cradle hurls balls of
within 120 feet of itself. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius, 50-foot-high cylinder centered on that point must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lava Geyser", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Bael
 Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
to an unoccupied space he can see.Bael 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
following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book
Scion of Surtur
 Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
molten rock. Sometimes miners risk their lives to find rich veins of ore in a scion’s volcano, or misguided fire cultists offer sacrifices meant to appease or awaken the volcano, and the awakened
a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Incendiary Smoke", "rollDamageType":"fire
Graz'zt Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Monsters Out of the Abyss
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. Graz’zt regains spent
the finest of things and the most attractive of servants, and he adorns himself in silks and leathers both striking and disturbing in their workmanship. His lair, and those of his cultists, are
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 Monsters Out of the Abyss
succeeds on any of these saves or the effect ends on it, the creature is immune to Baphomet’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.Baphomet can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
cultists become tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the forehead. In time, a devoted cultist might transform entirely into a
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 Monsters Out of the Abyss
damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Orcus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
. The least of these become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies who serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate the dead