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==Aberration== | ==Aberration== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Aberrations see [[:Category: Aberrations]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Warped, alien beings that have come to Faerûn from beyond the multiverse.}} | |||
Aberrations are strange, unnatural creatures that aren't easily categorised into any single type. | Aberrations are strange, unnatural creatures that aren't easily categorised into any single type. They do not fit neatly into the natural order, with no evolutionary predators or prey. | ||
The following grants {{Advantage}} against Aberrations: | The following grants {{Advantage}} against Aberrations: | ||
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==Beast== | ==Beast== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Beasts see [[:Category: Beasts]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|All varieties of animals, both ordinary and magical. Most have limited intelligence and lack a society and language.}} | |||
Beasts are the non-humanoid, but natural, inhabitants of the world. The Beast type generally consists of common animals, such as bears or rats. | |||
The following grants {{Advantage}} against Beasts: | |||
The following grants {{Advantage}} against | |||
* [[Rat Bat]] | * [[Rat Bat]] | ||
==Celestial== | ==Celestial== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Celestials see [[:Category: Celestials]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Good-aligned creatures native to the Upper Planes. Many of them are servants of deities, employed in the mortal realm.}} | |||
Celestials are the inhabitants of the Upper Planes. | Celestials are the inhabitants of the Upper Planes, and the cosmological counterpart to [[#Fiend|Fiends]]. | ||
==Construct== | ==Construct== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Constructs see [[:Category: Constructs]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Creatures that are made instead of born. Some only follow a simple set of instructions, while others are imbued with sentience.}} | |||
Constructs are mechanical and non-biological creatures. | Constructs are mechanical and non-biological creatures. | ||
==Dragon== | ==Dragon== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Dragons see [[:Category: Dragons]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Immensely intelligent, ancient, and powerful reptiles that covet wealth. <br><br>Chromatic dragons are selfish, evil, and feared, while metallic dragons are noble, good, and respected by the wise.}} | |||
Dragons are ancient reptilian creatures, usually with elemental abilities and resistances. | Dragons are ancient reptilian creatures, usually with elemental abilities and resistances. | ||
==Elemental== | ==Elemental== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Elementals see [[:Category: Elementals]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Creatures native to the Elemental Planes. They range from simple masses of a specific element to beings infused with elemental energy.}} | |||
Elementals are the inhabitants of the Elemental Planes. | Elementals are the inhabitants of the Elemental Planes. | ||
==Fey== | ==Fey== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Fey creatures see [[:Category: Fey]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Mystical creatures that dwell in twilight groves and misty forests. They have close ties to nature - and like nature, not all fey are good.}} | |||
Fey creatures are creatures connected to the magic of nature. | Fey creatures are creatures connected to the magic of nature. | ||
==Fiend== | ==Fiend== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Fiends see [[:Category: Fiends]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Evil, wicked creatures from the Lower Planes that labour under the leadership of lawful archdevils or chaotic demon princes.}} | |||
Fiends are the inhabitants of the Lower Planes. | Fiends are the inhabitants of the Lower Planes. | ||
==Giant== | ==Giant== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Giants see [[:Category: Giants]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Though giantkind comes in many varieties, each with its own culture, all of them are huge, loud, heavy, and, most importantly, strong.}} | |||
Giants are enormous creatures that may resemble Humanoids, but often have monstrous properties. | Giants are enormous creatures that may resemble Humanoids, but often have monstrous properties. | ||
== Humanoid == | == Humanoid == | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Humanoids see [[:Category: Humanoids]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|A collection of bipedal races, ranging from humans, elves, and halflings to goblins, gnolls, and kobolds.}} | |||
Humanoids primarily consist of non-monstrous, bipedal | Humanoids primarily consist of non-monstrous, bipedal and intelligent creatures. Many are civilised and social creatures, though some are less so. | ||
== Monstrosity == | == Monstrosity == | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Monstrosities see [[:Category: Monstrosities]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Frightening creatures that are not ordinary, not truly natural, and almost never benign.}} | |||
Monstrosities are monsters, usually magical in ability or creation. | Monstrosities are monsters, usually magical in ability or creation. | ||
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== Ooze == | == Ooze == | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Oozes see [[:Category: Oozes]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|These gelatinous creatures usually dwell in caves and dungeons, feeding on refuse, carrion, and ill-fated adventurers.}} | |||
Oozes are amorphous, gelatinous creatures. Usually minimally intelligent, they are predatory. | Oozes are amorphous, gelatinous creatures. Usually minimally intelligent, they are predatory. | ||
==Plant== | ==Plant== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Plants see [[:Category: Plants]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Vegetative or fungal creatures. Most can walk and move - and some are carnivorous.}} | |||
Plants plant-like and fungal creatures (despite fungi not being classified as plants in real-world taxonomy). | |||
The following spell always deals its maximum damage against plants: | |||
* {{SAI|Blight}} | |||
==Undead== | ==Undead== | ||
{{hatnote|For a full list of Undead see [[:Category: Undead]]}} | |||
{{quote|size=100%|Remnants of the once-living that are trapped between life and death.}} | |||
Undead are magically reanimated creatures. | Undead are magically reanimated creatures. | ||
== External links == | |||
{{div col}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Aberration|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Beast|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Celestial|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Construct|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Dragon|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Elemental|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Fey|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Fiend|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Giant|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Humanoid|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Monstrosity|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Ooze|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Plant|long}} | |||
* {{FRWiki|Undead|long}} | |||
* {{div col end}} | |||
[[Category: Statistics]] | |||
{{NavGameplay}} |
Latest revision as of 16:08, 3 May 2024
Aberration[edit | edit source]
Warped, alien beings that have come to Faerûn from beyond the multiverse.
