Shocker lizard
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The shocker lizard is a magical beast
in the Dungeons & Dragons
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designed the shocker lizard, which first appeared in the adventure "Into the Darkness".
The shocker lizard appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
(2000), and in the 3.5 revised Monster Manual (2003). The shocker lizard familiar appeared in Tome and Blood (2001), and later in the revised 3.5 Dungeon Master's Guide
(2003).
The shocker lizard usually lives peacefully in the wilderness with much the same habits as a normal lizard, but when potential foes come near, they have an obvious advantage in combat. With one touch, it can knock opponents unconscious, and it then either escapes or attempts to weaken them via bites. It may also bite if the shock has no effect. If there are two or more shocker lizards present, they can bond their charges together to create a lethal shock.
Shocker lizards cannot speak.
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Jason CarlJason Carl
Jason Carl is a game designer who has worked on a number of roleplaying games, including the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game.-Biography:...
designed the shocker lizard, which first appeared in the adventure "Into the Darkness".
The shocker lizard appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(2000), and in the 3.5 revised Monster Manual (2003). The shocker lizard familiar appeared in Tome and Blood (2001), and later in the revised 3.5 Dungeon Master's Guide
Dungeon Master's Guide
The Dungeon Master's Guide is a book of rules for the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons...
(2003).
Description
Shocker lizards are lizards with powerful electric abilities. Shocker lizards are blue, being pale on the underbelly and darker with black markings along the back. They are about 1 foot tall at the shoulder and equally long. Their tail is barbed, and they have two, long, thin, antenna-like horns coming from their head. They are always wreathed in glowing, crackling lightning and electricity.The shocker lizard usually lives peacefully in the wilderness with much the same habits as a normal lizard, but when potential foes come near, they have an obvious advantage in combat. With one touch, it can knock opponents unconscious, and it then either escapes or attempts to weaken them via bites. It may also bite if the shock has no effect. If there are two or more shocker lizards present, they can bond their charges together to create a lethal shock.
Shocker lizards cannot speak.