Thri-kreen (Weapons and Psionics)

CreatureMMp. 2882014

Medium humanoid, chaotic neutral

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed
40 ft.
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
STR
12
+1
DEX
15
+2
CON
13
+1
INT
8
-1
WIS
12
+1
CHA
7
-2
Skills
Stealth +4, Survival +3, Perception +3
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
Thri-kreen

Traits

Chameleon Carapace.

The thri-kreen can change the color of its carapace to match the color and texture of its surroundings. As a result, it has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.

Standing Leap.

The thri-kreen's long jump is up to 30 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Actions

Multiattack.

The thri-kreen makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is also paralyzed while poisoned in this way. The poisoned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Claws.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) slashing damage.

Weapons Multiattack.

The thri-kreen makes two gythka attacks or two chatkcha attacks.

Gythka.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage.

Chatkcha.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Spellcasting

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics).

The thri-kreen's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. The thri-kreen can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:

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