CR 7 – Type – Monstrosity – Marblespawn Behemoth
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** Marblespawn Behemoth
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Huge Monstrosity, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 16, Hit Points (HP) 120, Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 20 (+5),
Dexterity 12 (+1),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 10 (+0),
Charisma 1 (-5)
**Proficiencies:**
Saving Throws: Strength +9, Constitution +8
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
**Languages:** Understands Common but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 7
**Special Abilities:**
– **Marble Burst:** When the Marblespawn Behemoth is reduced to 0 HP, it explodes in a shower of magical marbles. Each creature within a 30 ft. radius must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d6 force damage and be knocked prone.
– **Swirling Swarm:** Once per encounter, the Marblespawn can summon a swarm of smaller marbles (use statistics of a swarm of poisonous snakes) that distract and confuse enemies, granting disadvantage on their next attack rolls until the end of their next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Marblespawn Behemoth makes three attacks: one with its Slam and two with its Marble Barrage.
– **Slam:** Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 bludgeoning damage.
– **Marble Barrage:** Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 3d6 force damage, target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pushed back 10 ft.
– **Area Effect:** **Marble Rain (Recharge 5-6):** The Marblespawn unleashes a rain of magical marbles in a 20 ft. radius centered on a point it can see within 120 ft. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 force damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
**Description:** The Marblespawn Behemoth is a bizarre, aquatic monstrosity born from the litter of a neglected shoreline. With a massive, bulbous body covered in iridescent, marble-like shells, it blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Its demeanor is one of chaotic malice, hunting down creatures that venture too close to its domain with a combination of brute strength and cunning tactics. This creature uses its environment to its advantage, often lurking in shallow waters to ambush its prey before unleashing a storm of magical marbles to sow disorder among adventurers. The Marblespawn Behemoth embodies the treacherous beauty of nature gone awry.