View source for Morkoth (5e)

{{5epointer|Volo's Guide to Monsters}}
{{5e Monster Pointer
|name=Morkoth <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="vgtm.177178">{{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=177-178}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Aberration <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=any alignment <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=130 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd= <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=20 ft.

|saves={{5eDex}}, {{5eInt}}, {{5eWis}}
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}}, {{SRD5|History}},{{SRD5|Perception}}, {{SRD5|Stealth}}
|damageresistances={{bps}}
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity=
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 30 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 120 ft.
|perception=20 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 120
|languagelist=
|habitat=Coastal, Underwater
|cr=11 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=This aberration appears as a squid with a multitude of items on its back.   <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Amphibious
|flimit1=
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} The morkoth can breathe air and water.

|feature2=Spellcasting
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action3=Tentacles
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack''

|action4=Hypnosis
|alimit4=
|adesc4=

|baction1=
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=

|reaction1=Spell Reflection
|rlimit1=
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}}

{{5e Lair
|monster=Morkoth
|type=Aberration
|lairdesc=It's island.<br />
A morkoth encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 12 (8,400 XP)
|lairaction1={{iplink|Hypnosis}}
|lairaction2=Spellcasting
|lairaction3=
|lairaction4=
|lairaction5=
|regiondesc=The island surrounding a morkoth's lair is warped by the creature's presence, creating the following effects:
|regional1=Presence Known
|regional2=Misplaced Item
|regional3=Open/Close Lair Entrance
|regional4=Breatheable/Unbreatheable Water
|regional5=
|ondeath=Effects end immediately. <!-- description of what happens when the creature dies -->
}}
==Notes==
* In its lair the morkoth is CR 12. {{#set: Challenge Rating=12}}[[Category:5e CR 12 Monsters]]
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Alignment	any alignment +
Author	Volo's Guide to Monsters +
CRval	11 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	11 + and 12 +
Creature Name	Morkoth +
Experience Points	7,200 +
Features	Amphibious +, Spellcasting +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Tentacles +, Hypnosis + and Spell Reflection +
Habitat	Coastal + and Underwater +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Points	130 +
Name	Morkoth +
Publication	Volo's Guide to Monsters +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Morkoth 5e +
Summary	This aberration appears as a squid with a multitude of items on its back. +
Type	Aberration +