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Monsters
Guidelines for understanding the information found in a iconic constructs. Many creatures native to the outer
monster’s statistics are presented below. plane of Mechanus, such as modrons, are constructs
shaped from the raw material of the plane by the will of
Statistics more powerful creatures.
Dragons are large reptilian creatures of ancient origin
A monster’s statistics, sometimes referred to as its stat
and tremendous power. True dragons, including the
block, provide the essential information that you need
good metallic dragons and the evil chromatic dragons,
to run the monster.
are highly intelligent and have innate magic. Also in this
Size category are creatures distantly related to true dragons,
but less powerful, less intelligent, and less magical, such
A monster can be Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, as wyverns and pseudodragons.
or Gargantuan. The Size Categories table shows how Elementals are creatures native to the elemental
much space a creature of a particular size controls planes. Some creatures of this type are little more than
in combat. See the player’s D&D basic rules or the animate masses of their respective elements, including
Player’s Handbook for more information on creature the creatures simply called elementals. Others have
size and space. biological forms infused with elemental energy. The
races of genies, including djinn and efreet, form the
Size Categories most important civilizations on the elemental planes.
Size Space Examples Other elemental creatures include azers, invisible
Tiny 2½ by 2½ ft. Imp, sprite stalkers, and water weirds.
Small 5 by 5 ft. Giant rat, goblin
Fey are magical creatures closely tied to the forces of
nature. They dwell in twilight groves and misty forests.
Medium 5 by 5 ft. Orc, werewolf
In some worlds, they are closely tied to the Feywild, also
Large 10 by 10 ft.
called the Plane of Faerie. Some are also found in the
Huge 15 by 15 ft. Fire giant, treant Outer Planes, particularly the planes of Arborea and the
Gargantuan 20 by 20 ft. or larger Kraken, purple worm Beastlands. Fey include dryads, pixies, and satyrs.
Fiends are creatures of wickedness that are native
to the Lower Planes. A few are the servants of deities,
Type but many more labor under the leadership of archdevils
A monster’s type speaks to its fundamental nature. and demon princes. Evil priests and mages sometimes
Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other

creatures of a particular type. For example, an arrow of inconceivable. Fiends include demons, devils, hell
dragon slaying deals extra damage not only to dragons hounds, rakshasas, and yugoloths.
but also other creatures of the dragon type, such as Giants tower over humans and their kind. They are
dragon turtles and wyverns. humanlike in shape, though some have multiple heads
The game includes the following monster types, which (ettins) or deformities (fomorians). The six varieties of
have no rules of their own.
Aberrations are utterly alien beings. Many of them giants, cloud giants, and storm giants. Besides these,
have innate magical abilities drawn from the creature’s creatures such as ogres and trolls are giants.
alien mind rather than the mystical forces of the world. Humanoids are the main peoples of the D&D
The quintessential aberrations are aboleths, beholders, world, both civilized and savage, including humans
and a tremendous variety of other species. They have
Beasts are nonhumanoid creatures that are a natural language and culture, few if any innate magical abilities
part of the fantasy ecology. Some of them have magical (though most humanoids can learn spellcasting), and a
powers, but most are unintelligent and lack any society bipedal form. The most common humanoid races are
or language. Beasts include all varieties of ordinary the ones most suitable as player characters: humans,
animals, dinosaurs, and giant versions of animals.
Celestials are creatures native to the Upper Planes. far more savage and brutal, and almost uniformly evil,
Many of them are the servants of deities, employed are the races of goblinoids (goblins, hobgoblins, and
as messengers or agents in the mortal realm and bugbears), orcs, gnolls, lizardfolk, and kobolds.
throughout the planes. Celestials are good by nature, Monstrosities are monsters in the strictest sense—
so the exceptional celestial who strays from a good frightening creatures that are not ordinary, not truly
alignment is a horrifying rarity. Celestials include natural, and almost never benign. Some are the
angels, couatls, and pegasi. results of magical experimentation gone awry (such
Constructs are made, not born. Some are as owlbears), and others are the product of terrible
programmed by their creators to follow a simple set of curses (including minotaurs and yuan-ti). They defy
instructions, while others are imbued with sentience categorization, and in some sense serve as a catch-all
and capable of independent thought. Golems are the

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 Oozes are gelatinous creatures that rarely have a Armor Class
in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, A monster that wears armor or carries a shield has
or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black an Armor Class (AC) that takes its armor, shield, and
puddings and gelatinous cubes are among the most Dexterity into account. Otherwise, a monster’s AC is
recognizable oozes.
Plants in this context are vegetable creatures, not if any. If a monster has natural armor, wears armor,
or carries a shield, this is noted in parentheses after
are carnivorous. The quintessential plants are the its AC value.
shambling mound and the treant. Fungal creatures
such as the gas spore and the myconid also fall into
Hit Points
this category. A monster usually dies or is destroyed when it drops to 0
Undead are once-living creatures brought to a hit points. For more on hit points, see the player’s D&D
horrifying state of undeath through the practice of basic rules or the Player’s Handbook.
necromantic magic or some unholy curse. Undead A monster’s hit points are presented both as a die
include walking corpses, such as vampires and zombies, expression and as an average number. For example,
as well as bodiless spirits, such as ghosts and specters. a monster with 2d8 hit points has 9 hit points on
average (2 × 4½).
Tags A monster’s size determines the die used to calculate
A monster might have one or more tags appended to its hit points, as shown in the Hit Dice by Size table.
its type, in parentheses. For example, an orc has the
humanoid (orc) type. The parenthetical tags provide Hit Dice by Size
additional categorization for certain creatures. The tags
Monster Size Hit Die Average HP per Die
have no rules of their own, but something in the game,
Tiny d4 2½
such as a magic item, might refer to them. For instance,
Small d6 3½
would work against any monster that has the demon tag. Medium d8 4½
Large d10 5½
Alignment Huge d12 6½
A monster’s alignment provides a clue to its disposition Gargantuan d20 10½
and how it behaves in a roleplaying or combat situation.

to reason with and might attack characters on sight,

whereas a neutral monster might be willing to negotiate. multiplied by the number of Hit Dice it possesses, and
See the player’s D&D basic rules or the Player’s the result is added to its hit points. For example, if a
Handbook
Hit Dice, it has 2d8 + 2 hit points (average 11).
the default. Feel free to depart from it and change a
monster’s alignment to suit the needs of your campaign. Speed
If you want a good-aligned green dragon or an evil storm A monster’s speed tells you how far it can move on its
giant, there’s nothing stopping you. turn. For more information on speed, see the player’s
Some creatures can have any alignment. In other D&D basic rules or the Player’s Handbook.
words, you choose the monster’s alignment. Some All creatures have a walking speed, simply called the
monster’s alignment entry indicates a tendency or monster’s speed. Creatures that have no form of ground-
aversion toward law, chaos, good, or evil. For example, based locomotion have a walking speed of 0 feet.
a berserker can be any chaotic alignment (chaotic good, Some creatures have one or more of the following
additional movement modes.
Many creatures of low intelligence have no
comprehension of law or chaos, good or evil. They don’t Burrow
make moral or ethical choices, but rather act on instinct. A monster that has a burrowing speed can use that
These creatures are unaligned, which means they don’t speed to move through sand, earth, mud, or ice. A
have an alignment. monster can’t burrow through solid rock unless it has a
special trait that allows it to do so.

Climb
A monster that has a climbing speed can use all or
part of its movement to move on vertical surfaces. The
monster doesn’t need to spend extra movement to climb.

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Fly A skill bonus is the sum of a monster’s relevant

determined by the monster’s challenge rating (as

hover, which makes them hard to knock out of the air

basic rules or the Player’s Handbook). Such a monster monster might have a larger-than-expected bonus
stops hovering when it dies.
its heightened expertise.
Swim
A monster that has a swimming speed doesn’t need to Vulnerabilities, Resistances,
spend extra movement to swim. and Immunities
Ability Scores Some creatures have vulnerability, resistance, or
immunity to certain types of damage. Additionally,
Every monster has six ability scores (Strength, some creatures are immune to certain conditions. If a
Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and
damage or a condition, it has a special trait.
information on ability scores and how they’re used
in play, see the player’s D&D basic rules or the Senses
Player’s Handbook.
The Senses entry notes a monster’s passive
Saving Throws Wisdom (Perception) score, as well as any special
senses the monster might have. Special senses are
The Saving Throws entry is reserved for creatures described below.
For example, a creature that isn’t easily charmed or Blindsight
frightened might gain a bonus on its Wisdom saving A monster with blindsight can perceive its surroundings
throws. Most creatures don’t have special saving throw
bonuses, in which case this section is absent. Creatures without eyes, such as grimlocks and gray
A saving throw bonus is the sum of a monster’s relevant oozes, typically have this special sense, as do creatures
with echolocation or heightened senses, such as bats
determined by the monster’s challenge rating (as shown and true dragons.
If a monster is naturally blind, it has a parenthetical

Proficiency Bonus by Challenge Rating

Challenge Bonus Challenge Bonus Darkvision

0 +2 14 +5 A monster with darkvision can see in the dark within a
1/8 +2 15 +5
the radius as if it were bright light, and in darkness as
1/4 +2 16 +5
if it were dim light. The monster can’t discern color in
1/2 +2 17 +6
darkness, only shades of gray. Many creatures that live
1 +2 18 +6 underground have this special sense.
2 +2 19 +6
3 +2 20 +6 Tremorsense
4 +2 21 +7 A monster with tremorsense can detect and pinpoint
5 +3 22 +7
6 +3 23 +7 provided that the monster and the source of the
7 +3 24 +7 vibrations are in contact with the same ground or
8 +3 25 +8
incorporeal creatures. Many burrowing creatures, such
9 +4 26 +8
as ankhegs and umber hulks, have this special sense.
10 +4 27 +8
11 +4 28 +8 Truesight
12 +4 29 +9
13 +5 30 +9 in normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures
and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and
Skills succeed on saving throws against them, and perceive
the original form of a shapechanger or a creature that
The Skills entry is reserved for monsters that are is transformed by magic. Furthermore, the monster can
see into the Ethereal Plane within the same range.
that is very perceptive and stealthy might have bonuses
to Wisdom (Perception) and Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

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Languages Experience Points by Challenge Rating
The languages that a monster can speak are listed Challenge XP Challenge XP
in alphabetical order. Sometimes a monster can 0 0 or 10 14 11,500
understand a language but can’t speak it, and this is 1/8 25 15 13,000
noted in its entry. A “—” indicates that a creature neither 1/4 50 16 15,000
speaks nor understands any language. 1/2 100 17 18,000
1 200 18 20,000
Telepathy 2 450 19 22,000
Telepathy is a magical ability that allows a monster to
3 700 20 25,000
communicate mentally with another creature within a
4 1,100 21 33,000
to share a language with the monster to communicate 5 1,800 22 41,000
in this way with it, but it must be able to understand at 6 2,300 23 50,000
least one language. A creature without telepathy can 7 2,900 24 62,000
receive and respond to telepathic messages but can’t 8 3,900 25 75,000
initiate or terminate a telepathic conversation. 9 5,000 26 90,000
A telepathic monster doesn’t need to see a contacted 10 5,900 27 105,000
creature and can end the telepathic contact at any time. 11 7,200 28 120,000
The contact is broken as soon as the two creatures are 12 8,400 29 135,000
no longer within range of each other or if the telepathic 13 10,000 30 155,000

