Monster List
list: API endpoint for returning a list of monsters.
retrieve: API endpoint for returning a particular monster.
GET /v1/monsters/?format=api&ordering=-challenge_rating&page=22
{ "count": 3207, "next": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v1/monsters/?format=api&ordering=-challenge_rating&page=23", "previous": "https://api-beta.open5e.com/v1/monsters/?format=api&ordering=-challenge_rating&page=21", "results": [ { "slug": "elephant-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Elephant", "size": "Huge", "type": "Beast", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "8d12+24", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 22, "dexterity": 8, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 4, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 6, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 10", "languages": "", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Gore", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8+6) piercing damage. If the elephant moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the target makes a DC 16 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure." }, { "name": "Stomp", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10+6) bludgeoning damage." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Trample Underfoot", "desc": "The elephant makes a stomp attack against a prone creature." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": null, "spell_list": [], "page_no": 443, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_elephant/" }, { "slug": "ettin-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Ettin", "size": "Large", "type": "Giant", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 85, "hit_dice": "10d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 20, "dexterity": 8, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 8, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 8, "strength_save": 7, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 5, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 2 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 (17 with Two Heads)", "languages": "Common, Giant, Orc", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The ettin makes a battleaxe attack and a club attack." }, { "name": "Battleaxe", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage." }, { "name": "Club", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature and the ettin is bloodied the target makes a DC 15 Strength check and is knocked prone on a failure." }, { "name": "Rock", "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage." }, { "name": "Axe Whirl (1/Day)", "desc": "The ettin makes a battleaxe attack against each creature within 10 feet." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Reactive Heads", "desc": "The ettin can take two reactions each round, but not more than one per turn." }, { "name": "Two Heads", "desc": "While both heads are awake, the ettin has advantage on Perception checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, and knocked unconscious, and it can't be flanked." }, { "name": "Wakeful", "desc": "When one of the ettins heads is asleep, the other is awake." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 197, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_ettin/" }, { "slug": "fey-knight-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Fey Knight", "size": "Medium", "type": "Fey", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 16, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 58, "hit_dice": "9d8+18", "speed": { "walk": 35, "fly": 60 }, "strength": 14, "dexterity": 18, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": 6, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 5, "charisma_save": 5, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 5, "nature": 3, "perception": 5, "stealth": 6, "survival": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "charmed, unconscious", "senses": "passive Perception 15", "languages": "Common, Elvish, Sylvan", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The knight makes two melee attacks." }, { "name": "Glittering Scimitar", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold fire or lightning damage (its choice)." }, { "name": "Longbow", "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour even if it regains hit points and it is asleep while poisoned in this way." }, { "name": "Fey Glamour", "desc": "The knight targets one humanoid within 30 feet. The target makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure it is magically charmed by the knight for 1 day. If the knight or one of the knights allies harms the target the target repeats the saving throw ending the effect on itself on a success. If a targets saving throw is successful or if the effect ends for it the creature is immune to this knights Fey Charm for a year and a day." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Natures Shield", "desc": "When the knight would be hit by an attack while the knight is within 5 feet of a tree or other large plant, the knights AC magically increases by 3 against that attack as the plant interposes branches or vines between the knight and the attacker." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Faerie Form", "desc": "The knight can magically change its size between Medium and Tiny as an action. While tiny, the bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage dealt by the knights attacks is halved. Additionally, it has disadvantage on Strength checks and advantage on Dexterity checks. Its statistics are otherwise unchanged." }, { "name": "Faerie Light", "desc": "As a bonus action, the knight can cast dim light for 30 feet, or extinguish its glow." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 201, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_fey-knight/" }, { "slug": "ghost-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Ghost", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 11, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 58, "hit_dice": "13d8", "speed": { "walk": 0, "fly": 40 }, "strength": 8, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 10, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "acid, fire, lightning, thunder; damage from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "cold, necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, fatigue, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "the languages it spoke in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Withering Touch", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) necrotic damage. If the target is frightened it is magically aged 1d4 x 10 years. The aging effect can be reversed with a greater restoration spell." }, { "name": "Ethereal Jaunt", "desc": "The ghost magically shifts from the Material Plane to the Ethereal Plane or vice versa. If it wishes it can be visible to creatures on one plane while on the other." }, { "name": "Horrifying Visage", "desc": "Each non-undead creature within 60 feet and on the same plane of existence that can see the ghost makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure a creature is frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creatures saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it it is immune to this ghosts Horrifying Visage for 24 hours." }, { "name": "Possession (Recharge 6)", "desc": "One humanoid within 5 feet makes a DC 13 Charisma saving throw. On a failure it is possessed by the ghost. The possessed creature is unconscious. The ghost enters the creatures body and takes control of it. The ghost can be targeted only by effects that turn undead and it retains its Intelligence Wisdom and Charisma. It grants its host body immunity to being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed creatures statistics and actions instead of its own. It doesnt gain access to the creatures memories but does gain access to proficiencies nonmagical class features and traits and nonmagical actions. It can't use limited-used abilities or class traits that require spending a resource. The possession ends after 24 hours when the body drops to 0 hit points when the ghost ends it as a bonus action or when the ghost is turned or affected by dispel evil and good or a similar effect. Additionally the possessed creature repeats its saving throw whenever it takes damage. When the possession ends the ghost reappears in a space within 5 feet of the body. A creature is immune to this ghosts Possession for 24 hours after succeeding on its saving throw or after the possession ends." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Horrifying Visage", "desc": "If the ghost takes damage from an attack or spell, it uses Horrifying Visage." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Ethereal Sight", "desc": "The ghost can see into both the Material and Ethereal Plane." }, { "name": "Incorporeal", "desc": "The ghost can move through creatures and objects. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." }, { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "A ghost doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." }, { "name": "Unquiet Spirit", "desc": "If defeated in combat, the ghost returns in 24 hours. It can be put to rest permanently only by finding and casting remove curse on its remains or by resolving the unfinished business that keeps it from journeying to the afterlife." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 226, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_ghost/" }, { "slug": "giant-lanternfish-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Giant Lanternfish", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 85, "hit_dice": "10d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 18, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 6, "perception": 5, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15", "languages": "Abyssal, Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Dizzying Touch", "desc": "Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is magically charmed for 1 hour or until it takes damage. While charmed in this way it has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and ability checks." }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) slashing damage." }, { "name": "Dagger", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target takes 10 (3d6) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour." }, { "name": "Hypnotic Pattern (3rd-Level; S, Concentration)", "desc": "A swirling pattern of light appears at a point within 120 feet. Each creature within 10 feet of the pattern that can see it makes a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the creature is charmed for 1 minute. While charmed the creature is incapacitated and its Speed is 0. The effect ends on a creature if it takes damage or if another creature uses an action to shake it out of its daze." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Misty Step (2nd-Level; V)", "desc": "The giant lanternfish teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. The giant lanternfish can't cast this spell and a 1st-level or higher spell on the same turn." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Chaotic Evil", "desc": "The giant lanternfish radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The giant lanternfishs innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: charm person, disguise self (humanoid form), major image, misty step, 1/day each: geas, hallucinatory terrain, hypnotic pattern, scrying" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 303, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_giant-lanternfish/" }, { "slug": "gnoll-demonfang-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Gnoll Demonfang", "size": "Medium", "type": "Humanoid", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 65, "hit_dice": "10d8+20", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 12, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 4, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 2, "charisma_save": 3, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "charmed, frightened", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10", "languages": "Abyssal, Gnoll", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The gnoll attacks three times with its Charging Claw." }, { "name": "Charging Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage or 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage if this is the gnolls first attack on this target this turn. The gnoll may then move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Aligned", "desc": "The gnoll radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura." }, { "name": "Possessed", "desc": "If the gnoll demonfang is turned or affected by dispel evil and good or a similar effect, it transforms into an ordinary gnoll. Any damage it has taken carries over to its new form. If this damage exceeds its maximum hit points, it dies." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 247, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_gnoll-demonfang/" }, { "slug": "gold-dragon-wyrmling-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Gold Dragon Wyrmling", "size": "Medium", "type": "Dragon", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 17, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 60, "swim": 30 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 3, "stealth": 4 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "fire", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13", "languages": "Draconic", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage." }, { "name": "Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:" }, { "name": "Molten Breath", "desc": "The dragon exhales molten gold in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success." }, { "name": "Slowing Breath", "desc": "The dragon exhales gas in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or suffer disadvantage on weapon attack rolls for 1 minute. A weakened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": null, "spell_list": [], "page_no": 173, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_gold-dragon-wyrmling/" }, { "slug": "hill-dwarf-wrestler-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Hill Dwarf Wrestler", "size": "Medium", "type": "Humanoid", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": 5, "dexterity_save": 4, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "athletics": 5, "intimidation": 2 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 12", "languages": "any one", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The pugilist attacks three times with their fists." }, { "name": "Fists", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage." }, { "name": "Grab", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends the pugilist can't grapple a different target." }, { "name": "Pin", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one grappled creature. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target is restrained until the grapple ends." }, { "name": "Body Slam", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one grappled creature. Hit: 20 (5d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the grapple ends." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Haymaker (1/Day)", "desc": "The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage." }, { "name": "Head Shot (1/Day)", "desc": "The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it is stunned until the end of the pugilists next turn." } ], "reactions": [ { "name": "Opportune Jab", "desc": "If a creature attempts to grapple the pugilist, the pugilist attacks that creature with their fists." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Unarmored Defense", "desc": "The pugilists AC equals 10 + their Dexterity modifier + their Wisdom modifier." