XENOMORPH
“You still don't understand what you're
dealing with, do you? Perfect. Organism. Its
structural perfection is matched only by its
hostility.”
“You admire it.”
“I admire its purity. A survivor...
unclouded by conscience, remorse, or
delusions of morality.”
—Ash and Lambert, Alien
Xenomorphs are a highly aggressive insect-like species
of unknown origin. They are vicious, predatory creatures
with no higher goals than the continuation of their
species and the destruction of anything that could pose
a threat to them.
Deadly Purity. What sets them apart from other
creatures is their unique biology and unusual life cycle.
They have a skeletal, biomechanical appearance and
are usually colored in muted shades of black and blue.
Dorsal tubes protrude from their backs and their long
tails are often tipped with blades. They lack any eyes,
their skull smooth and elongated, but yet they can still
somehow perceive their surroundings.
Their blood is a dull yellowish-green color and highly
acidic, able to melt through almost anything, and their
carapace is incredibly resilient, able to shrug off blows
that might harm other softer creatures. Possessing
incredible strength, their claws can rip a creature to
shreds and their inner jaw can strike with enough force
to punch through a skull with ease.
Gruesome Parasites. The xenomorph life cycle is a
complex process that relies on host creatures and has
several distinct stages. Eggs laid by the queen, or
ovomorphs, release facehuggers which latch on to living
hosts to impregnate them with the Xenophage.
This infection alters the host’s internal organs, using
them to grow the young xenomorph like a cancerous
tumor, which then violently erupts from the host’s chest,
killing them instantly. The newborn chestburster rapidly
matures to the adult stage in a matter of hours, ready to
join the hive and continue the cycle.
Hive Mind. Like wasps or bees, xenomorphs follow a
similar social structure, with a queen who breeds many
lower castes that make up the hive, each performing
distinct jobs within the species. While it is unclear what
sort of social hierarchy the castes follow, the larger
xenomorphs such as the queen and praetorian exercise
some degree of control over the more common varieties.
They are also able to communicate soundlessly with
each other, even over vast distances.
THE XENOMORPH HIVE
The xenomorph hive is an immense nest made from the
secreted resin of its workers. Hives are most often
constructed around pre-existing structures, such as
caves, mines, sewer systems, or even small villages, but
sometimes they are built free standing if no suitable
location is available.
Labyrinthine structures full of twisting biomechanical
tunnels, confusing corridors, and chambers of unknown
purpose, the walls are a dark, muted grey-green that
makes it easy for xenomorphs to climb and maneuver.
They are also full of pockets and ridges which make
excellent hiding places for soldiers.
The sticky and creviced walls of a hive also serve
another purpose. Captured hosts are cocooned and
placed within to be impregnated. After birthing their
chestburster, the deceased host's bodies become part of
the hive, serving as a food source for its inhabitants.
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 Within the hive, the atmosphere is hot, dank, and humid,
the putrid smell of decay and resin hangs heavy in the
air. While not actively seeking new hosts or defending
the hive, soldiers lay dormant, hibernating within the
walls and ceiling until called upon by their queen.
And deep within the nest’s maze of tunnels lies a
single large chamber at its center. The most heavily
guarded of all, this chamber is where the hive’s queen
produces her eggs. Rendered immobile by her massive
ovipositor, her workers tend to her every need and her
royal guard defend her with their lives.
REGIONAL EFFECTS
The area in which a xenomorph hive resides has been
heavily altered to make the space more habitable. The
following effects are active in the area within and
surrounding a hive:
People within 2 miles of the hive sometimes
experience vivid dreams of the xenomorph queen
calling out to them.
The area within the hive is coated in a thick, tar-like
resin that makes navigation difficult. It is considered
difficult terrain for all non-xenomorph creatures.
Within 1 mile of the hive there is an absence of
animals, giving the area an eerie silence.
If the queen is killed, the dreams cease but the other
effects persist for as long as the hive remains. After its
extermination, the effects will eventually fade on their
own as the remains of the hive are no longer being
maintained.
HIVE INTERACTION
Xenomorphs of different hives have a natural hatred
for one another, and when they clash they do so with
the intention of killing each other’s queen. When the
queen of one hive is killed by another, the leaderless
hive is absorbed by the victor.
