Virruza

(Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen)

Large aberration (shapechanger), Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class16 (natural armor)
Hit Points127 (15d10 + 45)
Speed30 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 8 (-1) 12 (+1)
Saving Throws—
SkillsArcana +3, Perception +2
Damage Vulnerabilities—
Damage Resistancesacid; cold; fire; lightning; thunder
Damage Immunities—
Condition Immunities—
Sensesblindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
LanguagesSlaad, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge8

Traits

Death Throes.

When Virruza is reduced to 0 hit points, he turns into a puddle of acid and splashes acid on those around him. Each creature within 5 feet of him must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or be covered in acid for 1 minute. A creature can use its action to scrape or wash the acid off itself or another creature. A creature covered in the acid takes 7 (2d6) acid damage at the start of each of its turns.

Magic Resistance.

Virruza has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Regeneration.

Virruza regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.

Actions

Multiattack.

Virruza makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or staff. Alternatively, it uses its Hurl Flame twice.

Bite (Slaad Form Only).

Melee Attack Roll: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw (Slaad Form Only).

Melee Attack Roll: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Staff.

Melee Attack Roll: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Hurl Flame.

Ranged Spell Attack Roll: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) fire damage. The fire ignites flammable objects that aren't being worn or carried.

Innate Spellcasting

Virruza's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). Virruza can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, mage hand

1/day: fireball

2 each/day: fear, invisibility (self only)