Darkling Elder

Medium Fey, Chaotic Neutral

AC: 15

Initiative: +3 (13)

HP: 27 (5d8 + 5)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
13 (+1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)

Skills: Acrobatics +5, Deception +3, Perception +6, Stealth +7

Senses: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 16

Languages: Elvish, Sylvan

CR: 2 (XP 450; PB +2)

Habitat: Forest, Swamp, Underdark, Urban

Death Burn.

When the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 7 (2d6) radiant damage and is blinded until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't blinded.

Darkness (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).

The darkling elder casts darkness, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.

Actions

Multiattack.

The darkling elder makes two Scimitar attacks.

Scimitar.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

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Darkling Elder

Source: Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, p. 84 - Licenses and attribution