Star Spawn Mangler

Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil

AC: 14

Initiative: +4 (14)

HP: 71 (13d8 + 13)

Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

STR: 8 (-1)
DEX: 18 (+4)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 11 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 7 (-2)

Saving Throws: Dex +7, Con +4

Skills: Stealth +7

Resistances: cold

Immunities: psychic

Condition Immunities: charmed; frightened; prone

Senses: darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11

Languages: Deep Speech

CR: 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)

Ambusher.

The mangler has advantage on initiative rolls.

Actions

Multiattack.

The mangler makes two Claw attacks.

Claw.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage. If the attack roll has advantage, the target also takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage.

Flurry of Claws (Recharge 5-6).

The mangler makes six Claw attacks. Either before or after these attacks, it can move up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Stealth.

While in dim light or darkness, the mangler takes the Hide action.

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Source: Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, p. 229 - Licenses and attribution