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Young Adult Illithidragon until this grapple ends.

Huge aberration (dragon), lawful evil Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 157 (15d12 + 60)
incapacitated creature that has a brain grappled by the illithidragon.
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 30 ft.
Hit: The target takes 66 (12d10) piercing damage. If this damage
reduces the target to 0 hit points, the illithidragon kills the target by
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
20 (+5) 12 (+1) 18 (+4) 19 (+4) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) extracting and devouring its brain.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the illithidragon's choice that is
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +8, Int +8, Wis +6 within 120 feet of the illithidragon and aware of it must succeed on
Skills Deception +6, Perception +10, Persuasion +6, Stealth +5 a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A
Damage Resistances psychic creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 20 ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw
Languages Deep Speech, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft., is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the
Undercommon illithidragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The illithidragon's innate spellcasting
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the
Magic Resistance. The illithidragon has advantage on saving throws
following spells, requiring no material components:
against spells and other magical effects.
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
Actions 1/day each: plane shift (self only)
Multiattack. The illithidragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The illithidragon magically emits
makes one Tentacles attack and two Claw attacks. psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 35 (7d8 + 4)
Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature.
psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat
Hit: 19 (4d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage.
the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
If the target is Huge or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 17) and
itself on a success.
must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned
Adult Illithidragon Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
incapacitated creature that has a brain grappled by the illithidragon.
Huge aberration (dragon), lawful evil
Hit: The target takes 77 (14d10) piercing damage. If this damage
reduces the target to 0 hit points, the illithidragon kills the target by
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
extracting and devouring its brain.
Hit Points 195 (17d12 + 85)
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 30 ft. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the illithidragon's choice that is
within 120 feet of the illithidragon and aware of it must succeed on
a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
22 (+6) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 20 (+5) 16 (+3) 16 (+3)
ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw
is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +10, Int +10, Wis +8
illithidragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Skills Deception +8, Perception +13, Persuasion +8, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances psychic Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The illithidragon's innate spellcasting
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23 ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the
Languages Deep Speech, Draconic, telepathy 120 ft., following spells, requiring no material components:
Undercommon At will: detect thoughts, levitate
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self only)
Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The illithidragon magically emits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the illithidragon fails a saving
psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 41 (8d8 + 5)
Magic Resistance. The illithidragon has advantage on saving throws psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat
against spells and other magical effects. the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Actions itself on a success.
Legendary Actions
Multiattack. The illithidragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then
makes one Tentacles attack and two Claw attacks. It can use Extract The illithidragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
Brain in place of its Tentacles. options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The illithidragon
creature. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
damage. If the target is Huge or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC Detect. The illithidragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
19) and must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or be Tail Attack. The illithidragon makes a Tail attack.
stunned until this grapple ends. Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The illithidragon beats its wings.
Each creature within 10 feet of the illithidragon must succeed on a
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning
Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
damage and be knocked prone. The illithidragon can then fly up to
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 half its flying speed.
(2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
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