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{{edition|Doppelganger}}
{{5epointer|Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Dread Doppleganger 
|sorttext=Doppelganger Dread
|refs=<ref name="mabjov.139">{{Cite Pub|Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy|pages=139}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - suggested by ''{{SRD5|Doppelganger}}'' {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Monstrosity 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Shapechanger, Doppelganger 
|align=Neutral Evil 
|ac=15 
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=78 
|hd=
|speed=40 ft. 

|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Stealth}} 
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.  
|perception=11 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Common}} 
|habitat=Underdark, Underground, Urban
|cr=5 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|pointer=true
|summary=Ancient {{SRD5|Doppelganger}} <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Ambusher
|flimit1=
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} In the first round of a {{srd5lc|Combat}}, the dread doppelganger has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s against any creature it has {{srd5lc|Surprise}}d.

|feature2=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit2={{SRD5|Intelligence}} 
|fdesc2=

|feature3=Shapechanger
|flimit3=
|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} The dread doppelganger can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to {{srd5lc|Polymorph}} into a {{SRD5|Small}} or {{SRD5|Medium}} {{srd5lc|Humanoid}} it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its {{srd5lc|Size}}, are the same in each form. Any {{srd5lc|Equipment}} it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

|feature4=Surprise Attack
|flimit4=
|fdesc4={{SRD5trait}} If the dread doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first {{srd5lc|Round}} of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage from the attack.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=

|action2=Slam
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action3=Read Thoughts
|alimit3=
|adesc3={{SRD5trait}} The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one {{srd5lc|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 {{srd5lc|Range}}, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s {{srd5lc|Concentration}} isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Insight}}) and {{SRD5|Charisma}} ({{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Intimidation}}, and {{SRD5|Persuasion}}) {{srd5lc|Ability Check|checks}} against the target.
}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:5e Canon Monsters]]
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Alignment	Neutral Evil +
Author	Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy +
CRval	5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Creature Name	Dread Doppleganger +
Experience Points	1,800 +
Features	Innate Spellcasting +, Shapechanger +, Ambusher +, Surprise Attack +, Multiattack +, Slam + and Read Thoughts +
Habitat	Underdark +, Underground + and Urban +
Hit Points	78 +
Name	Dread Doppleganger +
Publication	Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Doppelganger Dread +
Subtype	Shapechanger + and Doppelganger +
Summary	Ancient Doppelganger +
Type	Monstrosity +