Golgari Shaman

CreatureGGRp. 2362014

Medium humanoid, neutral evil

Armor Class
14 (hide armor)
Hit Points
88 (16d8 + 16)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
STR
11
+0
DEX
15
+2
CON
12
+1
INT
12
+1
WIS
17
+3
CHA
16
+3
Saving Throws
Con +4, Wis +6
Skills
Arcana +4, Nature +4, Insight +6, Religion +4
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
Common, Elvish

Traits

Fey Ancestry.

The shaman has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put it to sleep.

Actions

Quarterstaff.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Fungal Rot.

Melee Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) necrotic damage, and the target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Feed on Death.

When a creature within 30 feet of the shaman drops to 0 hit points, the shaman gains 5 (1d10) temporary hit points.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The shaman is an 8th-level Golgari spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The shaman has the following druid spells prepared:

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