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{{5e Monster
|name=Androsphinx <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=Sphinx Androsphinx
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Note: Habitat is not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Sphinx <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Neutral <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=199 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=19d10+95 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=40 ft., {{srd5lc|Fly}} 60 ft.
|str=22
|dex=10
|con=20
|int=16
|wis=18
|cha=23
|saves={{5eDex}} +6, {{5eCon}} +11, {{5eInt}} +9, {{5eWis}} +10 
|skills={{SRD5|Arcana}} +9, {{SRD5|Perception}} +10, {{SRD5|Religion}} +15
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Psychic}}; {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Truesight}} 120 ft.
|perception=20 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, Sphinx
|habitat=Desert
|cr=17 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=The androsphinx appears to be a large winged lion. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Inscrutable
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The sphinx is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any {{srd5lc|Divination}} {{srd5lc|Spell}} that it refuses. {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Insight}}) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}}.

|feature2=Magic Weapons
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The sphinx's weapon attacks are magical.

|feature3=Spellcasting
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=The sphinx is a 12th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is Wisdom (spell save {{SRD5|DC}} 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no {{srd5lc|Material Component}}s to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following {{srd5lc|Cleric}} spells prepared: <br />
:Cantrips (at will): ''sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy'' <br />
:1st level (4 {{srd5lc|Spell Slot}}s): ''{{srd5lc|Command}}, {{srd5lc|Detect Evil and Good}}, {{srd5lc|Detect Magic}}'' <br />
:2nd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Lesser Restoration}}, {{srd5lc|Zone of Truth}}'' <br />
:3rd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Dispel Magic}}, {{srd5lc|Tongues}}'' <br />
:4th level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Banishment}}, {{srd5lc|Freedom of Movement}}'' <br />
:5th level (2 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Flame Strike}}, {{srd5lc|Greater Restoration}}'' <br />
:6th level (1 slot): ''{{srd5lc|Heroes’ Feast}}''

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The sphinx makes two claw attacks.

|action2=Claw
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 17 (2d10+6) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action3=Roar
|alimit3=3/Day
|adesc3=The sphinx emits a magical roar. Each time it roars before finishing a {{srd5lc|Long Rest}}, the roar is louder and the effect is different as detailed below. Each creature within 500 feet of the sphinx and able to hear the roar must make a {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}.

:'''First Roar.''' Each creature that fails a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw is {{srd5lc|Frightened}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s, ending the effect on itself on a success.

:'''Second Roar.''' Each creature that fails a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw is {{srd5lc|Deafened}} and frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature is {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}} and can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

:'''Third Roar.''' Each creature makes a DC 18 {{SRD5|Constitution}} saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 44 (8d10) {{srd5lc|Thunder}} damage and is knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone.

|legend1=Claw Attack
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=The sphinx makes one claw attack.

|legend2=Teleport
|lgdlimit2=Costs 2 Actions
|lgddesc2=The sphinx magically {{srd5lc|Teleport}}s, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

|legend3=Cast a Spell
|lgdlimit3=Costs 3 Actions
|lgddesc3=The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal.

|haslair=true
}}
{{SRD5end}}
'''Unofficial Description:''' The androsphinx appears to be a large winged lion.

{{:Sphinx (5e)/Lair Action}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
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Alignment	Lawful Neutral +
Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval	17 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	17 +
Creature Name	Androsphinx +
Experience Points	18,000 +
Features	Inscrutable +, Magic Weapons +, Spellcasting +, Multiattack +, Claw +, Roar +, Claw Attack +, Teleport + and Cast a Spell +
Habitat	Desert +
Has Lair	true +
Hit Dice	19d10+95 +
Hit Points	199 +
Legendary Monster	true +
Name	Androsphinx +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Size	Large +
SortText	Sphinx Androsphinx +
Subtype	Sphinx +
Summary	The androsphinx appears to be a large winged lion. +
Title	Androsphinx +
Type	Monstrosity +