Intellect Devourer

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

Intellect Devourer
Small Aberration
Level 1 Aberration
Stats
Armour Class	12
Hit points	21
Movement speed	9 m (30 ft)
Weight	20 kg (40 lb)
Initiative	+2
Ability scores
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 6 (-2) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 10 (0)
Proficiency bonus	+2
Saving throws	Str -2 Dex +2 Con +1 Int +1 Wis 0 Cha 0
Features
Darkvision	Can see in the dark up to 12m.
Opportunity Attack	Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Blindsight	Can perceive its surroundings without relying on sight.

Intellect Devourers are a type of Aberration created by mind flayers. They are found in various locations in Baldur's Gate 3.

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 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

 Claws ()

2d4 (2~8) + Dexterity modifier Slashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Synaptic Discharge ()

1d6 + 2 (3~8) Psychic

Expel a wave of telepathic energy.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Recharge: Per turn

 Devour Intellect ()

2d10 (2~20) Psychic

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

INT Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Notable intellect devourers

• Us
• Intellect Glutton

Notable loot

Chance to drop:

• Intellect Devourer Cerebellum

Gallery

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External links

Intellect devourer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki