Cloud of Ghasthoppers

AC 14

HP 78 (12d8 + 24; bloodied 39)

Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft.

Proficiency +2; Maneuver DC 12

Skills Stealth +4

Damage Resistances necrotic

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities charmed , exhaustion , poisoned

Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages —

Despair Aura. A non-undead creature that takes an action or bonus action while within 10 feet of a ghasthopper can’t take another action, bonus action, or reaction until the start of its next turn. If a creature makes its saving throw , it is immune to any ghasthopper’s aura for the next 24 hours.

Incorporeal Movement. The ghasthopper can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain . It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Smoky Signals. The ghasthopper is invisible except when flying, attacking, or feeding on a host. During these activities, it appears as a wisp of smoke shaped like an insect.

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature. It can’t gain hit points, though it can gain temporary hit points from its Drain Health attack.

ACTIONS

Bleak Vibrations. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (3d4 + 2) thunder damage plus 3 (1d6) psychic damage, or 4 (1d4 + 2) thunder damage plus 1 psychic damage if the swarm is blooded

Drain Health. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (3d6) necrotic damage, or 1d6 necrotic damage if the swarm is bloodied . In addition, the cloud of ghasthoppers gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the amount of damage dealt.