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Doppelganger

Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class 14 (dex)

Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
() () () () () ()
Skills
,
Condition Immunities
Charmed
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 11
Languages
Common
Challenge
3 (700 XP)

Traits

Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Ambusher. In the first round of combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised.
Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 () damage from the attack.

Actions

The doppelganger makes two melee attacks.
Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: .
The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 ft. of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 ft. of wood or dirt, 2 ft. of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

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Official miniatures

Pre-painted minis of this creature, catalogued from minisgallery.com.

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