Yuan-ti Soul Speaker (Spellcaster)
Yuan-ti Soul Speaker
Medium Humanoid (Yuan-ti), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (serpent scale robes)
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (−1) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 18 (+4) | 15 (+2) | 16 (+3) |
Skills Arcana +6, Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4
Damage Resistances Poison
Condition Immunities Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.
Languages Common, Abyssal, Draconic, Infernal
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits
Magic Resistance. The soul speaker has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Serpentine Cunning. The soul speaker has Advantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws.
Spellcasting. The yuan-ti is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Fire Bolt, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Poison Spray
1st level (4 slots): Charm Person, Magic Missile, Shield, Sleep
2nd level (3 slots): Hold Person, Invisibility, Misty Step
3rd level (3 slots): Counterspell, Fireball, Slow
4th level (1 slot): Dominate Beast
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.
Mind Venom (Recharge 5–6). The soul speaker releases a psychic venom in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures that fail are also Confused (as the spell) for 1 minute.