Monster Almanac
← Back to the Bestiary

Intellect Devourer

Intellect Devourer 5e reference with CR 3, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 3AberrationStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A small aberration that looks like a walking brain with four clawed legs. Pulsing veins and ridges cover its pinkish body, and its claws are sharp; it psionically consumes the minds of victims.

Quick 5e Answer

Intellect Devourer CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Intellect Devourer is a CR 3 aberration for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 36 (8d4 + 16), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR3
TypeAberration
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP36 (8d4 + 16)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Intellect Devourer

Tiny, Aberration, Lawful Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
Download PDF

This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class13
Hit Points36 (8d4 + 16)
Challenge3 β€’ 700 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Walk 40 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +4, Perception +4
Damage Resistances
Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities
Blinded
Senses
Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Passive Perception
14
Languages
Understands Deep Speech but can't speak; telepathy 60 ft.
STR6-2
DEX14+2
CON14+2
INT12+1
WIS11+0
CHA10+0

Traits

Detect Sentience

The intellect devourer can sense the presence and location of creatures with Intelligence nearby.

Actions

Claws

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Slashing damage.

Devour Intellect

Intelligence Saving Throw: one creature nearby. Failure: Psychic damage and possible Intelligence reduction.

Body Thief

The intellect devourer magically consumes the brain of an Incapacitated Humanoid and controls the body.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Underdark

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Fungal Forests β€’ Spore Fields β€’ Fungal Tower
BaseOpen

Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

Note: These resource links work best when you are logged in to ChatGPT in your browser.

Intellect Devourer Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Intellect Devourer 5e reference: CR 3 aberration, AC 13, HP 36 (8d4 + 16), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underdark,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 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 Intellect Devourer into a focused hunt.

Using Intellect Devourer in play

Intellect Devourer can be used in Underdark, Urban when you want a CR 3 aberration that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

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

The attached official srd 5.2.1 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 Intellect Devourer 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 Underdark, Urban.
  • Works as a CR 3 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 Intellect Devourer 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.

Intellect Devourer 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Intellect Devourer in D&D 5e?

Intellect Devourer is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 3 aberration.

What type of monster is Intellect Devourer?

Intellect Devourer is listed as a aberration.

Does Intellect Devourer have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Intellect Devourer?

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