telepathic monster can initiate or terminate a telepathic

conversation without using an action, but while the Special Traits
monster is incapacitated, it can’t initiate telepathic Special traits (which appear after a monster’s challenge
contact, and any current contact is terminated. rating but before any actions or reactions) are
A creature within the area of an or in characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat
any other location where magic doesn’t function can’t encounter and that require some explanation.
send or receive telepathic messages.
Innate Spellcasting
Challenge A monster with the innate ability to cast spells has
the Innate Spellcasting special trait. Unless noted
A monster’s challenge rating tells you how great a
otherwise, an innate spell of 1st level or higher is
threat the monster is. An appropriately equipped and
always cast at its lowest possible level and can’t be cast
well-rested party of four adventurers should be able to
at a higher level. If a monster has a cantrip where its
defeat a monster that has a challenge rating equal to its
level matters and no level is given, use the monster’s
challenge rating.
An innate spell can have special rules or restrictions.
a challenge rating of 3 to be a worthy challenge, but not
For example, a drow mage can innately cast the levitate
a deadly one.
spell, but the spell has a “self only” restriction, which
characters have a challenge rating lower than 1.
A monster’s innate spells can’t be swapped out with
other spells. If a monster’s innate spells don’t require
attack rolls, no attack bonus is given for them.
are worth no experience points, while those that have
attacks are worth 10 XP each. Spellcasting
Some monsters present a greater challenge than A monster with the Spellcasting class feature has a
even a typical 20th-level party can handle. These spellcaster level and spell slots, which it uses to cast its
monsters have a challenge rating of 21 or higher and are spells of 1st level and higher (as explained in the player’s
D&D basic rules and the Player’s Handbook). The
spellcaster level is also used for any cantrips included in
Experience Points the feature.
The number of experience points (XP) a monster is
The monster has a list of spells known or prepared
worth is based on its challenge rating. Typically, XP is
from a particular class. The list might also include
awarded for defeating the monster, although the DM
spells from a feature in that class, such as the Divine
may also award XP for neutralizing the threat posed by
Domain feature of the cleric.
the monster in some other manner.
A monster can cast a spell from its list at a higher level
Unless something tells you otherwise, a monster
if it has the spell slot to do so. For example, a drow mage
summoned by a spell or other magical ability is worth
with the 3rd-level lightning bolt spell can cast it as a
the XP noted in its stat block.
5th-level spell by using one of its 5th-level spell slots.
The guidelines later in this document explain how to
You can change the spells that a monster knows or
create encounters using XP budgets, as well as how to
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the same class list. If you do so, you might cause the Limited Usage
monster to be a greater or lesser threat than suggested
by its challenge rating. Some special abilities have restrictions on the number
of times they can be used.
Actions X/Day. The notation “X/Day” means a special ability
can be used X number of times and that a monster must
When a monster takes its action, it can choose from the
options in the Actions section of its stat block or use “1/Day” means a special ability can be used once and
one of the actions available to all creatures, such as the
Dash or Hide action, as described in the player’s D&D Recharge X–Y.
basic rules and the Player’s Handbook. a monster can use a special ability once and that the
Melee and Ranged Attacks ability then has a random chance of recharging during
each subsequent round of combat. At the start of each
The most common actions that a monster will take in
of the monster’s turns, roll a d6. If the roll is one of the
combat are melee and ranged attacks. These can be
numbers in the recharge notation, the monster regains
spell attacks or weapon attacks, where the “weapon”
the use of the special ability. The ability also recharges
might be a manufactured item or a natural weapon, such

kinds of attacks, see the player’s D&D basic rules or the

use the special ability once. Then, at the start of the
Player’s Handbook.
monster’s turn, it regains the use of that ability if it rolls
Creature vs. Target. The target of a melee or ranged
a 5 or 6 on a d6.
attack is usually either one creature or one target,
Recharge after a Short or Long Rest. This notation
means that a monster can use a special ability once and
or an object.
Hit.
a result of an attack hitting a target are described after
the “Hit” notation. You have the option of taking average
Equipment
damage or rolling the damage; for this reason, both the A stat block rarely refers to equipment, other than
average damage and the die expression are presented. armor or weapons used by a monster. A creature that
Miss. customarily wears clothes, such as a humanoid, is
that information is presented after the “Miss:” notation. assumed to be dressed appropriately.
You can equip monsters with additional gear and
Multiattack trinkets however you like, using the equipment
A creature that can make multiple attacks on its chapter of the player’s D&D basic rules or the Player’s
turn has the Multiattack ability. A creature can’t use Handbook for inspiration, and you decide how much of a
Multiattack when making an opportunity attack, which monster’s equipment is recoverable after the creature is
must be a single melee attack. slain and whether any of that equipment is still usable.
A battered suit of armor made for a monster is rarely
Ammunition usable by someone else, for instance.
A monster carries enough ammunition to make its If a spellcasting monster needs material components
ranged attacks. You can assume that a monster has 2d4 to cast its spells, assume that it has the material
pieces of ammunition for a thrown weapon attack, and components it needs to cast the spells in its stat block.
2d10 pieces of ammunition for a projectile weapon such
as a bow or crossbow.
Legendary Creatures
Reactions A legendary creature can do things that ordinary
creatures can’t. Legendary creatures can take special
If a monster can do something special with its reaction, actions outside their turns, and a few can exert power
that information is contained here. If a creature has no over their environment, causing extraordinary magical
special reaction, this section is absent.

Legendary Actions
Grapple Rules for Monsters A legendary creature can take a certain number of
Many monsters have special attacks that allow them to special actions—called legendary actions—outside its
quickly grapple prey. When a monster hits with such an
turn. Only one legendary action option can be used at
attack, it doesn’t need to make an additional ability check to
determine whether the grapple succeeds, unless the attack a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. A
says otherwise. legendary creature regains spent legendary actions at
A creature grappled by the monster can use its action to try the start of its turn. It isn’t required to use its legendary
to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength (Athletics) actions, and it can’t use legendary actions while
or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check against the escape DC in the incapacitated.
monster’s stat block. If no escape DC is given, assume the

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A Legendary Creature’s Lair
A legendary creature might have a section describing

either by act of will or simply by being present. Not all

legendary creatures have lairs. This section only applies
to legendary creatures that spend a great deal of time in
their lairs and are most likely to be encountered there.

Lair Actions
If a legendary creature has lair actions, it can use them
to harness the ambient magic in its lair. On initiative
count 20 (losing all initiative ties), the creature can
use one of its lair action options, or forgo using any of
them that round.

Regional Effects
The mere presence of a legendary creature can have

dissipate over time when the legendary creature dies.

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Adult Red Dragon A Red Dragon’s Lair
Huge dragon, chaotic evil
caverns under snow-capped peaks, or within the deep
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
halls of abandoned mines and dwarven strongholds.
Hit Points 256 (19d12 + 133)
Speed Caves with volcanic or geothermal activity are the most
highly prized red dragon lairs, creating hazards that
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA hinder intruders and letting searing heat and volcanic
27 (+8) 10 (+0) 25 (+7) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 21 (+5) gases wash over a dragon as it sleeps.
With its hoard well protected deep within the lair,
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +7, Cha +11 a red dragon spends as much of its time outside the
Skills Perception +13, Stealth +6 mountain as in it. For a red dragon, the great heights
Damage Immunities of the world are the throne from which it can look
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23 out to survey all it controls—and the wider world it
Languages Common, Draconic seeks to control.
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Throughout the lair complex, servants erect
monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it
throw, it can choose to succeed instead. has conquered.

Actions Lair Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon
makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: • Magma erupts from a point on the ground the dragon
can see within 120 feet of it, creating a 20-foot-high,
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 5-foot-radius geyser. Each creature in the geyser’s
Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage. area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, tak-
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage. much damage on a successful one.
• A tremor shakes the lair in a 60-foot radius around
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that
the dragon. Each creature other than the dragon on
is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed
the ground in that area must succeed on a DC 15
on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1
Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.
minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
• Volcanic gases form a cloud in a 20-foot-radius
sphere centered on a point the dragon can see within
the creature is immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for 120 feet of it. The sphere spreads around corners,
the next 24 hours. and its area is lightly obscured. It lasts until initia-
tive count 20 on the next round. Each creature that
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). starts its turn in the cloud must succeed on a DC 13
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end
of its turn. While poisoned in this way, a creature is
half as much damage on a successful one. incapacitated.
Legendary Actions Regional Effects
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the The region containing a legendary red dragon’s lair is
options below. Only one legendary action option can be used warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or
at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The
dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
• Small earthquakes are common within 6 miles of the
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. dragon’s lair.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack. • Water sources within 1 mile of the lair are supernatu-
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings.
rally warm and tainted by sulfur.
Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed
on a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8)
•
bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can portals to the Elemental Plane of Fire, allowing crea-

The odor of sulfur and pumice surrounds a red dragon,

of 1d10 days.
silhouette. Its beaked snout vents smoke at all times,

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Air Elemental Pounce. If the allosaurus moves at least 30 feet straight toward
a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
Large elemental, neutral
that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw
Armor Class 15 or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the allosaurus can
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24) make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Speed
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Damage Resistances lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing,
Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.
and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities poison The allosaurus is a predatory dinosaur of great size,
Condition Immunities exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, strength, and speed. It can run down almost any prey
over open ground, pouncing to pull creatures down with
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Auran
its wicked claws.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Animated Armor
Air Form. The elemental can enter a hostile creature’s space Medium construct, unaligned
and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1
inch wide without squeezing. Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Actions Speed 25 ft.
Multiattack. The elemental makes two slam attacks.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Whirlwind (Recharge 4–6). Each creature in the elemental’s Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion,
space must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failure,
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
up 20 feet away from the elemental in a random direction and passive Perception 6
knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes an object, such as a Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
every 10 feet it was thrown. If the target is thrown at another
creature, that creature must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity
Antimagic Susceptibility. The armor is incapacitated while in
saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone.
the area of an If targeted by dispel magic, the
If the saving throw is successful, the target takes half the
armor must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the
caster’s spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.
An air elemental is a funneling cloud of whirling air
False Appearance. While the armor remains motionless, it is
with a vague semblance of a face. It can turn itself into indistinguishable from a normal suit of armor.
a screaming cyclone, creating a whirlwind that batters
Actions
Multiattack. The armor makes two melee attacks.
Allosaurus Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Large beast, unaligned
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) This suit of magically animated plate armor clamors as
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18) it moves, banging and grinding like the vengeful spirit of
Speed 60 ft. a fallen knight.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Ankylosaurus Awakened Shrub
Huge beast, unaligned Small plant, unaligned

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Armor Class 9

Hit Points 68 (8d12 + 16) Hit Points 10 (3d6)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 11 Damage Vulnerabilities

Languages — Damage Resistances piercing
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Senses passive Perception 10
Languages one language known by its creator
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Actions
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. False Appearance. While the shrub remains motionless, it is
Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a indistinguishable from a normal shrub.
creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or
be knocked prone. Actions
Thick armor plating covers the body of the plant- Rake. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
eating dinosaur ankylosaurus, which defends itself Hit:
against predators with a knobbed tail that delivers a An awakened shrub is an ordinary shrub given
devastating strike. sentience and mobility by magic.

Ape Awakened Tree

Medium beast, unaligned
Huge plant, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6) Hit Points 59 (7d12 + 14)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. Speed 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +3 Damage Vulnerabilities

Senses passive Perception 13 Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing
Languages — Senses passive Perception 10
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Languages one language known by its creator
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. False Appearance. While the tree remains motionless, it is
indistinguishable from a normal tree.
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Actions
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/50 ft., one Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

An awakened tree is an ordinary tree given sentience

and mobility by magic.

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Axe Beak Banshee
Large beast, unaligned Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 11 Armor Class 12

Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) Hit Points 58 (13d8)
Speed 50 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 10 Saving Throws Wis +2, Cha +4

Languages — Damage Resistances
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened,
Actions
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage. Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
An axe beak
wedge-shaped beak, and a nasty disposition.
Detect Life. The banshee can magically sense the presence
of living creatures up to 5 miles away. She knows the general
Baboon direction they’re in but not their exact locations.
Small beast, unaligned
Incorporeal Movement. The banshee can move through other
Armor Class 12
5 (1d10) force damage if she ends her turn inside an object.
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Corrupting Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) necrotic damage.
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within 60 feet of
Senses passive Perception 11 the banshee that can see her must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
Languages —
saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
with disadvantage if the banshee is within line of sight, ending
Pack Tactics. The baboon has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the baboon’s allies is within
5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. banshee’s Horrifying Visage for the next 24 hours.

