Monster Dossier

Kushtaka

Kushtaka is a fantasy monster entry from source B3.

Level 4

Traits

nesmallamphibiousbeast

Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

12

Senses

  • Name
    darkvision
  • Type
    imprecise
    Name
    scent
    Range
    30

Languages

Languages
  • common
  • sylvan

Skills

Acrobatics
11
Athletics
9
Deception
11
Stealth
Std
11
In oceans and forests
13

Ability Mods

Str
3
Dex
5
Con
2
Int
0
Wis
4
Cha
3

Defenses

Ac
21
Saving Throws
Fort
8
Ref
13
Will
12
Hp
  • Hp
    40
Resistances
  • Amount
    5
    Name
    physical

Speed

Walk
25
Swim
40

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    jaws
    Attack
    14
    Traits
    • finesse
    Effects
    • Grab
    Damage
    2d8+5 piercing plus Grab
    Types
    • piercing
  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    claw
    Attack
    14
    Traits
    • agile
    • finesse
    Damage
    2d6+5 slashing
    Types
    • slashing

Spellcasting

  • Type
    Innate
    Tradition
    occult
    DC
    21
    Attack
    13
    Entry
    0
    Level
    2
    Spells
    • Name
      ghost sound
    • Name
      mage hand
    • Name
      telekinetic projectile
    2
    Spells
    • Name
      charm
      Amount
      2
    • Name
      invisibility
      Amount
      2
    • Name
      sleep
    Constant
    2
    Spells
    • Name
      undetectable alignment

Abilities

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  • Entries
    • Dogs and other canines are natural enemies of kushtaka.
    • Canine animals, including creatures transformed into a canine using animal form or a similar effect, ignore the kushtaka's resistance to physical attacks.
    • In addition, a canine with imprecise scent can use it as a precise sense when detecting a kushtaka.
    Name
    Canine Vulnerability
  • Entries
    • Kushtaka exist completely separated from their mortal souls, making them immune to the effects of haunts and most effects from incorporeal spirits and undead, but also unaware of their presence; incorporeal undead are both invisible and inaudible to them. Incorporeal spirits and undead can affect a kushtaka only with effects that manifest in the physical world. For instance, a ghost mage casting a fireball or a poltergeist throwing objects could harm the kushtaka, but a ghost commoner's Frightful Moan and ghostly hand Strike would not.
    Name
    Null Spirit
Mid
  • Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    reaction
    Trigger
    A creature fails a check to Strike or Demoralize the kushtaka
    Requirements
    The kushtaka has a charm spell available
    Entries
    • The kushtaka casts charm on the target.
    Name
    Persuasive Rebuttal
Bot
  • Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    action
    Traits
    • concentrate
    • polymorph
    • primal
    • transmutation
    Entries
    • The kushtaka takes on the specific appearance of a unique Small or Medium humanoid (page 304). Every time the kushtaka uses this ability, it takes on the same chosen form, though it can use non-magical disguises to further alter its appearance. This doesn't change the kushtaka's Speed or its attack and damage bonuses with its Strike||Strikes, though it does change the damage to an appropriate type, typically bludgeoning.
    Name
    Change Shape

Background

Lore

No lore provided.