Meenlock

Meenlocks are a type of fey creature and non-playable race, found in Act Two. They are crustacean-like critters, with large, paralysing claws, and a presence which instils fear in their enemies.

About

“	These crustacean-like Fey are spawned by fear and seek to destroy all that is good, innocent, and beautiful.	„
	— in-game racial description

On tactician difficulty, meenlocks will have an increased 18 Constitution and Dexterity, as well as higher health, AC, and initiative.

Attacks and abilities

 Claws ()

3d4 (3~12) + Strength modifier Slashing

Lash out with venomous claw to  Paralyse your target.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Shadow Teleport (Meenlock) ()

Teleport to a shadowy location.

 Range: 16 m / 54 ft

 Sense Hidden Presence ()

Search for Invisible creatures, possibly revealing them to others.

 Range: Self

AoE: 3 m / 10 ft (Radius)

Tactics

• The in-game description of the Meenlock Fear condition states that it uses a Wisdom Saving throw, but the check is on Constitution instead.
•  Protection from Evil and Good can help negate the effect of Fear Aura.
•  Calm Emotions grants immunity to the Meenlock's Fear Aura.
•  Lesser Restoration cures  Paralysed.

Notable loot

• Swarming Toadstool
• Dragon Egg Mushroom
• Poison Spore
• Tongue of Madness
• Nothic Eye
• Timmask Spores
• Bonecap
• Ochre Jelly Slime
• Covert Cowl
• 50 exp

External links

• Meenlock on the Forgotten Realms Wiki