Dungeons & Dragons 5e Monster : The MONITOR (stunted Eye of the Deep)
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The MONITOR (stunted Eye of the Deep) CR: 5 (1,800 XP)
STR
10 +0
DEX
14 +2
CON
18 +4
INT
17 +3
WIS
15 +2
CHA
17 +3
Keen Senses. The Monitor gains a +5 bonus to wisdom (Perception) checks to detect hidden creatures. Vigilant. The Monitor is never surprised. Hold Breath. While out of water, the Monitor can hold his breath for 1 hour. Underwater Camouflage. The Monitor has advantage and +6 on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made while underwater. Water Breathing. The Monitor can breathe only underwater.
Actions
Multiattack. The eye of the deep makes two pincer attacks. If the eye of the deep is grappling a creature, the eye of the deep can also use its bite once. Pincer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 1d20+5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) 2d6 bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature and the eye of the deep doesn't have two other creatures grappled. Grappled targets automatically take 17 bludgeoning damage at the start of their turn. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 1d20+5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) 4d6 piercing damage. Eye Rays. Each of the creature’s eyes stalks can produce a magical ray once per round. The creature can aim both of its eye rays in any direction, and they have a range of 150 feet. Eyes maybe combined for different effects:
- Paralytic Flash (Central, Recharge). Its central eye gives off a light flash from its central eye. Anyone who can see the flash (up to 30 feet) must make a Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
- Hold Person (Left). The target humanoid is held, as the spell. However, if the target is already stunned it instead becomes enfeebled on a failed CON saving throw and deal half damage with all attacks that use STR, DEX or CON for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
- Hold Monster (Right). The target creature is held, as the spell. However, if the target is already stunned it instead becomes enfeebled on a failed CON saving throw and deal half damage with all attacks that use STR, DEX or CON for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
- Major Image (Both Eye Stalks). The eye of the deep concentrates its eye rays together to project a major image illusion. The illusion is generated at any point within range and in the eye of the deep’s line of sight. Seeing through the illusion requires a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check.
Reactions
Ink Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). A 20- foot-radius cloud of ink extends all around the monitor – he does not need to be underwater for this to work. The area is heavily obscured for 1 minute, although a significant current or breeze can disperse the ink. After releasing the ink, the octopus can use the Dash action as a bonus action.
Legendary Actions
Legendary (x1 if 4+ PCs/Henchmen, x2 if 6+ PCs/Henchmen, x3 if 8+ PCs/Henchmen) • Eye Rays. Uses a random eye ray. • Snap! Uses a claw attack.
Suggested Environments
Aquatic, Ocean, Sea, Underwater
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