Part monkey, part tiger, part snake, all storm cloud. Nue is the Ten Shadows Technique’s only flier, circling above a fight to snipe with bolts of lightning while the ground-bound shikigami hold the line.
Medium shikigami, unaligned
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Armor Class | 14 |
| Hit Points | 58 (9d8 + 18) |
| Speed | 20 ft., fly 60 ft. |
| Challenge | 5 |
| Summon Cost | 3 Cursed Energy |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (+1) | 17 (+3) | 15 (+2) | 4 (-3) | 13 (+1) | 8 (-1) |
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 · Languages understands its sorcerer’s commands but can’t speak
Traits
Cursed Manifestation. Only creatures that can sense cursed energy can perceive or harm Nue. It is exorcised when reduced to 0 hit points and can’t be summoned again until its sorcerer finishes a long rest.
Bound Servant. Nue cannot act on its own initiative. Its sorcerer uses a bonus action to command it to take an action.
Flyby. Nue doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Lightning Bolt (Recharge 5-6). Nue exhales a line of lightning 60 feet long and 5 feet wide. Each creature in the line makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.