Monster
Goon Balloon
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Official reference · MCV1SC · 2014
- Creature type
- Aberration
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 10
- Hit points
- 6 (1d8 + 2)
- Speed
- Walk 20 ft., Climb 20 ft.
- Challenge rating
- 1/8
- Alignment
- Chaotic Evil
- Strength
- 10
- Dexterity
- 11
- Constitution
- 14
- Intelligence
- 11
- Wisdom
- 14
- Charisma
- 4
- Passive Perception
- 16
- Saving Throws
- con: +4; wis: +4
- Skills
- perception: +6
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft.
- Languages
- Deep Speech
- Vulnerabilities
- piercing
Traits
Burst
The goon balloon bursts when it drops to 0 hit points, releasing noxious gas in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Creatures in that area must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Unusual Nature
The goon balloon doesn't require air, food, or drink.
Actions
Multiattack
The goon balloon makes two Claw attacks.
Claw
Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) slashing damage.
Scintillating Eye
Magical, kaleidoscopic light emanates from one of the goon balloon's eyes as the goon balloon targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw, taking 6 (1d12) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Bonus actions
Float
The goon balloon moves up to 20 feet vertically in one direction without provoking opportunity attacks. If it ends this movement suspended in the air, it hovers in place. It can't be knocked prone while airborne.