Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 84 (8d10+40) 8d10+40
Speed:
30 ft
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Challenge Rating: 5
Keen Smell. The catoblepas has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
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 the catoblepas for 1 hour.
Actions
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 1d20+7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (5d6+4) 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' next turn.
Death Ray (Recharge 5-6) 1d6 . 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) 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.
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