_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.