Hive Mind. The Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) is connected to the Blighted Hive Mind, enabling telepathic communication with other Blighted creatures within range.
Blighted Scourge. Natural weapon attacks by the Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) can infect creatures with the Blighted Scourge. A creature hit by the Rex’s attack must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or contract the Blighted Scourge.
Blighted Roar (Recharge 5-6). The Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) unleashes a terrifying roar infused with blighted energy. Each creature within 60 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A creature frightened in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Creatures that succeed on the saving throw are weakened, dealing half damage on their next attack or spell before the end of their next turn.
Death Burst Empowerment. Upon death, the Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) releases a powerful burst of blighted energy. All creatures within 20 feet must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) blighted energy damage on a failed save, and are afflicted with the Blighted Scourge.
Summon Blighted Minions (2/Day). The Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) can use a bonus action to summon two Blighted creatures (CR 2 or lower) within 30 feet of it.
Multiattack. The Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail. It cannot make both attacks against the same target.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12 + 7) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 18). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the Blighted Rex cannot bite another target.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
The Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) can take 1 legendary action, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time, and it can only be used at the end of another creature’s turn. The Rex regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
- Blighted Bite. The Rex makes a bite attack.
- Blighted Command (Costs 2 Actions). The Rex commands all Blighted creatures within 30 feet to make a melee attack.
- Summon Blighted Creature (Costs 3 Actions). The Rex summons one Blighted creature of CR 2 or lower within 30 feet.
Description
A towering, corrupted apex predator, the Blighted Rex (Hive Lord) looms over the battlefield, its monstrous form twisted by the Blighted Scourge. Its darkened scales pulse with blighted energy, and its hollow, glowing eyes radiate the hive mind’s sinister will. Unlike its lesser kin, this Hive Lord emanates an aura of sheer dominance, rallying Blighted creatures to its call.
With every earth-shaking step, it spreads corruption, its devastating Blighted Roar paralyzing enemies with primal fear. Those unfortunate enough to be caught in its massive jaws rarely escape, as its infectious bite ensures a slow, agonizing transformation into the very blight they sought to avoid. Even in death, the Hive Lord is a force of destruction, exploding into a deadly burst of Blighted energy that furthers the infection’s reach.
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