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All versions of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) feature illusions. Some monsters, such as lamias and djinn, and spellcasters—primarily illusionists and, to a lesser degree, magic-users—have the power to create illusions. Illusions often appear in dungeons to conceal something or discourage investigation, such as an illusory wall. They can be used for subterfuge or distraction. Some traps can produce illusory monsters that attack like real ones or simulate magical effects, such as dr

In Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D), both First and Second Editions, some monsters possess Magic Resistance. This power prevents magic from affecting a monster with Magic Resistance as long as the monster passes a Magic Resistance check.