Template:5e Monster

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Usage

Template for 5e monster stats

Syntax

{{5e Monster
|name= <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext= <!--usually blank. text to sort by-->
|monsterref= <!--name refered to in text-->
|size= <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type= <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align= <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac= <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp= <!--number of hit points-->
|hd= <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed= <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=
|dex=
|con=
|int=
|wis=
|cha=
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills= <!--{{SRD5|Stealth}} +3-->
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception= <!--Passive Perception; 15-->
|languages= <!--{{5eLang|Common}}, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat= <!--Forest, Grassland, Hill, etc.-->
|cr= <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 
|feature1=<!--monster feature names up to 10-->
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=
|action1=<!--actions up to 10-->
|alimit1=
|adesc1=
|baction1=<!--bonus actions up to 5-->
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=
|reaction1=<!--reactions up to 5-->
|rlimit1=
|rdesc1=
|legend1=<!--legendary actions up to 5-->
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=
|haslair=<!--blank, true is has lair-->
}}

Add'l Optional Entries

|npc=true <!-- if NPC, blank otherwise -->
|canon=true <!-- if canon, blank otherwise -->
|hpnote= <!--if hp is calculated, how-->
|maturity= <!--some monsters, like dragons, have different maturity levels-->
|movetype= <!--movement type; i.e. Walk, Fly, etc. for Beasts only-->
|mythic1=<!--mythic actions up to 5-->
|mlimit1=
|mdesc1= <!--usually blank-->
|refs= <!--blank, or references i.e. <ref>{{Cite Pub|Book of Fooishness|pages=193}}</ref>
|sizenaote= <!--if size is not standard-->
|toc= <!--blank, true if table of contents is desired-->

Deprecated

|subtype2= <!--subtype can now handle multiple subtypes-->

Examples

{{5e Monster
|name=Foo
|sorttext=
|monsterref=Foo
|size=Large
|type=Dragon
|swarm=
|subtype=Titan, Epic
|align=Lawful Good
|ac=30
|acfluff=invulnerable
|hp=20000
|hd=500d10+10000
|speed=40 feet, [[SRD5:Flying|flying]] 100 feet
|str=30
|dex=30
|con=30
|int=30
|wis=30
|cha=30
|saves=All +20
|skills=[[Stealth]] +10, [[SRD5:Athletics|Athletics]] +9
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances=bludgeoning, slashing, piercing
|damageimmunity=[[SRD5:Fire|fire]], [[SRD5:Thunder|thunder]]
|conditionimmunity=[[SRD5:Charmed|charmed]], [[SRD5:Frightened|frightened]]
|senses=[[SRD5:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD5:Truesight|truesight]]
|perception=+10
|languages=all
|cr=1
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|summary=The foo is a fake monster for descriptive purposes only <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 
|feature1=Fooishness<!--monster feature names up to 10-->
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The creature acts fooishly.
|feature2=Barsome<!--monster feature names up to 10-->
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The creature is barish.
|action1=Mulitattack<!--action names up to 10-->
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The foo may make two claws attacks, a claw and bite attack, or a claw and psychic wave attack.
|action2=Psychic Wave<!--action names up to 10-->
|alimit2={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc2=The foo can attack in a [[SRD5:Cone|cone]] 120 ft. long. Enemies in the zone must make a [[SRD5:Charisma|Charisma]] [[SRD5:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD5:DC|DC 17]] taking 50 (10d10) [[SRD5:Psychic|psychic]] damage on a failure or  taking [[SRD5:Half|half]] damage on a successful save.
|action3=Claw<!--action names up to 10-->
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit' 5 (2d6+8) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.
|action4=Bite<!--action names up to 10-->
|alimit4=
|adesc4=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. ''Hit'' 19 (2d10+8) [[SRD5:Piercing|piercing]] damage.
|reaction1=Bar Bar Away<!--action names up to 5-->
|rlimit1=
|rdesc1=As a {{srd5lc|Reaction}} to taking damage, the foo may teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space
|legend1=Tail<!--legendary action names up to 5-->
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. ''Hit'' 17 (2d8+8) [[SRD5:Bludgeoning|bludgeoning]] damage.
|legend2=Psychic Probe
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=All creatures within 300 ft. of the Foo must succeed in a [[SRD5:Stealth|stealth]] check (DC 17) or be seen by the Foo.
|legend3=Psychic Drain
|lgdlimit3=1/Day
|lgddesc3=One creature within 120 ft. of it must make a DC 16 [[SRD5:Wisdom|wisdom]] save or gain one level of [[SRD5:Exhaustion|exhaustion]].
|haslair=<!--blank, true is has lair-->
|nodb=true
}}

Produces

Foo (Individual)
Large Dragon (Titans, Epics), Lawful Good
Armor Class: 30 (invulnerable)
Hit Points: 20000 (500d10+10000)
Speed: 40 feet, flying 100 feet
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10)
Saving Throws: All +20
Skills: Stealth +10, Athletics +9
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, slashing, piercing
Damage Immunity: fire, thunder
Condition Immunity: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision, truesight, passive Perception +10
Languages: all
Challenge: 1 (200 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features Fooishness. The creature acts fooishly. Barsome. The creature is barish.  Actions Mulitattack. The foo may make two claws attacks, a claw and bite attack, or a claw and psychic wave attack. Psychic Wave (Recharge 5-6). The foo can attack in a cone 120 ft. long. Enemies in the zone must make a Charisma saving throw (DC 17 taking 50 (10d10) psychic damage on a failure or taking half damage on a successful save. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit' 5 (2d6+8) slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit 19 (2d10+8) piercing damage.  Reactions Bar Bar Away. As a reaction to taking damage, the foo may teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space  Legendary Actions The foo can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The foo regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit 17 (2d8+8) bludgeoning damage. Psychic Probe. All creatures within 300 ft. of the Foo must succeed in a stealth check (DC 17) or be seen by the Foo. Psychic Drain (1/Day). One creature within 120 ft. of it must make a DC 16 wisdom save or gain one level of exhaustion.

