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Monster

Mind Flayer Arcanist

Medium Aberration · Lawful Evil

Monster Manual (2024) Page 214
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 143 (26d8 + 26)
Speed Walk 30 ft., Fly 30 ft. ((hover))
CR 11
STR 11 +0
DEX 14 +2
CON 13 +1
INT 20 +5
WIS 17 +3
CHA 17 +3

Traits

Magic Resistance

The mind flayer has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The mind flayer makes three Arcane Tentacles attacks.

Arcane Tentacles

Melee or Ranged Attack +9, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. 27 () Psychic damage, and the mind flayer can teleport the target up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space the mind flayer can see on a surface or liquid large enough to support the target. If this damage reduces the target to 0 Hit Points, the mind flayer kills it and magically devours its brain.

Mind Burst Recharge 5

INT Save DC 17, each creature in a 40-foot Emanation [Area Of Effect] originating from the mind flayer.
Failure: 41 () Psychic damage, and the target has the condition until the end of the mind flayer's next turn.
Success: Half damage only.
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