Keen Smell. The Chameleon Deathclaw has advantage on Wisdom (perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the Chameleon Deathclaw moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Chameleon Deathclaw can make on bite attack as bonus action.
Camouflage. The Chameleon Deathclaw has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks when trying to hide or blend into its surroundings.
False Appearance. While the Chameleon Deathclaw remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a large rock or foliage, giving it advantage on Dexterity (Stealth checks to hide.
Multiattack. The Chameleon Deathclaw makes two claw attacks and one bite attack.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the Chameleon Deathclaw choice within 60 feet of it and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Chameleon Deathclaw's Frightful Presence for the next 1 hour.
Chameleon Skin (Recharge 5-6). As a bonus action , the Chameleon Deathclaw can change the color and pattern of its scales to match its surrounding perfectly. Until the start of its next turn, the Chameleon Deathclaw has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and gains a +6 bonus to AC.
Killer Opportunist. When a creature leaves the Chameleon Deathclaw's reach, the Chameleon Deathclaw makes two claw attacks.
If the Chameleon Deathclaw is a Legendary variant it gains the effects bellow.
Legendary Toughness (1/Day). When the Deathclaw drops below half health, it is restored to full health and deals double damage on all attacks for 1 hour. (Double all the dice or double the base damage).
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Chameleon Deathclaw fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Legendary Actions. The Chameleon Deathclaw can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time, and only a the end of another creature's turn. The Chameleon Deathclaw regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Claw Attack (Costs 1 Actions). The Chameleon Deathclaw makes one claw attack.
Savage Roar (Costs 1 Actions). The Chameleon Deathclaw emits a bone-chilling roar. Each creature of its choice within 120 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 10 minutes. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Chameleon Deathclaws Savage Roar for the next hour.
Chameleon Leap (Costs 2 Actions). The Chameleon Deathclaw leaps up to 30 feet to a target location. Until the start of its next turn, it has advantage on its next claw attack and the target has disadvantage on its saving throw against the Chameleon Deathclaw's Pounce ability.
Description
The Chameleon Deathclaw is a terrifying and deadly predator that blends seamlessly into its surroundings, making it an elusive and dangerous adversary. Its appearance is a stark departure from the traditional Deathclaw, as it possesses unique adaptations that allow it to camouflage itself in the wilderness.
Standing at a formidable height of 10 to 12 feet, the Chameleon Deathclaw has a lean and agile build, optimized for stealth and quick strikes. Its scales are mottled with a variety of colors, ranging from earthy browns and greens to subtle shades of gray and black. These colors shift and blend dynamically with the environment, allowing the creature to disappear into the backdrop like a living chameleon.
The head of the Chameleon Deathclaw is adorned with sleek, streamlined features. Its eyes, alert and watchful, possess a reptilian intensity that matches its predatory nature. The snout is narrow and elongated, lined with rows of sharp, glistening teeth, perfectly adapted for tearing through flesh with deadly precision.
The limbs of the Chameleon Deathclaw are slender yet powerful, granting it incredible agility and climbing prowess. Each digit terminates in razor-sharp claws, camouflaged to match its environment, ready to strike with lethal accuracy. It moves with a graceful and fluid motion, its steps nearly soundless as it traverses the terrain.
In addition to its physical adaptations, the Chameleon Deathclaw possesses keen senses and an uncanny ability to blend into its surroundings. Its skin is capable of shifting its pigmentation and pattern at will, allowing the creature to become virtually invisible against rocks, foliage, or even urban landscapes. The illusion is so convincing that it can deceive even the keenest of observers.
Encountering a Chameleon Deathclaw is a terrifying experience, as its ability to vanish and strike from unexpected angles makes it a master of ambushes and surprise attacks. Its razor-sharp claws and ferocious bites are deadly weapons, capable of tearing through armor and rending flesh with ease. Surviving an encounter with this cunning and adaptive predator requires a combination of keen perception, agility, and strategic thinking.
Legends and rumors circulate about the Chameleon Deathclaw, with some suggesting that its unique traits are a result of exposure to mysterious forces or experiments conducted on its species. Whatever the origin, this deadly creature lurks in the wilderness, ready to pounce on its unsuspecting prey and leaving behind only a trail of fear and devastation.
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