Nighthowler
Source: Theros Bestiary TBVXXIII
The nighthowler is a merging of several undead spirits into one. Its form is a chimeric conglomeration of those souls. It absorbs the souls of those it kills with its shadowy breath.
"name": "Nighthowler (TBVXXIII)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "3rd-level transmutation undead"
"alignment": "Chaotic Evil"
"ac": !!int "17"
"hp": !!int "70"
"hit_dice": "10d8 + 30"
"modifier": !!int "1"
"stats":
- !!int "17"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "17"
- !!int "6"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "6"
"speed": "30 ft., fly 30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Perception](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#perception)"
"desc": "+4"
- "name": "[Stealth](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#stealth)"
"desc": "+4"
"damage_resistances": "necrotic"
"damage_immunities": "fire"
"senses": "[Darkvision](../../../Compendium/rules/senses#darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception 10"
"languages": ""
"cr": "5"
"traits":
- "desc": "The nighthowler's weapon attacks are magical."
"name": "Magic Weapons"
- "desc": "In addition to being a creature, the nighthowler is a 3rd-level divine transmutation spell with no target."
"name": "Spell Nature"
- "desc": "The nighthowler glows with the soft light of the night sky, shedding dim light in a 15-foot radius."
"name": "Starlight Form"
- "desc": "While in sunlight, the nighthowler has [Disadvantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb) on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight."
"name": "Sunlight Sensitivity"
"actions":
- "desc": "_Melee Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage."
"name": "Bite"
- "desc": "The nighthowler exhales shadowy fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A humanoid reduced to 0 [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb) by this damage dies, and that creature's spirit leaves its body and becomes part of the nighthowler. The nighthowler's Strength is increased by 1, and its [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb) and maximum [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb) are increased by 4 (1d8)."
"name": "Shadow Breath (Recharge 5-6)"
"source":
- "TBVXXIII"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/miscellaneous/token/nighthowler-tbvxxiii.webp"
