> [!info]+ **Catoblepas** > | _Medium monstrosity, unaligned_ | > | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | > | **Armor Class:** 14 (natural armor) | > | **Hit Points:** 84 (8d10 + 40) | > | **Speed:** 30 ft. | > > | | **Score** | **Modifier** | **Save** | > | ------------ | --------- | ------------ | -------- | > | Strength | 19 | +4 | — | > | Dexterity | 12 | +1 | — | > | Constitution | 21 | +5 | — | > | Intelligence | 3 | -4 | — | > | Wisdom | 14 | +2 | — | > | Charisma | 8 | -1 | — | > > | **Skills** | | > | --- | --- | > | — | — | > | | | > | **Damage Immunities:** | - — | > | **Condition Immunities:** | - — | > | **Senses:** | - [[Darkvision]] 60 ft.<br> - Passive Perception 12 | > | **Languages:** | - — | > | **Proficiency Bonus (PB):** | - +3 | > | | - _**Keen Smell.**_ The catoblepas has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.<br><br>_**Stench.**_ Any creature other than a catoblepas that starts its turn within 10 feet of the catoblepas must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be [[Poisoned]] until the start of the creature's next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the stench of any catoblepas for 1 hour. | > | **Actions:** | _**Tail.**_ _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 21 (5d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be [[Stunned]] until the start of the catoblepas's next turn.<br><br>_**Death Ray (Recharge 5–6).**_ The catoblepas targets a creature that it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target instead takes 64 necrotic damage. The target dies if reduced to 0 hit points by this ray. |