Actions Wail (1/Day). The banshee releases a mournful wail, provided

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. and undead. All other creatures within 30 feet of her that can
Hit: hear her must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On
a failure, a creature drops to 0 hit points. On a success, a
Badger creature takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage.The woeful banshee
is a spiteful creature formed from the spirit of a female
Tiny beast, unaligned
elf. Its face is wreathed in a wild tangle of hair, its body
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 3 (1d4 + 1)
Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11

Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Keen Smell. The badger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)

checks that rely on smell.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 piercing damage.
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Bat Black Bear
Tiny beast, unaligned Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6)
Speed Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Skills Perception +3

Languages — Senses passive Perception 13
Challenge 0 (10 XP) Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Echolocation. The bat can’t use its blindsight while deafened.
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
Keen Hearing. The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
checks that rely on hearing.
Actions
Actions
Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. one with its claws.
Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Basilisk Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Medium monstrosity, unaligned
Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 20 ft. Blink Dog
Medium fey, lawful good
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 40 ft.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
12 (+1) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 11 (+0)

Petrifying Gaze. If a creature starts its turn within 30 feet of the Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
basilisk and the two of them can see each other, the basilisk Senses passive Perception 13
can force the creature to make a DC 12 Constitution saving Languages Blink Dog, understands Sylvan but can’t speak it
throw if the basilisk isn’t incapacitated. On a failed save, the Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
creature magically begins to turn to stone and is restrained. It
must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a
Keen Hearing and Smell. The dog has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
A creature that isn’t surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the Actions
saving throw at the start of its turn. If it does so, it can’t see
the basilisk until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
eyes again. If it looks at the basilisk in the meantime, it must Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
immediately make the save. Teleport (Recharge 4–6). The dog magically teleports, along
with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to
light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze. an unoccupied space it can see. Before or after teleporting, the
dog can make one bite attack.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. A blink dog takes its name from its ability to blink in
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage. and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks
and to avoid harm.
A basilisk is a multilegged, reptilian horror whose
deadly gaze transforms victims into porous stone. With
it strong jaws, the creature consumes this stone, which
returns to organic form in its gullet.

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Blood Hawk Brown Bear
Small beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 7 (2d6) Hit Points 34 (4d10 + 12)
Speed Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +4 Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 14 Senses passive Perception 13
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Keen Sight. The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on sight. checks that rely on smell.
Pack Tactics. The hawk has advantage on an attack roll against Actions
a creature if at least one of the hawk’s allies is within 5 feet of
the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and
one with its claws.
Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Taking its name from its crimson feathers and Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
aggressive nature, the blood hawk fearlessly attacks
with its daggerlike beak. Bugbear
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil

Boar Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)

Medium beast, unaligned Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Skills Stealth +6, Survival +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
Senses passive Perception 9 Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the
bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it
target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.
be knocked prone.
Actions
Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is
target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage.
reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
Actions range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range.
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
Bugbears are hairy goblinoids born for battle and
mayhem. They survive by raiding and hunting, but are

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Camel Actions
Large beast, unaligned Multiattack. The centaur makes two attacks: one with its pike
and one with its hooves or two with its longbow.
Armor Class 9
Hit Points 15 (2d10 + 4) Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Speed 50 ft. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft.,
Senses passive Perception 9 one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) A centaur has the body of a great horse topped by a

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.
Chimera
Large monstrosity, chaotic evil

Cat Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)
Tiny beast, unaligned
Speed
Armor Class 12
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
Skills Perception +8
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages — Actions
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Multiattack. The chimera makes three attacks: one with its
bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its
Keen Smell. The cat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on smell. bite or horns.

Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 slashing damage. Horns. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (1d12 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Centaur Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Large monstrosity, neutral good Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6).
Armor Class 12
15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15
Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 50 ft.
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA A chimera is a vile combination of goat, lion, and dragon,
and features the heads of all three of those creatures. It
likes to swoop down from the sky and engulf prey with
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Charge. If the centaur moves at least 30 feet straight toward a

target and then hits it with a pike attack on the same turn, the
target takes an extra 10 (3d6) piercing damage.

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Cockatrice Crab
Small monstrosity, unaligned Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 27 (6d6 + 6) Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Skills Stealth +2

Languages — Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Actions
Amphibious. The crab can breathe air and water.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage, and the target must succeed Actions
on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw against being magically
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.
and is restrained. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of

Crocodile
The cockatrice looks like a hideous hybrid of lizard, Large beast, unaligned
bird, and bat. It is infamous for its ability to turn
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.
Constrictor Snake
Large beast, unaligned STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Armor Class 12
Hit Points 13 (2d10 + 2) Skills Stealth +2
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Senses passive Perception 10
Languages —
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Hold Breath. The crocodile can hold its breath for 15 minutes.
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages — Actions
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage, and the target is
Actions grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is
restrained, and the crocodile can’t bite another target.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the
target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends,
the creature is restrained, and the snake can’t constrict
another target.

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Cyclops Deer
Huge giant, chaotic neutral Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Armor Class 13

Hit Points 138 (12d12 + 60) Hit Points 4 (1d8)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 8 Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Giant Languages —
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Poor Depth Perception. The cyclops has disadvantage on any Actions

attack roll against a target more than 30 feet away.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Actions Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.
Multiattack. The cyclops makes two greatclub attacks.
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one Dire Wolf
Large beast, unaligned
target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10)
Speed 50 ft.
Cyclopes are one-eyed giants that eke out a meager
existence in wild lands. They are a terrifying threat in STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
combat due to their size and strength, but they can often
be tricked by clever foes.
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Death Dog Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom
Speed 40 ft. (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll against a
creature if at least one of the wolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the
creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15 Actions
Languages — Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
Challenge 1 (200 XP) 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Two-Headed. The dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed,
deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.

Actions
Multiattack. The dog makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it
must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw against
disease or become poisoned until the disease is cured. Every 24
hours that elapse, the creature must repeat the saving throw,
reducing its hit point maximum by 5 (1d10) on a failure. This
reduction lasts until the disease is cured. The creature dies if
the disease reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

A death dog is an ugly two-headed hound that roams

plains, deserts, and the Underdark.

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Doppelganger Actions
Medium monstrosity (shapechanger), neutral Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft. Eagle
Small beast, unaligned
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
11 (+0) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3 Speed
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to
Languages —
polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the
same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t
transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Keen Sight. The eagle has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on sight.
Ambusher. The doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls
against any creature it has surprised. Actions
Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.
target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage from the attack.

Actions Earth Elemental

Multiattack. The doppelganger makes two melee attacks. Large elemental, neutral

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Hit Points 126 (12d10 + 60)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
Read Thoughts. The doppelganger magically reads the surface
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone,
2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the
target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its Damage Vulnerabilities thunder
thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the nonmagical weapons
target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom Damage Immunities poison
(Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Condition Immunities
Persuasion) checks against the target. poisoned, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.,
Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take passive Perception 10
Languages Terran
pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
and disguise.
Earth Glide. The elemental can burrow through nonmagical,
Draft Horse unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the elemental
Large beast, unaligned doesn’t disturb the material it moves through.

Armor Class 10 Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) and structures.
Speed 40 ft.
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Multiattack. The elemental makes two slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages — An earth elemental plods forward like a walking hill,
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) club-like arms of jagged stone swinging at its sides. Its
head and body consist of dirt and stone, occasionally set
with chunks of metal, gems, and bright minerals.

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Elephant Fire Elemental
Huge beast, unaligned Large elemental, neutral

Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Armor Class 13

Hit Points 76 (8d12 + 24) Hit Points 102 (12d10 + 36)
Speed 40 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 10 Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
Languages — nonmagical weapons
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Damage Immunities
Condition Immunities exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed,
Trampling Charge. If the elephant moves at least 20 feet Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack Languages Ignan
on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is
prone, the elephant can make one stomp attack against it as a
bonus action. Fire Form. The elemental can move through a space as narrow
as 1 inch wide without squeezing. A creature that touches the
Actions elemental or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) piercing damage.
enters a creature’s space on a turn, that creature takes 5 (1d10)
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone
creature. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
start of each of its turns.

Elk Illumination. The elemental sheds bright light in a 30-foot

radius and dim light in an additional 30 feet.
Large beast, unaligned
Water Susceptibility. For every 5 feet the elemental moves in
Armor Class 10 water, or for every gallon of water splashed on it, it takes 1
Hit Points 13 (2d10 + 2)
cold damage.
Speed 50 ft.
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Multiattack. The elemental makes two touch attacks.
Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Senses passive Perception 10 Hit:
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
of each of its turns.
Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the
capricious devastation. Wherever it moves, it sets its
target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the target is a creature,
surroundings ablaze, turning the world to ash, smoke,
it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone. and cinders.

Actions
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone
creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

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Fire Giant Flameskull
Huge giant, lawful evil Tiny undead, neutral evil

Armor Class 18 (plate) Armor Class 13

Hit Points 162 (13d12 + 78) Hit Points 40 (9d4 + 18)
Speed 30 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Saving Throws Dex +3, Con +10, Cha +5 Skills Arcana +5, Perception +2
Skills Athletics +11, Perception +6 Damage Resistances lightning, necrotic, piercing
Damage Immunities Damage Immunities
Senses passive Perception 16 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened,
Languages Giant paralyzed, poisoned
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two greatsword attacks. Illumination.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one foot radius, or bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light
target. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) slashing damage. for an additional 15 feet. It can switch between the options
as an action.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one
target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. Magic Resistance.

a fearsome reputation as soldiers and conquerors. Rejuvenation.

points in 1 hour unless holy water is sprinkled on its remains or
a dispel magic or remove curse spell is cast on them.
mountains, and are known for their ability to burn,
plunder, and destroy. Spellcasting.
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). It requires no somatic or material

wizard spells prepared:

Cantrip (at will): mage hand
1st level (3 slots): magic missile, shield
2nd level (2 slots): blur,
3rd level (1 slot):

Actions
Multiattack.
Fire Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 30 ft., one target.
Hit:

spells called up from the dark recesses of its memory.

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Flesh Golem Flying Snake
Medium construct, neutral Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 9 Armor Class 14

Hit Points 93 (11d8 + 44) Hit Points 5 (2d4)
Speed 30 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Damage Immunities lightning, poison; bludgeoning, Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 11
piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons that Languages —
aren’t adamantine Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened,

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Flyby. The snake doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it
Languages understands the languages of its creator
but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 piercing damage plus 7 (3d4) poison damage.
Berserk. Whenever the golem starts its turn with 40 hit points
or fewer, roll a d6. On a 6, the golem goes berserk. On each of A is a brightly colored, winged serpent
its turns while berserk, the golem attacks the nearest creature found in remote jungles.
it can see. If no creature is near enough to move to and attack,
the golem attacks an object, with preference for an object
smaller than itself. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues Flying Sword
to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. Small construct, unaligned
The golem’s creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem,
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
golem must be able to hear its creator, who must take an Hit Points 17 (5d6)
action to make a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the Speed
check succeeds, the golem ceases being berserk. If it takes
damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
berserk again.
Aversion of Fire. Saving Throws Dex +4
disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of Damage Immunities poison, psychic
its next turn. Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened,
Immutable Form. Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
that would alter its form. passive Perception 7
Lightning Absorption. Whenever the golem is subjected to Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
lightning damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a
number of hit points equal to the lightning damage dealt.
Antimagic Susceptibility. The sword is incapacitated while in
Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on saving throws
the area of an If targeted by dispel magic, the
sword must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the
Magic Weapons. The golem’s weapon attacks are magical. caster’s spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.

Actions False Appearance. While the sword remains motionless and

Multiattack. The golem makes two slam attacks.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Actions
Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.

parts stitched and bolted together into a muscled

brute imbued with formidable strength. Powerful

most potent weapons.

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Frog Gargoyle
Tiny beast, unaligned Medium elemental, chaotic evil

Armor Class 11 Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +1, Stealth +3 Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11 nonmagical weapons that aren’t adamantine
Languages — Damage Immunities poison
Challenge 0 (0 XP) Condition Immunities
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Terran
Amphibious. The frog can breathe air and water. Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Standing Leap. The frog’s long jump is up to 10 feet and its
high jump is up to 5 feet, with or without a running start. False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains motionless, it is
A frog indistinguishable from an inanimate statue.
insects and typically dwells near water, in trees, or
underground.
Actions
Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two attacks: one with its bite
and one with its claws.
Frost Giant Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Huge giant, neutral evil
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Armor Class 15 (patchwork armor) Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit Points 138 (12d12 + 60) Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Speed 40 ft.
These malevolent creatures of elemental earth resemble
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
masonry and ruins, delighting in the terror it creates
when it breaks from its suspended pose.
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +3, Cha +4
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +3
Damage Immunities cold
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Giant
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two greataxe attacks.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 25 (3d12 + 6) slashing damage.
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one
target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Frost giants are creatures of ice and snow, with hair

as glacial ice. They respect only brute strength and

skill in battle.

