CR 7 – Type – Aberration – Zayinomancer

Tier 2 play

**Zayinomancer**

Medium, Aberration, Chaotic Neutral

Core Stats: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 90, Speed 30 ft.

Ability Scores:

Strength 12 (+1),

Dexterity 16 (+3),

Constitution 14 (+2),

Intelligence 18 (+4),

Wisdom 14 (+2),

Charisma 10 (+0)

Proficiencies: Saving Throws Intelligence +7, Wisdom +5; Skills Arcana +7, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances Psychic; Damage Immunities Poison, Disease; Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened

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

Languages: Telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge Rating (CR): 7

**Special Abilities:**

– **Mind Vortex:** As a bonus action, the Zayinomancer creates a swirling field of psychic energy in a 15-foot radius centered on itself. Creatures that start their turn in this area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 10 (3d6) psychic damage and be incapacitated until the end of their next turn. This ability recharges on a roll of 5-6 on a d6.

– **Warping Influence:** The Zayinomancer can manipulate the battlefield, altering terrain within a 30-foot radius as a bonus action. This can create difficult terrain or cause the area to warp, providing half cover.

**Actions:**

– **Multiattack:** The Zayinomancer makes two Mind Lash attacks.

– **Mind Lash:** Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

– **Psychic Surge (Recharge 5-6):** The Zayinomancer unleashes a blast of psychic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description:**

The Zayinomancer is a sinister aberration that thrives on chaos and despair. Often found lurking in the fringes of reality, it taps into the minds of creatures around it to sow discord and fear. With a keen intellect and deceptive grace, it uses its psychic abilities to manipulate opponents and alter the battlefield, preferring to attack from the shadows. Its origins lie in ancient experiments conducted by forgotten cultists seeking to breach the fabric of reality itself. With a chaotic demeanor, the Zayinomancer revels in watching foes struggle against the very ground beneath their feet while it stays hidden, a puppeteer orchestrating a haunting performance of fear.