Sphinx of Secrets

CreatureXMMp. 2922024

Large celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class
16
Hit Points
136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed
fly 60 ft., 40 ft.
Challenge
8 (3,900 XP)
STR
18
+4
DEX
15
+2
CON
16
+3
INT
18
+4
WIS
18
+4
CHA
18
+4
Skills
History +7, Religion +7, Perception +7
Damage Resistances
necrotic; radiant
Damage Immunities
psychic
Condition Immunities
charmed; frightened
Senses
Truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages
Celestial, Common

Traits

Inscrutable.

No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage.

Magic Resistance.

The sphinx has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack.

The sphinx makes three Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Curse of the Riddle.

Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.

Curse of the Riddle.

int DC 15, one creature the sphinx can see within 60 feet. 21 (6d6) Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or that action is wasted. The cursed target can take a Study action to make a DC 15 Intelligence check, solving the riddle and ending the curse on a success. The curse ends early if the sphinx curses another target.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

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