Extract Brain

This article is about the NPC version of the ability. For the version granted to players after undergoing complete ceremorphosis, see Extract Brain (Full-illithid).

Extract Brain is an action available to mind flayers. This ability lets a mind flayer try to extract the brain of an unconscious or stunned creature, dealing massive damage and healing itself.

Description

Try to extract the brain of a Stunned or Unconscious creature.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Damage: 10~100 + modifiers

10d10 + Strength or Dexterity modifier⁠Piercing

Healing: 6~36

6d6⁠Healing

Details

⁠Melee spell attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Targets: Stunned or unconscious creature that is not  Prone

⁠Recharge: Per turn

Technical details

UID

Target_ExtractBrain_Mindflayer

Spell flags

IsEnemySpell, IsHarmful, IsMelee

How to learn

Used by creatures: Illithid Arcanist, Mind Flayer, Omeluum, and The Emperor