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 495, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_hill-dwarf-wrestler/" }, { "slug": "horde-of-shadows-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Horde of Shadows", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 90, "hit_dice": "20d8", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 6, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 10, "intelligence": 8, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 4 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "radiant", "damage_resistances": "acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; damage from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, fatigue, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10", "languages": "", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The horde makes up to three claw attacks but no more than one against each target." }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (4d6 + 2) necrotic damage and the target makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target is cursed until it finishes a short or long rest or is the subject of remove curse or a similar spell. While cursed the target makes attack rolls Strength checks and Strength saving throws with disadvantage. If the target dies while cursed a new undead shadow rises from the corpse in 1d4 hours the corpse no longer casts a natural shadow and the target can't be raised from the dead until the new shadow is destroyed." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shadow Sneak", "desc": "The horde takes the Hide action even if obscured only by dim light or darkness." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Amorphous", "desc": "The horde can pass through an opening as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." }, { "name": "Area Vulnerability", "desc": "The horde takes double damage from any effect that targets an area." }, { "name": "Horde Dispersal", "desc": "When the horde is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) shadows, each of which are bloodied." }, { "name": "Horde", "desc": "The horde is composed of 5 or more shadows. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects." }, { "name": "Sunlight Weakness", "desc": "While in sunlight, the horde has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws." }, { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "The horde doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": null, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_horde-of-shadows/" }, { "slug": "lamia-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Lamia", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 85, "hit_dice": "10d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 18, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 6, "perception": 5, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15", "languages": "Abyssal, Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Dizzying Touch", "desc": "Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is magically charmed for 1 hour or until it takes damage. While charmed in this way it has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and ability checks." }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) slashing damage." }, { "name": "Dagger", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target takes 10 (3d6) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour." }, { "name": "Hypnotic Pattern (3rd-Level; S, Concentration)", "desc": "A swirling pattern of light appears at a point within 120 feet. Each creature within 10 feet of the pattern that can see it makes a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the creature is charmed for 1 minute. While charmed the creature is incapacitated and its Speed is 0. The effect ends on a creature if it takes damage or if another creature uses an action to shake it out of its daze." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Misty Step (2nd-Level; V)", "desc": "The lamia teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. The lamia can't cast this spell and a 1st-level or higher spell on the same turn." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Chaotic Evil", "desc": "The lamia radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The lamias innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: charm person, disguise self (humanoid form), major image, misty step, 1/day each: geas, hallucinatory terrain, hypnotic pattern, scrying" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 303, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_lamia/" }, { "slug": "lizardfolk-chosen-one-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Lizardfolk Chosen One", "size": "Medium", "type": "Humanoid", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 30, "swim": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 5, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 3, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 3, "stealth": 3, "survival": 3 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 15", "languages": "Draconic", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The lizardfolk attacks once with its shield and twice with its trident." }, { "name": "Shield", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target makes a DC 13 Strength check. On a failure it is knocked prone." }, { "name": "Trident", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage and the lizardfolk gains temporary hit points equal to half the damage dealt." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Supernatural Rebuke (1/Day)", "desc": "When the lizardfolk is dealt damage by a creature it can see within 60 feet, its attacker makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the attacker takes 11 (2d10) fire or radiant damage (the lizardfolks choice)." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Aligned", "desc": "The lizardfolk radiates either an Evil or Good aura." }, { "name": "Hold Breath", "desc": "The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 310, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_lizardfolk-chosen-one/" }, { "slug": "malcubus-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Malcubus", "size": "Medium", "type": "Fiend", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 78, "hit_dice": "12d8+24", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 60 }, "strength": 10, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 20, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 7, "insight": 5, "perception": 5, "persuasion": 7, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "cold, fire, lightning, poison; damage from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15", "languages": "Abyssal, Common, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Claw (Malcubus Form Only)", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage." }, { "name": "Charm", "desc": "The malcubus targets one humanoid on the same plane of existence within 30 feet forcing it to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the target is magically charmed for 1 day or until the malcubus charms another creature. The charmed creature obeys the malcubuss commands. The creature repeats the saving throw whenever it takes damage or if it receives a suicidal command. If a creatures saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it it is immune to any malcubuss Charm for 24 hours." }, { "name": "Draining Kiss", "desc": "The malcubus kisses a willing or charmed creature. The target makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw taking 22 (4d10) psychic damage on a failed save or half damage on a success. The targets hit point maximum is reduced by the same amount until it finishes a long rest and the malcubus regains hit points equal to the same amount. If the target is charmed by the malcubus the charm ends." }, { "name": "Etherealness", "desc": "The malcubus magically travels to the Ethereal Plane. While on the Ethereal Plane the malcubus can see and hear into the Material Plane and can choose to make itself audible and hazily visible to creatures on the Material Plane. If a humanoid on the Material Plane invites the malcubus to do so the malcubus can use an action to magically travel from the Ethereal Plane to the Material Plane." }, { "name": "Dream (1/Day)", "desc": "While on the Ethereal Plane the malcubus magically touches a sleeping humanoid that is not protected by a magic circle or protection from evil and good spell or similar magic. While the touch persists the malcubus appears in the creatures dreams. The creature can end the dream at any time. If the dream lasts for 1 hour the target gains no benefit from the rest and the malcubus can use Charm on the creature even if its on a different plane of existence." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shapeshift", "desc": "The malcubus magically changes its form to a Medium or Small humanoid or into its true form. It can fly only in its true form. While shapeshifted, its statistics are unchanged except for its size and speed. Its equipment is not transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." } ], "reactions": [ { "name": "Living Shield", "desc": "When a creature the malcubus can see hits it with an attack, the malcubus can give an order to a creature charmed by it within 5 feet. The charmed creature uses its reaction, if available, to swap places with the malcubus. The attack hits the charmed creature instead of the malcubus." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Cloaked Mind", "desc": "When subjected to a divination effect that detects fiends or alignment, the malcubus makes a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a success, the malcubuss nature is not detected." }, { "name": "Evil", "desc": "The malcubus radiates an Evil aura." }, { "name": "Telepathic Bond", "desc": "The malcubus can communicate telepathically with a charmed creature over any distance, even on a different plane of existence." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 319, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_malcubus/" }, { "slug": "merrow-mage-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Merrow Mage", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 45, "hit_dice": "6d10+12", "speed": { "walk": 10, "swim": 40 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 10, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "Abyssal, Aquan, Giant, Primordial", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends the merrow can't attack a different creature with its claws." }, { "name": "Harpoon", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. The target makes a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a failure the merrow pulls the target up to 20 feet toward the merrow." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage, or 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage if the target is grappled." }, { "name": "Mage Bolt (3/Day)", "desc": "The mage targets a creature within 30 feet. The target makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) lightning damage on a failed save or half damage on a success." }, { "name": "Shapeshift", "desc": "The mage changes its form to that of a Medium merfolk or back into its true form. While shapeshifted, it can't use its Bite attack but its statistics are otherwise unchanged except for its size. It reverts to its true form if it dies." }, { "name": "Darkness (2nd-Level; V", "desc": "Magical darkness spreads from a point within 60 feet of the mage, filling a 15-foot-radius sphere and spreading around corners. It remains for 1 minute. A creature with darkvision can't see through this darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it." }, { "name": "Invisibility (2nd-Level; V", "desc": "The mage is invisible for 1 hour or until it attacks, uses Mage Bolt, or casts a spell." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Amphibious", "desc": "The merrow can breathe air and water." }, { "name": "Regeneration", "desc": "The merrow regains 10 hit points at the beginning of each of its turns as long as it has at least 1 hit point." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The mages innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: darkness, invisibility, 1/day: charm person" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 331, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_merrow-mage/" }, { "slug": "minotaur-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Minotaur", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "9d10+27", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 10, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18", "languages": "Abyssal, Undercommon", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Greataxe", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage. The minotaur can choose to make the attack with advantage. If it does so attacks against it have advantage until the start of its next turn." }, { "name": "Gore", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. If the minotaur moves at least 10 feet straight towards the target before the attack the attack deals an extra 9 (2d8) damage and the target makes a DC 16 Strength saving throw being pushed up to 10 feet away and falling prone on a failure." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Roar of Triumph", "desc": "If the minotaur reduced a living creature to 0 hit points since the end of its last turn, it roars and gains 10 (3d6) temporary hit points." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Labyrinthine Recall", "desc": "The minotaur can perfectly recall any route it has traveled." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 335, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_minotaur/" }, { "slug": "mirage-monster-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Mirage Monster", "size": "Huge", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "9d12+18", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 6, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 8, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 4 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "grappled, prone", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The mimic makes a bite attack and a pseudopod attack." }, { "name": "Pseudopod", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage and the target is subjected to the mimics Sticky trait." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature stuck to the mimic. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage and the target is restrained until it is no longer stuck to the mimic. While a creature is restrained by the mimic the mimic can't bite a different creature." }, { "name": "Swallow", "desc": "The mimic makes a bite attack against a Medium or smaller creature restrained by it. If the attack hits and the mimic has not swallowed another creature the target is swallowed and no longer stuck to the mimic. A swallowed creature has total cover from attacks from outside the mimic is blinded and restrained and takes 5 (2d4) acid damage at the start of each of the mimics turns." }, { "name": "If a swallowed creature deals 10 or more damage to the mimic in a single turn, or if the mimic dies, the target falls prone in an unoccupied space of its choice within 5 feet of the mimic and is no longer swallowed", "desc": "" } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shapeshift", "desc": "The mimic changes its form to resemble an inanimate object of its approximate size or changes into its true form, which is an amorphous blob. Objects it is carrying or stuck to are not transformed. While shapeshifted, its statistics are unchanged. It reverts to its true form if it dies." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": [ { "name": "The mirage monster can take 2 legendary actions", "desc": "Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creatures turn. It regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn." }, { "name": "Grasping Pseudopod", "desc": "The mirage monster makes a pseudopod attack with a range of 15 feet. On a hit, the target makes a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the target is pulled up to 15 feet towards the mirage monster." }, { "name": "Bite (Costs 2 Actions)", "desc": "The mirage monster attacks with its bite." } ], "special_abilities": [ { "name": "False Appearance", "desc": "While the mimic is motionless, it is indistinguishable from an inanimate object." }, { "name": "Sticky", "desc": "A creature, object, or weapon that touches the mimic is stuck to the mimic. A creature can use an action to make a DC 14 Strength check, freeing itself or an object or creature within reach on a success. The effect also ends when the mimic chooses to end it or when the mimic dies." }, { "name": "Telepathic Sense", "desc": "A mimic telepathically senses the presence of humanoids within 120 feet and gains a mental image of any inanimate object desired by any of the creatures it senses. This ability is blocked by 3 feet of wood or dirt, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, or a thin sheet of lead." }, { "name": "Water Soluble", "desc": "If the mimic is splashed with at least 1 gallon of water, it assumes its true form and the DC to escape its Sticky trait is reduced to 10 until the end of its next turn." }, { "name": "Legendary Resistance (1/Day)", "desc": "If the mirage monster fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. When it does so, it immediately shapeshifts into its true form if it has not already done so." