Cackler

Small fiend (demon), Chaotic Evil

Armor Class

15 (natural armor)

Hit Points

10 (3d6)

Speed

walk 30 ft.

Skills

Deception +3, Perception +0, Performance +3

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Senses

darkvision 120 ft.

Languages

Abyssal, Common

Challenge

1/2

Last Laugh

When the cackler dies, it releases a dying laugh that scars the minds of other nearby creatures. Each creature within 10 feet of the cackler must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or take 2 (1d4) psychic damage.

Mimicry

The cackler can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 11 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Innate Spellcasting

The cackler's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The cackler can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: • At will: fire bolt • 1/Day: Tasha's hideous laughter

Actions

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Spiked Chain

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.