Tome of Monsters
Studying monsters is vital to surviving their attacks. But knowing their physiology may help you do more than just survive.
Text extracts:
“Continuous rapid blows to protrusions on back can impair creature’s balance”
“Vulnerable pressure point between fifth and sixth rib”
“Tentacles are razor-sharp and capable of snake-like reflexes”
“Powerful but inefficient neck. Exploit by changing direction of attack”
“Weak abdominal tissue”
A character who studies this Tome for 1 week will gain the following:
As a Bonus Action, the character may attempt a knowledge check-
Nature: For any creature with the Beast sub-type.
Arcana: For any creature originating from another plane of existence.
History: For any creature with the Humanoid sub-type (Bugbears, Goblins, Orcs, other races of sentient creatures).
Survival: For any creature with the Monstrosity sub-type.
Medicine: For any creature that is a playable race or domesticated by a playable race.
The DC is 10 plus the creature's challenge rating (rounded up).
If successful, the character and any allies gain +1d6 damage per 5 extra points by which their attack roll beat the creature’s AC.
Item type
Book / Document
Manufacturer
Owning Organization
Rarity
Uncommon
Weight
1 Lb
Base Price
50 GP
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