Catscratch 2014

CR 3 aberration

Huge aberration, chaotic evil

Armor Class: 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 76 (8d12+24)
Speed: 30 ft., climb 15 ft.

STR18 (+4)

DEX14 (+2)

CON17 (+3)

INT3 (-4)

WIS12 (+1)

CHA8 (-1)

Saving Throws
Skills: Perception +3, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities: poison
Condition Immunities: poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages: —
Challenge: 3 (700 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +2

Keen Smell.

The catscratch has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Nine Lives (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest).

When the catscratch would be reduced to 0 hp, it instead drops to 9 hp.

Pounce.

If the catscratch 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 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the catscratch can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack.

The catscratch makes one bite attack and one claw attack.

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour. A felid or feline humanoid that fails this saving throw contracts catscratch fugue.

Claws.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Vomit (Recharge 5–6).

The catscratch vomits poisonous bile in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A felid or feline humanoid that fails this saving throw contracts catscratch fugue.

Source: Tome of Beasts 2 (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details