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{{hatnote|To see the adjusted stats of the weakened version of this creature at the [[Ravaged Beach]], see [[Intellect Devourer (Weakened)]]}}
{{hatnote|To see the adjusted stats of the weakened version of this creature at the [[Ravaged Beach]], see [[Intellect Devourer (Weakened)]]}}
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{{Infobox creature
{{Infobox statistics
| name = Intellect Devourer
| name = Intellect Devourer
| image = Intellect Devourer Model.png
| image = <gallery>
| race = Aberration
Intellect Devourer Model.png|Model
| size = Small
Portrait Intellect Devourer.png|Portrait
| type = Aberration
</gallery>
| armour_class = 12
| race = [[Aberration]]
| hit_points = 21
| size = [[Small]]
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| type = [[Aberration]]
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| ac = 12
| weight_kg = 20
| e hp = 14
| weight_lb = 40
| hp = 21
| t hp = 27
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 20
| level = 1
| level = 1
| str = 6
| str = 6
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| wis = 11
| wis = 11
| cha = 10
| cha = 10
 
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| feature1_name = Darkvision
| feature1_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m.
| feature2_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature2_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
| feature3_name = Blindsight
| feature3_description = Can perceive its surroundings without relying on sight.
}}
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'''Intellect Devourers''' are a type of [[Aberration]] created by [[mind flayer]]s. They are found in various locations in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''.  
'''Intellect Devourers''' are non-playable [[Aberration]]s created by [[mind flayer]]s. They are found in various locations in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''.


== About intellect devourers ==
== About intellect devourers ==
Intellect devourers resemble glistening brains with four short clawed legs. They are drawn to, and feed on, [[Intelligence]]. Illithids breed intellect devourers by transforming the brain of a thrall. The subjected brain grows legs and becomes independent of its original body.
Intellect devourers resemble glistening brains with four short clawed legs. They are drawn to, and feed on, [[Intelligence]]. Illithids breed intellect devourers by transforming the brain of a thrall. The subjected brain grows legs and becomes independent of its original body.


Intellect devourers encountered on the [[Ravaged Beach]] have the passive [[Weakened]], lowering [[Armour Class]] by 5, [[Hit Points]] by 6, and removing Darkvision. However, they can still be dangerous if they group up on a single character.  
Intellect devourers encountered on the [[Ravaged Beach]] have the passive [[Weakened]], lowering [[Armour Class]] by 5, [[Hit Points]] by 6, and removing Darkvision. However, they can still be dangerous if they group up on a single character.


== Attacks and abilities ==
== Combat ==
{{Feature box|link=Claws (Intellect Devourer)|name=Claws|image name=Claws Imp Icon.png
=== Attacks and abilities ===
| Melee attack dealing {{DamageInfo|2d8+2|Slashing}}.
{{Feature box|Claws (Intellect Devourer)}}
{{action}}
{{Feature box|Devour Intellect}}
}}
{{Feature box|Synaptic Discharge}}


{{Feature box|name=Synaptic Discharge|image name =Devour Intellect Icon.png
=== Notable loot ===
| Ranged attack dealing {{DamageInfo|3d8+2|Psychic}}
Chance to drop:
{{action}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Intellect Devourer Cerebellum}}  
* Note: As of Patch 6, this attack does not honor sanctuary.
}}


== Intellect devourer characters ==
* {{CharLink|Us}}


{{Feature box|name=Devour Intellect|image name = Devour Intellect Icon.png
== Intellect devourer enemy variants ==
|{{verify}}
* [[Intellect Devourer (Weakened)]]
Consume a creature's mind.
* If the creature has [[Intelligence]] bellow 4 deal {{DamageInfo|2d10|Psychic}} and cause {{cond|Stunned}}
* Otherwise reduce Intelligence by 3.
* {{Saving Throw|INT}}
{{condition|Devoured Intellect}}
 
{{action}}
}}
 
== Notable intellect devourers ==
* [[Us]]
* [[Intellect Glutton]]
* [[Intellect Glutton]]
==Notable loot==
Chance to drop:
* {{MdRarityItem|Intellect Devourer Cerebellum}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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{{FRWiki|Intellect devourer|long}}


 
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Latest revision as of 00:47, 23 November 2024

To see the adjusted stats of the weakened version of this creature at the Ravaged Beach, see Intellect Devourer (Weakened)

Intellect Devourers are non-playable Aberrations created by mind flayers. They are found in various locations in Baldur's Gate 3.

About intellect devourers[edit | edit source]

Intellect devourers resemble glistening brains with four short clawed legs. They are drawn to, and feed on, Intelligence. Illithids breed intellect devourers by transforming the brain of a thrall. The subjected brain grows legs and becomes independent of its original body.

Intellect devourers encountered on the Ravaged Beach have the passive Weakened, lowering Armour Class by 5, Hit Points by 6, and removing Darkvision. However, they can still be dangerous if they group up on a single character.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Claws Imp.webp
Claws Claws ()
D4 Slashing.png 2d4 (2~8) + Dexterity modifier Damage TypesSlashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Devour Intellect.webp
Devour Intellect Devour Intellect ()
D10 Psychic.png 2d10 (2~20) Damage TypesPsychic

Consume a creature's mind. If its Intelligence is below 4, it takes damage and is Stunned Stunned. Otherwise, its Intelligence is reduced by 3.

INT Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Synaptic Discharge.webp
Synaptic Discharge Synaptic Discharge ()
D6 Psychic.png 1d6 + 2 (3~8) Damage TypesPsychic

Expel a wave of telepathic energy.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Recharge: Per turn

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Chance to drop:

Intellect devourer characters[edit | edit source]

Intellect devourer enemy variants[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • In Early Access

    In Early Access

External links[edit | edit source]

Intellect devourer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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