CR 5 – Aberration – Tiktoid
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Tiktoid
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Aberration, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 14 (+2),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 12 (+1),
Intelligence 18 (+4),
Wisdom 10 (+0),
Charisma 8 (-1)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Intelligence +7, Dexterity +6
Skills: Stealth +6, Insight +3
Damage Resistances: Psychic;
Damage Immunities: Poison;
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 11
**Languages:** Understands Common and telepathy within 60 ft.
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Disruptive Aura:** Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of the Tiktoid must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d6 psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack roll.
– **Echoing Laughter:** Once per encounter, the Tiktoid can unleash a cacophony of laughter that confuses all creatures within a 30-foot radius. Affected creatures must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Tiktoid makes two attacks: one with its Mind Slash and one with its Echoing Grasp.
– **Mind Slash:** Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d8+4 psychic damage.
– **Echoing Grasp:** Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
– **Cacophonous Wail (Recharge 5-6):** The Tiktoid emits a deafening wail in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 4d6 thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description:** The Tiktoid is a grotesque creature born from the chaotic energies of lost digital worlds, resembling a warped humanoid with pixelated skin and a constantly shifting visage. Inhabiting the space between realities, they thrive on confusion and disruption, often using their powers to manipulate and control others. Tiktoids are known for their cunning tactics, preferring to isolate and incapacitate foes rather than engage in direct confrontation. Their chaotic nature makes them unpredictable and dangerous, often leading adventurers to question their own minds.