15 (natural armor)
60 (8d10 + 16)
30 ft.
Perception +4, Stealth +4
poison
poisoned
darkvision 90 ft.
the languages it knew in life
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The creeping shadow can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
The creeping shadow is given its quarry by an evil creature. The creeping shadow knows the direction and distance to its quarry as long as the two of them are in the same forest.
While in dim light or darkness, the creeping shadow can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
While in sunlight, the creeping shadow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
The creeping shadow makes two attacks: only one of which can be a bite attack.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage, and target is grappled (escape DC 13). The creeping shadow has two hands. Each hand can grapple one Medium or smaller target.