Gynosphinx

5e

large monstrosity, lawful neutral

Challenge 11 (7200 XP)

STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)

Defense

Armor Class 17 (natural)
Hit Points 136 (16d10+48)
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +8, Religion +8
Languages Common, Sphinx
Truesight 120 ft.
Passive Perception 18

Traits

Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, And Slashing From Nonmagical Weapons
Damage Immunities Psychic
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened

Traits

Inscrutable

The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense amotions or read thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx's intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.

Magic Weapons

The sphinx's weapon attacks are magical.

Spellcasting

The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, remove curse, tongues 4th level (3 slots): banishment, greater invisibility 5th level (1 slot): legend lore

Reference Text

A large sphinx with a woman's head, lion's body, and wings, typically depicted in ancient desert ruins.