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Doppelganger

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

52 (8d8+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Deception +5 Insight +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Common

Actions

Precise Strike

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is surprised it takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage.

Bonus Actions

Read Thoughts

The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet that it can see. Until the end of its turn, it has advantage on attack rolls and on Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion checks against the creature.

Shapeshift

The doppelganger changes its form to that of any Small or Medium humanoid creature it has seen before, or back into its true form. While shapeshifted, its statistics are the same. Any equipment is not transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

About Doppelganger

Doppelganger is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

Doppelganger has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Doppelganger

2 tips available

When using Doppelganger in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Doppelganger

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Doppelganger?: Doppelganger has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Doppelganger?: Doppelganger is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Doppelganger speak?: Doppelganger can communicate in Common.