Kuo-toa Archpriest

Medium Aberration, Neutral Evil

STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
14 (+2)
Amphibious.

The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.

Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Spellcasting.

The kuo-toa casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At will: Detect Magic, Thaumaturgy

1/day each: Destructive Wave, Divination, Hold Monster (level 6 version), Scrying, Tongues

Shield of Faith (2/Day).

The kuo-toa casts Shield of Faith, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

2/day: Shield of Faith

Actions

Multiattack.

The kuo-toa makes three Strange Scepter attacks.

Strange Scepter.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 20 (5d6 + 3) Lightning damage.

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Kuo-toa Archpriest

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 191 - Licenses and attribution