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Ghost Ghoul
Medium undead, any alignment Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 11 Armor Class 12

Hit Points 45 (10d8) Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Damage Resistances Damage Immunities poison

piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned
Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages any languages it knew in life
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Ethereal Sight. The ghost can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Incorporeal Movement. The ghost can move through other Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage. If the target is a creature
other than an elf or undead, it must succeed on a DC 10
(1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
Actions
Withering Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., With their razor-sharp teeth and jagged claws, ghouls
one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) necrotic damage. roam the night in packs, driven by an insatiable hunger
Etherealness. The ghost enters the Ethereal Plane from the
Material Plane, or vice versa. It is visible on the Material Plane
while it is in the Border Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can’t Giant Ape
Huge beast, unaligned
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within 60 feet
of the ghost that can see it must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom Armor Class 12
saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. If the save fails by Hit Points 157 (15d12 + 60)
5 or more, the target also ages 1d4 × 10 years. A frightened Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
turns, ending the frightened condition on itself on a success. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

the target is immune to this ghost’s Horrifying Visage for the

greater Skills Athletics +9, Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
restoration spell, but only within 24 hours of it occurring.
Languages —
Possession (Recharge 6). One humanoid that the ghost can see Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving
throw or be possessed by the ghost; the ghost then disappears,
and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. Actions
The ghost now controls the body but doesn’t deprive the target Multiattack.
of awareness. The ghost can’t be targeted by any attack, spell,
Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
being charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 50/100 ft., one
target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s target. Hit: 30 (7d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

The possession lasts until the body drops to 0 hit points,

the ghost ends it as a bonus action, or the ghost is turned or
dispel evil and good spell. When
the possession ends, the ghost reappears in an unoccupied
space within 5 feet of the body. The target is immune to this
ghost’s Possession for 24 hours after succeeding on the saving
throw or after the possession ends.

A ghost is the soul of a once-living creature, bound to

haunt a location, creature, or object from its life.

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Giant Badger Giant Boar
Medium beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 10 Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Hit Points 42 (5d10 + 15)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft. Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11 Senses passive Perception 8

Languages — Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Keen Smell. The badger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
checks that rely on smell. target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the
target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage. If the target is a
Actions creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or
Multiattack. The badger makes two attacks: one with its bite be knocked prone.
and one with its claws. Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. takes 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage. is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Actions
Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) slashing damage.
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Giant Bat
Large beast, unaligned
Giant Centipede
Small beast, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 22 (4d10)
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Speed
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Echolocation. The bat can’t use its blindsight while deafened.
Keen Hearing. The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) Actions
checks that rely on hearing.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Actions Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed
on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) poison
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. damage. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even
after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned
in this way.

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Giant Constrictor Snake Giant Crocodile
Huge beast, unaligned Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 60 (8d12 + 8) Hit Points 85 (9d12 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Speed 30 ft., swim 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +2 Skills Stealth +5

Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 12 Senses passive Perception 10
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Actions Hold Breath. The crocodile can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Actions
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Multiattack. The crocodile makes two attacks: one with its bite
Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one and one with its tail.
creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends,
Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) piercing damage, and the target is grappled
the creature is restrained, and the snake can’t constrict
(escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the target is
another target.
restrained, and the crocodile can’t bite another target.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target
Giant Crab not grappled by the crocodile. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning
Medium beast, unaligned
damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Giant Eagle
Large beast, neutral good
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Skills Stealth +4 Speed
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages — STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Amphibious. The crab can breathe air and water. Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Actions Languages Giant Eagle, understands Common and Auran but
can’t speak them
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage, and the target is
grappled (escape DC 11). The crab has two claws, each of
which can grapple only one target. Keen Sight. The eagle has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on sight.

Actions
Multiattack. The eagle makes two attacks: one with its beak
and one with its talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

A giant eagle is a noble creature that speaks its own

language and understands some speech.

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Giant Elk Giant Frog
Huge beast, unaligned Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Armor Class 11

Hit Points 42 (5d12 + 10) Hit Points 18 (4d8)
Speed 60 ft. Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +4 Skills Perception +2, Stealth +3

Senses passive Perception 14 Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Giant Elk, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan Languages —
but can’t speak them Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Amphibious. The frog can breathe air and water.
Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the Standing Leap. The frog’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its
target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the target is a creature, high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.
it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Actions Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, and the target is grappled
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. (escape DC 11). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained,
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. and the frog can’t bite another target.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone Swallow. The frog makes one bite attack against a Small or
creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. smaller target it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target is
swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed target is
blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and
Giant Fire Beetle at the start of each of the frog’s turns. The frog can have only
Small beast, unaligned
one target swallowed at a time.
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) If the frog dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1) by it and can escape from the corpse using 5 feet of movement,
Speed 30 ft. exiting prone.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Giant Goat
Large beast, unaligned
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages — Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Challenge 0 (10 XP) Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 40 ft.

Illumination. The beetle sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Actions Senses passive Perception 11

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Languages —
Hit: Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

A is a nocturnal creature that features

Charge. If the goat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
after the beetle dies. target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the
target takes an extra 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage. If the target
is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw
or be knocked prone.
Sure-Footed. The goat has advantage on Strength and Dexterity

Actions
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

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Giant Hyena Giant Octopus
Large beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 11

Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Hit Points 52 (8d10 + 8)
Speed 50 ft. Speed 10 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3 Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5

Senses passive Perception 13 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Rampage. When the hyena reduces a creature to 0 hit points Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its
with a melee attack on its turn, the hyena can take a bonus breath for 1 hour.
action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack.
The octopus has advantage on
Actions Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Actions
Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one
Giant Lizard target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a
Large beast, unaligned creature, it is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends,
the target is restrained, and the octopus can’t use its tentacles
Armor Class 12 (natural armor) on another target.
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A 20-foot-
radius cloud of ink extends all around the octopus if it is
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA underwater. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute,

releasing the ink, the octopus can use the Dash action as a
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10 bonus action.
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Giant Owl
Large beast, neutral
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Armor Class 12
Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed
Giant lizards are fearsome predators often used as
mounts or draft animals by reptilian humanoids and STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
residents of the Underdark.

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Giant Owl, understands Common, Elvish, and
Sylvan but can’t speak them
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Flyby. The owl doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it

Keen Hearing and Sight. The owl has advantage on Wisdom

(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 8 (2d6 + 1) slashing damage.

Giant owls are intelligent creatures that are the

guardians of their woodland realms.

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Giant Poisonous Snake Giant Scorpion
Medium beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +2 Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages —
Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Actions
Actions Multiattack. The scorpion makes three attacks: two with its
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. claws and one with its sting.
Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make
a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is
successful one. grappled (escape DC 12). The scorpion has two claws, each of
which can grapple only one target.

Giant Rat Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must make
Small beast, unaligned
a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) poison
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
Armor Class 12
successful one.
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Giant Sea Horse
Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Hit Points 16 (3d10)
Languages — Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft.
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on smell.
Senses passive Perception 11
Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a Languages —
creature if at least one of the rat’s allies is within 5 feet of the Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions Charge. If the sea horse moves at least 20 feet straight toward
a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
target takes an extra 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. If the target
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw
or be knocked prone.
Water Breathing. The sea horse can breathe only underwater.

Actions
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

Giant sea horses are often used as mounts by

aquatic humanoids.

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Giant Shark webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 5;
Huge beast, unaligned
and psychic damage).
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 126 (11d12 + 55)
Speed 0 ft., swim 50 ft.
Giant Toad
Large beast, unaligned
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 39 (6d10 + 6)
Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.
Skills Perception +3
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 13
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Blood Frenzy. The shark has advantage on melee attack rolls Languages —
against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.

Amphibious. The toad can breathe air and water.
Actions
Standing Leap. The toad’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.
Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage.

A giant shark is 30 feet long and normally found in

Actions
deep oceans. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) poison
damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this
Giant Spider grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the toad can’t bite
Large beast, unaligned another target.

Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Swallow. The toad makes one bite attack against a Medium
Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) or smaller target it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. is swallowed, and the grapple ends. The swallowed target
is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
damage at the start of each of the toad’s turns. The toad can
have only one target swallowed at a time.
Skills Stealth +7 If the toad dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 by it and can escape from the corpse using 5 feet of movement,
Languages — exiting prone.
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Spider Climb.
upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an
ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the
exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions
caused by webbing.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must make a
DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the
target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit
points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.
Web (Recharge 5–6). Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
range 30/60 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is restrained by
webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC
12 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The

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Giant Vulture Giant Weasel
Large beast, neutral evil Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 10 Armor Class 13

Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6) Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5

Senses passive Perception 13 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common but can’t speak Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Keen Sight and Smell. The vulture has advantage on Wisdom Keen Hearing and Smell. The weasel has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell. (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics. The vulture has advantage on an attack roll Actions
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. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Actions
Multiattack. The vulture makes two attacks: one with its beak Giant Wolf Spider
and one with its talons. Medium beast, unaligned

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Armor Class 13
Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
A giant vulture has advanced intelligence and a
malevolent bent.
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +7
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Giant Wasp Languages —
Medium beast, unaligned Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Armor Class 12
Spider Climb.
Hit Points 13 (3d8)
upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an
Speed
ability check.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows
the exact location of any other creature in contact with
the same web.
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages — Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) caused by webbing.

Actions
Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, and the target must make a
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must make DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) poison damage
a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the
successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit
hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.
after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned
Giant wolf spiders hunt prey across open ground or
in this way.
hide in burrows or crevices to attack from ambush.

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Gnoll Goblin
Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil

Armor Class 15 (hide armor, shield) Armor Class 15 (leather armor, shield)
Hit Points 22 (5d8) Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Skills Stealth +6

Languages Gnoll Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Rampage. When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points

with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll can take a bonus Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide
action to move up to half its speed and make a bite attack. action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft.,
range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a Goblins are small, black-hearted humanoids that lair
melee attack. in despoiled dungeons and other dismal settings.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft., Individually weak, they gather in large numbers to
one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage. torment other creatures.
Gnolls are feral, hyena-headed humanoids that attack
without warning, slaughtering their victims and Grick
Medium monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Goat Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Medium beast, unaligned Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Armor Class 10 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Hit Points 4 (1d8)
Speed 40 ft.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA damage from nonmagical weapons
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Senses passive Perception 10 Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
The grick has advantage on Dexterity
(Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Charge. If the goat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the Actions
target takes an extra 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage. If the target Multiattack. The grick makes one attack with its tentacles. If
is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 10 Strength saving throw that attack hits, the grick can make one beak attack against the
or be knocked prone. same target.
Sure-Footed. The goat has advantage on Strength and Dexterity Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Actions Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage. This wormlike monstrosity blends in with the rock of
the caverns it haunts. When prey comes near, its barbed
tentacles unfurl to reveal its hungry, snapping beak.

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Griffon the Dash action on its turn to move toward the harpy by the
most direct route. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but
Large monstrosity, unaligned
before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and
Armor Class 12 whenever it takes damage from a source other than the harpy,
Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) a target can repeat the saving throw. A creature can also repeat
Speed the saving throw at the end of each of its turns. If a creature’s

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA A target that successfully saves is immune to this harpy’s
song for the next 24 hours.

A harpy combines the body, legs, and wings of a vulture

Skills Perception +5
with the torso, arms, and head of a human female.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Its sweet song has lured countless adventurers to
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) their deaths.

Keen Sight. Hawk

checks that rely on sight. Tiny beast, unaligned

Actions Armor Class 13

Hit Points
Multiattack.
Speed
and one with its claws.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Skills Perception +4
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage. Senses passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
muscular body of a lion and the head, forelegs, and
wings of an eagle.
Keen Sight. The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on sight.
Harpy
Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil Actions
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Armor Class 11
Hit: 1 slashing damage.
Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Actions
Multiattack. The harpy makes two attacks: one with its claws
and one with its club.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) slashing damage.
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Luring Song. The harpy sings a magical melody. Every
humanoid and giant within 300 feet of the harpy that can hear
the song must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or
be charmed until the song ends. The harpy must take a bonus
action on its subsequent turns to continue singing. It can stop
singing at any time. The song ends if the harpy is incapacitated.
While charmed by the harpy, a target is incapacitated and
ignores the songs of other harpies. If the charmed target is
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Hell Hound Hippogriff
Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Armor Class 11

Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 50 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +5 Skills Perception +5

Damage Immunities Senses passive Perception 15
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages —
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak it Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Sight.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Actions
Pack Tactics. The hound has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the hound’s allies is within 5 Multiattack.
feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. beak and one with its claws.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Actions Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6).
cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity
and forelimbs of an eagle, the hindquarters of a horse,
half as much damage on a successful one. and a head that combines the features of both animals.

dogs, hell hounds commonly serve evil creatures that Hobgoblin

use them as guard animals and companions. Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil

Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)

Hill Giant Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Huge giant, chaotic evil Speed 30 ft.

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hit Points 105 (10d12 + 40)
Speed 40 ft.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Skills Perception +2
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an
Senses passive Perception 12
extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack
Languages Giant
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) if that creature is within 5 feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that
isn’t incapacitated.

