```metadata
title: Xanathar Expanded Enemies
description: >-
  This is a page of expanded Xanathar Enemies to be used to make more complex
  battles in Waterdeep: The Dungeon of the Mad Mage adventure.
tags: []
systems:
  - 5e
renderer: V3
theme: 5ePHB

```

{{monster
## Xanathar Shadow
*Medium humanoid, lawful evil*
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**Armor Class** :: 15 (leather armor)
**Hit Points**  :: 24 (4d8 + 8)
**Speed**       :: 30 ft.
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|  STR  |  DEX  |  CON  |  INT  |  WIS  |  CHA  |
|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|
|10 (+0)|18 (+4)|11 (+0)|14 (+2)|8 (-1) |14 (+2)|
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**Senses**               :: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
**Languages**            :: Common, Undercommon
**Challenge**            :: 4 (1000 XP) {{bonus **Proficiency Bonus** +3}}
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***Cunning Action.*** This creature may take the Dash, Disengage or Hide action as a Bonus Action.
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***Steady Aim.*** As a Bonus Action, this creature gies itself advantage on its next attack roll on its current turn. It may use this action only if it hasn't moved this turn.
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***Sneak Attack.*** If this creature hits with an attack when it is has advantage or when an ally is within 5 ft. of the target, it deals an additional 2d6 damage. This damage is the same type as the weapons.

### Actions
***Dagger.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit* 6 (1d4 + 4) + (2d6 Sneak Attack). 
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***Hand Crossbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 80/320 ft., one target. *Hit* 8 (1d8 + 4) + (2d6 Sneak Attack). 
}}
::
{{monster
## Xanathar Mauler
*Medium humanoid, lawful evil*
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**Armor Class** :: 15 (natural armor)
**Hit Points**  :: 48 (4d12 + 22)
**Speed**       :: 35 ft.
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|  STR  |  DEX  |  CON  |  INT  |  WIS  |  CHA  |
|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|
|16 (+3)|14 (+2)|15 (+2)|8  (-1)|9  (-1)|9  (-1)|
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**Senses**               :: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
**Languages**            :: Common, Undercommon
**Challenge**            :: 4 (1000 XP) {{bonus **Proficiency Bonus** +3}}
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***Rage.*** This creature can imbue itself with rage as a Bonus Action on its turn. When Raging: this creature has Damage Resistance from Bludgeoning, Piercing and Slashing damage, it has advantage on Strength and Dexterity Saving throws and it deals an additional 2 damage with all its attacks. If it ends a turn without attacking or taking damage then it will stop raging. 
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***Reckless Attacks.*** This creature attacks Recklessly whenever it attacks. This means it attacks with advantage, but it grants advantage to any creature attacking it.

### Actions
***Multiattack.*** This creature takes two Greataxe attacks as an action.
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***Greataxe.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit* 11 (1d12 + 3) + (+2 Rage Damage). 
}}
::

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{{monster
## Xanathar Faithful
*Medium humanoid, lawful evil*
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**Armor Class** :: 15 (chain shirt)
**Hit Points**  :: 30 (4d8 + 18)
**Speed**       :: 30 ft.
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|  STR  |  DEX  |  CON  |  INT  |  WIS  |  CHA  |
|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|
|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|14 (+2)|9  (-1)|18 (+4)|11 (+0)|
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**Senses**               :: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
**Languages**            :: Common, Undercommon
**Challenge**            :: 4 (1000 XP) {{bonus **Proficiency Bonus** +3}}
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***Divine Spark.*** As a Magic Action, this creature floods creeping shadows in 30 ft. around itself. Allies within the shadows regain 1d8 + Wisdom Modifier in Hit Points restored to them. Enemies wihin the shadows must make a Constitution Saving Throw against this creature's Spell Save DC or take 1d8 + Wisdom Modifier Necrotic Damage. This can only be done once per 24 hours. 
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***Divine Spellcasting.*** This creature's divine spellcasting ability is Wisdom (Spell Save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It can cast the following spells:
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Cantrips (at will): Sacred Flame, Guidance
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1st level (4 slots): Healing Word, Inflict Wounds, Guiding Bolt
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2nd level (3 slots): Hold Person, Silence, Blindness/Deafness
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### Actions

***Mace.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit* 5 (1d6 +2). 
}}

{{monster
## Xanathar Curser
*Medium humanoid, lawful evil*
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**Armor Class** :: 13 (leather armor)
**Hit Points**  :: 25 (4d8 + 8)
**Speed**       :: 30 ft.
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|  STR  |  DEX  |  CON  |  INT  |  WIS  |  CHA  |
|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|
|10 (+0)|15 (+2)|11 (+0)|14 (+2)|8  (-1)|18 (+4)|
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**Senses**               :: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
**Languages**            :: Common, Undercommon
**Challenge**            :: 4 (1000 XP) {{bonus **Proficiency Bonus** +3}}
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***Eldritch Spellcasting.*** This creature's eldritch spellcasting ability is Charisma (Spell Save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It can cast the following spells:
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Cantrips (at will): Eldritch Blast, Chill Touch, Mind Sliver
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3rd level (2 slots): Hex, Ray of Enfeeblement, Hellish Rebuke, Hunger of Hadar
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### Actions
***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit* 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
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***Multiattack.*** This creature takes two Eldritch Blast attacks or two Chill Touch attacks as a Magic Action.
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***Eldritch Blast.*** *Ranged Spell Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. *Hit* 9 (1d10 +4) force damage.
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***Chill Touch.*** *Melee Spell Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit* 9 (1d10 +4) necrotic damage.
}}