Stat block
Wades into melee so its stench sickens foes, paralyzing one with claws then biting the helpless.
| AC | HP | Speed | CR | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 36 (8d8) | 30 ft | 2 | 450 |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 17 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 11 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 8 (-1) |
- Saving throws: WIS +2
- Resistant: necrotic
- Immune: poison
- Condition immunities: charmed, exhaustion, poisoned
- Senses: darkvision 60 ft; passive Perception 10
- Languages: Common
Traits
- Stench. Any creature that starts its turn in the 5-foot Emanation around the ghast makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failure it has the Poisoned condition until the start of its next turn. On a success it is immune to this ghast's Stench for 24 hours.
Actions
- Bite. Bites for piercing plus necrotic damage.
- Claw. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage. If the target is a creature that isn't Undead, it makes a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failure it has the Paralyzed condition until the end of its next turn.
Where you meet it
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On the road: Argynvostholt Road, Zarovich Hills, Zarovich Shore