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 333, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_mirage-monster/" }, { "slug": "ogre-flesh-heap-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Ogre Flesh Heap", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 11, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 59, "hit_dice": "7d10+28", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 6, "constitution": 18, "intelligence": 3, "wisdom": 8, "charisma": 4, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "fatigue, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8", "languages": "understands Giant but can't speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Greatclub", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature it makes a DC 14 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure." }, { "name": "Sweeping Strike", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. all creatures within 5 feet. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature it makes a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a failure it is pushed 10 feet away from the ogre." }, { "name": "Grab", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled if its Medium or smaller (escape DC 14) and until the grapple ends the zombie can't grab another target." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target grappled by a zombie. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage and the zombie regains hit points equal to the damage dealt" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Bodyblock", "desc": "If the ogre flesh heap is grappling a creature when it is hit with a weapon attack by a creature it can see, it uses the creature as a shield, adding 2 to its AC against the attack. If this causes the attack to miss, the attack hits the grappled creature instead." }, { "name": "Corpulent Expulsion (Recharge 6", "desc": "When it takes damage, the ogre flesh heaps belly splits and releases a torrent of caustic gore in a 30-foot cone. Creatures in this area make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) acid damage on a failure and half damage on a success. The flesh heap then takes 10 (3d6) acid damage." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Undead Fortitude (1/Day)", "desc": "If the zombie is reduced to 0 hit points by damage that isnt radiant or from a critical hit, its instead reduced to 1 hit point, falls prone, and is stunned until the end of its next turn, appearing to be dead." }, { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "A zombie doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 436, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_ogre-flesh-heap/" }, { "slug": "phase-monster-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Phase Monster", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 85, "hit_dice": "10d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 50 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 4, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 8, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": 4, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 4, "stealth": 4 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14", "languages": "", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The phase monster attacks with its horns and its claws." }, { "name": "Horns", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature and the phase monster moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the target takes an additional 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage and makes a DC 14 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure." }, { "name": "Claws (True Form Only)", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage plus an additional 5 (2d4) slashing damage if the target is prone." }, { "name": "Blood-Curdling Scream (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The phase monster unleashes a horrific screech. Each creature within 60 feet that can hear it makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure it is frightened for 1 minute. While frightened by Blood-Curdling Scream a creature must take the Dash action and move away from the phase monster by the safest available route on each of its turns unless there is nowhere to move. If the creature ends its turn in a location where it doesnt have line of sight to the phase monster the creature makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save it is no longer frightened." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shapeshift", "desc": "The phase monster magically changes its form to that of a Small goat or into its true form. While in goat form, it loses its fly speed and Mirror Image trait. Its statistics, other than its size and speed, are unchanged in each form." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Mirror Image", "desc": "A magical illusion cloaks the phase monster, creating a reflection of the monster nearby and concealing its precise location. While the monster is not incapacitated, attack rolls against it have disadvantage. When a creature hits the phase monster with an attack, this trait stops working until the end of the phase monsters next turn." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 361, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_phase-monster/" }, { "slug": "pugilist-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Pugilist", "size": "Medium", "type": "Humanoid", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": 5, "dexterity_save": 4, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "athletics": 5, "intimidation": 2 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 12", "languages": "any one", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The pugilist attacks three times with their fists." }, { "name": "Fists", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Haymaker (1/Day)", "desc": "The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage." }, { "name": "Head Shot (1/Day)", "desc": "The pugilist attacks with their fists. On a hit, the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it is stunned until the end of the pugilists next turn." } ], "reactions": [ { "name": "Opportune Jab", "desc": "If a creature attempts to grapple the pugilist, the pugilist attacks that creature with their fists." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Unarmored Defense", "desc": "The pugilists AC equals 10 + their Dexterity modifier + their Wisdom modifier." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 495, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_pugilist/" }, { "slug": "red-dragon-wyrmling-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Red Dragon Wyrmling", "size": "Medium", "type": "Dragon", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 17, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 30, "climb": 30, "fly": 60 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "intimidation": 4, "perception": 2, "stealth": 3 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "fire", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "Draconic", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage." }, { "name": "Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The dragon exhales a blast of fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw taking 24 (7d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Volcanic Tyrant", "desc": "The dragon is immune to the effects of poisonous gases caused by volcanic environments. It also ignores difficult terrain caused by lava." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 119, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_red-dragon-wyrmling/" }, { "slug": "scarecrow-harvester-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Scarecrow Harvester", "size": "Medium", "type": "Construct", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 67, "hit_dice": "9d8+27", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 18, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, fatigue, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "understands the languages of its creator but can't speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The scarecrow uses Scare and makes two claw attacks." }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage." }, { "name": "Scare", "desc": "Each creature of the scarecrows choice within 30 feet that can see the scarecrow makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure it is magically frightened for 1 minute. It repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creatures saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it it is immune to Scare for 24 hours." }, { "name": "Fire Breath (Recharge 4-6)", "desc": "The scarecrow exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw taking 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success." }, { "name": "Pumpkin Head (1/Day)", "desc": "The scarecrow throws its head up to 60 feet. Each creature within 20 feet of the head makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save or half damage on a success. After using this action the scarecrow no longer has a head. It can still use its senses but can no longer use Fire Breath. It can create a new head when it finishes a long rest." }, { "name": "Invisibility (1/Day)", "desc": "The scarecrow along with any mount it is riding is invisible for 1 hour or until it attacks or uses Scare Fire Breath or Pumpkin Head." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Flammable", "desc": "After taking fire damage, the scarecrow catches fire and takes 5 (1d10) ongoing fire damage if it isnt already suffering ongoing fire damage. A creature can spend an action to extinguish this fire." }, { "name": "Spell-created", "desc": "The DC for dispel magic to disable this creature is 19. A disabled scarecrow is inanimate. After one hour, it becomes animate again unless its body has been destroyed." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 383, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_scarecrow-harvester/" }, { "slug": "shadow-demon-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Shadow Demon", "size": "Medium", "type": "Fiend", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 45, "hit_dice": "10d8", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 50 }, "strength": 5, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 10, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": 5, "constitution_save": 2, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": 5, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "radiant", "damage_resistances": "acid, fire, thunder; damage from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "cold, lightning, necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, fatigue, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Darken Light", "desc": "The demon magically targets a nonmagical flame or an area of magical light created by a 2nd-level or lower spell slot within 60 feet. Any area of bright light created by the light source instead casts dim light for 10 minutes." }, { "name": "Replace Shadow", "desc": "The demon targets a humanoid within 5 feet that is in dim light and can't see the demon. The target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a success the target is aware of the demon. On a failure the target is unaware of the demon the target no longer casts a natural shadow and the demon magically takes on the shape of the targets shadow appearing indistinguishable from a natural shadow except when it attacks. The demon shares the targets space and moves with the target. When the demon is dealt damage while sharing the targets space it takes half the damage (rounded down) and the other half is dealt to the target. The effect ends when the target drops to 0 hit points the demon no longer shares the targets space the demon or target is affected by dispel evil and good or a similar effect or the demon begins its turn in an area of sunlight." }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) cold damage." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shadow Sneak", "desc": "The demon takes the Hide action even if obscured only by dim light or darkness." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Chaotic Evil", "desc": "The demon radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura." }, { "name": "Incorporeal", "desc": "The demon can move through creatures and objects. It takes 3 (1d6) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." }, { "name": "Light Sensitivity", "desc": "While in bright light, the demon has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Perception checks that rely on sight." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 74, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_shadow-demon/" }, { "slug": "skeleton-horde-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Skeleton Horde", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 65, "hit_dice": "10d8+20", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 10, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 6, "wisdom": 8, "charisma": 5, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "bludgeoning", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "fatigue, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9", "languages": "understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Shortsword", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d6 + 10) piercing damage or half damage if the horde is bloodied." }, { "name": "Shortbow", "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d6 + 10) piercing damage or half damage if the horde is bloodied." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "A skeleton doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 394, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_skeleton-horde/" }, { "slug": "snake-lamia-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Snake Lamia", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 85, "hit_dice": "10d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 18, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 6, "perception": 5, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15", "languages": "Abyssal, Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Dizzying Touch", "desc": "Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is magically charmed for 1 hour or until it takes damage. While charmed in this way it has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and ability checks." }, { "name": "Constrict", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends the lamia can't constrict a different target." }, { "name": "Dagger", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target takes 10 (3d6) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour." }, { "name": "Hypnotic Pattern (3rd-Level; S, Concentration)", "desc": "A swirling pattern of light appears at a point within 120 feet. Each creature within 10 feet of the pattern that can see it makes a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the creature is charmed for 1 minute. While charmed the creature is incapacitated and its Speed is 0. The effect ends on a creature if it takes damage or if another creature uses an action to shake it out of its daze." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Misty Step (2nd-Level; V)", "desc": "The lamia teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. The lamia can't cast this spell and a 1st-level or higher spell on the same turn." