Yuan-ti Malison (Type 5)

CreatureVGMp. 962014

Medium monstrosity, neutral evil

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
3 (700 XP)
STR
16
+3
DEX
14
+2
CON
13
+1
INT
14
+2
WIS
12
+1
CHA
16
+3
Skills
Stealth +4, Deception +5
Damage Immunities
poison
Condition Immunities
poisoned
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Abyssal, Common, Draconic

Traits

Shapechanger.

The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Medium snake, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It doesn't change form if it dies.

Magic Resistance.

The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Malison Type.

The yuan-ti has one of the following types:

  • Type 4:. Human form with one or more serpentine tails
  • Type 5:. Human form covered in scales

Actions

Multiattack (Yuan-ti Form Only).

The yuan-ti makes two ranged attacks or two melee attacks.

Bite (Snake Form Only).

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Scimitar (Yuan-ti Form Only).

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Longbow (Yuan-ti Form Only).

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Spellcasting

Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only).

The yuan-ti's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The yuan-ti can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

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