Bestiary · Aberration

PR 3

Doppelganger

A doppelganger reads the surface thoughts of a mind and takes the form of someone its target expects. It does not need long, and it does not need the original to be alive.

Doppelganger, drawn at Medium scale
Physiology
Aberration
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft.
Armor class
14
Hit points
52 (8d8 + 16)
Proficiency
+2
  • STR 11 +0 save +0
  • DEX 18 +4 save +4
  • CON 14 +2 save +2
  • INT 11 +0 save +0
  • WIS 12 +1 save +1
  • CHA 14 +2 save +2
Skills
Deception +4 , Insight +3
Passive Perception
11
Senses
darkvision 60 ft.
Languages
Common
Condition immunities
charmed
Found in
Terran (Verdant) , Station Interior

Traits

  • Shapechanger

    Can use its action to take the form of any Medium or Small humanoid it has seen, or return to its true form. Its statistics are the same in either, and its equipment does not transform.

  • Ambusher

    Has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has Surprised.

  • Surprise Attack

    Deals an extra 3d6 damage to a creature it Surprises on the first turn of a fight.

Actions

  • Slam

    +6 to hit · reach 5 ft.

    1d6 + 4 bludgeoning damage

    A slam from a fist.

  • Read Thoughts

    The doppelganger reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet. While it does, it has advantage on Deception, Insight, Intimidation and Persuasion checks against that creature.