Star Spawn Mangler

Medium aberration, chaotic evil

Armor Class: 14
Hit Points: 71 (13d8 + 13)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-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.

On the first round of each combat, the mangler has advantage on attack rolls against a creature that hasn't taken a turn yet.

Shadow Stealth.

While in dim light or darkness, the mangler can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

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 4.

The mangler makes six claw attacks against one target. Either before or after these attacks, it can move up to its speed as a bonus action without provoking opportunity attacks.

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