Star Spawn Mangler

CreatureMPMMp. 2292014

Medium aberration, chaotic evil

Armor Class
14
Hit Points
71 (13d8 + 13)
Speed
40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+3
STR
8
-1
DEX
18
+4
CON
12
+1
INT
11
+0
WIS
12
+1
CHA
7
-2
Saving Throws
Con +4, Dex +7
Skills
Stealth +7
Damage Resistances
cold
Damage Immunities
psychic
Condition Immunities
charmed; frightened; prone
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Deep Speech

Traits

Ambusher.

The mangler has advantage on initiative rolls.

Actions

Multiattack.

The mangler makes two Claw attacks.

Claw.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage. If the attack roll has advantage, the target also takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage.

Flurry of Claws 5.

The mangler makes six Claw attacks. Either before or after these attacks, it can move up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Stealth.

While in dim light or darkness, the mangler takes the Hide action.

Raw data
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