View source for Catoblepas (5e)

{{5epointer|Various|sources=VGtM, MotM, MOoT}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Catoblepas <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext= <!--usually blank. text to sort by-->
|refs=<ref name="vgtm.129">{{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=129}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="motm.70">{{Cite Pub|Monsters of the Multiverse|pages=70}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|monsterref= <!--name refered to in text-->
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Unaligned <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=14 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=84 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=
|speed=30 ft.

|saves=
|skills={{SRD5|Perception}} <ref name="var1">Variant: {{pub|VGtM}} variant does not have the {{srd5lc|Perception}} skill}} and passive perception is reduced.</ref>
|damagevulnerabilities=
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity=
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=15 <ref name="var1" />  <!--Passive-->
|languages=
|habitat=Grassland
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|pointer=true
|summary=Catoblepas are large shaggy quadrupeds. They are noted for being aggressively territorial.  <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Keen Smell
|flimit1=
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} <ref name="var2">Variant: {{pub|MotM}} variant does not have the {{iplink|Keen Smell}} feature.</ref> The catoblepas has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s that rely on smell.

|feature2=Stench
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=

|action1=Tail
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action2=Death Ray
|alimit2={{SRD5|Recharge}} 5-6
|adesc2=

|baction1=<!--bonus actions up to 10-->
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=
|reaction1=<!--reactions up to 5-->
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|legend1=<!--legendary actions up to 5-->
|lgdlimit1=
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|haslair=<!--blank, true is has lair-->
}}


==In Theros==
{{5e Setting|Theros}}''see {{Cite Pub|Mythic Odysseys of Theros|pages=204}}.''

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:5e Canon Monsters]]
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Alignment	Unaligned +
Author	VGtM +, MotM +, MOoT + and Various +
CRval	5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Experience Points	1,800 +
Features	Keen Smell +, Stench +, Tail + and Death Ray +
Habitat	Grassland +
Hit Points	84 +
Publication	VGtM +, MotM +, MOoT + and Various +
Setting	Theros +
Size	Large +
SortText	Catoblepas 5e +
Summary	Catoblepas are large shaggy quadrupeds. They are noted for being aggressively territorial. +
Type	Monstrosity +