D&D 5E Magical beasts

[zicar]

Are the attacks of conjured beasts (eg conjur animals) considered
To be magical? Likewise what about beasts or creatures conjured via
Magic item- like staff of the Python?

 

[Paraxis]

I don't believe this is ever referenced in the books, so by default I would say RAW is use the stat block of the beast just as written in the MM, but this is one of those times I would probably be a nice DM and rule that since magic summoned them the natural attacks count as magic. Afterall I think all summons are spirits or outsiders just in the form of animals not animals in that world teleported to your side away from their dens and such.

I can most definitely see many DM's saying to just use the rules in the monster entry which then would be no, and that is more than OK. So if you are running the game whatever your gut says go with it, if you are playing ask your DM.

 

[Prism]

I'd generally say no. Very few creatures have magical weapon attacks. Elementals don't (even genies), most demons and devils don't, nor fey creatures. I wouldn't give it to conjured animals either. Having magical attacks is reserved for specific high(with some exceptions) CR planar creatures. I kind of like that as it makes damage resistance important.

 

[PnPgamer]

Why do i feel deja vu...

Anyway i think using the stats for summons should be done as they are written in MM

 

[gyor]

Anyone accidentally misread the thread title as magical breasts? I need to get my eyes checked.

 

[Diamabel]

Anyone accidentally misread the thread title as magical breasts? I need to get my eyes checked.

Wishful thinking perhaps?

 

[gyor]

Wishful thinking perhaps?

Perhaps

 

[thalmin]

Read the fluff about the beasts and if they have natural enemies. That should give a clue.

 

[gyor]

Read the fluff about the beasts and if they have natural enemies. That should give a clue.

Its a good thing I didn't misread that as breasts, because I don't want to think about what might constitute a natural enemy of breasts.