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Grell Psychic

Grell Psychic 5e reference with CR 4, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 4AberrationStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A grell psychic is a floating tentacled brain-hunter that weaponizes psionics, paralysis, and cruel intelligence to dominate close-range encounters.

Quick 5e Answer

Grell Psychic CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Grell Psychic is a CR 4 aberration for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 76 (9d8 + 36), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR4
TypeAberration
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP76 (9d8 + 36)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Grell Psychic

Medium, Aberration, Neutral Evil

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class14
Hit Points76 (9d8 + 36)
Challenge4 β€’ 1,100 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Fly 40 ft. (hover), Walk 10 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
Con +6, Wis +4
Skills
Stealth +5, Perception +4
Damage Resistances
Lightning, Psychic
Damage Immunities
Blinded, Prone
Condition Immunities
Blinded, Prone
Senses
Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Passive Perception
14
Languages
Deep Speech, telepathy 60 ft.
STR15+2
DEX16+3
CON18+4
INT14+2
WIS14+2
CHA16+3

Traits

Floating Ambusher

The grell can hover and has Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while above its prey.

Psychic Predator

The grell has Advantage on attack rolls against creatures that took Psychic damage since the end of the grell's last turn.

Actions

Multiattack

The grell makes two Tentacle Lash attacks.

Tentacle Lash

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Psychic damage.

Mind Crackle (Recharge 5-6)

Intelligence Saving Throw: one creature within 60 feet. Failure: 22 (5d8) Psychic damage and the target cannot take Reactions until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

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Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Tight Corridors β€’ Cracked Tiles β€’ Iron Portcullis
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Underground

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Earth Tunnels β€’ Packed Earth β€’ Collapsed Supports
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Ruins

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Scattered Walls β€’ Rubble Fields β€’ Fallen Statue
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Grell Psychic Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Grell Psychic 5e reference: CR 4 aberration, AC 14, HP 76 (9d8 + 36), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Grell Psychic into a focused hunt.

Using Grell Psychic in play

Grell Psychic can be used in Dungeon, Underground, Ruins when you want a CR 4 aberration that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Grell Psychic works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Grell Psychic useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Dungeon, Underground, Ruins.
  • Works as a CR 4 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Grell Psychic as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Grell Psychic 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Grell Psychic in D&D 5e?

Grell Psychic is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 4 aberration.

What type of monster is Grell Psychic?

Grell Psychic is listed as a aberration.

Does Grell Psychic have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Grell Psychic?

Yes. This page links to Grell Psychic token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.