Drift-Skimmer

large aberration, neutral evil

D&D 5.5 / SRD 5.2

Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

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STR

18 (+4)

DEX

16 (+3)

CON

14 (+2)

INT

6 (-2)

WIS

12 (+1)

CHA

8 (-1)

Defense

Armor Class

15 (natural)

Hit Points

120 (16d10+32 +2)

Speed

fly 60 ft., (hover)

Treasure & Loot Common

No significant treasure

Proficiencies & Senses

Saving Throws dex, con

Skills

Stealth +6, Perception +4

Senses

Blindsight (60 ft. The skimmer is blind beyond this range.)

passive Perception 14

Characteristics

Damage Vulnerabilities

—

Damage Resistances

cold, necrotic

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Languages —

Traits and Actions

Mist Shroud

Trait

A 10-foot-radius aura of heavily obscuring mist surrounds the Drift-Skimmer. This mist moves with the creature and provides it total cover against creatures outside the aura.

Edge Hunter

Trait

The Drift-Skimmer has advantage on attack rolls against creatures that are grappling or restrained by its Mist Grasp ability.

Wing Slash

Action

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Mist Grasp

Action

One creature within 20 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be grappled (escape DC 15). While grappled, the target is pulled 20 feet toward the edge of the Driftline each time the skimmer moves, and remains grappled if the skimmer carries it. If the skimmer takes more than 30 damage in a single round, it releases the grapple.

Mist Grasp. Custom mechanic for dragging targets toward environmental hazards based on damage taken.

Running the encounter

Combat Behavior

Combat Style

ambush_and_drag

Appearance & presence

Monster Description

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