Homebrew Doppleganger Species Details
Doppelgangers are a race of creatures that sprang from existence without any sort of identity or purpose. Most have gathered together in different groups with different ideologies who try to find their place into this world. Some are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Others just merely wish to understand their purpose in this world.
Doppleganger Traits
Dopplegangers rarely appear as they really are, some take on a form and maintain it for the entirety of their lives while others shed their forms as one would clothes. They also possess an uncanny ability to read other creatures.Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of him as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Detect Thoughts
The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
Shapechanger
The doppelganger can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Ambusher
The doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised.
Charm Immunity
Immune to Charm effects.
Adept Deceiver
The Doppleganger chooses proficiency in the Deception or Insight skill.
Languages
any two languages of its region
Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
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