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Chaotic Evil", "desc": "The lamia radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The lamias innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: charm person, disguise self (humanoid form), major image, misty step, 1/day each: geas, hallucinatory terrain, hypnotic pattern, scrying" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 303, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_snake-lamia/" }, { "slug": "vampire-spawn-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Vampire Spawn", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "9d8+36", "speed": { "walk": 30, "climb": 30 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 18, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": 5, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 4, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 4, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "radiant", "damage_resistances": "necrotic; damage from nonmagical, non-silvered weapons", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14", "languages": "the languages it knew in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The vampire makes two attacks only one of which can be a bite attack." }, { "name": "Grab", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 14)." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target that is grappled incapacitated restrained or willing. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. The targets hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage dealt and the vampire regains this number of hit points. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. If the target is reduced to 0 hit points by this attack it dies." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Hissing Scuttle (1/Day)", "desc": "When the vampire takes radiant damage, it moves up to its Speed without provoking opportunity attacks." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Regeneration", "desc": "The vampire regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point and hasnt taken radiant damage since its last turn." }, { "name": "Spider Climb", "desc": "The vampire can climb even on difficult surfaces and upside down on ceilings." }, { "name": "Vampire Weaknesses", "desc": "Vampires most common weaknesses are sunlight and running water. When the vampire ends its turn in contact with one of its weaknesses (such as being bathed in sunlight or running water), it takes 20 radiant damage. While in contact with its weakness, it can't use its Regeneration trait." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 421, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_vampire-spawn/" }, { "slug": "warlords-ghost-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Warlords Ghost", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 58, "hit_dice": "13d8", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 40 }, "strength": 8, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 10, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 18, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 2, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "acid, fire, lightning, thunder; damage from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "cold, necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10", "languages": "the languages it spoke in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Presage Death", "desc": "The banshee targets a creature within 60 feet that can hear it predicting its doom. The target makes a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the target takes 11 (2d6 + 4) psychic damage and is magically cursed for 1 hour. While cursed in this way the target has disadvantage on saving throws against the banshees Baleful Wail." }, { "name": "Baleful Wail", "desc": "The banshee shrieks. All living creatures within 30 feet of it that can hear it make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure a creature takes 11 (2d6 + 4) psychic damage. If the creature is cursed by the banshee it drops to 0 hit points instead." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Wounded Warning", "desc": "When the banshee takes damage from a creature within 60 feet, it uses Presage Death on the attacker." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Death Howl", "desc": "When reduced to 0 hit points, the banshee uses Baleful Wail." }, { "name": "Detect Life", "desc": "The banshee magically senses the general direction of living creatures up to 5 miles away." }, { "name": "Incorporeal Movement", "desc": "The banshee can move through creatures and objects. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." }, { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "A banshee doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." }, { "name": "Unquiet Spirit", "desc": "If defeated in combat, the banshee returns on the anniversary of its death. It can be permanently put to rest only by finding and casting remove curse on its grave or by righting whatever wrong was done to it." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 30, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_warlords-ghost/" }, { "slug": "wereboar-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Wereboar", "size": "Medium", "type": "Humanoid", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 78, "hit_dice": "12d8+24", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 10, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 2 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "damage from nonmagical, non-silvered weapons", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 12", "languages": "Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only)", "desc": "The wereboar makes two attacks only one of which can be with its tusks." }, { "name": "Maul (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only)", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage." }, { "name": "Tusks (Boar or Hybrid Form Only)", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage. If the target is a creature it makes a DC 13 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure. If the target is a humanoid it makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure it is cursed with wereboar lycanthropy." } ], "bonus_actions": [ { "name": "Shapeshift", "desc": "The wereboar changes its form to a boar, a boar-humanoid hybrid, or into its true form, which is a humanoid. While shapeshifted, its statistics are unchanged. It can't speak in boar form. Its equipment is not transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies." }, { "name": "Frenzied Tusks (While Bloodied", "desc": "The wereboar attacks with its tusks." } ], "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Relentless (1/Day)", "desc": "If the wereboar takes 14 or less damage that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is instead reduced to 1 hit point." }, { "name": "Wolfsbane", "desc": "Lycanthropes are repelled by the wolfsbane flower. A lycanthrope in hybrid or beast form is poisoned while within 10 feet of a living or dried wolfsbane flower that it can smell. If wolfsbane is applied to a weapon or ammunition, lycanthropes are damaged by the weapon as if it were silver. An application of wolfsbane lasts for 1 hour." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 313, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_wereboar/" }, { "slug": "yeti-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Yeti", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 68, "hit_dice": "8d10+24", "speed": { "walk": 40, "climb": 40 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 8, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "perception": 3, "stealth": 3 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "cold", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "passive Perception 13", "languages": "Yeti", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The yeti uses Chilling Gaze and makes two claw attacks." }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage." }, { "name": "Chilling Gaze (Gaze)", "desc": "One creature within 30 feet that is not immune to cold damage makes a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the creature takes 10 (3d6) cold damage and is paralyzed for 1 minute. It repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success. If a creatures saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it it is immune to any Chilling Gaze for 24 hours." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Camouflage", "desc": "The yeti has advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in snowy terrain." }, { "name": "Fire Fear", "desc": "When the yeti takes fire damage, it is rattled until the end of its next turn." }, { "name": "Storm Sight", "desc": "The yetis vision is not obscured by weather conditions." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 433, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_yeti/" }, { "slug": "zombie-horde-a5e", "desc": "", "name": "Zombie Horde", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "", "armor_class": 8, "armor_desc": "", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 20 }, "strength": 12, "dexterity": 6, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 3, "wisdom": 6, "charisma": 4, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "bludgeoning", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "fatigue, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8", "languages": "understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Grab", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (5d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature it is grappled (escape DC 11)." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one grappled target. Hit: 32 (5d10 + 5) piercing damage and the horde regains the same number of hit points." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Area Vulnerability", "desc": "The horde takes double damage from any effect that targets an area." }, { "name": "Horde", "desc": "The horde is composed of 5 or more zombies. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The horde can move through any opening large enough for one Medium creature without squeezing." }, { "name": "Horde Dispersal", "desc": "When the horde is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) zombies with 7 hit points each." }, { "name": "Undead Nature", "desc": "A zombie doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 437, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "menagerie", "document__title": "Level Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://www.levelup5e.com", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/a5e-mm_zombie-horde/" }, { "slug": "alchemical-skunk", "desc": "The large skunk waddles forward, sniffing at a spilled potion. As a sound nearby startles it, the skunk raises its tail, and the stripes on its back change color._ \n**Magical Prank.** The unfortunate result of a magic school prank, alchemical skunks were created when an ordinary skunk was forced to drink a combination of potions. Despite their larger size, alchemical skunks still look and act like ordinary skunks, except for the ever-changing color of the stripes on their backs. Experienced foresters know that the colors on the alchemical skunk’s back indicate which magical malady the creature is about to spray and do their best to avoid aggravating these dangerous creatures. \n**Laboratory Pests.** Alchemical skunks forage the same as their nonmagical kin, but they are also regularly found scavenging the waste of alchemical laboratories. They enjoy feasting on potions and potion components, much to the dismay of alchemists and adventurers alike.", "name": "Alchemical Skunk", "size": "Small", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "unaligned", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 66, "hit_dice": "12d6+24", "speed": { "burrow": 10, "walk": 30 }, "strength": 13, "dexterity": 17, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 2, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 7, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 3, "skills": { "perception": 3, "stealth": 5 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 13", "languages": "—", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The alchemical skunk uses its Alchemical Spray. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d4+3" }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d6+3" }, { "name": "Alchemical Spray", "desc": "The alchemical skunk raises its tail and sprays an alchemical mixture. The skunk is immune to its own spray effects and to the spray effects of other alchemical skunks. Roll a d6 to determine the skunk's spray.\n1. Pleasant Mist. The skunk produces a rosy mist. Each creature within 10 feet of the skunk must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of its next turn.\n2. Shrinking Cloud. The skunk releases a yellow gas. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be reduced as if targeted by the enlarge/reduce spell for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.\n3. Laughing Gas. The skunk emits a sparkling orange cloud. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or become incapacitated as it laughs for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.\n4. Blinding Spray. The skunk shoots a stream of a green fluid. Each creature in a line that is 30 feet long and 5 feet wide must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute, or until the creature uses an action to wipe its eyes.\n5. Sleeping Fog. The skunk sprays a sweet-smelling blue fog. Each creature within 10 feet of the skunk must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 1 minute. The creature wakes up if it takes damage or if another creature takes an action to shake it awake.\n6. Poison Fog. The skunk excretes a foul-smelling purple fog around itself until the start of its next turn. Each creature that starts its turn within 20 feet of the skunk must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Keen Hearing and Smell", "desc": "The alchemical skunk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell." }, { "name": "Magic Resistance", "desc": "The alchemical skunk has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 13, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_alchemical-skunk/" }, { "slug": "amber-ooze", "desc": "Meandering through forests, this ooze is made from the ancient sap that comes from magical trees. Small birds and rodents float in the sap, perfectly preserved._ \n**Arboreal Origins.** With magical trees comes magical sap. An amber ooze is created when a magical tree, usually a Open Game License", "name": "Amber Ooze", "size": "Large", "type": "Ooze", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "unaligned", "armor_class": 7, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "9d10+27", "speed": { "walk": 20 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 5, "constitution": 17, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 6, "charisma": 1, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 8", "languages": "—", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The amber ooze uses its Engulf. It then makes two pseudopod attacks." }, { "name": "Pseudopod", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a plant or plant creature, it also takes 3 (1d6) acid damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d6+3" }, { "name": "Engulf", "desc": "The ooze moves up to its speed. While doing so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures' spaces. Whenever the ooze enters a creature's space, the creature must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw.\n\nOn a successful save, the creature can choose to be pushed 5 feet back or to the side of the ooze. A creature that chooses not to be pushed suffers the consequences of a failed saving throw.\n\nOn a failed save, the ooze enters the creature's space and the creature is engulfed. The engulfed creature can't breathe, is restrained, and, after 1d4 rounds, the creature is petrified. A creature petrified by the ooze remains petrified until 24 hours after it exits the ooze. When the ooze moves, the engulfed creature moves with it.\n\nAn engulfed creature can try to escape by taking an action to make a DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. On a success, the creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the ooze." