Kuo-toa Archpriest

CreatureXMMp. 1912024

Medium aberration, neutral evil

Armor Class
13
Hit Points
105 (14d8 + 42)
Speed
swim 30 ft., 30 ft.
Challenge
6 (2,300 XP)
STR
16
+3
DEX
14
+2
CON
16
+3
INT
13
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
14
+2
Skills
Religion +4, Perception +9
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages
Undercommon

Traits

Amphibious.

The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.

Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Actions

Multiattack.

The kuo-toa makes three Strange Scepter attacks.

Strange Scepter.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 20 (5d6 + 3) Lightning damage.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The kuo-toa casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

Shield of Faith (2/Day).

The kuo-toa casts Shield of Faith, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Raw data
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          "{@spell Divination|XPHB}",
          "{@spell Hold Monster|XPHB} (level 6 version)",
          "{@spell Scrying|XPHB}",
          "{@spell Tongues|XPHB}"
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