Actions Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two greatclub attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage, or 6 (1d10 + 1)
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one slashing damage if used with two hands.
target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 150/600 ft.,
Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Hobgoblins are large goblinoids with dark orange
or red-orange skin. A hobgoblin measures virtue by
raid in constant search of food. Their skins are tan physical strength and martial prowess, caring about
from lives spent beneath the sun, and their weapons are nothing except skill and cunning in battle.
uprooted trees and rocks pulled from the earth.

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Hunter Shark Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage.
Large beast, unaligned
The hydra is a reptilian horror with a crocodilian body
Armor Class 12 (natural armor) and multiple heads on long, serpentine necks. Although
Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) its heads can be severed, the hydra magically regrows
Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft.
them in short order.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hyena
Medium beast, unaligned
Skills Perception +2
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 12 Armor Class 11
Languages — Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Speed 50 ft.

Blood Frenzy. The shark has advantage on melee attack rolls STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater. Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Actions Languages —
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

A hunter shark is 15 to 20 feet long, and usually hunts Pack Tactics. The hyena has advantage on an attack roll against
a creature if at least one of the hyena’s allies is within 5 feet of
alone in deep waters.
the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Hydra Actions
Huge monstrosity, unaligned Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage.
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Jackal
Small beast, unaligned
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Skills Perception +6 Speed 40 ft.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages — STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Skills Perception +3
Hold Breath. The hydra can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Senses passive Perception 13
Multiple Heads. Languages —
than one head, the hydra has advantage on saving throws Challenge 0 (10 XP)
against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened,
stunned, and knocked unconscious. Keen Hearing and Smell. The jackal has advantage on Wisdom
Whenever the hydra takes 25 or more damage in a single (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
turn, one of its heads dies. If all its heads die, the hydra dies.
At the end of its turn, it grows two heads for each of its heads Pack Tactics. The jackal has advantage on an attack roll against
a creature if at least one of the jackal’s allies is within 5 feet of
since its last turn. The hydra regains 10 hit points for each head the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
regrown in this way.
Actions
Reactive Heads. For each head the hydra has beyond
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
one, it gets an extra reaction that can be used only for
Hit: 1 (1d4 – 1) piercing damage.
opportunity attacks.
Wakeful. While the hydra sleeps, at least one of its
heads is awake.

Actions
Multiattack. The hydra makes as many bite attacks as
it has heads.

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Killer Whale Lion
Huge beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Armor Class 12

Hit Points 90 (12d12 + 12) Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Speed 0 ft., swim 60 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6

Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Senses passive Perception 13
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Echolocation. The whale can’t use its blindsight Keen Smell. The lion has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
while deafened. checks that rely on smell.
Hold Breath. The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes. Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a
creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 feet of the
Keen Hearing. The whale has advantage on Wisdom
creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
Actions creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or
Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4) piercing damage. be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one
bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Kobold Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long
jump up to 25 feet.
Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil

Armor Class 12
Actions
Hit Points Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 30 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

Languages Common, Draconic
Lizard
Tiny beast, unaligned
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Armor Class 10
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has Hit Points 2 (1d4)
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within
5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages —
Actions Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Actions
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Kobolds are craven reptilian humanoids that commonly
infest dungeons. They make up for their physical
ineptitude with a cleverness for trap making.

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Lizardfolk A mammoth is an elephantine creature with thick fur
and long tusks.
Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor, shield)

Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Manticore
Large monstrosity, lawful evil
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4, Survival +5 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Draconic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes. Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Actions Tail Spike Regrowth. The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes.
Multiattack. The lizardfolk makes two melee attacks, each one

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Actions
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. Multiattack. The manticore makes three attacks: one with its
bite and two with its claws or three with its tail spikes.
Heavy Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Spiked Shield. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. Tail Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Lizardfolk are primitive reptilian humanoids that lurk in
swamps and jungles. Fiercely territorial, they kill when A manticore has a vaguely humanoid head, the body
it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive. of a lion, and the wings of a dragon. Its long tail ends
in a cluster of deadly spikes that can impale prey at

Mammoth impressive range.

Huge beast, unaligned

Mastiff
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Medium beast, unaligned
Hit Points 126 (11d12 + 55)
Speed 40 ft. Armor Class 12
Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Trampling Charge. If the mammoth moves at least 20 feet Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on
the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, Keen Hearing and Smell.
the mammoth can make one stomp attack against it as a Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
bonus action.
Actions
Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) piercing damage. succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone are impressive hounds prized by humanoids
creature. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. for their loyalty and keen senses.

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Medusa Merfolk
Medium monstrosity, lawful evil Medium humanoid (merfolk), neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Armor Class 11

Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 12 (+1)

Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5 Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common Languages Aquan, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see the medusa’s Amphibious. The merfolk can breathe air and water.
eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa
can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if Actions
the medusa isn’t incapacitated and can see the creature. If Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft.
the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage,
or 4 (1d8) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a
turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must melee attack.
repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming
Merfolk are aquatic humanoids with the lower body of a
greater
restoration spell or other magic.
Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the
saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it
Minotaur
Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
can’t see the medusa until the start of its next turn, when it can
avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the medusa in the
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
meantime, it must immediately make the save.
Hit Points 76 (9d10 + 27)
Speed 40 ft.
within 30 feet of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is,
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes either three melee attacks— Skills Perception +7
one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword—or two Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
ranged attacks with its longbow. Languages Abyssal
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Snake Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6)
poison damage. Charge. If the minotaur moves at least 10 feet straight toward a
target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 be pushed up to 10 feet away and knocked prone.
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path
poison damage. it has traveled.
A victim of a terrible curse, the serpent-haired medusa Reckless. At the start of its turn, the minotaur can gain
advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls it makes during
into stone monuments to its corruption. that turn, but attack rolls against it have advantage until the
start of its next turn.

Actions
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage.
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Their fur stained with the blood of fallen foes, minotaurs

are massive, bull-headed humanoids whose roar is a
savage battle cry that all civilized creatures fear.

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Mule turn. If the target fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is also
paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the
Medium beast, unaligned
saving throw is immune to the Dreadful Glare of all mummies
Armor Class 10 (but not mummy lords) for the next 24 hours.
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 40 ft. the shrouds of death, mummies shamble out from lost
temples and tombs to slay any who disturb their rest.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Nothic
Senses passive Perception 10 Medium aberration, neutral evil
Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
Beast of Burden. The mule is considered to be a Large animal
for the purpose of determining its carrying capacity.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Sure-Footed. The mule has advantage on Strength and

knock it prone. Skills Arcana +3, Insight +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Actions Languages Undercommon
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Keen Sight. The nothic has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on sight.
Mummy
Medium undead, lawful evil Actions
Multiattack. The nothic makes two claw attacks.
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 20 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Rotting Gaze. The nothic targets one creature it can see
within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12
Constitution saving throw against this magic or take 10 (3d6)
Saving Throws Wis +2 necrotic damage.
Damage Vulnerabilities
Weird Insight. The nothic targets one creature it can see within
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception)
nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison check against the nothic’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, nothic wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about
paralyzed, poisoned the target. The target automatically wins if it is immune to
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 being charmed.
Languages the languages it knew in life
A nothic is a monstrous creature with terrible talons and
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
a single great eye. When driven to violence, it uses its

Actions
Multiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and

Rotting Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6)
necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on
a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy
rot. The cursed target can’t regain hit points, and its hit point
maximum decreases by 10 (3d6) for every 24 hours that elapse.
If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the
target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until
removed by the remove curse spell or other magic.
Dreadful Glare. The mummy targets one creature it can see
within 60 feet of it. If the target can see the mummy, it must
succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw against this magic
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Ochre Jelly Octopus
Large ooze, unaligned Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 8 Armor Class 12

Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Hit Points 3 (1d6)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft. Speed 5 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Damage Resistances acid Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4

Damage Immunities lightning, slashing Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 12
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, Languages —
frightened, prone Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 8
Languages — Hold Breath. While out of water, the octopus can hold its
Challenge 2 (450 XP) breath for 30 minutes.
The octopus has advantage on
Amorphous. The jelly can move through a space as narrow as 1 Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater.
inch wide without squeezing. Water Breathing. The octopus can breathe only underwater.
Spider Climb.
upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Actions
ability check. Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled
Actions (escape DC 10). Until this grapple ends, the octopus can’t use
Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one its tentacles on another target.
target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A 5-foot-
acid damage. radius cloud of ink extends all around the octopus if it is
underwater. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute,
Reactions
Split. When a jelly that is Medium or larger is subjected to releasing the ink, the octopus can use the Dash action as a
lightning or slashing damage, it splits into two new jellies if it bonus action.
has at least 10 hit points. Each new jelly has hit points equal to
half the original jelly’s, rounded down. New jellies are one size
smaller than the original jelly. Ogre
Large giant, chaotic evil
An ochre jelly is a yellowish ooze that can slide
under doors and through narrow cracks in pursuit of Armor Class 11 (hide armor)
creatures to devour. Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Actions
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Ogres are hulking giants notorious for their quick

tempers. When its rage is incited, an ogre lashes out
in a frustrated tantrum until it runs out of objects or
creatures to smash.

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Orc Owlbear
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 15 (2d8 + 6) Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Intimidation +2 Skills Perception +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Orc Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed Keen Sight and Smell. The owlbear has advantage on Wisdom
toward a hostile creature that it can see. (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Actions Actions
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Multiattack. The owlbear makes two attacks: one with its beak
target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) slashing damage. and one with its claws.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Orcs are savage humanoids with stooped postures, Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
piggish faces, and prominent teeth that resemble tusks. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
They gather in tribes that satisfy their bloodlust by
A monstrous cross between giant owl and bear, an
slaying any humanoids that stand against them.
owlbear’s reputation for ferocity and aggression makes
it one of the most feared predators of the wild.
Owl
Tiny beast, unaligned
Panther
Medium beast, unaligned
Armor Class 11
Hit Points
Speed Armor Class 12
Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 50 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages — Skills Perception +4, Stealth +6
Challenge 0 (10 XP) Senses passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Flyby. The owl doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it
Keen Smell. The panther has advantage on Wisdom
Keen Hearing and Sight. The owl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.
Pounce. If the panther moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
Actions creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther can make
Hit: 1 slashing damage. one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

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Pegasus Plesiosaurus
Large celestial, chaotic good Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 13 (+1)

Saving Throws Dex +4, Wis +4, Cha +3 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Skills Perception +6 Senses passive Perception 13
Senses passive Perception 16 Languages —
Languages understands Celestial, Common, Elvish, and Sylvan Challenge 2 (450 XP)
but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hold Breath. The plesiosaurus can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Actions Actions
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

The white winged horses known as pegasi soar through This predatory marine reptile and cousin to the
the skies, a vision of grace and majesty. dinosaurs attacks any creature it encounters. Its long,

Phase Spider
powerful bite.

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Poisonous Snake
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Tiny beast, unaligned
Hit Points 32 (5d10 + 5)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. Armor Class 13
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages — Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Ethereal Jaunt. As a bonus action, the spider can magically

shift from the Material Plane to the Ethereal Plane, Actions
or vice versa.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Spider Climb. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 10
upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Constitution saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) poison damage on a
ability check. failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions

caused by webbing.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must make
a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) poison
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0
hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even
after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned
in this way.

A phase spider possesses the magical ability to phase

in and out of the Ethereal Plane. It seems to appear out
of nowhere and quickly vanishes after attacking.

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Polar Bear Flyby. The pteranodon doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack
Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Actions
Hit Points 42 (5d10 + 15) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) piercing damage.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

teeth, instead using their sharp beaks to stab prey too
large to swallow with one gulp.
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Quipper
Tiny beast, unaligned
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Armor Class 13
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) Hit Points
checks that rely on smell. Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft.

Actions STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and
one with its claws.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Languages —
Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage. Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage. Blood Frenzy. The quipper has advantage on melee attack rolls
against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.

Pony Water Breathing. The quipper can breathe only underwater.

Medium beast, unaligned
Actions
Armor Class 10 Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Speed 40 ft.
A quipper
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Rat
Tiny beast, unaligned
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages — Armor Class 10
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Hit Points
Speed 20 ft.
Actions STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Pteranodon Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
Hit Points 13 (3d8) checks that rely on smell.
Speed
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 piercing damage.

