Likho

Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105 (14d8 + 42)
Speed 40 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 19 (+4)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Cha +7
Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +6, Stealth +10
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Goblin, Void Speech
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3

SPECIAL TRAITS

  • Limited Telepathy. The likho can magically transmit simple messages and images to any creature within 120 feet of it that can understand a language. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond.
  • Pounce. If the likho moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be forced prone. If the target is prone, the likho can make one Claw attack against it as a bonus action.
  • Magic Resistance. The likho has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

ACTIONS

  • Multiattack. The likho can use its Disruptive Gaze. It then makes four Claw attacks.
  • Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.
  • Disruptive Gaze. One creature the likho can see within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the end of its next turn.

ABOUT

This goblin-like creature bears one large, strange eye in the middle of its face. It wears dark and dirty rags, and its spindly claws and arms match its hunched torso.

Ferocious Attitude. Likhos are scrappy fighters. They weaken foes from afar with their magical gaze, then rush forward, shredding the victims with their claws. Once a likho has leapt onto a creature, it shreds flesh using the claws on both its hands and feet.

Jeers and Insults. A likho uses its limited telepathy to taunt and jeer at its target from a distance during the hunt. A likho enjoys stalking intelligent humanoids and tormenting them from hiding until discovered or when it grows tired of the hunt.

Organ Eaters. Likhos thrive when they drain away luck and aptitude. Once the likho immobilizes a creature, it gnaws at the creature’s abdomen with its jagged teeth, devouring the organs of its still-living prey. A likho consumes only a humanoid’s organs and leaves the rest of the body behind.

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