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Derro Shadow Antipaladin

Tome of Beasts
Challenge 5
(1,800 XP)
Robinloft Estimated CR 6
Small humanoid (derro), chaotic evil (allegedly)
Armor Class 18 (natural armor, shield)
Hit Points 82 (11d6+44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
5 (-3)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Str +3, Wis +0, Cha +5
Skills Perception +0, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Derro, Undercommon
Environments
Evasive.

Against effects that allow a Dexterity saving throw for half damage, the derro takes no damage on a successful save, and only half damage on a failed one.
Insanity.

The derro has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Magic Resistance.

The derro has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Shadowstrike.

The derro’s weapon attacks deal 9 (2d8) necrotic damage (included in its Actions list).
Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the derro shadow antipaladin has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Spellcasting. The derro shadow antipaladin is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following paladin spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will):
1st level (4 slots): hellish rebuke, inflict wounds, shield of faith
2nd level (2 slots): aid, darkness, magic weapon

Actions

Multiattack. The derro makes two scimitar attacks or two heavy crossbow attacks.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.
Infectious Insanity (Recharge 5–6).

The derro chooses a creature it can see within 30 feet and magically assaults its mind. The creature must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if by a confusion spell for 1 minute. An affected creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Derro Shadow Antipaladin

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