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Rakghoul

Medium aberration · CR 1
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Rakghoul
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A plague-ridden mutant that leaps on prey, claws and bites, and spreads a virulent disease that turns the infected into more of its kind.
Skirmisher
How to run itSavage Leap a creature to knock it prone, follow with the bonus-action bite, and let the plague save do the work — every hit risks infection.

Armor Class 12 · Hit Points 27 (5d8+5) · Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
14 15 12 4 10 6

Rakghoul Plague (Trait). Creatures that come in contact with the rakghoul may become afflicted with rakghoul plague, a virulent disease that transforms the creature into a rakghoul over the next 24 (7d6) hours. The plague is only effective against humanoids.

Savage Leap (Trait). If the rakghoul moves at least 20 feet toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the rakghoul can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Bite (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit 9 (2d6+2) Kinetic damage. If the target is a humanoid creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become infected with the Rakghoul Plague.

Claws (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4+2) Kinetic damage. If the target is a humanoid creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become infected with the Rakghoul Plague.