Monster
Nilbog
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Official reference · MPMM · 2014
- Creature type
- Fey
- Size
- Small
- Armor class
- 13 (leather armor)
- Hit points
- 7 (2d6)
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Challenge rating
- 1
- Alignment
- Chaotic Neutral
- Strength
- 8
- Dexterity
- 14
- Constitution
- 10
- Intelligence
- 10
- Wisdom
- 8
- Charisma
- 15
- Passive Perception
- 9
- Skills
- stealth: +6
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft.
- Languages
- Common, Goblin
Traits
Nilbogism
Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature's next turn. A creature charmed in this way must use its action praising the nilbog.
The nilbog can't regain hit points, including through magical healing, except through its Reversal of Fortune reaction.
Actions
Fool's Scepter
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Mocking Word
The nilbog targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 5 (2d4) psychic damage and have disadvantage on its next attack roll before the end of its next turn.
Bonus actions
Nimble Escape
The nilbog takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Reactions
Reversal of Fortune
In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the damage to 0 and regains 3 (1d6) hit points.
The nilbog casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand, Tasha's hideous laughter