Cursed Keese (creature)

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Keese

Cursed Keese
Tiny fiend (keese), neutral evil Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Heart Points 9 (6d4 - 6) Speed 10 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR 3 (-4)	DEX 15 (+2)	CON 8 (-1)	INT 1 (-5)	WIS 8 (-1)	CHA 4 (-3)

Damage Vulnerabilities radiant
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)			Proficiency Bonus +2
Challenge Alternatives 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the electric keese has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, it is also jinxed until the start of the keese's next turn.

“	“A keese made only of bones. Like regular keese, they prefer the darker places like caves and dungeons, but these creatures will not only swoop in to attack but also curse Link, rendering him unable to use items or equipment for a time.”
	— Encyclopedia

Environment: Caves, Hills, Ruins

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There are several elemental variations on keese: fire, ice, electric, and cursed
Swarm of keese, a batch of keese that seem to be acting as a hivemind

Although keese (CR ¹⁄₈) are by far the most common variety, stronger forms include the well-nurished bad bat (CR ¹⁄₂) and the Dark World's chasupa (CR 2)
Gomess and vire, monsters that can split into keese or bad bats when damaged
Ache and acheman, bat-like monsters that appear similar to keese but are much more intelligent and wield clever magic

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