Aberrations are strange, unnatural creatures that aren't easily categorised into any single type. They do not fit neatly into the natural order, with no evolutionary predators or prey.
The following grants Advantage against Aberrations:
Beast[edit | edit source]
All varieties of animals, both ordinary and magical. Most have limited intelligence and lack a society and language.
Beasts are the non-humanoid, but natural, inhabitants of the world. The Beast type generally consists of common animals, such as bears or rats.
The following grants Advantage against Beasts:
Celestial[edit | edit source]
Good-aligned creatures native to the Upper Planes. Many of them are servants of deities, employed in the mortal realm.
Celestials are the inhabitants of the Upper Planes, and the cosmological counterpart to Fiends.
Construct[edit | edit source]
Creatures that are made instead of born. Some only follow a simple set of instructions, while others are imbued with sentience.
Constructs are mechanical and non-biological creatures.
Dragon[edit | edit source]
Immensely intelligent, ancient, and powerful reptiles that covet wealth.
Chromatic dragons are selfish, evil, and feared, while metallic dragons are noble, good, and respected by the wise.
Dragons are ancient reptilian creatures, usually with elemental abilities and resistances.
Elemental[edit | edit source]
Creatures native to the Elemental Planes. They range from simple masses of a specific element to beings infused with elemental energy.
Elementals are the inhabitants of the Elemental Planes.
Fey[edit | edit source]
Mystical creatures that dwell in twilight groves and misty forests. They have close ties to nature - and like nature, not all fey are good.
Fey creatures are creatures connected to the magic of nature.
Fiend[edit | edit source]
Evil, wicked creatures from the Lower Planes that labour under the leadership of lawful archdevils or chaotic demon princes.
Fiends are the inhabitants of the Lower Planes.
Giant[edit | edit source]
Though giantkind comes in many varieties, each with its own culture, all of them are huge, loud, heavy, and, most importantly, strong.
Giants are enormous creatures that may resemble Humanoids, but often have monstrous properties.
Humanoid[edit | edit source]
A collection of bipedal races, ranging from humans, elves, and halflings to goblins, gnolls, and kobolds.
Humanoids primarily consist of non-monstrous, bipedal and intelligent creatures. Many are civilised and social creatures, though some are less so.
Monstrosity[edit | edit source]
Frightening creatures that are not ordinary, not truly natural, and almost never benign.
Monstrosities are monsters, usually magical in ability or creation.
The following grants Advantage against Monstrosities:
Ooze[edit | edit source]
These gelatinous creatures usually dwell in caves and dungeons, feeding on refuse, carrion, and ill-fated adventurers.
Oozes are amorphous, gelatinous creatures. Usually minimally intelligent, they are predatory.
Plant[edit | edit source]
Vegetative or fungal creatures. Most can walk and move - and some are carnivorous.
Plants plant-like and fungal creatures (despite fungi not being classified as plants in real-world taxonomy).
The following spell always deals its maximum damage against plants:
Undead[edit | edit source]
Remnants of the once-living that are trapped between life and death.
Undead are magically reanimated creatures.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Aberration on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Beast on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Celestial on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Construct on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Dragon on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Elemental on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Fey on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Fiend on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Giant on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Humanoid on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Monstrosity on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Ooze on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Plant on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- Undead on the Forgotten Realms Wiki