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Amorphous", "desc": "The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." }, { "name": "Arboreal Movement", "desc": "The ooze can move through trees as if they were difficult terrain. Creatures preserved inside of it are expelled into unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of the tree when the amber ooze moves in this way. The amber ooze can end its turn inside a tree, but it is expelled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the tree if the tree is destroyed." }, { "name": "Spider Climb", "desc": "The ooze can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 277, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_amber-ooze/" }, { "slug": "animated-bearskin-rug", "desc": "A shaggy rug made from the skin of a bear suddenly rises up like a billowing sheet. The head snaps its jaws and the whole thing lunges forward, flat and threatening._ \nAnimated bearskin rugs are exactly what their name suggests: bearskin rugs given life by magic. \n**Inn Protection.** Inns and hunting lodges in remote locations often hire mages to make animated bearskin rugs. The rugs serve as seemingly harmless decorations that can instantly turn into guardians to drive away burglars, or into bouncers to break up bar fights. \n**Bearserk.** There are rare cases of animated bearskin rugs suddenly going berserk and refusing to follow the commands of their masters. It is unknown what triggers such violence in the constructs. Berserk rugs need to be put down swiftly, as they attack any creature they notice. \n**Construct Nature.** An animated bearskin rug doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.", "name": "Animated Bearskin Rug", "size": "Large", "type": "Construct", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "unaligned", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 65, "hit_dice": "10d10+10", "speed": { "walk": 20 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 13, "constitution": 12, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 3, "charisma": 1, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison, psychic", "condition_immunities": "blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 6", "languages": "—", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The animated bearskin rug makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. It can use its Envelop in place of its claw attack." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "1d10+4" }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target not grappled by the bearskin rug. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d6+4" }, { "name": "Envelop", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: The creature is grappled (escaped DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the rug can't envelop another target." }, { "name": "Menacing Roar (Recharge 6)", "desc": "The bearskin rug lets out a hideous, supernatural howl. Each creature within 20 feet of the rug that can hear the roar must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature frightened this way must spend its turns trying to move as far away from the rug as it can. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action. At the end of each of its turns and when it takes damage, the creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Antimagic Susceptibility", "desc": "The bearskin rug is incapacitated while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted by dispel magic, the rug must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute." }, { "name": "Damage Transfer", "desc": "While it is grappling a creature, the bearskin rug takes only half the damage dealt to it, and the creature grappled by the rug takes the other half." }, { "name": "False Appearance", "desc": "While the bearskin rug remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal bearskin rug." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 24, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_animated-bearskin-rug/" }, { "slug": "august-rooster", "desc": "An amalgam of various bird species crows proudly as it hops forward._ \n**Chimeric Avian.** The body of an august rooster is nearly human-sized with the head of a pheasant, the body of a perching duck, the tail of a peacock, the legs of a heron, the beak of a parrot, and the wings of a swallow. There is wide variation among specimens of this hybrid, however, with different creators replacing portions of the creature depending on the material they have on hand during the creation process. Most august roosters are created entirely of avian material, though specimens evidencing snake necks, turtle shells, and stag bodies have been encountered. Once created, an august rooster can reproduce with any species of bird, which usually results in an exotic-looking example of the bird. Only three percent of eggs fertilized or laid by an august rooster hatch into another august rooster. An august rooster fused by magic is full grown at creation, while one that hatches naturally grows to adulthood over the span of six to eight months. \n**Selfish and Self-serving.** August roosters display the basest instincts of their creators, and they have the mental faculties and temperament of a spoiled, malicious child. Their sole concern is their own comfort, and they use their natural gifts to force nearby humanoids to tend to their wants and needs. Young august roosters are brazen about their collections of servants, often working the servants to exhaustion with constant demands. More mature individuals have a strong sense of self-preservation and have their servants see to their needs only when they know it will not raise suspicion.", "name": "August Rooster", "size": "Medium", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "walk": 25 }, "strength": 10, "dexterity": 17, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 8, "wisdom": 7, "charisma": 18, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "psychic", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "charmed", "senses": "passive Perception 8", "languages": "Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The august rooster makes two talon attacks." }, { "name": "Talon", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d6+3" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Aura of Subservience", "desc": "A beast or humanoid that ends its turn within 30 feet of the august rooster and can see or hear it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 day. A charmed creature that moves more than 100 feet away from the august rooster ceases to be charmed. If the august rooster requests that a charmed creature do more than tend to the creature's own needs, pay devotion to the august rooster, or bring the rooster food and gifts, the charmed creature can make a new saving throw with advantage. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the august rooster's Aura of Subservience for 24 hours." }, { "name": "Dive Bomb", "desc": "If the august rooster is flying and moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a talon attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage." }, { "name": "Jumper", "desc": "The august rooster can fly up to 40 feet on its turn, but it must start and end its movement on a solid surface such as a roof or the ground. If it is flying at the end of its turn, it falls to the ground and takes falling damage." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The august rooster's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The august rooster can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.\nAt will: dancing lights, mage hand, message, vicious mockery\n3/day each: bane, charm person, hideous laughter\n1/day each: healing word, hold person" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 33, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_august-rooster/" }, { "slug": "brachyura-shambler", "desc": "The vaguely humanoid creature has an oblong head with a pair of deep-set black eyes, a pair of antennae, and grasping mandibles. The creature is covered in a chitinous shell that is deep red, almost black in color. As it moves, it makes a strange sound, as though it is asking unintelligible questions in gibberish._ \n**Purveyors of Mud.** Brachyura shamblers are foul, vaguely humanoid, semi-intelligent creatures that live in the mud and primarily eat carrion. They eat fresh kills when they can, but they find it easier to eat what is already dead. Because of their filthy living conditions and unsanitary diet, they carry disease, which they easily spread to those they encounter. \n**Related to the Sporous Crab.** The brachyura often share living space with the Open Game License", "name": "Brachyura Shambler", "size": "Medium", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 71, "hit_dice": "11d8+22", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 15, "intelligence": 6, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 8, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "Brachyura", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The brachyura shambler makes two claw attacks. If both attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained." }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d8+2" }, { "name": "Diseased Spit", "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) acid damage. The creature must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contract sewer plague. It takes 1d4 days for sewer plague's symptoms to manifest in an infected creature. Symptoms include fatigue and cramps. The infected creature suffers one level of exhaustion, and it regains only half the normal number of hp from spending Hit Dice and no hp from finishing a long rest. At the end of each long rest, an infected creature must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the character gains one level of exhaustion. On a successful save, the character's exhaustion level decreases by 1 level. If a successful saving throw reduces the infected creature's level of exhaustion below 1, the creature recovers from the disease.", "attack_bonus": 3, "damage_dice": "2d4+2" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Puncturing Claws", "desc": "A creature that starts its turn grappled by the brachyura shambler must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or take 7 (2d6) piercing damage." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 49, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_brachyura-shambler/" }, { "slug": "dancing-foliage", "desc": "A slender, humanoid-shaped plant dances in a clearing. Its two long legs and four arms are decorated with a plethora of vibrant petals and serrated leaves. A wide flower blossoms at the top of the whimsical performer._ \n**Jovial Creations.** Dancing foliage appears in areas where the magic of the arts combines with the magic of nature. Birthed by such magic, the creature is influenced by both: it loves the arts and is protective of the natural world. \n**Garden Guardians.** Dancing foliage primarily inhabits and defends forest groves from outside threats, but they sometimes wander the gardens of urban settlements. Their love of flowers causes them to tend and protect the plants at all costs, often to the dismay of the garden’s owner or castle groundskeeper. Once a dancing foliage has decided to protect an area, it refuses to leave, though terms of pruning and planting can be negotiated with it, especially if such actions make the garden more aesthetically pleasing. \n**Dancing Gardeners.** When tending to its garden, dancing foliage moves to some unheard tune, gracefully leaping, twirling, and bobbing around the garden. If it or its garden is threatened, the dancing foliage enters a battle dance until the threat is either removed or eliminated. It never pursues foes beyond the end of its garden.", "name": "Dancing Foliage", "size": "Medium", "type": "Plant", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic good", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 66, "hit_dice": "12d8+12", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 9, "dexterity": 17, "constitution": 12, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 13, "charisma": 14, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 3, "skills": { "acrobatics": 5, "perception": 3, "performance": 6 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "fire", "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "exhaustion, frightened, poisoned", "senses": "passive Perception 13", "languages": "Druidic, Sylvan", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The dancing foliage makes four attacks with its serrated leaves." }, { "name": "Serrated Leaves", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d4+3" }, { "name": "Flower Dance (Recharge 4-6)", "desc": "The dancing foliage uses one of the following flower dances: \n* Alluring Dance. The dancing foliage sways, releasing scintillating petals. Up to three creatures of the foliage's choice that can see the petals and that are within 20 feet of the foliage must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is incapacitated and has a speed of 0 as it watches the swirling and falling petals. The effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it out of its stupor. \n* Serrated Dance. The dancing foliage whirls a flurry of serrated leaves around itself. Each creature within 10 feet of the dancing foliage must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": [ { "name": "Shower of Petals", "desc": "When a creature the dancing foliage can see targets it with an attack, it releases a shower of flower petals, giving the attacker disadvantage on that attack roll." } ], "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Evasion", "desc": "If the dancing foliage is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the dancing foliage instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails." }, { "name": "False Appearance", "desc": "While the dancing foliage remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a flowering shrub or small tree." }, { "name": "Nimble Dance", "desc": "The dancing foliage can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 79, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_dancing-foliage/" }, { "slug": "de-ogen", "desc": "A roughly humanoid figure composed of thick, greenish-gray fog steps out of the darkness. Its eyes are smoldering orange orbs, and yellow embers trail behind it as it moves forward, burning the very air with its passage._ \n**Spirits of Vengeance and Flame.** De ogen are the malevolent spirits of murderers and other criminals executed by being burned at the stake or thrown into a blazing fire pit. The depth of their evil and strength of their rage return them to life shortly after death to seek vengeance against those who killed them. \n**Undead Companions.** A de ogen is usually accompanied by Open Game License", "name": "De Ogen", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 45, "hit_dice": "6d8+18", "speed": { "walk": 0, "hover": true, "fly": 40 }, "strength": 1, "dexterity": 20, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 11, "wisdom": 13, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 9 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "acid, cold, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "fire, necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "Common", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Burning Touch", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) fire damage. A creature slain by this attack turns to ash. A humanoid slain by this attack rises 24 hours later as a shadow, unless the humanoid is restored to life or its ashes are doused in holy water. The shadow isn't under the de ogen's control, but it follows in the de ogen's wake and aids the de ogen when possible.", "attack_bonus": 7, "damage_dice": "4d6" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Incorporeal Movement", "desc": "The de ogen can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object." }, { "name": "Sunlight Sensitivity", "desc": "While in sunlight, the de ogen has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight." }, { "name": "Transfixing Gaze", "desc": "When a creature that can see the de ogen starts its turn within 30 feet of the de ogen, the de ogen can force it to make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw if the de ogen isn't incapacitated and can see the creature. On a failed save, the creature is incapacitated and its speed is reduced to 0 until the start of its next turn.\n\nA creature that isn't surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If it does so, it can't see the de ogen until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If it looks at the de ogen in the meantime, it must immediately make the saving throw.