Nothic

Medium Aberration, Neutral Evil

AC: 15

Initiative: +3 (13)

HP: 45 (6d8 + 18)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
8 (-1)

Skills: Arcana +3, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5

Senses: Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 14

Languages: Undercommon

CR: 2 (XP 450; PB +2)

Habitat: Underdark

Treasure: Arcana

Actions

Multiattack.

The nothic makes two Claw attacks.

Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) Slashing damage.

Rotting Gaze.

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: 17 (5d6) Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.

Bonus Actions

Weird Insight (Recharge 6).

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: The nothic magically learns one fact or secret about the target.

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Nothic

Source: Monster Manual (2025), p. 228 - Licenses and attribution