Gem Stalker

CreatureFTDp. 2022014

Large monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class
17 (natural armor)
Hit Points
67 (9d10 + 18)
Speed
40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
STR
17
+3
DEX
15
+2
CON
14
+2
INT
15
+2
WIS
10
+0
CHA
6
-2
Saving Throws
Dex +5, Int +5
Skills
Stealth +5, Perception +3
Damage Resistances
psychic
Senses
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
telepathy 60 ft. understands Draconic but can't speak

Traits

Spider Climb.

The gem stalker can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Unusual Nature.

The gem stalker doesn't require food or drink.

Actions

Multiattack.

The gem stalker makes four Claw attacks.

Claw.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Crystal Dart.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) force damage, and one of the following effects occurs, determined by the kind of dragon that created the gem stalker:

Amethyst.

The gem stalker can teleport to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it.

Crystal.

The gem stalker gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the damage dealt.

Emerald.

The target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the next attack roll it makes before the start of the gem stalker's next turn.

Sapphire.

The target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be pushed horizontally up to 10 feet away from the gem stalker and be knocked prone.

Topaz.

The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the gem stalker's next turn.

Reactions

Protective Link.

When another creature the gem stalker can see within 30 feet of it is about to take damage, the gem stalker reduces that damage by 10 (3d6). The gem stalker then takes damage equal to that amount.

Raw data
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