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Cackler

CreatureGGRp. 1952014

Small fiend, chaotic evil

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
10 (3d6)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1/2 (100 XP)
STR
9
-1
DEX
16
+3
CON
11
+0
INT
11
+0
WIS
7
-2
CHA
12
+1
Skills
Deception +3, Perception +0, Performance +3
Damage Resistances
cold; fire; lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
poison
Condition Immunities
poisoned
Senses
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages
Abyssal, Common

Traits

Last Laugh.

When the cackler dies, it releases a dying laugh that scars the minds of other nearby creatures. Each creature within 10 feet of the cackler must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or take 2 (1d4) psychic damage.

Mimicry.

The cackler can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 11 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Spiked Chain.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Spellcasting

Innate Spellcasting.

The cackler's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The cackler can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

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