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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dave2008" data-source="post: 9580085" data-attributes="member: 83242">They are virtually the same. The only difference is the spell casting and the spell use option in legendary action (vs as a reaction). Here are my thoughts:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I think legendary actions are easier to use than reactions, so I like that those are back. +1 for MM stat block</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Having more spells would be nice, so +1 for preview stat block.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The change for me is the removal of Charm Monster. Charm monster (and cloud kill) for me is much more on theme than mind spike (which is OK). so + 1 for preview stat block</li> </ul>Despite the preview statblock winning 2-1, I think I prefer the MM stat bock because I find LA that much easier to use. However, if I would use an ancient green I would give it the spells from the preview stat block.I imagine they changed this because playtesting indicated Charm monster (5th level version able to be cast 4x round and thus remove an 8-team party in 1 round) was just to powerful. However, it feels appropriate to me for an ancient dragon (but maybe just 1 or 2x / round).</blockquote>