So I just want a clear answer as to what case this section of the rules applies to. However, I've seen this cited in arguments that have nothing to do with monster telepathy as well (see this answer to 'Is the Warlock's Awakened Mind telepathy two-way, or only one-way?'). Several Jeremy Crawford rulings seem to imply that the intent is for this to apply only to monster telepathy (see two March 2017 tweets here and here, for example). Messages but can't initiate or terminate a telepathic conversation.ĭoes that mean that characters can respond to 'a monster's telepathic messages', or 'telepathic messages from any source'? Without using an action, but while the monster is incapacitated, itĬan't initiate telepathic contact, and any current contact isĪre these rules intended only to apply to monsters' telepathic abilities?Ī creature without telepathy can receive and respond to telepathic Telepathic monster can initiate or terminate a telepathic conversation

The telepathic monster contacts a different creature within range.

The contact is broken as soonĪs the two creatures are no longer within range of each other or if Respond to telepathic messages but can't initiate or terminate aĪ telepathic monster doesn't need to see a contacted creature and canĮnd the telepathic contact at any time. A creature without telepathy can receive and As you play, your story can grow to rival the greatest of legends. The monsters contained herein are culled from the D&D game’s illustrious history, with easy-to-use game statistics and thrilling stories to feed your imagination. A monstrous feast for Dungeon Masters ready to challenge their players and populate their adventures. The contactedĬreature doesn't need to share a language with the monster toĬommunicate in this way with it, but it must be able to understand at Drawing on over forty years of history, Dungeons & Dragons lets you create mighty heroes to battle monsters, solve puzzles, and reap rewards. The Monster Manual presents a horde of classic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, including dragons, giants, mind flayers, and beholders.

Mentally with another creature within a specified range. Telepathy is a magical ability that allows a monster to communicate In the introduction to the Monster Manual (p.

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