SRD5:Doppelganger

Doppelganger exists in other D&D editions see:

Doppelganger (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition (2014) SRD v5.1 is published under the OGL and CC-BY

Doppelganger [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]
Medium Monstrosity (Shapechangers, Doppelgangers), Neutral
Armor Class: 14
Hit Points: 52 (8d8+16)
Speed: 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 11 (+0) 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2)
Skills: Deception +6, Insight +3
Condition Immunity: charmed
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages: Common
Habitat: Underdark, Underground, Urban
Challenge: 3 (700 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised. Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage from the attack.  Actions Multiattack. The doppleganger makes two melee attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target Hit: 7 (1d6+4) bludgeoning damage. Read Thoughts. The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

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Unofficial Description: This monstrosity shape-shifts into the form of a humanoid.

In Other Settings

In Eberron

Eberron

Setting

The daelkyr Dyrrn the Corruptor enhanced the latent psychic abilities of changelings to develop doppelgangers, while implanting a desire to cause chaos… Some doppelgangers, driven by visions from the daelkyr, can be found working with the Cults of the Dragon Below or fighting alongside aberrations in Khyber.

Other Lore

 3.5e lore  ^{[SRD3 OGL]}  

Doppelgangers are strange beings that are able to take on the shapes of those they encounter. In its natural form, the creature looks more or less humanoid, but slender and frail, with gangly limbs and half-formed features. The flesh is pale and hairless. Its large, bulging eyes are yellow with slitted pupils. A doppelganger’s appearance is deceiving even when it’s in its true form. A doppelganger is hardy, with a natural agility not in keeping with its frail appearance.

Doppelgangers make excellent use of their natural mimicry to stage ambushes, bait traps, and infiltrate humanoid society. Although not usually evil, they are interested only in themselves and regard all others as playthings to be manipulated and deceived.

Its natural form a doppelganger is about 5-1/2 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

List of Doppelgangers

(2 official and unofficial Doppelgangers)

Name	Type	Subtype	Size	HP	CR (XP)	Alignment	Habitat	Source
Doppelganger	Monstrosity	Shapechanger, Doppelganger	Medium	52	3 (700)	Neutral	Underdark, Underground, Urban	SRD-CC v5.1, SRD-OGL v5.1
Dread Doppleganger	Monstrosity	Shapechanger, Doppelganger	Medium	78	5 (1,800)	Neutral Evil	Underdark, Underground, Urban	Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy

Sources and Notes

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