Pack Tactics.
Displacer Beast
Large Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 145(12d10 + 60)
Speed 60ft., Climb 40ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 16 (+3) 20 (+5) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 8 (-1)
Saving Throws Constitution +9, Dexterity +7
Skills Stealth +7, Perception +5, Investigation +7,
Survival +5
Senses Darkvision 120ft., Tremorsense 30ft.,
passive Perception 15
Languages Sylvan, Telepathy 120ft.
Challenge 9 (5000 XP)
Ambuscade.
Unless the displacer beast is surprised, it has a special turn
that takes place before the normal initiative order. On that
turn it can take the hide or attack actions, and move up to
twice it´s normal speed. If the displacer beast surprises
another creature, it can take two actions on this turn.
Avoidance.
If the displacer beast can make a saving throw to take only
half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the
saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Displacement.
The displacer beast projects a magical illusion that makes it
appear to be standing near its actual location. While the
illusion is active, the beast´s AC is doubled against any
attacks made from more than 10ft. away, and all attacks from
creatures that can see the beast have disadvantage. For any
attacks or spells, except criticals, that target only the beast,
roll a d10 before announcing the result if they beat the AC of
the beast, or it fails the saving throw. On an even number, the
attack hits, and on an odd number, the attack misses
nonetheless. If it is hit by an attack, this trait is disrupted until
the end of its next turn. This trait is also disrupted while the
displacer beast is incapacitated, or has a speed of 0. If the
displacer beast is surprised, this feature is inactive on the
surprise round.
Fey Senses.
The displacer beast can add it´s proficiency bonus to it´s
passive perception. Additionally, the beast has a constant
detect magic effect within line of sight.
Unearthly Poise.
If the displacer beast is moved or restrained against its will
(shoved, grappled, knocked prone etc.), it can use it´s reaction
to withstand the effect.
If at least one other displacer beast is within 15 Ft. of a
hostile creature, the displacer beast has advantage on any
attack rolls made against that target. Additionally, the
displacer beast can make a stealth check while at least 40 Ft.
away from the creature, measured against the creature´s
pasive perception. If the displacer beast succeeds, it can use
a special pounce attack against the target, which must be
made from outside the target´s line of sight. If this attack
misses, the target can make an attack against the beast as a
reaction. This attack ignores the Displacement feature.
If that pounce knocks the target prone, the displacer beasts
score critical hits on 16-20, until the target stands up or the
other displacer beast is no loger within 15ft. of it. In addition,
all beasts within range can use the bonus action and
opportunity attacks described in the Pounce. feature.
Pounce.
If the displacer beast moves at least 20 Ft. toward a creature
before attacking, the target must succeed a DC 17 Strength
check or be knocked prone. If the traget is prone, the beast
can make a bite attack against the creature as a bonus action.
If this bonus attack hits, the traget starts it´s next turn with 0
movement. If the prone creature gets up while the displacer
beast is within range, the creature provokes an opportunity
attack from the beast, which, if it hits, forces the target to
make a DC 15 Strength check or be knocked prone.
Magic Weapons.
The displacer beast´s attacks count as magical for the
purpose of overcoming resistances and immunities.
Vanishing (1 / day).
If the displacer beast´s speed is reduced to 0, it is
Incapacitated, or it´s hit points are reduced to 1 or less, it can
use it´s reaction to teleport anywhere within 300 Ft. If this
feature activates because of the beast being incapacitated, or
it´s hit points being reduced to 1 or less, it can do so
nonetheless. This teleport is not dependant on line of sight,
but the beast´s familiarity with the terrain. Additionally, if the
feature was activated by it´s hit points being reduced to 1 or
less, it becomes invisibile and regains hit points equal to
3d10 at the end of the teleport. This feature cannot activate if
the beast is subjected to massive damage.
Actions
Multiattack The displacer beast makes two attacks
with its tentacles or four with it´s claws.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach
15ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 + 6) bludgeoning
damage plus (1d10 + 6) piercing damage.
Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: (1d10 + 6) piercing damage.
The damage dice for attacks against prone
targets are maximised.
Claw Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: (1d6 + 6) slashing damage.