Can’t add this stat block to the encounter builder…

Why is a CR 4 creature casting Dominate Person at the eighth level at will?

2014 version of the succubus/incubus had a "Charm" action that functionally did the same thing with a few slight differences. My guess is that instead of having this creature have a "unique" ability, they wanted to include this in their spellcasting ability. Not sure if it will be better cause now you have to cross reference, but is easier to parse through the stat block. As long as you are online, it's probably simpler for the DM.

Also, remember that they are casting a 5th level spell at an 8th level with the only benefit being a longer duration which is still shorter than the 24 hours that the 2014 version lasted.

Still a scary CR 4 creature, but anyways, hope this helps :)

So..first they didn't want enemies to have spellcasting because they thought it was hard to keep track of, and didn't want DM's to have to keep checking the spell list, now they're taking abilities like Charm, which was similar but mechanically distinct from domination spells and just..replacing it with the spell that has the closest effect? 

Doesn't say how to restore the hit point maximum. Previous version was via a long rest but would be nice if it told us

Greater Restoration spell will do it.

weak as crap older ones much better now just a punching bag

Consulting the 2024 PHB, any Hit Point maximum reductions are removed on a Long Rest.

CR 3 not CR 4

Oh yeah, the old one with its once per turn action was so strong, the Charm which if you succeded you no longer had to worry about for the entire combat, and the 1d6+3 damage scratch. The only thing that was more dangerous was the Kiss.

The 2024 version of Greater Restoration has restoring Hit Point Maximum built into it. Standardising the fix.

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weak as crap older ones much better now just a punching bag

 In what way? The new one has better hit points, multi-attack, a better claw attack, and the ability to charm multiple targets as many times as it wants. Kiss is the only thing that is weaker, which is probably to try and balance all its much better attacks and abilities. The old one is the joke in comparison.

"We saw you from across the bar and love your vibe. We're gonna drain your soul now."

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weak as crap older ones much better now just a punching bag

 In what way? The new one has better hit points, multi-attack, a better claw attack, and the ability to charm multiple targets as many times as it wants. Kiss is the only thing that is weaker, which is probably to try and balance all its much better attacks and abilities. The old one is the joke in comparison.

 As a note, the multiple targets part isn't correct. The extension on the timer is how long concentration can last on it, not how long it lasts without concentrating. So recasting would still break it.

How would they interact with Moonbeam considering they shapeshift back and forth with Incubi?

damn, so they nerfed Succubus too

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Incubus or succubus is their true form depending on the stat block. Moonbeam only effects their form if they’re disguised as some other creature.

everything is a nerf if you only look at one specific thing while ignoring everything else

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