Kuo-Toa Whip in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Homebrew, Monster Manual (5e), 2014, Monster Manual (5.5e), 2025
Kuo-Toa Whip CR: 1
STR
14 +2
DEX
10 +0
CON
14 +2
INT
12 +1
WIS
14 +2
CHA
11 +0
Perception +6, Religion +3
Darkvision 120 ft, Truesight 30 ft, Passive Perception 16
Spellcasting. The kuo-toa is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The kuo-toa has the following cleric spells prepared:
- At will: Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
- 2/day: Shield of Faith
Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.
Otherworldly Perception. The kuo-toa can sense the presence of any creature within 30 feet of it that is invisible or on the Ethereal Plane. It can pinpoint such a creature that is moving.
Slippery. The kuo-toa has advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape a grapple.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The kuo-toa makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its pincer staff.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Pincer Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends, the kuo-toa can't make Pincer Staff attacks.
Suggested Environments
Any climate; Aquatic, coastal, & Underdark terrain.
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