Doppelganger

Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 100, FRHoF. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)

Doppelganger

Shape-Shifting Infiltrator

Habitat. Underdark, Urban
Treasure. Individual

Doppelgangers are supernatural beings with the ability to shape-shift into any humanlike form. Their mind-reading abilities aid them in creating near-perfect disguises and plucking secrets from unguarded minds. Occasionally, doppelgangers use their shape-shifting ability in more overt ways, transforming into unsettling forms to frighten foes.

A doppelganger’s agenda might relate to its mysterious magical origins or to more mercenary goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Doppelganger Deceptions table to inspire a doppelganger’s plot.

Doppelganger Deceptions

dice: 1d6	The Doppelganger Schemes To…
1	Cause chaos within the temple of a deity that cursed it to live without a true form.
2	Conceal evidence of a vast conspiracy.
3	Control a community through fear by posing as a legendary bogeyman.
4	Replace a noble to enjoy a decadent lifestyle.
5	Spy on wizards to learn how to complete its own botched magical creation.
6	Take an influential position, acting as a sleeper agent for a doppelganger invasion.
^doppelganger-deceptions

A quote from Someone claiming to be Lorhirin of Fearchor Keep

Meeting yourself is the surest way to realize you’re not as charming as you think you are.

"name": "Doppelganger (XMM)" "size": "Medium" "type": "monstrosity" "alignment": "Neutral" "ac": !!int "14" "hp": !!int "52" "hit_dice": "8d8 + 16" "modifier": !!int "4" "stats": - !!int "11" - !!int "18" - !!int "14" - !!int "11" - !!int "12" - !!int "14" "speed": "30 ft." "skillsaves": - "name": "[Deception](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#deception)" "desc": "+6" - "name": "[Insight](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#insight)" "desc": "+3" "condition_immunities": "[charmed](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#charmed)" "senses": "[Darkvision](../../../Compendium/rules/senses#darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception\ \ 11" "languages": "Common plus three other languages" "cr": "3" "actions": - "desc": "The doppelganger makes two Slam attacks and uses Unsettling Visage if\ \ available." "name": "Multiattack" - "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +6 (with [Advantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb)\ \ during the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 11 (2d6 + 4)\ \ Bludgeoning damage." "name": "Slam" - "desc": "*Wisdom Saving Throw:* DC 12, each creature in a 15-foot [Emanation](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb)\ \ originating from the doppelganger that can see the doppelganger. *Failure:*\ \ The target has the [Frightened](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#frightened)\ \ condition and repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the\ \ effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically." "name": "Unsettling Visage (Recharge 6)" - "desc": "The doppelganger casts [Detect Thoughts](../../../Compendium/spells/detect-thoughts-xphb),\ \ requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability\ \ (spell save DC 12).\n" "name": "Read Thoughts" "bonus_actions": - "desc": "The doppelganger shape-shifts into a Medium or Small Humanoid, or it\ \ returns to its true form. Its game statistics, other than its size, are the\ \ same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed." "name": "Shape-Shift" "source": - "XMM" - "FRHoF" "image": "Compendium/bestiary/monstrosity/token/doppelganger-xmm.webp"

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