\n\nCreatures immune to being frightened are immune to the de ogen's Transfixing Gaze." }, { "name": "Wilting Passage", "desc": "The first time the de ogen enters or moves through a creature's space on a turn, that creature takes 5 (1d10) fire damage. When the de ogen moves through an object that isn't being worn or carried, the object takes 5 (1d10) fire damage." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 80, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_de-ogen/" }, { "slug": "death-vulture", "desc": "The putrid stench of death wafts off a grotesquely muscled vulture with glowing green eyes. It opens its mouth in a shrill call, rotting meat dripping from its beak._ \nDeath vultures are giant birds transformed by their diet of undead flesh. \n**Mutated Monstrosities.** When a giant vulture gorges on undead flesh, the necromantic magic suffused in the meal warps and changes the bird’s body. The vulture’s muscles bulge in odd places, making it stronger and tougher, its eyes burn with green fire, and it reeks of rot, earning these mutated monsters the name “death vultures.” The vulture also gains the ability to regurgitate necromantic energy, which can cause the flesh of living creatures to decay and age rapidly. \n**Massive Meat Appetites.** Death vultures have incredible appetites and are far more willing to attack live prey than other vultures. They have a special taste for rotting flesh, and they use their decaying breath weapon to “season” their foes with necrotic energy before using their talons and beaks to tear apart their quarry. \n**Necromancer Neighbors.** Death vultures often form kettles near the lairs of necromancers as they feed on their undead creations. While some necromancers find the birds to be a nuisance, many necromancers feed the vultures, encouraging them to stay. Most death vultures are willing to trade service as guardians of the lairs for food.", "name": "Death Vulture", "size": "Large", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 76, "hit_dice": "8d10+32", "speed": { "fly": 60, "walk": 10 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 10, "constitution": 18, "intelligence": 6, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 7, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 6, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 3, "skills": { "perception": 3 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13", "languages": "understands Common but can’t speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The death vulture makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons." }, { "name": "Beak", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d4+4" }, { "name": "Talons", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d6+4" }, { "name": "Decaying Breath (Recharge 6)", "desc": "The vulture breathes necrotic energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures that fail this saving throw by 5 or more also age a number of years equal to half the damage taken." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Awful Stench", "desc": "The vulture has a disgusting body odor. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the vulture must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn." }, { "name": "Keen Sight and Smell", "desc": "The vulture has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell." }, { "name": "Pack Tactics", "desc": "The vulture has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the vulture's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 81, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_death-vulture/" }, { "slug": "deathspeaker", "desc": "An ancient man in a tattered cloak with matted hair, cloudy eyes, and a deathly pallor says in a raspy voice, “Come, sit, and listen.”_ \n**Doomsayer.** The deathspeaker appears to be alive, if only barely, but it is an undead menace that attempts to engage people in conversation, eventually cursing the one who listens to it by predicting the listener’s death. The deathspeaker claims to be a seer who is granted glimpses into the future, saying it is there to advise people of the perils they face. Deathspeakers know their appearance can often be unsettling to humanoids, and many use disguises or heavy clothing to obscure their features. \n**Evil Origins.** Deathspeakers are imparted unlife from gods of trickery and deception. Chosen from people who were charlatans in life, deathspeakers rely on their former tricks to curse the living in the names of their gods. \n**Cadaver Sprites.** For reasons that aren’t understood, Open Game License", "name": "Deathspeaker", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "lawful evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 97, "hit_dice": "13d8+39", "speed": { "walk": 30 }, "strength": 12, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 17, "intelligence": 18, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 15, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "deception": 8, "persuasion": 8 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "exhaustion, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "any languages it knew in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The deathspeaker makes two rake attacks. Alternatively, it can use Necrotic Ray twice." }, { "name": "Rake", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d8+3" }, { "name": "Necrotic Ray", "desc": "Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.", "attack_bonus": 7, "damage_dice": "3d6" }, { "name": "Pronounce Death", "desc": "The deathspeaker chooses a creature it can see within 30 feet of it that has been reduced to 0 hp. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or immediately die. Creatures cursed by the Deathspeak trait have disadvantage on this saving throw." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Deathspeak", "desc": "If the deathspeaker engages at least one creature in conversation for at least 1 minute, it can perform a prophetic display, reading cards, throwing bones, speaking to a crystal ball, or similar. Each creature that can see or hear the prophetic display must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or be cursed with the belief it will soon die. While cursed, the creature has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a remove curse spell or similar magic, or until the deathspeaker dies. The deathspeaker can use this trait only on creatures that share at least one language with it." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 82, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_deathspeaker/" }, { "slug": "deep-troll", "desc": "This large, lanky creature has limp, slate-colored hair, a long nose, and dark green, rubbery skin. Its legs are disproportionally larger than its upper body, and its limbs are oddly curved._ \nDeep trolls live far underground in the lightless regions seldom tread by people. An offshoot from their cousins on the surface, they have adapted to their environment in some unusual ways. Although they have eyes that can see light normally, their primary means of navigating the darkness is through vibration sense, which they register on their rubbery, sensitive skin. \n**Malleable.** After these trolls moved underground, their bodies adapted to surviving in the smaller, often cramped caverns. Their bones became soft and malleable, allowing them to access areas deep beneath the surface world. Deep trolls can elongate their limbs and body or squeeze themselves ooze-like through tiny cracks and openings until they emerge into a place large enough to accommodate their natural size. \n**Tribal.** Deep trolls live in small tribes of seven to fifteen members. They raid in groups, though they can be found alone when hunting or scavenging. They are intelligent enough to communicate, but they are voracious and can rarely be reasoned with when food is present. They prefer to attack anything potentially edible that isn’t part of the tribe and deal with the repercussions later. In rare cases, when confronted with opponents who are clearly more powerful, they can be persuaded to reason and discuss terms. Deep trolls are likely to agree to mutually beneficial terms, such as helping them deal with a common enemy or providing them with something they value.", "name": "Deep Troll", "size": "Large", "type": "Giant", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic evil", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 63, "hit_dice": "6d10+30", "speed": { "walk": 30, "burrow": 20 }, "strength": 18, "dexterity": 13, "constitution": 20, "intelligence": 7, "wisdom": 9, "charisma": 7, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9", "languages": "Deep Speech", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The deep troll makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "1d6+4" }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d6+4" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Malleable Internal Structure", "desc": "Provided there is suitable room to accommodate its volume, a deep troll can move at half its burrowing speed through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature." }, { "name": "Oozing Body", "desc": "When the deep troll takes at least 15 slashing damage at one time, a chunk of its oozing flesh falls off into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of it. This flesh isn't under the deep troll's control, but it views the troll as an ally. The oozing flesh acts on the deep troll's initiative and has its own action and movement. It has an AC of 10, 10 hp, and a walking speed of 15 feet. It can make one attack with a +6 to hit, and it deals 7 (2d6) acid damage on a hit. If not destroyed, the oozing flesh lives for 1 week, voraciously consuming any non-deep troll creature it encounters. After that time, it dissolves into a puddle of water and gore." }, { "name": "Regeneration", "desc": "The deep troll regains 10 hp at the start of its turn. If the troll takes fire damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the troll's next turn. The deep troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn't regenerate." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 352, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_deep-troll/" }, { "slug": "emperors-hyena", "desc": "A choking cackle escapes the throat of the hyena. As it steps forward, patches of fur fall off of it, revealing bone and rotting muscle._ \nAs their name implies, emperor’s hyenas are undead hyenas that have been magically enhanced and tied to the emperor. With rotting, matted fur, missing teeth, and baleful yellow eyes, they are easily mistaken for simple undead beasts. Their appearance belies a relentless cunning. \n**Gifts from the God of Death.** The method of creation of emperor’s hyenas was a gift given directly to the emperor by the god of death and has been entrusted to only a few necromancers. Emperor’s hyenas can be created only from hyenas that were anointed protectors of the god’s holy places when they were alive. Their scarcity means they are primarily used as messengers and guardians for the emperor. The emperor rarely sends them to attack enemies unless the enemy has truly angered him. The emperor is seldom seen without a pair of emperor’s hyenas by his side. When he moves publicly, every available emperor’s hyena is deployed to ensure his safety. \n**Voice of the Emperor.** Emperor’s hyenas often deliver messages when the emperor needs a messenger hardier than a Open Game License", "name": "Emperor’s Hyena", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 91, "hit_dice": "14d8+28", "speed": { "walk": 50 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 14, "constitution": 15, "intelligence": 6, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 8, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": 4, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 2, "skills": { "perception": 2 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "cold, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, exhaustion, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "understands Common and Darakhul but can’t speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The emperor's hyena makes two bite attacks." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d6+3" }, { "name": "Black Breath (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The emperor's hyena breathes a 15-foot cone of noxious black vapor. Each creature in the area that isn't an undead or a construct must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature gains one level of exhaustion. This exhaustion lasts until the creature finishes a short or long rest." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Pack Tactics", "desc": "The emperor's hyena has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the hyena's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated." }, { "name": "Stench", "desc": "Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the emperor's hyena must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the emperor's hyena's Stench for 24 hours." }, { "name": "Turning Resistance", "desc": "The emperor's hyena has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 135, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_emperors-hyena/" }, { "slug": "faceless-wanderer", "desc": "The robed figure formed of tattered shadows and swirling darkness has a bone-white, featureless oval disk where its face should be._ \n**Corporeal Shadow.** Faceless wanderers are creatures made of solid darkness. They are spawned from the Void whenever the minds of a large group of sentient creatures are broken or twisted as a result of exposure to the Void or its denizens. The minds and memories of living creatures draw them to mortal realms. \n**Memory Eater.** The faceless wanderers survive by stealing memories from sentient humanoids and create new faceless wanderers when they completely drain a humanoid of its memories. Curiously, faceless wanderers don’t harm young humanoids and sometimes even aid them. Scholars speculate this odd behavior is because children possess fewer memories than adults. \n**Void Traveler.** The faceless wanderer doesn’t require air, food, drink, sleep, or ambient pressure.", "name": "Faceless Wanderer", "size": "Medium", "type": "Aberration", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 58, "hit_dice": "9d8+18", "speed": { "fly": 30, "walk": 0, "hover": true }, "strength": 12, "dexterity": 17, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 16, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 10, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 3, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "cold", "damage_immunities": "poison, psychic", "condition_immunities": "blinded, exhaustion, poisoned, prone", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "all, telepathy 60 ft.", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The faceless wanderer makes two attacks, but it can use its Memory Drain only once." }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d6+3" }, { "name": "Memory Drain", "desc": "The faceless wanderer drains memories from an adult creature within 30 feet of it. The target must make a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure, the target takes 14 (4d6) psychic damage and its Intelligence score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Intelligence to 0. A humanoid slain in this way rises 1d4 hours later as a new faceless wanderer. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. On a success, the target takes half the damage and its Intelligence score isn't reduced." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Memory Loss", "desc": "A creature that sees or interacts with a faceless wanderer must make a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw 1 minute after the faceless wanderer leaves. On a failure, the details of the faceless wanderer and the events surrounding its appearance rapidly fade away from the creature's mind, including the presence of the faceless wanderer." }, { "name": "Regeneration", "desc": "The faceless wanderer regains 5 hp at the start of its turn. If a creature hasn't failed the saving throw of the faceless wanderer's Memory Drain within the last 1 minute, this trait doesn't function until a creature fails it. If a faceless wanderer is reduced to 0 hp while it is still capable of regenerating, its body dissipates into vapor and reforms 1d10 days later somewhere in the Void. Otherwise, it is permanently destroyed." