Armor Class
18
Nightmare Shepherd
Large Fiend · Lawful Evil
Hit Points
133 (14d10 + 56)
Speed
Walk 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
CR
11
Traits
Aura of Nightmares
Undead creatures within 30 feet of the shepherd gain a +5 bonus to attack and damage rolls. When any other creature that isn't undead or a construct starts its turn within 30 feet of the shepherd, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 () Psychic damage.
PsychicMagic Resistance
The shepherd has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack
The shepherd makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its staff.
Claws
Melee Weapon Attack +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 13 () Slashing damage plus 16 () Necrotic damage.
Slashing
NecroticStaff
Melee Weapon Attack +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 11 () Bludgeoning damage, or 13 () Bludgeoning damage if used with two hands, plus 26 () Psychic damage.
BludgeoningHerd the Underworld (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)
The shepherd pulls twisted souls from the Underworld; (without Sunlight Weakness) arise in unoccupied spaces within 20 feet of the shepherd. The shadows act right after the shepherd on the same initiative count and fight until they're destroyed. They disappear when the shepherd dies.