Ice Piercer

(Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden)

Medium monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class15 (natural armor)
Hit Points22 (3d8 + 9)
Speed5 ft., climb 5 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
10 (+0) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 1 (-5) 7 (-2) 3 (-4)
Saving Throws—
SkillsStealth +5
Damage Vulnerabilities—
Damage Resistances—
Damage Immunitiescold
Condition Immunities—
Sensesblindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages—
Challenge1/2

Traits

False Appearance.

While the ice piercer remains motionless on the ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite.

Spider Climb.

The ice piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Drop.

Melee Attack Roll: +3 to hit, one creature directly underneath the piercer. Hit: 10 (3d6) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) cold damage. Miss: The piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen.