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{{5epointer|Varied|sources=VGtM, MotM}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Elder Brain
|sorttext=Mind Flayer Elder Brain 
|refs=<ref name="volo.174">{{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=174}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="motm.118.120">{{Cite Pub|Monsters of the Multiverse|pages=118-120}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Aberration <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype=Mind Flayer <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=10 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=210 <!--Hit Points-->
|hd= <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=5 ft., {{srd5lc|Swim}} 10 ft.
|saves={{5eInt}}, {{5eWis}}, {{5eCha}}
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}}, {{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Insight}}, {{SRD5|Intimidation}}, {{SRD5|Persuasion}}
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft.
|perception=14 <!--Passive Perception; 15-->
|languages=Understands {{5elang|Common}}, {{5elang|Deep Speech}}, and {{5elang|Undercommon}}, but can't speak, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 5 miles
|habitat=Underdark
|cr=14 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|pointer=true
|summary=Disembodied Ithillid brain, leader of colony <!--UNOFFICIAL/UNPLAGIARIZED description of the monster-->

|feature1=Creature Sense
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=

|feature2=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit2={{pub|VGtM}} only, Psionics, {{SRD5|Intelligence}}
|fdesc2=<ref name="var.spell">Variation (Spellcasting): The {{pub|VGtM}} variant's {{iplink|Innate Spellcasting}} feature was replaced by the {{pub|MotM}} version's {{iplink|Spellcasting}} {{srd5lc|Action}}. The two also vary in the spell lists.</ref>

|feature3=Legendary Resistance
|flimit3=3/Day
|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

|feature4=Magic Resistance
|flimit4=
|fdesc4={{SRD5trait}} The elder brain has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against {{srd5lc|Spell}}s and other magical effects.

|feature5=Telepathic Hub
|flimit5=
|fdesc5=

|action1=Tentalce
|alimit1=
|adesc1=

|action2=Mind Blast
|alimit2={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc2=

|action3=Spellcasting
|alimit3={{pub|MotM}} only, Psionics, {{SRD5|Intelligence}}
|adesc3=<ref name="var.spell" />

|baction1=Psychic Link
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=<ref name="var.pl">Variation (Psychic Link): This {{pub|VGtM}}'s action is moved to a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} in the {{pub|MotM}} version.</ref>

|baction2=Sense Thoughts
|blimit2=
|bdesc2=<ref name="var.st">Variation (Sense Thoughts): This {{pub|VGtM}}'s action is moved to a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} in the {{pub|MotM}} version.</ref>

|legend1=Break Concentration
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=

|legend2=Psychic Pulse
|lgdlimit2=
|lgddesc2=

|legend3=Sever Psychic Link
|lgdlimit3=
|lgddesc3=

|legend4=Tentacle
|lgdlimit4=
|lgddesc4=

|haslair=true<!--blank, true is has lair-->
}}


{{5e Lair
|monster=Elder Brain
|type=Aberration
|lairdesc=&ensp;
|lairaction1={{5espell|Wall of Force}}
|lairaction2=Psionic Anchor
|lairaction3=Psychic Inspiration
|lairaction4=
|lairaction5=
|regiondesc=The territory within 5 miles of an elder brain is altered by the creature's psionic presence, which creates one or more of the following effects:
|regional1=Paranoia
|regional2=Psychic Whispers
|regional3=Telepathic Eavesdropping
|regional4=
|regional5=
|ondeath=
}}

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
{{5e Footer|Aberration}}
[[Category:5e Canon Monsters]]
[[Category:5e Mind Flayers|Elder Brain]]
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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	Varied +, VGtM + and MotM +
CRval	14 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	14 +
Creature Name	Elder Brain +
Experience Points	11,500 +
Features	Creature Sense +, Innate Spellcasting +, Legendary Resistance +, Magic Resistance +, Telepathic Hub +, Tentalce +, Mind Blast +, Spellcasting +, Psychic Link +, Sense Thoughts +, Break Concentration +, Psychic Pulse +, Sever Psychic Link + and Tentacle +
Habitat	Underdark +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Points	210 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Name	Elder Brain +
Publication	Varied +, VGtM + and MotM +
Size	Large +
SortText	Mind Flayer Elder Brain +
Subtype	Mind Flayer +
Summary	Disembodied Ithillid brain, leader of colony +
Type	Aberration +