Intellect Devourer

D&D 2024 monster: Intellect Devourer. Source: Monster Manual (2014). challenge rating 2, creature type Aberration, Tiny size, speed 40 ft. An intellect devourer resembles a walking brain protected by a crusty covering and set on bestial clawed legs. This foul aberration feeds on the intelligence of sentient creatures, taking over a victim's body on behalf of its mind flayer masters. Illithid Creations Mind flayers breed intellect devourers to serve as roaming hunters of the Underdark, creating an intellect devourer by taking the brain of a thrall and subjecting it to a horrible ritual. As it sprouts legs, the brain becomes an intelligent predator as twisted and evil as its masters. Deadly Puppet Masters An intellect devourer consumes a creature's mind and memories, then turns the host body into a puppet under its control. An intellect devourer typically uses its puppet host to lure others into the domain of the mind flayers to be enthralled or consumed. Don't cry. We have no intention of eating your brain. In fact, your brain is going on a wonderful journey! Aberration Tiny 40 ft.