Companion Of Darkness -ch. 9- By Berkili4 File

Special traits: If it has Shadow Form (advantage on Dexterity saves), that's a +1 CR. Invisibility would be another +1. So traits would push it higher. Then actions: Multiattack with two claws (say 1d6+3 + 1d8 +3 = 1d6+1d8+6 per hit, two attacks). Maybe 14 average damage per turn. That would be CR 2. Combining traits and attacks, maybe the CR is around 3. Need to adjust accordingly.

Let me start building it step by step. Name: Companion of Darkness (Homebrew). Size: Medium. Type: Shadow (Monstrosity). Alignment: Neutral Evil. AC: 14 (natural armor). HP: Let's say 65 (10d8 + 30). Speed: 30 ft., and maybe climb 20 ft. if it's a shadow creature.

CR 3 (700 XP) Medium monstrosity (shadow), neutral evil Companion of Darkness -Ch. 9- By Berkili4

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3 + 1d6) piercing and necrotic damage.

Need to balance the stats. Let me check Challenge Rating calculation. AC 14, HP 65. Abilities: Str 14 (2), Dex 16 (3), Con 16 (3). AC and HP contribute to CR. Then abilities, saving throws, attacks, DCs, etc. A CR 3 is worth 700 XP. Special traits: If it has Shadow Form (advantage

Special traits: Maybe Invisibility in darkness, or some kind of shadow teleport. Actions: Multiattack with claws, maybe a shadow breath or something. Legendary actions? If CR is 4, maybe 3-4 legendary actions.

Abilities: Str 14 (+2), Dex 16 (+3), Con 16 (+3), Int 7 (-2), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 8 (-1). Saving Throws: Dex +6, Con +6. Skills: Stealth +6, Perception +4. Damage Resistances: non-magical attacks. Maybe Vulnerable to radiant? Condition Immunities: frightened, charmed. Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14. Languages: Understands Common but can't speak. Challenge 3 (700 XP). Then actions: Multiattack with two claws (say 1d6+3

Actions: Multiattack: 2 Claws (Melee or Ranged?), maybe each attack does 7-9 damage (e.g., 1d6 + 3 + 1d8 necrotic). Maybe a spell-like ability: "Shadow Blast" as an action, 3d6 necrotic in a line. Or a different mechanic.