Skills Perception +1
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

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Raven Rhinoceros
Tiny beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 11

Senses passive Perception 13 Languages —
Languages — Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Charge. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet straight toward
Mimicry. The raven can mimic simple sounds it has heard, a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn,
such as a person whispering, a baby crying, or an animal the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the
chittering. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving
imitations with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check. throw or be knocked prone.

Actions Actions
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1 piercing damage. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Reef Shark Riding Horse

Medium beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Armor Class 10

Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Hit Points 13 (2d10 + 2)
Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft. Speed 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 10

Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages —
Languages — Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Actions
Pack Tactics. The shark has advantage on an attack roll against
a creature if at least one of the shark’s allies is within 5 feet of Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Water Breathing. The shark can breathe only underwater.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Reef sharks measure 6 to 10 feet long, and inhabit

shallow waters and coral reefs.

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Saber-Toothed Tiger Scorpion
Large beast, unaligned Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 11 (natural armor)

Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14) Hit Points
Speed 40 ft. Speed 10 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6 Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 9

Senses passive Perception 13 Languages —
Languages — Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Actions
Keen Smell. The tiger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on smell. Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 9
Pounce. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet straight toward a Constitution saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) poison damage on a
creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or
be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the tiger can make one
bite attack against it as a bonus action. Sea Horse
Tiny beast, unaligned
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Armor Class 11
Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage. Hit Points
Speed 0 ft., swim 20 ft.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Satyr Senses passive Perception 10

Medium fey, chaotic neutral Languages —
Challenge 0 (0 XP)
Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 40 ft. Water Breathing. The sea horse can breathe only underwater.

STR
12 (+1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2) Skeleton
Medium undead, lawful evil
Skills Perception +2, Performance +6, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 12 Armor Class 13 (armor scraps)
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Magic Resistance. The satyr has advantage on saving throws

Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning

Actions Damage Immunities poison
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage. Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages understands all languages it knew in life
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one but can’t speak
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft.,
one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. Actions
Satyrs are raucous fey that resemble stout male humans Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
with the furry lower bodies and cloven hooves of goats. target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
They frolic in wild forests, driven by curiosity and
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft.,
hedonism in equal measure. one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

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Spectator Spider
Medium aberration, lawful neutral Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Armor Class 12

Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Hit Points
Speed Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +6 Skills Stealth +4

Condition Immunities prone Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages —
Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Spider Climb.
Actions upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an
ability check.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows
the exact location of any other creature in contact with
Eye Rays. The spectator shoots up to two of the following
the same web.
magical eye rays at one or two creatures it can see within 90
feet of it. It can use each ray only once on a turn. Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions
caused by webbing.
The target must succeed on a DC 13
Wisdom saving throw, or it can’t take reactions until the end Actions
of its next turn. On its turn, the target can’t move, and it uses
its action to make a melee or ranged attack against a randomly Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
determined creature within range. If the target can’t attack, it Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 9
does nothing on its turn. Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage.
2. The target must succeed on a DC 13
Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The
target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
Stirge
Tiny beast, unaligned

The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can Hit Points 2 (1d4)
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with Speed
disadvantage if the spectator is visible to the target, ending the
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
The target must make a DC 13 Constitution
saving throw, taking 16 (3d10) necrotic damage on a failed
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Create Food and Water. The spectator magically creates Languages —
enough food and water to sustain itself for 24 hours. Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Reactions Actions
If the spectator makes a successful saving
Blood Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the spectator
creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the stirge
can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it can
attaches to the target. While attached, the stirge doesn’t
see within 30 feet of it. The spell targets the chosen creature
attack. Instead, at the start of each of the stirge’s turns, the
instead of the spectator. If the spell forced a saving throw, the
target loses 5 (1d4 + 3) hit points due to blood loss.
chosen creature makes its own save. If the spell was an attack,
The stirge can detach itself by spending 5 feet of its
the attack roll is rerolled against the chosen creature.
movement. It does so after it drains 10 hit points of blood from
A spectator is a lesser type of beholder—a foul and the target or the target dies. A creature, including the target,
can use its action to detach the stirge.
a gaping maw and a single great eye, set within four
This horrid monster looks like a cross between a large
eyestalks that shoot forth deadly rays.
bat and an oversized mosquito. Its legs end in sharp
pincers, and its long, needle-like proboscis slashes the
air as it seeks to feed on the blood of living creatures.

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Stone Golem Swarm of Bats
Large construct, unaligned Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned

Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Armor Class 12

Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85) Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft. Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Damage Immunities poison, psychic; bludgeoning, Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons that Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed,
aren’t adamantine
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages —
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10 Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Languages understands the languages of its creator
but can’t speak
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Echolocation. The swarm can’t use its blindsight
while deafened.

Immutable Form. Keen Hearing. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom

that would alter its form. (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on saving throws Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and
vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
enough for a Tiny bat. The swarm can’t regain hit points or
Magic Weapons. The golem’s weapon attacks are magical. gain temporary hit points.

Actions Actions
Multiattack. The golem makes two slam attacks. Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature
in the swarm’s space. Hit: 5 (2d4) piercing damage, or 2 (1d4)
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Slow (Recharge 5–6). The golem targets one or more creatures
it can see within 10 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 17 Swarm of Insects
Wisdom saving throw against this magic. On a failed save, a Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned
target can’t use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make
more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the target can Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.

on a success. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Stone golems are magical constructs cut and chiseled

from stone to appear as tall, impressive statues. Like Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
other golems, they are nearly impervious to spells and Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed,
ordinary weapons.
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and

vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
enough for a Tiny insect. The swarm can’t regain hit points or
gain temporary hit points.

Actions
Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in
the swarm’s space. Hit: 10 (4d4) piercing damage, or 5 (2d4)
piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.

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Swarm of Poisonous Snakes Swarm of Rats
Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned

Armor Class 14 Armor Class 10

Hit Points 36 (8d8) Hit Points
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed,

Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10 Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and Keen Smell. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large checks that rely on smell.
enough for a Tiny snake. The swarm can’t regain hit points or
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and
gain temporary hit points.
vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
Actions enough for a Tiny rat. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain
temporary hit points.
Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature
in the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6) Actions
piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in
The target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw,
the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6)
taking 14 (4d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as
piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
much damage on a successful one.

Swarm of Quippers Swarm of Ravens

Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned
Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned

Armor Class 12
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
Hit Points
Speed
Speed 0 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +5
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed,
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed,
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages —
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Blood Frenzy. The swarm has advantage on melee attack rolls

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and
against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and enough for a Tiny raven. The swarm can’t regain hit points or
vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large gain temporary hit points.
enough for a Tiny quipper. The swarm can’t regain hit points or
gain temporary hit points. Actions
Beaks. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
Water Breathing. The swarm can breathe only underwater.
in the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6)
Actions piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature

in the swarm’s space. Hit: 14 (4d6) piercing damage, or 7 (2d6)
piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.

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Tiger Troll
Large beast, unaligned Large giant, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12 Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40)
Speed 40 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6 Skills Perception +1

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages — Languages Giant
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Keen Smell. The tiger has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) Keen Smell. The troll has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
checks that rely on smell. checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the tiger moves at least 20 feet straight toward a Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its
creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or function at the start of the troll’s next turn. The troll dies only if
be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the tiger can make one it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
bite attack against it as a bonus action.
Actions
Actions Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with its bite
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. and two with its claws.
Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Triceratops Fearsome green-skinned giants, trolls eat anything they
Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 95 (10d12 + 30)
Speed 50 ft. Twig Blight
Small plant, neutral evil
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
Senses passive Perception 10 Speed 20 ft.
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Trampling Charge. If the triceratops moves at least 20 feet

straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on Skills Stealth +3
the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength Damage Vulnerabilities
saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
the triceratops can make one stomp attack against it as a
passive Perception 9
bonus action.
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Actions
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 24 (4d8 + 6) piercing damage. False Appearance. While the blight remains motionless, it is
indistinguishable from a dead shrub.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone
creature. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage Actions
One of the most aggressive of the herbivorous Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
dinosaurs, a triceratops possesses great horns and Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.
formidable speed, which it uses to gore and trample A twig blight is an awakened plant that resembles a
would-be predators to death. woody shrub that can pull its roots free of the ground.
Its branches twist together to form a humanoid-looking
body with a head and limbs.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex Warhorse
Huge beast, unaligned Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Armor Class 11

Hit Points 136 (13d12 + 52) Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 50 ft. Speed 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 11

Senses passive Perception 14 Languages —
Languages — Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Trampling Charge. If the horse moves at least 20 feet straight
Actions toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on
the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength
Multiattack. The tyrannosaurus makes two attacks: one with
saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the
its bite and one with its tail. It can’t make both attacks against
horse can make another attack with its hooves against it as a
the same target.
bonus action.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 33 (4d12 + 7) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium Actions
or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 17). Until this Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the tyrannosaurus Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
can’t bite another target.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

This enormous predatory dinosaur terrorizes all other

creatures in its territory. It chases anything it thinks
it can eat, and there are few creatures it won’t try to
devour whole.

Vulture
Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 10
Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1)
Speed

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Keen Sight and Smell. The vulture has advantage on Wisdom

(Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
Pack Tactics. The vulture has advantage on an attack roll
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.

Actions
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.

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Water Elemental Keen Hearing and Smell. The weasel has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Large elemental, neutral

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Actions
Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 30 ft., swim 90 ft. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Werewolf
Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger), chaotic evil
Damage Resistances acid; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons Armor Class 11 in humanoid form, 12 (natural armor) in wolf
Damage Immunities poison or hybrid form
Condition Immunities exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft. (40 ft. in wolf form)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Aquan STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)

Skills Perception +4, Stealth +3

Water Form. The elemental can enter a hostile creature’s space Damage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t silvered
inch wide without squeezing. Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common (can’t speak in wolf form)
Freeze. If the elemental takes cold damage, it partially freezes;
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
its speed is reduced by 20 feet until the end of its next turn.

Actions Shapechanger. The werewolf can use its action to polymorph

Multiattack. The elemental makes two slam attacks. into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a wolf, or back into its true
form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its AC, are
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying
Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Whelm (Recharge 4–6). Each creature in the elemental’s space Keen Hearing and Smell. The werewolf has advantage on
must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failure, a Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
target takes 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If it is Large or
smaller, it is also grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple Actions
ends, the target is restrained and unable to breathe unless it
Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The werewolf
can breathe water. If the saving throw is successful, the target
makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its
is pushed out of the elemental’s space.
claws or spear.
The elemental can grapple one Large creature or up to two
Medium or smaller creatures at one time. At the start of each Bite (Wolf or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack:
of the elemental’s turns, each target grappled by it takes 13 +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing
(2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. A creature within 5 feet of the damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a
elemental can pull a creature or object out of it by taking an DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werewolf
action to make a DC 14 Strength and succeeding. lycanthropy.
Beings native to the Elemental Plane of Water and Claws (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
summoned to the world, water elementals resemble reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.
cresting waves that roll across the ground. A water
Spear (Humanoid Form Only). Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:
elemental engulfs any creatures that stand against it.
+4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6
+ 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used
Weasel with two hands to make a melee attack.
Tiny beast, unaligned
A werewolf is a savage predator that can appear as a
humanoid, as a wolf, or in a terrifying hybrid form—a
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
furred and well-muscled humanoid body topped by a
Speed 30 ft. ravening wolf’s head.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5

Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 0 (10 XP)

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Wight Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Medium undead, neutral evil
Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll against a
Armor Class 14 (studded leather) creature if at least one of the wolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Speed 30 ft.
The wolf has advantage on Dexterity
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
15 (+2) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 15 (+2)
Actions
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4 Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature,
slashing from nonmagical weapons that aren’t silvered it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be
Damage Immunities poison knocked prone.
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Cold Breath (Recharge 5–6). The wolf exhales a blast of freezing
Languages the languages it knew in life wind in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a
Challenge 3 (700 XP) DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) cold damage on
a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has Arctic-dwelling winter wolves are evil and intelligent
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom creatures with snow-white fur and pale blue eyes.
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions Wolf
Medium beast, unaligned
Multiattack. The wight makes two longsword attacks or
two longbow attacks. It can use its Life Drain in place of one
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
longsword attack.
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Speed 40 ft.
creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) necrotic damage. The target must
succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or its hit point STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken.

