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| − | A '''breath weapon''' is an exhalation of [[Element (substance)|elemental]] or [[Gas Attacks|gaseous]] force produced at will by a [[Bestiary|creature]], causing [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] and other effects over a widespread area. Contrary to popular belief, the breath does not originate from the creature's biological structure, but rather from an idiosyncratic gland that can be found high in the creature's throat, allowing the effect to be channelled outwards through the mouth, without bringing harm to the creature. Depending on the form of the breath weapon, the creature's mouth may be specially plated in order to withstand the passage of [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acid Attacks|acid]], [[ | + | A '''breath weapon''' is an exhalation of [[Element (substance)|elemental]] or [[Gas-based Attacks|gaseous]] force produced at will by a [[Bestiary|creature]], causing [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] and other effects over a widespread area. Contrary to popular belief, the breath does not originate from the creature's biological structure, but rather from an idiosyncratic gland that can be found high in the creature's throat, allowing the effect to be channelled outwards through the mouth, without bringing harm to the creature. Depending on the form of the breath weapon, the creature's mouth may be specially plated in order to withstand the passage of [[Fire-based Attacks|fire]], [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]], [[Electro-based Attacks|electricity]] and other potential effects. Creatures are never affected by their own breath weapon, or by attacks in the form of the breath they're able to spew forth. |
A breath weapon may be devastating, delivering scores of [[Hit Points|hit points]] in damage to multiple targets; or the breath may cause only incidental damage, depending on the creature. A breath weapon may stream out in a far-reaching blast, such as in the image shown, or the effluent may emerge as a globular cloud. Some forms, such as [[Acid (substance)|acid]] or lightning, will stream forth as a looping stream or with an irregular pattern. The actual area affected depends upon the creature; all persons within this area must make a [[saving throws|saving throw against breath weapon]] or else suffer '''the full extent''' of damage the breath weapon causes. In most cases, if the saving throw is successful, those in the area of effect will '''still suffer half damage''' — though with some breath weapons, causing effects such as [[Paralysation|paralysis]], [[Petrification|petrification]] or [[Slow (spell)|slow]], a successful saving throw will fully preserve the character from harm. | A breath weapon may be devastating, delivering scores of [[Hit Points|hit points]] in damage to multiple targets; or the breath may cause only incidental damage, depending on the creature. A breath weapon may stream out in a far-reaching blast, such as in the image shown, or the effluent may emerge as a globular cloud. Some forms, such as [[Acid (substance)|acid]] or lightning, will stream forth as a looping stream or with an irregular pattern. The actual area affected depends upon the creature; all persons within this area must make a [[saving throws|saving throw against breath weapon]] or else suffer '''the full extent''' of damage the breath weapon causes. In most cases, if the saving throw is successful, those in the area of effect will '''still suffer half damage''' — though with some breath weapons, causing effects such as [[Paralysation|paralysis]], [[Petrification|petrification]] or [[Slow (spell)|slow]], a successful saving throw will fully preserve the character from harm. | ||
| − | == Creatures with | + | == Creatures with Breath Weapon == |
| − | Monsters known to possess a breath weapon include: | + | [[Monster |Monsters]] known to possess a breath weapon include: |
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* [[Dragonis Apokrousi (bronze dragon)]] | * [[Dragonis Apokrousi (bronze dragon)]] | ||
* [[Dragonis Asimiskotia (silver dragon)]] | * [[Dragonis Asimiskotia (silver dragon)]] | ||
| − | * [[Dragonis | + | * [[Dragonis Fotia (red dragon)]] |
* [[Dragonis Huakinthos (blue dragon)]] | * [[Dragonis Huakinthos (blue dragon)]] | ||
* [[Dragonis Malignans (black dragon)]] | * [[Dragonis Malignans (black dragon)]] | ||
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* [[Hydra]] | * [[Hydra]] | ||
* [[Ice Toad]] | * [[Ice Toad]] | ||
| + | * [[Stone Golem]] | ||
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| − | See | + | See also,<br> |
[[Dragon]]<br> | [[Dragon]]<br> | ||
[[Natural Abilities]]<br> | [[Natural Abilities]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:36, 17 February 2024
A breath weapon is an exhalation of elemental or gaseous force produced at will by a creature, causing damage and other effects over a widespread area. Contrary to popular belief, the breath does not originate from the creature's biological structure, but rather from an idiosyncratic gland that can be found high in the creature's throat, allowing the effect to be channelled outwards through the mouth, without bringing harm to the creature. Depending on the form of the breath weapon, the creature's mouth may be specially plated in order to withstand the passage of fire, acid, electricity and other potential effects. Creatures are never affected by their own breath weapon, or by attacks in the form of the breath they're able to spew forth.
A breath weapon may be devastating, delivering scores of hit points in damage to multiple targets; or the breath may cause only incidental damage, depending on the creature. A breath weapon may stream out in a far-reaching blast, such as in the image shown, or the effluent may emerge as a globular cloud. Some forms, such as acid or lightning, will stream forth as a looping stream or with an irregular pattern. The actual area affected depends upon the creature; all persons within this area must make a saving throw against breath weapon or else suffer the full extent of damage the breath weapon causes. In most cases, if the saving throw is successful, those in the area of effect will still suffer half damage — though with some breath weapons, causing effects such as paralysis, petrification or slow, a successful saving throw will fully preserve the character from harm.
Creatures with Breath Weapon
Monsters known to possess a breath weapon include:
- Chimera
- Dragonis Aeriochalkos (brass dragon)
- Dragonis Anatoliko Kefali (gold dragon)
- Dragonis Apokrousi (bronze dragon)
- Dragonis Asimiskotia (silver dragon)
- Dragonis Fotia (red dragon)
- Dragonis Huakinthos (blue dragon)
- Dragonis Malignans (black dragon)
- Dragonis Oxychalkos (copper dragon)
- Dragonis Pachni (white dragon)
- Dragonis Prasinochlorio (green dragon)
- Dragon Turtle
- Fire-breathing Hydra
- Fire Lizard
- Firenewt
- Gorgon
- Hellhound
- Hydra
- Ice Toad
- Stone Golem
See also,
Dragon
Natural Abilities
