CR 6 – Type – Large Monstrosity – The Bureaucratic Behemoth
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** The Bureaucratic Behemoth
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Large Monstrosity, Lawful Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 10 (+0),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 14 (+2),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 20 (+5)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Intelligence +5, Charisma +8
Skills: Insight +4, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances: Psychic;
Damage Immunities: None;
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened.
**Senses:** Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
**Languages:** Common, Infernal
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 6
**Special Abilities:**
– **Bureaucratic Overload:** As a reaction, the Bureaucratic Behemoth can impose disadvantage on an enemy's next attack roll or saving throw by overwhelming them with legal jargon.
– **Commanding Presence:** Allies within 30 feet gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Bureaucratic Behemoth makes two attacks with its Quill of Compliance.
– **Quill of Compliance:** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of their next turn.
– **Regulatory Barrage (Recharge 5-6):** The Behemoth unleashes a flurry of bureaucratic paperwork in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description:** The Bureaucratic Behemoth is a towering figure, draped in layers of scrolls and documents. Its eyes glint with a piercing intellect, and its voice resonates with the authority of countless regulations. Originating from a realm where order reigns supreme, it uses tactics that confuse and control its enemies, often leaving them paralyzed by indecision. Its demeanor is calm and methodical, always seeking to establish dominance through paperwork and persuasion.