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

A humanoid slain by this attack rises 24 hours later as a Senses passive Perception 13
zombie under the wight’s control, unless the humanoid is Languages —
restored to life or its body is destroyed. The wight can have no Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
more than twelve zombies under its control at one time.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom
target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
slashing damage if used with two hands. Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on attack rolls against a
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., creature if at least one of the wolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the
one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Wights are intelligent undead humanoids that resemble Actions

armed and armored corpses. They never tire in pursuit Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
of their goal of making eternal war against the living. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature,
it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be
Winter Wolf knocked prone.
Large monstrosity, neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +3

Damage Immunities cold
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Giant, Winter Wolf
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Worg Yeti
Large monstrosity, neutral evil Large monstrosity, chaotic evil

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 50 ft. Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Skills Perception +4 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Damage Immunities cold
Languages Goblin, Worg Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Languages Yeti
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The worg has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Fear of Fire.
on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.
Actions
Keen Smell. The yeti has advantage on Wisdom (Perception)
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. checks that rely on smell.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature,
it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be The yeti has advantage on Dexterity
knocked prone. (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

A worg is a monstrous wolf-like predator that delights in Actions

hunting and devouring creatures weaker than itself.
Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two
claw attacks.
Wyvern Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Large dragon, unaligned Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Chilling Gaze. The yeti targets one creature it can see within 30
Hit Points 110 (13d10 + 39) feet of it. If the target can see the yeti, the target must succeed
Speed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw against this magic or
take 10 (3d6) cold damage and then be paralyzed for 1 minute,
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA unless it is immune to cold damage. The target can repeat the

on itself on a success. If the target’s saving throw is successful,

Skills Perception +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Gaze of all yetis (but not abominable yetis) for 1 hour.
Languages —
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Yeti are hulking monstrosities that stalk alpine peaks
in a ceaseless hunt for food. Their snow-white fur lets
them move like ghosts against the frozen landscape.
Actions
Multiattack. The wyvern makes two attacks: one with its bite

place of one other attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Stinger. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. The target must
make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6)
poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.

Cousins to the great dragons, wyverns have two scaly

legs, leathery wings, and a sinewy tail topped with a
poison stinger that can kill a creature in seconds.

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Young Green Dragon Zombie
Large dragon, lawful evil Medium undead, neutral evil

Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Armor Class 8

Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48) Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9)
Speed Speed 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
19 (+4) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 15 (+2)

Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +6, Wis +4, Cha +5 Saving Throws Wis +0
Skills Deception +5, Perception +7, Stealth +4 Damage Immunities poison
Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned
Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Languages understands the languages it knew in life
Perception 17 but can’t speak
Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or
Actions from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite point instead.
and two with its claws.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6)
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
poison damage.
Undead zombies move with a jerky, uneven gait. They
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
are clad in the moldering apparel they wore when put to
rest, and carry the stench of decay.
Poison Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales poisonous
gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make
a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) poison
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.

The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons,

green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the
upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is
recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and
continues down its spine, reaching full height just
behind the skull.

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Nonplayer Characters
This section contains statistics for various humanoid Acolytes are junior members of a clergy, usually
nonplayer characters (NPCs) that adventurers might answerable to a priest. They perform a variety of
encounter during a D&D campaign. These stat functions in a temple and are granted minor spellcasting
blocks can be used to represent both human and power by their deities.
nonhuman NPCs.

Customizing NPCs Bandit

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment
There are many easy ways to customize the NPCs in
this appendix for your home campaign. Armor Class 12 (leather armor)
Racial Traits. You can add racial traits to an NPC. Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
feet and the Lucky trait. Adding racial traits to an NPC
doesn’t alter its challenge rating. For more on racial STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
traits, see the Player’s Handbook or the D&D player’s 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0)
basic rules.
Senses passive Perception 10
Spell Swaps. One way to customize an NPC
Languages any one language (usually Common)
spellcaster is to replace one or more of its spells. You Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
can substitute any spell on the NPC’s spell list with a

Swapping spells in this manner doesn’t alter an NPC’s Actions

challenge rating. Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Armor and Weapon Swaps. You can upgrade or target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
downgrade an NPC’s armor, or add or switch weapons.
Adjustments to Armor Class and damage can change an Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80
NPC’s challenge rating. ft./320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Magic Items. The more powerful an NPC, the more Bandits rove in gangs and are sometimes led by more
likely it has one or more magic items in its possession. powerful NPCs, including spellcasters. Not all bandits
are evil. Oppression, drought, disease, or famine can
as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an often drive otherwise honest folk to a life of banditry.
NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its

Berserker
challenge rating.
A few magic items are described in this document.
Medium humanoid (any race), any chaotic alignment
Acolyte Armor Class 13 (hide armor)
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft.
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Skills Medicine +4, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common) Reckless. At the start of its turn, the berserker can gain
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls during that turn,
but attack rolls against it have advantage until the start of
Spellcasting. The acolyte is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its its next turn.
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with
spell attacks). The acolyte has following cleric spells prepared:
Actions
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Cantrips (at will): light, , thaumaturgy target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) slashing damage.
1st level (3 slots): bless, cure wounds, sanctuary
Hailing from uncivilized lands, unpredictable
Actions berserkers come together in war parties and seek
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

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Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 4 (1d8) Guards include members of a city watch, sentries
Speed 30 ft.
merchants and nobles.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0)
Knight
Senses passive Perception 10 Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 0 (10 XP) Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
Actions
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
16 (+3) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 15 (+2)
Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

Commoners include peasants, serfs, slaves, servants, Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +2
pilgrims, merchants, artisans, and hermits. Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Cultist
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment
Brave. The knight has advantage on saving throws against
being frightened.
Armor Class 12 (leather armor)
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two melee attacks.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
11 (+0) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2 Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range
Senses passive Perception 10 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1
minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning
whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of
Dark Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add
against being charmed or frightened. a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight.

Actions
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage. Reactions
Cultists swear allegiance to dark powers, and often Parry. The knight adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that
would hit it. To do so, the knight must see the attacker and be
show signs of insanity in their beliefs and practices.
wielding a melee weapon.

Guard Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers,

religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
determines the extent to which a pledge is honored.
Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

13 (+1) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)

Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

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Mage 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon
3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Actions
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 40 (9d8) Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Speed 30 ft. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Priests are the spiritual leaders of temples and shrines.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +4

Thug
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment
Skills Arcana +6, History +6
Senses passive Perception 11 Armor Class 11 (leather armor)
Languages any four languages Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Speed 30 ft.

Spellcasting. The mage is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 11 (+0)
hit with spell attacks). The mage has the following wizard
spells prepared: Skills Intimidation +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Cantrips (at will): , light, mage hand, prestidigitation Languages any one language (usually Common)
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, , Pack Tactics. The thug has advantage on an attack roll against
4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm a creature if at least one of the thug’s allies is within 5 feet of
5th level (1 slot): cone of cold the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or Multiattack. The thug makes two melee attacks.
range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Mages spend their lives in the study and Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
practice of magic. Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range
100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.
Priest Thugs are ruthless enforcers skilled at intimidation and
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment violence. They work for money and have few scruples.
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 25 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

10 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1)

Skills Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +4

Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a

spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal
an extra 10 (3d6) radiant damage to a target on a hit. This

spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra damage increases by

1d6 for each level above 1st.
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric
spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, , thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary

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Building Combat Encounters
When creating a combat encounter, let your imagination 2. Determine the Party’s XP Threshold. For each
run wild and build something your players will enjoy.
XP thresholds. This determines the party’s XP
threshold. You’ll end up with four totals, one for each

Combat Encounter Difficulty For example, if your party includes three 3rd-level
characters and one 2nd-level character, the party’s
Easy. An easy encounter doesn’t tax the characters’ totaled XP thresholds would be as follows:
resources or put them in serious peril. They might lose
a few hit points, but victory is pretty much guaranteed. Easy: 275 XP (75 + 75 + 75 + 50)
Medium. A medium encounter usually has one or Medium: 550 XP (150 + 150 + 150 + 100)
two scary moments for the players, but the characters Hard: 825 XP (225 + 225 + 225 + 150)
should emerge victorious with no casualties. One or Deadly: 1,400 XP (400 + 400 + 400 + 200)
more of them might need to use healing resources.
Hard. A hard encounter could go badly for the
encounter in your adventure.
adventurers. Weaker characters might get taken out
3. Total the Monsters’ XP. Add up the XP for all of
the monsters in the encounter. Every monster has an XP
characters might die.
value in its stat block.
Deadly. A deadly encounter could be lethal for one or
4. Modify Total XP for Multiple Monsters. If the
more player characters. Survival often requires good
encounter includes more than one monster, apply
tactics and quick thinking, and the party risks defeat.
a multiplier to the monsters’ total XP. The more
monsters there are, the more attack rolls you’re making
XP Thresholds by Character Level against the characters in a given round, and the more
dangerous the encounter becomes. To correctly gauge
Character
Level Easy Medium Hard Deadly the monsters in the encounter by the value given in the
1st 25 50 75 100 Encounter Multipliers table.
2nd 50 100 150 200 For example, if an encounter includes four monsters
3rd 75 150 225 400 worth a total of 500 XP, you would multiply the total XP
4th 125 250 375 500 of the monsters by 2, for an adjusted value of 1,000 XP.
This adjusted value is not what the monsters are worth
5th 250 500 750 1,100
in terms of XP; the adjusted value’s only purpose is to
6th 300 600 900 1,400
7th 350 750 1,100 1,700
When making this calculation, don’t count any
8th 450 900 1,400 2,100
9th 550 1,100 1,600 2,400 the average challenge rating of the other monsters in the
10th 600 1,200 1,900 2,800
11th 800 1,600 2,400 3,600
12th 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,500
13th 1,100 2,200 3,400 5,100 Encounter Multipliers
14th 1,250 2,500 3,800 5,700 Number of Number of
15th 1,400 2,800 4,300 6,400 Monsters Multiplier Monsters Multiplier
16th 1,600 3,200 4,800 7,200 1 ×1 7–10 × 2.5
17th 2,000 3,900 5,900 8,800 2 × 1.5 11–14 ×3
18th 2,100 4,200 6,300 9,500 3–6 ×2 15 or more ×4
19th 2,400 4,900 7,300 10,900
20th 2,800 5,700 8,500 12,700 5. Compare XP. Compare the monsters’ adjusted XP
value to the party’s XP thresholds. The closest threshold
Evaluating Encounter Difficulty that is lower than the adjusted XP value of the monsters

combat encounter. For example, an encounter with one bugbear and

1. Determine XP Thresholds. First, determine the three hobgoblins has an adjusted XP value of 1,000,
experience point (XP) thresholds for each character in making it a hard encounter for a party of three 3rd-level
the party. The XP Thresholds by Character Level table characters and one 2nd-level character (which has
has four XP thresholds for each character level, one for a hard encounter threshold of 825 XP and a deadly
encounter threshold of 1,400 XP).

process for every character in the party.

