_Medium Aberration, Lawful Evil_ **Armor Class** 15 (Natural Armour) **Hit Points** 68 (8d8 + 32) **Speed** 30 ft. | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | | :-----: | :-----: | :-----: | :-----: | :-----: | :-----: | | 11 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 18 (+4) | 18 (+4) | 16 (+3) | 17 (+3) | **Saving Throws** Int +7, Wis +6, Con +7 **Skills** Arcana +7, Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +4 **Damage Resistances** Psychic **Condition Immunities** Charmed **Senses** Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 16 **Languages** Deep Speech, Undercommon, Telepathy 120 ft. **Challenge** CR 5 (1,800 XP) **Proficiency Bonus** +3 ## Traits ### Magic Resistance The Illithid Overseer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. ### Innate Spellcasting (Psionics) Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). At will: - Detect Thoughts - Mage Hand (Invisible) 1/day each: - Levitate (Self only) - Suggestion ## Actions ### Tentacles _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. **Hit:** 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 15). While grappled, the creature is restrained. ### Mind Blast _(Recharge 5–6)_ The Illithid emits psychic energy in a **30-foot cone**. Each creature in the cone must make a **DC 15 Intelligence saving throw**. On a failure: - 18 (4d8) psychic damage. - The creature is **Stunned until the end of its next turn.** On a success: - Half damage. - The creature is not stunned. ### Psychic Bolt _Ranged Spell Attack:_ +7 to hit, range 120 ft. **Hit:** 14 (4d6) psychic damage. ## Bonus Action ### Telekinetic Push One creature the Illithid can see within 30 feet must succeed on a **DC 15 Strength saving throw** or be pushed up to 10 feet. ## Reactions ### Psionic Shield _(1/Turn)_ When hit by an attack, the Illithid gains +2 AC against that attack, potentially causing it to miss.