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Alternate (Old) Format

{{5e Monster
|name= <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext= <!--usually blank. text to sort by-->
|size= <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type= <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align= <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac= <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp= <!--number of hit points-->
|hd= <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed= <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=
|dex=
|con=
|int=
|wis=
|cha=
|saves= <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills= <!--[[Stealth]] +3-->
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses= <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception= <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages= <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|cr= <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|summary= <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 
|qualities=


{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

|reaction=
{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

|legendary=
{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

{{5e Ability|Name|Description}}

|lairdesc= <!-- description of lair, if there is one -->
|lairactions=
<!-- If lair, describe the monster's lair actions.
* ____
* ____
* ____-->
|regioneffects=
<!-- description of region and monster's effects on them, such as...
The region containing a legendary ____’s lair is warped by the creature’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects:
* ____
* ____
* ____-->
}}

Example Alt (old) Format

{{5e Monster
|name=Foo
|sorttext=
|size=Large
|type=Dragon
|swarm=
|subtype=Titan, Epic
|align=Lawful Good
|ac=30
|acfluff=invulnerable
|hp=20000
|hd=500d10+10000
|speed=40 feet, [[SRD5:Flying|flying]] 100 feet
|str=30
|dex=30
|con=30
|int=30
|wis=30
|cha=30
|saves=All +20
|skills=[[Stealth]] +10, [[SRD5:Athletics|Athletics]] +9
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances=bludgeoning, slashing, piercing
|damageimmunity=[[SRD5:Fire|fire]], [[SRD5:Thunder|thunder]]
|conditionimmunity=[[SRD5:Charmed|charmed]], [[SRD5:Frightened|frightened]]
|senses=[[SRD5:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD5:Truesight|truesight]]
|perception=+10
|languages=all
|cr=1
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|summary=The foo is a fake monster for descriptive purposes only <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Thing|does Stuff}}

{{5e Ability|Thing|does Stuff}}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Mulitattack|The foo may make two claws attacks, a claw and bite attack, or a claw and psychic wave attack.}}

{{5e Ability|Ranged Attack — Psychic Wave|The foo can attack in a [[SRD5:Cone|cone]] 120 ft. long. Enemies in the zone must make a [[SRD5:Charisma|Charisma]] [[SRD5:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD5:DC|DC 17]] taking 50 (10d10) [[SRD5:Psychic|psychic]] damage on a failure or  taking [[SRD5:Half|half]] damage on a successful save.}}

{{5e Ability|Claw|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ''Hit'' 15 (2d6+8) [[SRD5:Slashing|slashing]] damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Bite|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. ''Hit'' 19 (2d10+8) [[SRD5:Piercing|piercing]] damage.}}

|reaction=

|legendary=
The Foo may make 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Foo regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

{{5e Ability|Tail|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. ''Hit'' 17 (2d8+8) [[SRD5:Bludgeoning|bludgeoning]] damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Psychic Probe|All creatures within 300 ft. of the Foo must succeed in a [[SRD5:Stealth|stealth]] check (DC 17) or be seen by the Foo}}

{{5e Ability|Psychic Drain| Once creature within 120 ft. of it must make a DC 16 [[SRD5:Wisdom|wisdom]] save or gain one level of [[SRD5:Exhaustion|exhaustion]]. }}
}}

Produces Alt (old) format

Foo
Large Dragon (Titans, Epics), Lawful Good
Armor Class: 30 (invulnerable)
Hit Points: 20000 (500d10+10000)
Speed: 40 feet, flying 100 feet
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10) 30 (+10)
Saving Throws: All +20
Skills: Stealth +10, Athletics +9
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, slashing, piercing
Damage Immunity: fire, thunder
Condition Immunity: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision, truesight, passive Perception +10
Languages: all
Challenge: 1 (200 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Thing. does Stuff Thing. does Stuff Actions Mulitattack. The foo may make two claws attacks, a claw and bite attack, or a claw and psychic wave attack. Ranged Attack — Psychic Wave. The foo can attack in a cone 120 ft. long. Enemies in the zone must make a Charisma saving throw (DC 17 taking 50 (10d10) psychic damage on a failure or taking half damage on a successful save. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit 15 (2d6+8) slashing damage. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit 19 (2d10+8) piercing damage. Legendary Actions The Foo may make 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Foo regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit 17 (2d8+8) bludgeoning damage. Psychic Probe. All creatures within 300 ft. of the Foo must succeed in a stealth check (DC 17) or be seen by the Foo Psychic Drain. Once creature within 120 ft. of it must make a DC 16 wisdom save or gain one level of exhaustion.

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