CR 8 – Fiend – Dreamweaver Fiend

**Tier 2 play**

**Monster Name:** Dreamweaver Fiend

**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Fiend, Chaotic Evil

**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 112 (15d8 + 45), Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 14 (+2),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 16 (+3),

Intelligence 18 (+4),

Wisdom 14 (+2),

Charisma 20 (+5)

**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Dex +6, Wis +5, Cha +8; Skills: Deception +8, Insight +5, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances: Psychic; Damage Immunities: Poison, Necrotic; Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 12

**Languages:** Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120 ft.

**Challenge Rating (CR):** 8 (3,900 XP)

**Special Abilities:**

– **Nightmare Aura:** Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of the Dreamweaver Fiend must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 10 (3d6) psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

– **Dream Manipulation (Recharge 5-6):** The Dreamweaver can target one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or be incapacitated for 1 minute as they are trapped in a vivid nightmare. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Dreamweaver makes two attacks: one with its Shadow Blade and one with its Dream Drain.

– **Shadow Blade:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) psychic damage.

– **Dream Drain:** Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8) necrotic damage, and the Dreamweaver regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.

– **Nightmare Pulse (Recharge 6):** The Dreamweaver releases a wave of psychic energy in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:** The Dreamweaver Fiend is a sinister entity that thrives on the fears and nightmares of mortals. Originating from the depths of the Abyss, it seeks to spread terror and chaos wherever it goes. With its ability to manipulate dreams, it often lures unsuspecting adventurers into a false sense of security before striking with its shadowy blades. The Dreamweaver is cunning and prefers to attack from the shadows, using its psychic abilities to disorient and frighten its foes before moving in for the kill.