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{{edition|Sphinx}}
{{5esrd}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Gynosphinx 
|sorttext=Sphinx Gynosphinx
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.280">also published in &mdash; {{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=280}}</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Sphinx <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Neutral <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=136 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=16d10+48 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 60 ft.
|str=18
|dex=15
|con=16
|int=18
|wis=18
|cha=18
|saves= <!--bonus to save; [[SRD5:Strength|Str]] +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}} +12, {{SRD5|History}} +12, {{SRD5|Perception}} +8, {{SRD5|Religion}} +8
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Psychic}}  <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 120 ft.
|perception=18 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, Sphinx
|habitat=Desert  
|cr=11 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=The gynosphinx appears to be a large winged lion. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Inscrutable
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The sphinx is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any {{srd5lc|Divination}} {{srd5lc|Spell}} that it refuses. {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Insight}}) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}}.

|feature2=Magic Weapons
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The sphinx's weapon attacks are magical.

|feature3=Spellcasting
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Intelligence}} (spell save {{SRD5|DC}} 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no {{srd5lc|Material Component}}s to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following {{srd5lc|Wizard}} spells prepared: <br />
:Cantrips (at will): ''{{srd5lc|Mage Hand}}, {{srd5lc|Minor Illusion}}, {{srd5lc|Prestidigitation}}'' <br />
:1st level (4 {{srd5lc|Spell Slot|slots}}): ''{{srd5lc|Detect Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Identify}}, {{srd5lc|Shield Spell|shield}}'' <br />
:2nd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Darkness Spell|darkness}}, {{srd5lc|Locate Object}}, {{srd5lc|Suggestion}}'' <br />
:3rd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Dispel Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Remove Curse}}, {{srd5lc|Tongues}}'' <br />
:4th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Banishment}}, {{srd5lc|Greater Invisibility}}'' <br />
:5th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Legend Lore}}''

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The sphinx makes two claw attacks.

|action2=Claw
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{srd5lc|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d8+4) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|legend1=Claw Attack
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=The sphinx makes one claw attack.

|legend2=Teleport
|lgdlimit2=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc2=The sphinx magically {{srd5lc|Teleport}}s, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

|legend3=Cast a Spell
|lgdlimit3=Costs 3 Actions
|lgddesc3=The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal.

|haslair=true
}}
{{SRD5end}}
'''Unofficial Description:''' The gynosphinx appears to be a large winged lion.

{{:Sphinx (5e)/Lair Actions}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
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Alignment	Lawful Neutral +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	11 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	11 +
Creature Name	Gynosphinx +
Experience Points	7,200 +
Features	Inscrutable +, Magic Weapons +, Spellcasting +, Multiattack +, Claw +, Claw Attack +, Teleport + and Cast a Spell +
Habitat	Desert +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	16d10+48 +
Hit Points	136 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Name	Gynosphinx +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Large +
SortText	Sphinx Gynosphinx +
Subtype	Sphinx +
Summary	The gynosphinx appears to be a large winged lion. +
Type	Monstrosity +