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 139, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_faceless-wanderer/" }, { "slug": "falsifier-fog", "desc": "Falsifier fogs are foul urban mists that seek to distort the memory and manipulate the reality of victims using illusion and enchantment._ \n**Delusory Misery.** Falsifier fogs feed on the continued anxiety and depression they foment in populated towns and cities, using their unique abilities to infect large groups at a time. They do not look to kill victims, instead hoping to feed on distress for as long as possible. \n**Relishing Manipulators.** Falsifier fogs are the souls of abusers and cult leaders who died collaborating with or benefitting from the manipulations of dark forces. Sometimes falsifier fogs form mutually beneficial relationships, willingly cooperating with evil spellcasters to spread misery. Open Game License", "name": "Falsifier Fog", "size": "Huge", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic evil", "armor_class": 13, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 52, "hit_dice": "8d12", "speed": { "hover": true, "walk": 0, "fly": 60 }, "strength": 1, "dexterity": 17, "constitution": 10, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 16, "charisma": 15, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "acid, cold, fire, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 13", "languages": "understands Common but can’t speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The falsifier fog makes two chill attacks." }, { "name": "Chill", "desc": "Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target in the fog's space. Hit: 10 (3d6) cold damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "3d6" }, { "name": "Reaching Phantasms (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The phantasmal images within the falsifier fog reach outward. Each creature within 10 feet of the fog must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures in the fog's space have disadvantage on the saving throw." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Enveloping Fog", "desc": "The falsifier fog can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the falsifier fog can move through any opening as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. The fog's space is lightly obscured, and a creature in the fog's space has threequarters cover against attacks and other effects outside the fog." }, { "name": "False Appearance", "desc": "While the falsifier fog hovers motionlessly, it is indistinguishable from ordinary fog." }, { "name": "Horrific Illusions", "desc": "A creature that starts its turn in the falsifier fog's space must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of its next turn, as it sees visions of its worst fears within the fog. While frightened, a creature's speed is reduced to 0. If a creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is afflicted with short-term madness." }, { "name": "Limited Telepathy", "desc": "The falsifier fog can communicate telepathically with any creature in its space." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 140, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_falsifier-fog/" }, { "slug": "fleshspurned", "desc": "This horrifying apparition is the disturbing amalgam of a funerary shroud and a set of absurdly large floating teeth. The creature has a roughly humanoid form and clacks its teeth together with terrible ferocity._ \n**Ghosts with Teeth.** A fleshspurned is created when a humanoid is eaten alive or dies while swallowed by a creature such as a purple worm. These people are driven insane by their horrible deaths and arise as monstrous spirits that crave the flesh of other creatures to replace the bodies they lost. However, in a twist of fate, the fleshspurned cannot stomach corporeal flesh, leading it to consume the ectoplasm of Open Game License", "name": "Fleshspurned", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 75, "hit_dice": "10d8+30", "speed": { "fly": 40, "walk": 0, "hover": true }, "strength": 1, "dexterity": 18, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 16, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 4, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 4, "skills": { "perception": 4, "stealth": 6 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14", "languages": "any languages it knew in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Phantasmal Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature other than a construct or an undead, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or become ghostly for 1 minute. While ghostly, it has the Incorporeal Movement trait and is susceptible to the fleshspurned's Ghost Eater trait. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the ghostly effect on itself on a success.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "4d6+4" }, { "name": "Chatter", "desc": "The fleshspurned clashes its oversized teeth together to create a clattering din. Each creature within 30 feet of the fleshspurned must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be confused for 1 minute. While confused, a creature acts as if under the effects of the confusion spell. A confused creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to the fleshspurned's Chatter for the next 24 hours." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Ghost Eater", "desc": "The fleshspurned has advantage on attack rolls against ghosts, wraiths, and other undead with the Incorporeal Movement trait, and such creatures aren't immune to the necrotic damage dealt by the fleshspurned's bite. When the fleshspurned kills one of these creatures, the fleshspurned gains temporary hp equal to double the creature's challenge rating (minimum of 1)." }, { "name": "Incorporeal Movement", "desc": "The fleshspurned can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. A fleshspurned can't move through other creatures with the Incorporeal Movement trait." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 153, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_fleshspurned/" }, { "slug": "giant-water-scorpion", "desc": "A common threat in canals, lagoons, bayous, and countless other bodies of water, the giant water scorpion is responsible for the deaths of many adventurers exploring waterways. Like most aquatic monsters, giant water scorpions are seldom at the top of the food chain in their native environment, and black dragons in particular enjoy snacking on them. Swamp and water-dwelling humanoids like lizardfolk have been known to use the giant water scorpion’s carapace to create shields or coverings for their tents. The creature’s long tail acts as a breathing tube for it, which is often harvested and used by intrepid explorers and inventors in the creation of diving bells and other apparatuses for traversing the stygian depths.", "name": "Giant Water Scorpion", "size": "Large", "type": "Beast", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "unaligned", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 93, "hit_dice": "11d10+33", "speed": { "swim": 30, "walk": 20 }, "strength": 17, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 1, "wisdom": 10, "charisma": 3, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 3 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 10", "languages": "—", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The giant water scorpion makes two claw attacks. If it is grappling a creature, it can use its proboscis once." }, { "name": "Proboscis", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d10+3" }, { "name": "Claws", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 13) if it is a Medium or smaller creature and the scorpion doesn't have another creature grappled.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d6+3" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Hold Breath", "desc": "The scorpion can hold its breath for 1 hour. If it is within 15 feet of the water's surface, it can use its tail as a breathing tube and doesn't need to hold its breath." }, { "name": "Poison Injection", "desc": "When the scorpion hits with a proboscis attack against a grappled, paralyzed, restrained, or stunned creature, it deals an extra 10 (3d6) poison damage." }, { "name": "Underwater Camouflage", "desc": "The scorpion has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide while underwater." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 393, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_giant-water-scorpion/" }, { "slug": "greater-lunarchidna", "desc": "A four-armed, four-legged creature in the vague shape of a human—but seemingly made of fine spider silk—moves down a tree, slowly chanting the incantation of a spell in the pale light of the full moon._ \n**Made in Corrupt Forests.** Lunarchidnas are beings of moonlight and spider silk created in forests permeated by residual dark magic. When this magic coalesces on a spider web touched by the light of a full moon, the web animates. The web gains life and flies through the forest, gathering other webs until it collects enough silk to form a faceless, humanoid body, with four legs and four arms. \n**Hatred of Elves.** Lunarchidnas hate elves and love to make the creatures suffer. They poison water sources, set fire to villages, and bait monsters into stampeding through elf communities. These aberrations especially enjoy stealing away elf children to use as bait to trap the adults that come to the rescue. \n**Cyclical Power.** The lunarchidna’s power is tied to the moon. When the skies are dark during a new moon, the lunarchidna becomes more shadow than living web. Its mental ability dulls, and it becomes barely more than a savage animal. When a full moon brightens the night, however, the lunarchidna becomes a conduit of lunar light and can channel that power through its body. Using its heightened intellect, it makes plans, writes notes, and plots from the safety of the trees where it makes its home. In the intermittent phases of the moon, the lunarchidna is a more than capable hunter, trapping and devouring prey it encounters while retaining enough knowledge of its plans and magic to further its goals in minor ways. The lunarchidna’s statistics change cyclically as shown on the Lunarchidna Moon Phase table. \n\n#### Lunarchidna Moon Phase\n\nMoon Phase\n\nStatistics\n\nDaytime, new, or crescent moon\n\nOpen Game License", "name": "Greater Lunarchidna", "size": "Medium", "type": "Aberration", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 16, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 58, "hit_dice": "9d8+18", "speed": { "climb": 30, "walk": 30 }, "strength": 10, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 14, "intelligence": 12, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 15, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 4, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 3, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 3, "skills": { "perception": 3, "stealth": 7 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "poisoned, restrained", "senses": "blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13", "languages": "Deep Speech, Elvish", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The lunarchidna makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. If the lunarchidna hits a Medium or smaller target with both attacks on the same turn, the target is restrained by webbing and the lunarchidna uses Wrap Up." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or its hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d6+3" }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d4+3" }, { "name": "Web (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, ranged 30/60 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action the restrained target can make a DC 13 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage)." }, { "name": "Wrap Up", "desc": "The lunarchidna wraps up a Medium or smaller creature restrained by webbing. The wrapped target is blinded, restrained, and unable to breathe, and it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw at the start of each of the lunarchidna's turns or take 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. The webbing can be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 15; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage). The lunarchidna can have only one creature wrapped at a time." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Spider Climb", "desc": "The lunarchidna can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check." }, { "name": "Sunlight Sensitivity", "desc": "While in sunlight, the lunarchidna has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight." }, { "name": "Web Walker", "desc": "The lunarchidna ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing." }, { "name": "Spellcasting", "desc": "The lunarchidna is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The lunarchidna has the following wizard spells prepared:\nCantrips (at will): minor illusion, mage hand, poison spray, ray of frost\n1st level (4 slots): detect magic, magic missile, shield\n2nd level (3 slots): alter self, suggestion" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 242, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_greater-lunarchidna/" }, { "slug": "infernal-centaur", "desc": "This composite creature combines a ruddy-skinned gnome’s upper body and a hell hound’s reddish black body. Stitches and glowing runes where the gnome and hell hound are fused demonstrate the creature’s unnaturalness._ \nInfernal centaurs are a response by various cults to the physical might possessed by the centaurs of the nearby plains. Rather than a melding of human and horse, though, these centaurs combine hell-bound gnomes with hell hounds. The composite creature combines gnome cunning with the speed and fiery breath belonging to hell hounds. The ritual that creates an infernal centaur infuses the creature with a peculiar brutality. \n**Unnatural.** Infernal centaurs are not naturally occurring. However, as the ritual to create these centaurs improves and spreads among cults, more gnomes who desire hellish power submit to the ritual, increasing the number of these centaurs.", "name": "Infernal Centaur", "size": "Medium", "type": "Fiend", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "lawful evil", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 60, "hit_dice": "8d8+24", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 17, "dexterity": 12, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 11, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 13, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": 4, "skills": { "intimidation": 3, "perception": 4 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "fire", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14", "languages": "Common, Gnomish, Infernal", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The infernal centaur makes two dagger attacks." }, { "name": "Dagger", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d4+3" }, { "name": "Fiery Breath (Recharge 5-6)", "desc": "The infernal centaur exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Cruelty", "desc": "If the infernal centaur scores a critical hit with a melee attack, it can make a second attack against the same target as a bonus action. It has advantage on this attack roll." }, { "name": "Hell Hound Affinity", "desc": "Hell hounds view infernal centaurs as leaders of their packs. A hell hound refuses to attack an infernal centaur unless the centaur attacks it first. If magically coerced, the hell hound has disadvantage on attack rolls against the centaur. The centaur has advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks against hell hounds." }, { "name": "Pack Tactics", "desc": "The centaur has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the centaur's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 214, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_infernal-centaur/" }, { "slug": "kezai", "desc": "This creature looks much like a human-sized scorpion with wide, laced wings. The tip of its curled tail holds numerous barbs that drip sticky poison._ \n**Chemical Killing Machine.