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When putting together an encounter or adventure, especially
Assuming typical adventuring conditions and average
at lower levels, exercise caution when using monsters whose luck, most adventuring parties can handle about six
challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such to eight medium or hard encounters in a day. If the
a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to adventure has more easy encounters, the adventurers
take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre can get through more. If it has more deadly encounters,
has a challenge rating of 2, but it can kill a 1st-level wizard they can handle fewer.
with a single blow.
encounter, you can use the XP values of monsters and
Party Size other opponents in an adventure as a guideline for how
The preceding guidelines assume that you have a party far the party is likely to progress.
For each character in the party, use the Adventuring
If the party contains fewer than three characters, Day XP table to estimate how much XP that character is
apply the next highest multiplier on the Encounter expected to earn in a day. Add together the values of all
Multipliers table. For example, apply a multiplier of party members to get a total for the party’s adventuring
day. This provides a rough estimate of the adjusted XP
value for encounters the party can handle before the
If the party contains six or more characters, use the characters will need to take a long rest.
next lowest multiplier on the table. Use a multiplier of
0.5 for a single monster. Adventuring Day XP
Multipart Encounters Adjusted XP per Day Adjusted XP per Day
Level per Character Level per Character
Sometimes an encounter features multiple enemies that
the party doesn’t face all at once. For example, monsters 1st 300 11th 10,500
might come at the party in waves. For such encounters, 2nd 600 12th 11,500
treat each discrete part or wave as a separate encounter 3rd 1,200 13th 13,500
4th 1,700 14th 15,000
5th 3,500 15th 18,000
of a multipart encounter, so they won’t be able to spend 6th 4,000 16th 20,000
Hit Dice to regain hit points or recover any abilities that 7th 5,000 17th 25,000
require a short rest to regain. As a rule, if the adjusted 8th 6,000 18th 27,000
XP value for the monsters in a multipart encounter is
9th 7,500 19th 30,000
higher than one-third of the party’s expected XP total
10th 9,000 20th 40,000
for the adventuring day (see “The Adventuring Day,”
below), the encounter is going to be tougher than the
sum of its parts.
Short Rests
In general, over the course of a full adventuring day, the
Building Encounters on a Budget party will likely need to take two short rests, about one-
You can build an encounter if you know its desired third and two-thirds of the way through the day.

budget that you can spend on monsters to build easy, Modifying Encounter Difficulty
medium, hard, and deadly encounters. Just remember An encounter can be made easier or harder based on
that groups of monsters eat up more of that budget than the choice of location and the situation.
their base XP values would indicate (see step 4).
For example, using the party from step 2, you can (from easy to medium, for example) if the characters
build a medium encounter by making sure that the
adjusted XP value of the monsters is at least 550 XP
(the party’s threshold for a medium encounter) and
no more than 825 XP (the party’s threshold for a hard pushes the encounter one step in the appropriate
encounter). A single monster of challenge rating 3 (such
as a manticore or owlbear) is worth 700 XP, so that’s drawback, the two cancel each other out.
one possibility. If you want a pair of monsters, each Situational drawbacks include the following:
one will count for 1.5 times its base XP value. A pair of
• The whole party is surprised, and the enemy isn’t.
dire wolves (worth 200 XP each) have an adjusted XP
• The enemy has cover, and the party doesn’t.
value of 600, making them a medium encounter for the
• The characters are unable to see the enemy.
party as well.
• The characters are taking damage every round from
To assist with this approach, appendix B in the
Dungeon Master’s Guide presents a list of all monsters
enemy isn’t.
in the Monster Manual organized by challenge rating.
• The characters are hanging from a rope, in the midst
-
of the monsters included here.
erwise in a situation that greatly hinders their mobility
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 Magic Items
Fun Combat Encounters Every adventure holds the promise—but not a
Lost
The following features can add more fun and suspense
Mine of Phandelver contains an assortment of magic
to a combat encounter:
items that hints at the wider variety of magic items
• Terrain features that pose inherent risks to both the waiting to be found in the worlds of D&D. See the
characters and their enemies, such as a frayed rope Dungeon Master’s Guide for many more items.
bridge and pools of green slime
• Terrain features that provide a change of eleva-
tion, such as pits, stacks of empty crates, ledges,
Using a Magic Item
and balconies A magic item’s description explains how the item works.
• Features that either inspire or force characters and Handling a magic item is enough to give a character
their enemies to move around, such as chandeliers, a sense that something is extraordinary about the
kegs of gunpowder or oil, and whirling blade traps item. The identify spell is the fastest way to reveal an
• Enemies in hard-to-reach locations or defensive posi- item’s properties. Alternatively, a character can focus
tions, so that characters who normally attack at range on one magic item during a short rest, while being in
physical contact with the item. At the end of the rest, the
• character learns the item’s properties, as well as how
to use them. Potions are an exception; a little taste is
enough to tell the taster what the potion does.
Some magic items require a creature to form a bond
with them before their magical properties can be used.
This bond is called attunement, and certain items
have a prerequisite for it. If the prerequisite is a class,
a creature must be a member of that class to attune
to the item.
Attuning to an item requires a creature to spend
a short rest focused on only that item while being in
physical contact with it (this can’t be the same short rest
used to learn the item’s properties). This focus can take
the form of weapon practice, meditation, or some other
appropriate activity. If the short rest is interrupted, the
attunement attempt fails. Otherwise, at the end of the
short rest, the creature gains an intuitive understanding
of how to activate any magical properties of the item,
including any necessary command words.
An item can be attuned to only one creature at a time,
and a creature can be attuned to no more than three
magic items at a time. Any attempt to attune to a fourth
item fails; the creature must end its attunement to an

than one copy of an item. For example, a creature can’t

attune to more than one ring of protection at a time.
A creature’s attunement to an item ends if the creature

the item has been more than 100 feet away for at least
24 hours, if the creature dies, or if another creature
attunes to the item. A creature can also voluntarily end
attunement by spending another short rest focused on
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 Gauntlets of Ogre Power
Item Descriptions Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)

Amulet of Health Your Strength score is 19 while you wear these

Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
already 19 or higher.
Your Constitution score is 19 while you wear this
Gloves of Swimming and Climbing
already 19 or higher. Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)

Armor, +1, +2, or +3 While wearing these gloves, climbing and swimming
Armor (light, medium, or heavy), rare (+1), very rare (+2), don’t cost you extra movement, and you gain a +5 bonus
or legendary (+3) to Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb or swim.

You have a bonus to AC while wearing this armor. The Goggles of Night
bonus is determined by its rarity. Wondrous item, uncommon

Bag of Holding While wearing these dark lenses, you have darkvision
Wondrous item, uncommon out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision,
wearing the goggles increases its range by 60 feet.
This bag has an interior space considerably larger
than its outside dimensions, roughly 2 feet in diameter Headband of Intellect
at the mouth and 4 feet deep. The bag can hold up to Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
500 pounds, not exceeding a volume of 64 cubic feet.
Your Intelligence score is 19 while you wear this
The bag weighs 15 pounds, regardless of its contents.
already 19 or higher.
If the bag is overloaded, pierced, or torn, it ruptures
and is destroyed, and its contents are scattered in the Keoghtom’s Ointment
Astral Plane. If the bag is turned inside out, its contents Wondrous item, uncommon
spill forth, unharmed, but the bag must be put right
before it can be used again. Breathing creatures inside This glass jar, 3 inches in diameter, contains 1d4 + 1
the bag can survive up to a number of minutes equal doses of a thick mixture that smells faintly of aloe. The
to 10 divided by the number of creatures (minimum 1 jar and its contents weigh 1/2 pound.
As an action, one dose of the ointment can be
Placing a bag of holding inside an extradimensional swallowed or applied to the skin. The creature that
space created by a Heward’s handy haversack, portable receives it regains 2d8 + 2 hit points, ceases to be
hole, or similar item instantly destroys both items and poisoned, and is cured of any disease.
opens a gate to the Astral Plane. The gate originates Potion of Flying
where the one item was placed inside the other. Any
Potion, very rare
creature within 10 feet of the gate is sucked through it
to a random location on the Astral Plane. The gate then
closes. The gate is one-way only and can’t be reopened. equal to your walking speed for 1 hour and can hover.

Boots of Striding and Springing unless you have some other means of staying aloft. This
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
While you wear these boots, your walking speed has cloudy white impurities drifting in it.
becomes 30 feet, unless your walking speed is higher, Potion of Invisibility
and your speed isn’t reduced if you are encumbered
Potion, very rare
or wearing heavy armor. In addition, you can jump
three times the normal distance, though you can’t jump This potion’s container looks empty but feels as though
farther than your remaining movement would allow. it holds liquid. When you drink it, you become invisible
for 1 hour. Anything you wear or carry is invisible with
Cloak of Elvenkind
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
Potion of Vitality
While you wear this cloak with its hood up, Wisdom
Potion, very rare
(Perception) checks made to see you have disadvantage,
and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks When you drink this potion, it removes any exhaustion

you. Pulling the hood up or down requires an action.

maximum number of hit points for any Hit Die you
spend. The potion’s crimson liquid regularly pulses with
dull light, calling to mind a heartbeat.

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Ring of Evasion Spell Scroll
Ring, rare (requires attunement) Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus
This ring has 3 charges, and it regains 1d3 expended Cantrip Common 13 +5
charges daily at dawn. When you fail a Dexterity saving 1st Common 13 +5
throw while wearing it, you can use your reaction 2nd Uncommon 13 +5
to expend 1 of its charges to succeed on that saving 3rd Uncommon 15 +7
throw instead. 4th Rare 15 +7
Ring of Protection 5th Rare 17 +9
Ring, rare (requires attunement) 6th Very rare 17 +9
7th Very rare 18 +10
You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while
8th Very rare 18 +10
wearing this ring.
9th Legendary 19 +11
Ring of Resistance
Ring, rare (requires attunement) A wizard spell on a spell scroll can be copied just
You have resistance to one damage type while wearing as spells in spellbooks can be copied. When a spell is
this ring. The gem in the ring indicates the type, which copied from a spell scroll, the copier must succeed on
the DM chooses or determines randomly. an Intelligence (Arcana) check with a DC equal to 10
+ the spell’s level. If the check succeeds, the spell is
d10 Damage Type Gem successfully copied. Whether the check succeeds or
1 Acid Pearl fails, the spell scroll is destroyed.
2 Cold Tourmaline
Wand of Magic Detection
3 Fire Garnet
Wand, uncommon
4 Force Sapphire
This wand has 3 charges. While holding it, you can
5 Lightning Citrine
expend 1 charge as an action to cast the detect magic
6 Necrotic Jet
spell from it. The wand regains 1d3 expended charges
7 Poison Amethyst
daily at dawn.
8 Psychic Jade
9 Radiant Topaz Wand of Magic Missiles
10 Thunder Spinel Wand, uncommon
While you hold this wand, you can use an action to
Spell Scroll expend 1 to 3 of its 7 charges to cast the magic missile
Scroll, varies spell without using any components. For 1 charge, you
A spell scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in cast the spell as if you used a 1st-level spell slot, and you
a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your class’s spell list, increase the spell slot level by one for each additional
you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell charge you spend.
without having to provide any of the spell’s components. The wand regains 1d6 + 1 expended charges each day
Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. at dawn. However, if you expend the wand’s last charge,
If the spell is on your class’s spell list but of a higher roll a d20. On a 1, the wand crumbles into ashes and
level than you can normally cast, you must make an is destroyed.
ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine
whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10 + the Weapon, +1, +2, or +3
spell’s level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from Weapon (any), uncommon (+1), rare (+2), or very rare (+3)
You have a bonus to attack and damage rolls made with
Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, this magic weapon. The bonus is determined by the
and the scroll itself crumbles to dust. weapon’s rarity.
The level of the spell on the scroll determines the
spell’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the
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Appendix: Monsters by Challenge Rating
This index organizes the monsters in this document by Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
challenge rating. Acolyte
Axe beak
Challenge 0 (0–10 XP)
Blink dog
Awakened shrub
Boar
Baboon
Constrictor snake
Badger
Draft horse
Bat
Elk
Cat
Flying sword
Commoner
Giant badger
Crab
Giant bat
Deer
Giant centipede
Eagle
Giant frog
Frog
Giant lizard
Giant owl
Goat
Giant poisonous snake
Hawk
Giant wolf spider
Hyena
Goblin
Jackal
Panther
Lizard
Pteranodon
Octopus
Riding horse
Owl
Skeleton
Quipper
Swarm of bats
Rat
Swarm of rats
Raven
Swarm of ravens
Scorpion
Wolf
Sea horse
Zombie
Spider
Vulture Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Weasel Ape
Black bear
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Cockatrice
Bandit
Crocodile
Blood hawk
Giant goat
Camel
Giant sea horse
Cultist
Giant wasp
Flying snake
Gnoll
Giant crab
Hobgoblin
Giant rat
Lizardfolk
Giant weasel
Orc
Guard
Reef shark
Kobold
Satyr
Swarm of insects
Merfolk
Thug
Mule
Warhorse
Poisonous snake
Worg
Pony
Stirge
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Animated armor Owlbear
Brown bear Phase spider
Bugbear Spectator
Death dog Werewolf
Dire wolf Wight
Ghoul Winter wolf
Giant eagle Yeti
Giant hyena
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Giant octopus
Banshee
Giant spider
Elephant
Giant toad
Flameskull
Giant vulture
Ghost
Harpy
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Lion
Air elemental
Swarm of quippers
Earth elemental
Tiger
Fire elemental
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Flesh golem
Giant crocodile
Allosaurus
Giant shark
Awakened tree
Hill giant
Berserker
Triceratops
Centaur
Troll
Gargoyle
Water elemental
Giant boar
Giant constrictor snake Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Giant elk
Chimera
Grick
Cyclops
Mage
Hunter shark
Mammoth
Nothic
Medusa
Ochre jelly
Wyvern
Ogre
Pegasus Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Plesiosaurus Giant ape
Polar bear
Priest Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Rhinoceros Frost giant
Saber-toothed tiger Hydra
Swarm of poisonous snakes Tyrannosaurus rex
Young green dragon
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Ankylosaurus Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Basilisk Fire giant
Doppelganger
Giant scorpion Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Hell hound Stone golem
Killer whale
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Knight
Manticore Adult red dragon
Minotaur

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