Star Spawn Mangler

Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil
MPMM

AC 14

HP 71 (13d8 + 13)

Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

STR

8 (-1)

Save -1

DEX

18 (+4)

Save +7

CON

12 (+1)

Save +4

INT

11 (+0)

Save +0

WIS

12 (+1)

Save +1

CHA

7 (-2)

Save -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

Traits

Ambusher. The mangler has advantage on initiative rolls.

Actions

Multiattack. The mangler makes two Claw attacks.

Claw. 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+). 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.