** The kezai is a creature that lives in hot climates and wages a chemical war on anything that opposes it. It emits a foul poison from its tail, coating the barbs that it hurls at enemies. If this wasn’t deadly enough, it naturally produces a thin, flammable gas that it can ignite with a searing chemical produced in a gland near its mandibles. Fortunately for those who come across the kezai, the gland is slow-acting and takes time to produce the chemical necessary to ignite the gas.", "name": "Kezai", "size": "Medium", "type": "Monstrosity", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "unaligned", "armor_class": 16, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 67, "hit_dice": "9d8+27", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 50 }, "strength": 13, "dexterity": 18, "constitution": 16, "intelligence": 4, "wisdom": 12, "charisma": 12, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "fire", "condition_immunities": "", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "—", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The kezai makes three attacks: one with its poison barb and two with its claws." }, { "name": "Claw", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "1d6+4" }, { "name": "Poison Barb", "desc": "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 7 (2d6) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 minute. On a success, the creature takes half the damage and isn't poisoned. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. While poisoned in this way, the creature takes 3 (1d6) poison damage at the start of each of its turns.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "1d4+4" }, { "name": "Searing Acid (Recharge 6)", "desc": "The kezai's mandibles drip a searing acid, instantly igniting the gas around it. Each creature within 20 feet of the kezai must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The kezai's Nauseous Gas trait becomes inactive for 1 minute. The kezai can't use Searing Gas unless Nauseous Gas has been active for at least 1 minute." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Nauseous Gas", "desc": "The kezai produces a faint, nauseating gas. Any creature that starts its turn within 20 feet of the kezai must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage. The area within 20 feet of the kezai is lightly obscured by the thin gas." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 228, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_kezai/" }, { "slug": "mari-lwyd", "desc": "A skeletal mare speaks in constant rhyme, its jaws moving as if something were puppeteering it._ \n**Unwelcome Lodger.** A mari lwyd seeks entry into a home, where it demands to be treated as if it were a guest. Though it doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep, it consumes as much as a horse of its size and requires bedding that is comfortable, clean, and large enough to suit its frame. Despite its apparently baleful nature, the mari lwyd does not seek to harm its hosts, physically or financially, and demands only what they can comfortably provide. It defends itself if attacked, reciting rhymes beseeching its hosts to calm themselves. \nA mari lwyd may accompany itself with a “retinue” of skeletons. It refuses to animate zombies, because it doesn’t wish to trouble its hosts with the smell of rotting flesh. It also politely refuses hospitality on the behalf of its cohorts. \n**Expelled by Rhyme.** Other than through its physical destruction, the only way to rid oneself of a mari lwyd is to win a rhyming battle. It speaks only in rhyme, often changing languages for the best rhyme scheme between verses, which may provide a clue to those inconvenienced by the mari lwyd. It is especially appreciative of clever rhymes. The mari lwyd usually incorporates winning rhymes into its repertoire. Should a mari lwyd revisit a location, the inhabitants must come up with an even better rhyme to oust the creature. \nThe mari lwyd takes more conventional methods of turning away undead as an affront. If affected by a cleric’s turning attempt, it leaves for the duration and waits for the cleric to exit the premises before returning and increasing its demands for hospitality. \n**Undead Nature.** A mari lwyd doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.", "name": "Mari Lwyd", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral", "armor_class": 15, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 66, "hit_dice": "7d10+28", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 16, "dexterity": 13, "constitution": 19, "intelligence": 10, "wisdom": 14, "charisma": 15, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": 4, "perception": null, "skills": { "intimidation": 4, "performance": 6 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "necrotic", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "exhaustion, frightened, poisoned, unconscious", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12", "languages": "Common, Draconic, Elvish, Giant, Primordial", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The mari lwyd makes one bite attack and one hooves attack." }, { "name": "Bite", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d8+3" }, { "name": "Hooves", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "2d6+3" } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Turn Resistance", "desc": "The mari lwyd has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead." }, { "name": "Turned by Rhyme", "desc": "A creature can use its action to formally challenge the mari lwyd to a duel of rhymes. If no creature attacks the mari lwyd until the beginning of its next turn, it uses its action to recite a rhyme. The challenger must respond to the rhyme and succeed on a DC 14 Charisma (Performance) check. On a success, the mari lwyd is treated as if it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes damage." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The mari lwyd's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:\nAt will: chill touch, mage hand\n3/day each: animate dead, hideous laughter, suggestion" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 257, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_mari-lwyd/" }, { "slug": "mead-archon", "desc": "An amber-skinned angelic figure clad in leather armor spreads its white wings as it takes a long pull from an enormous drinking horn._ \nMead archons are the emissaries of deities who enjoy battle and strong drink. \n**Fight Hard, Party Harder.** Mead archons are good-natured, bombastic warriors who inspire others in battle with their bravery and feats of strength. In times of desperation, a god sends these archons to bolster the ranks of mortal soldiers who serve the deity’s cause. If the day is won, mead archons relish staying on the Material Plane to celebrate, drinking ale, bellowing songs, and sharing stories of victory. \n**Divine Trainers.** When a mortal champion of a deity is part of an athletic competition or important battle, a mead archon is often sent to help prepare the mortal for the event. Mead archons are tough but encouraging trainers who enjoy celebrating wins and drinking away losses. \n**Immortal Nature.** The mead archon doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep.", "name": "Mead Archon", "size": "Medium", "type": "Celestial", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic good", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": "leather armor", "hit_points": 82, "hit_dice": "11d8+33", "speed": { "walk": 30, "fly": 60 }, "strength": 20, "dexterity": 16, "constitution": 17, "intelligence": 14, "wisdom": 18, "charisma": 20, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 5, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 6, "charisma_save": 7, "perception": null, "skills": { "athletics": 7 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "poison, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks", "damage_immunities": "", "condition_immunities": "charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned", "senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14", "languages": "all, telepathy 60 ft.", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The mead archon makes two melee attacks. Alternatively, it can use its Radiant Bolt twice. It can use its Drunken Touch in place of one melee attack." }, { "name": "Maul", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.", "attack_bonus": 7, "damage_dice": "2d6+5" }, { "name": "Radiant Bolt", "desc": "Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) radiant damage.", "attack_bonus": 7, "damage_dice": "3d6" }, { "name": "Drunken Touch", "desc": "The mead archon touches a creature within 5 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 hour. If a creature poisoned this way takes damage, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the condition on a success." }, { "name": "Create Potion of Healing (1/Day)", "desc": "The mead archon touches a container containing 1 pint of alcohol and turns it into a potion of healing. If the potion is not consumed within 24 hours, it reverts back to its original form." }, { "name": "Divine Guzzle (Recharge 4-6)", "desc": "The mead archon drinks a pint of alcohol and chooses one of the following effects: \n* The archon belches fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. \n* The archon has advantage on attack rolls and saving throws until the end of its next turn. \n* The archon regains 10 hit points." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Magic Resistance", "desc": "The mead archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects." }, { "name": "Magic Weapons", "desc": "The mead archon's weapon attacks are magical." }, { "name": "Innate Spellcasting", "desc": "The mead archon's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). The archon can innately cast the following spells, requiring only verbal components:\n1/day each: aid, enhance ability, lesser restoration, protection from poison, zone of truth" } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 18, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_mead-archon/" }, { "slug": "ortifex", "desc": "A large, rotting heart floats forward, its hypnotic heartbeat echoing all around it._ \n**Vampiric Hunters.** An ortifex’s singular purpose is to absorb blood from living creatures. When seeking blood, it disorients victims with an ominous, hypnotic heartbeat, then magically siphons their blood, leaving behind a shriveled carcass. \n**Harvested from Giants and Dragons.** Only large hearts can be made into ortifexes, which are typically created from the hearts of giants, dragons, and particularly large beasts. Necromancers who create ortifexes for vampiric clients pay well for a sizeable heart, especially if it is minimally decomposed. \n**Agents of Oppression.** When a blood cult, necromancer, or intelligent undead wants to demoralize a village or demand a sacrifice, it often sends an ortifex to collect payment in blood. \n**Undead Nature.** An ortifex doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.", "name": "Ortifex", "size": "Medium", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "neutral evil", "armor_class": 12, "armor_desc": "natural armor", "hit_points": 78, "hit_dice": "12d8+24", "speed": { "fly": 30, "walk": 0, "hover": true }, "strength": 17, "dexterity": 10, "constitution": 15, "intelligence": 8, "wisdom": 13, "charisma": 12, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": 4, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": 3, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": {}, "damage_vulnerabilities": "", "damage_resistances": "", "damage_immunities": "poison", "condition_immunities": "blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned, prone", "senses": "blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 11", "languages": "understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Slam", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.", "attack_bonus": 5, "damage_dice": "1d8+3" }, { "name": "Blood Siphon (Recharge 6)", "desc": "The ortifex drains blood from nearby creatures. Each creature within 20 feet of the ortifex must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The ortifex gains temporary hp equal to the single highest amount of necrotic damage dealt. If it gains temporary hp from this action while it still has temporary hp from a previous use of this action, the temporary hp add together. The ortifex's temporary hp can't exceed half its hp maximum. A creature that doesn't have blood is immune to Blood Siphon." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Blood Bearer", "desc": "A creature that subsists on blood, such as a vampire, can use its action while within 5 feet of the ortifex to drain blood from it. The creature can drain up to the ortifex's current temporary hp, regaining hp equal to that amount. The ortifex then loses temporary hp equal to that amount." }, { "name": "Blood Sense", "desc": "The ortifex can pinpoint the location of creatures that aren't constructs or undead within 60 feet of it and can sense the general direction of such creatures within 1 mile of it." }, { "name": "Hypnotic Heartbeat", "desc": "A creature that can hear the ortifex's heartbeat and starts its turn within 60 feet of the ortifex must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the start of its next turn. While charmed, it is incapacitated and must move toward the ortifex by the most direct route on its turn, trying to get within 5 feet of the ortifex. It doesn't avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success.\n\nUnless surprised, a creature can plug its ears to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it is deafened until it unplugs its ears. If the creature unplugs its ears while still within range of the ortifex's heartbeat, it must immediately make the saving throw." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 287, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_ortifex/" }, { "slug": "overshadow", "desc": "Several humanoid silhouettes reach out with dark claws. The light shifts, revealing that they are connected to each other by a great mass of flowing darkness._ \nWhile common Open Game License", "name": "Overshadow", "size": "Large", "type": "Undead", "subtype": "", "group": null, "alignment": "chaotic evil", "armor_class": 14, "armor_desc": null, "hit_points": 90, "hit_dice": "12d10+24", "speed": { "walk": 40 }, "strength": 6, "dexterity": 18, "constitution": 15, "intelligence": 13, "wisdom": 13, "charisma": 12, "strength_save": null, "dexterity_save": null, "constitution_save": null, "intelligence_save": null, "wisdom_save": null, "charisma_save": null, "perception": null, "skills": { "stealth": 6 }, "damage_vulnerabilities": "radiant", "damage_resistances": "acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing and slashing from nonmagical weapons", "damage_immunities": "necrotic, poison", "condition_immunities": "exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained", "senses": "darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11", "languages": "the languages it knew in life", "challenge_rating": "4", "cr": 4.0, "actions": [ { "name": "Multiattack", "desc": "The overshadow makes two strength drain attacks." }, { "name": "Strength Drain", "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.", "attack_bonus": 6, "damage_dice": "2d8+4" }, { "name": "Bringer of Darkness", "desc": "The overshadow dims the light around it. The radius of each light source within 60 feet of it is halved for 1 minute. The overshadow can't use this action while in sunlight." } ], "bonus_actions": null, "reactions": null, "legendary_desc": "", "legendary_actions": null, "special_abilities": [ { "name": "Amorphous", "desc": "The overshadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing." }, { "name": "Shadow Stealth", "desc": "While in dim light or darkness, the overshadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action." }, { "name": "Sunlight Weakness", "desc": "While in sunlight, the overshadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws." } ], "spell_list": [], "page_no": 289, "environments": [], "img_main": null, "document__slug": "tob2", "document__title": "Tome of Beasts 2", "document__license_url": "http://open5e.com/legal", "document__url": "https://koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-2-for-5th-edition/", "v2_converted_path": "/v2/creatures/tob2_overshadow/" } ] }