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Living Shade

Medium Fey, neutral

AC
12
HP
18
Speed
40
CR
1/4

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 18 (4d8)

Speed 40 ft.


STR
6 (-2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
9 (-1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)

Skills Stealth +6

Damage Vulnerabilities radiant

Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages understands Common but can't speak

Challenge 1/4


Traits

Amorphous. The living shade can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the living shade can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the living shade has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Shadow Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) cold damage.

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