Cloaker

Cloakers are a non-playable race and Aberration found in Act Two. Though they ambush in shadows and attack alone, they can summon illusory copies of themselves to bolster their forces.

“

Resembling dark leathery cloaks, these aberrations lurk in caves, waiting to slay lone or injured prey stumbling through the darkness.

„

— In-game racial description

About cloakers

Cloakers are large, permanently flying creatures that resemble large manta rays. They are often camouflaged when still, resembling a large cloak.

One cloaker can be found during Act Two, in a hidden natural cavern in the Gauntlet of Shar X: -819 Y: -867.

Racial features

Base Racial Speed

16m / 53ft (Flying)

Size

Large

 Light Sensitivity

While in bright light, this creature has Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception Checks that rely on sight.

 Multiattack

Can  Multiattack if the target is  Frightened.

Combat

They have the ability to summon copies of themselves, called Phantasms.

Attacks and abilities

 Bite ()

3d6 (3~18) + Strength modifier Piercing

Bite a target.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Multiattack ()

3d6 (3~18) + Strength modifier Piercing

+

3d8 (3~24) + Strength modifier Slashing

Aim multiple attacks at a target that cause  Gaping Wounds and  Bleeding.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: per turn

 Fly ()

Fly to a target position

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Phantasms (action) ()

Fill the shadows with three illusory duplicates of yourself that can hurt and  Frighten creatures with their haunting Moans.

 Range: 100 m / 328 ft

Recharge: per battle

Tactics

• The Cloaker will be  Ambushing, forcing the player to pass a DC 18 Perception check to avoid getting  Surprised. This check can be triggered on the toadstool platform at X: -805 Y: -862, the elevated position of which allows for easy high ground for initiating combat.
• It has a multiattack which can be used when enemies are  Frightened. However, only its phantasms can cause the frightened condition.

External links

• Cloaker on the Forgotten Realms Wiki