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==Thought Slayer==

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=Thought Slayer
|style=
|size=Huge |type=Aberration |subtypes=Psionic
|hd=14d8+70  |hp=133 
|init=+1
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares)
|ac=23 (–2 size, +1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +14 natural) |touch=9 |flat=22
|bab=+10 |grapple=+26
|at=Bite +17 melee (3d6+12)
|full_at=Bite +17 melee (3d6+12)
|space=15 ft. |reach=15 ft.
|sa=Mind-consuming [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]], [[SRD:Psionic Subtype|psi-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Ethereal Jaunt|ethereal jaunt]], power resistance 21
|fort=+11 |ref=+5 |will=+10
||str=26|dex=13|con=21|int=7|wis=12|cha=15
|skills=[[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +12, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +20, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +7, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +8
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Cleave|Cleave]], [[SRD:Great Fortitude|Great Fortitude]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (bite)
|env=[[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]]
|org=Solitary or pack (2–4)
|cr=13
|treas=Standard
|align=Often [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|chaotic neutral]]
|adv=15–28 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge)
|la=—
}}
Thought slayers do not speak.

===Combat===

A thought slayer can spend a maximum of 10 continuous minutes on the [[SRD:Material Plane|Material Plane]] before its wispy flesh finally dissipates and it falls [[SRD:Dead|dead]]. If badly wounded, it escapes to the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]] rather than continuing the fight.

'''Mind-Consuming [[SRD:Gaze|Gaze]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' Instantly kill (by draining the mind away), range 30 feet, [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 negates. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based. This is considered a mind-affecting death effect. If a thought slayer’s [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] is met indirectly (such as through a mirror or a reflection in water), the opponent does not die on a failed save but instead is [[SRD:Dazed|dazed]] for 14 rounds. This otherwise is a [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] effect''.''

The [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] cannot affect creatures on the [[SRD:Material Plane|Material Plane]] while the thought slayer remains ethereal, but it can affect ethereal creatures while the thought slayer is on the [[SRD:Material Plane|Material Plane]].

'''[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Brain Lock|brain lock]]'' (any nonmindless, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14*), ''[[SRD:Chameleon|chameleon]]'', ''[[SRD:Detect Psionics|detect psionics]]'', ''[[SRD:Distract|distract]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 13); 3/day—''[[SRD:Body Adjustment|body adjustment]]'' (5d12*), ''[[SRD:Mental Barrier|mental barrier]]'' (+6 [[SRD:AC|AC]], 2 rounds*)'', [[SRD:Mind Trap|mind trap]]'' (10 rounds*), ''[[SRD:Precognition|precognition]]'', ''[[SRD:Wall Walker|wall walker]];'' 1/day—''[[SRD:Escape Detection|escape detection]].'' [[SRD:Manifester Level|Manifester level]] 14th. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Includes augmentation for the thought slayer’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]].

'''Ethereal Jaunt ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A thought slayer can shift from the [[SRD:Ethereal Plane|Ethereal Plane]] to the [[SRD:Material Plane|Material Plane]] as part of any [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]], and then shift back again as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]. The ability is otherwise identical to the ''[[SRD:Psionic Ethereal Jaunt|psionic ethereal jaunt]]'' power.


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Alignment	Often chaotic neutral +
Challenge Rating	13 +
Environment	Ethereal Plane +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Huge +
Subtype	Psionic +
Title	Thought Slayer +
Type	Aberration +