CR 5 – Monstrosity – Bureaucratic Behemoth
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Bureaucratic Behemoth
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 120, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 10 (+0),
Constitution 16 (+3),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 6 (-2)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Constitution +6, Wisdom +4
Skills: Intimidation +1
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
**Languages:** Understands Common but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Paperwork Barrage:** As a bonus action, the Bureaucratic Behemoth can unleash a flurry of enchanted paperwork, forcing all creatures within a 15-foot radius to make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 force damage and become restrained until the end of their next turn.
– **Overwhelming Presence:** Creatures within 30 feet of the Bureaucratic Behemoth have disadvantage on saving throws against being frightened.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Bureaucratic Behemoth makes two Slam attacks.
– **Slam:** +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 bludgeoning damage.
– **Regulatory Overreach (Recharge 5-6):** The Bureaucratic Behemoth targets one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.
**Description:** The Bureaucratic Behemoth is a lumbering mass of paper and ink, its form shifting and reshaping as it moves. Born from the chaos of unfulfilled legislation and endless red tape, it embodies the frustrations of those who navigate the labyrinth of bureaucracy. In combat, it uses its overwhelming presence to instill fear and confusion, while its Paperwork Barrage can immobilize foes, making it a formidable opponent for adventurers seeking to cut through the clutter of its domain. The Behemoth is relentless in its pursuit of order, often employing intimidation tactics to keep intruders at bay.