Doppelganger

• AC: 14
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 14
• CON: 14
• Challenge Rating: 3
• Condition Immunities: Charmed
• DEX: 18
• HP: 52 (8d8+16)
• INT: 11
• Languages: Common
• Passive Perception: 11
• Roll 0: 1d20 + 6 1d6+4
• STR: 11
• Senses: Darkvision 60 Ft.
• Size: Medium
• Skills: Deception +6, Insight +3
• Speed: 30 ft.
• Type: monstrosity (shapechanger)
• WIS: 12

Traits

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: In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised.

Surprise Attack: If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage from the attack.

Actions

Multiattack: The doppelganger makes two melee attacks.

Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Read Thoughts: The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 ft. of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 ft. of wood or dirt, 2 ft. 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.

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The SendingStone review

The Doppelganger is a challenging creature to face in combat with high attributes in DEX, CON, and CHA. However, they are unaligned and can be reasoned with or manipulated by players. Their condition immunities make them resistant to being charmed, but they can still be affected by other forms of control. At a CR of 3, they make for a formidable opponent for lower-level parties. Overall, the Doppelganger is a versatile creature that can be used in a variety of scenarios in a dungeon master's campaign.

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