CR 6 – Fiend – Crowdshatter Fiend

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name**

Crowdshatter Fiend

**Size, Type, Alignment**

Medium, Fiend, Chaotic Evil

**Core Stats:**

Armor Class (AC): 15

Hit Points (HP): 85

Speed: 30 ft.

**Ability Scores:**

Strength 14 (+2),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 14 (+2),

Intelligence 12 (+1),

Wisdom 10 (+0),

Charisma 18 (+4)

**Proficiencies:**

Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Charisma +7

Skills: Deception +7, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances: Fire, Poison

Damage Immunities: Psychic

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened

**Senses:**

Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 12

Languages: Abyssal, Common

Challenge Rating (CR): 6

**Special Abilities:**

– **Crowd Control:** The Crowdshatter Fiend can manipulate the emotions of nearby creatures, forcing them to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of their next turn. This ability can be used as a bonus action once per turn.

– **Horrifying Presence:** Creatures within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated with fear until the end of their next turn. This ability recharges on a roll of 5-6 on a d6.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Crowdshatter Fiend makes two attacks: one with its Shadow Strike and one with its Terrifying Gaze.

– **Shadow Strike:**

*Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

*Hit:* 12 (2d8 + 3) psychic damage. If the target is frightened, it takes an additional 7 (2d6) psychic damage.

– **Terrifying Gaze:**

*Ranged Spell Attack:* +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target.

*Hit:* 15 (3d10) psychic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

**Description:**

The Crowdshatter Fiend is a malevolent entity born from the chaos of fear and despair. It thrives in crowded places, feeding off the panic of its victims. With a gaunt, shadowy figure and piercing red eyes, it strikes terror into the hearts of those nearby. In combat, it uses its ability to manipulate emotions, causing confusion and dread among its foes before striking with its psychic attacks. This fiend is cunning and prefers to sow discord before engaging directly, often lurking in the shadows until the perfect moment to unleash its horrors.