Sphinx of Secrets
Sphinx of Secrets
CR 8Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
16Hit Points
136 (16d10 + 48)Speed
40 ft., fly 60 ft.str
18
+4
dex
15
+2
con
16
+3
int
18
+4
wis
18
+4
cha
18
+4
Traits
Inscrutable.No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight|XPHB) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage|XPHB.
Magic Resistance.The sphinx has Advantage|XPHB on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack.The sphinx makes three Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Curses|XPHB|Curse of the Riddle.
Claw.m 7, reach 5 ft. ({@damage 2d8 + 4) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.
Curse of the Riddle.int 15, one creature the sphinx can see within 60 feet. 21 ({@damage 6d6) Psychic damage, and the target is cursed with a riddle. The cursed target has Disadvantage|XPHB on ability checks and attack rolls. In addition, if it takes the Magic action, it must succeed on a 15 Intelligence saving throw or that action is wasted. The cursed target can take a Study action to make a 15 Intelligence check, solving the riddle and ending the curse on a success. The curse ends early if the sphinx curses another target.