Thri-kreen Mystic

CreatureBAMp. 612014

Medium monstrosity, any alignment

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
99 (18d8 + 18)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
5 (1,800 XP)
STR
12
+1
DEX
15
+2
CON
13
+1
INT
12
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
10
+0
Skills
Stealth +5, Survival +6, Perception +6
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages
telepathy 60 ft., Thri-kreen

Actions

Multiattack.

The thri-kreen makes two Gythka attacks or four Psychic Bolt attacks.

Gythka.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 1) slashing damage.

Psychic Bolt.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) psychic damage.

Drain Vitality (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).

The thri-kreen targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 32 (5d12) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The thri-kreen regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.

Bonus Actions

Chameleon Carapace.

The thri-kreen changes the color of its carapace to match the color and texture of its surroundings, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes to hide in those surroundings.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting (Psionics).

The thri-kreen casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability:

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