The Stabbing Beast
A horror wears a stolen human shape until battle begins, then sheds the disguise to reveal chitinous pincers and a venomous stinger beneath.
A horror that wears a stolen shape until battle is joined, then sheds the disguise to reveal a bladed nightmare of pincers and stinger.
In play
- True Appearance [Reaction] Trigger The Stabbing Beast is transformed with Change Shape and rolls for initiative; Effect The Stabbing Beast ends Change Shape.
- Attack of Opportunity [Reaction] Stinger only.
- Its pincer grabs on a hit — see Improved Grab.
Level 15
Perception +27 · Senses greater darkvision, _true seeing_ · Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Infernal, Protean; telepathy 100 feet · Skills Acrobatics +27, Athletics +25, Crafting +24, Deception +26, Intimidation +26, Norgorber Lore +28, Religion +24, Society +26, Stealth +29
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | +8 | +4 | +3 | +4 | +3 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | +27 | +29 | +27 |
HP 275 · Immunities poison · Resistances acid 15 · Weaknesses good 15
Speed 40 feet
Actions
- Melee Pincer [Single Action] +29 (reach 15 ft, Agile, Finesse, Magical), Damage 2d8+10 slashing plus 2d8 persistent bleed and
- Melee Stinger [Single Action] +29 (reach 15 ft, fatal d12, Finesse, Magical), Damage 4d8+14 piercing plus
- Melee Shortsword [Single Action] +30 (Agile, Finesse, Magical, versatile S), Damage 3d6+10 piercing plus 2d8 persistent bleed
- Ranged Venom stream [Single Action] +29 (range 60 ft), Damage 5d10 poison
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