Any eggs and praetorians of the previous queen are
destroyed, while the remaining workers and drones
are assimilated into the new hive. The soldiers,
however, may be bound by pheromones to the new
queen but she will often simply have them executed
instead.
GENETIC ADOPTION
Being parasitic in nature, the xenomorph species
propagates using host creatures. As part of their
development, the growing xenomorph takes on some of
the traits of its host. Any chestburster that comes to term
within a host takes on some of its traits, which it keeps
throughout its entire lifecycle.
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The traits taken from a host creature take time to
manifest in the xenomorph. Chestbursters do not gain
any traits or changes based on their host, but their
appearance is affected, taking on prevalent visual cues.
When the chestburster becomes a drone, apply the
changes below to its stat block, as well as any stat block
the xenomorph later molts into.
Body Shape. The body shape of the resulting
xenomorph is influenced by its host creature, retaining
the host's movement style and body plan. For example,
a humanoid host would produce a more upright bipedal
xenomorph while a wolf host would produce a smaller
quadrupedal xenomorph with canine features. Races
and creatures that are smaller, such as gnomes and
goblins, will produce smaller xenomorphs for their size
but will not change their size class.
Playable Races. If the host creature is a playable
race, apply the ability score improvements to the
xenomorph and give it up to two of the race’s traits.
Focus on traits that are biological in nature rather than
something that would be taught in the race’s society.
Some racial traits, such as Dwarven Toughness or
Infernal Legacy, are level-dependent, granting additional
features or bonuses as the character levels. In these
instances, treat the xenomorph’s CR as its level.
If the race grants the ability to cast spells, the
xenomorph uses Constitution as its spellcasting ability
for them.
Other Creatures. For all other creatures, use the
following template:
Compare the Intelligence, Strength, Dexterity, and
Constitution scores of the host creature and the
xenomorph. For every two points the host creature’s
score is above or below the xenomorph’s, increase or
decrease the xenomorph’s ability score by 1.
If the host creature has a special form of movement,
such as flight or the ability to burrow, the xenomorph
gains it at either the host’s speed or the xenomorph’s
speed, whichever is lower.
Compare the base speed of the host and the
xenomorph. For every 10 feet the host’s speed is
above or below the xenomorph's speed, increase or
decrease its speed by 5 feet.
If the body type of the host would logically negate the
use of one of the xenomorph’s traits, remove it. For
example, a xenomorph born from a wolf would lose
its climbing speed and Spider Climb traits.
The xenomorph gains up to two unique traits, actions,
or attacks from the host.
The xenomorph gains a single resistance from the
host.
If the host can naturally cast spells, either as a
magical creature or if the host had sorcerer levels,
the xenomorph gains the ability to cast one cantrip
from the host’s spell list.
It also can cast one 1st-level spell from the same list,
which it can cast once per long rest. The xenomorph
does not require components and uses Constitution as
its spellcasting ability for these spells.
Special Cases. Sometimes traits may come into
conflict with each other or otherwise be incompatible. In
these instances, use your best judgment and make
adjustments as needed.
For example, if the race or creature would grant a
resistance or immunity to a form of damage the
xenomorph is vulnerable to, you can change the
elements that affect them. Remove their vulnerability to
the damage if they are given resistance and make them
resistant to the damage if they are given immunity.
( Infernal Legacy. The drone’s spellcasting ability is
) the following spells, requiring no components:
Medium aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft., 30 ft. climb
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 7 (-2)
Saving Throws Dex +6
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 12
Languages -
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Acid Splash. Whenever the drone takes damage from
an attack that deals piercing or slashing damage,
all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid damage
equal to 3 (1d6) plus half the damage dealt. The
creature then suffers half of this damage at the
start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage to the drone corrodes.
After dealing damage, the weapon takes a
permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Grappler. When the drone hits a foe with its claws, it
can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If the
target is grappled, the escape DC is 13.
GENETIC ADOPTION SAMPLES
Here both the player race template and creature
template have been applied to the drone stat block,
creating two drones with unique traits taken from their
hosts. The first drone came from a tiefling, while the
second came from a black dragon wyrmling.
The tiefling host produced a drone with a red-tinted
carapace and protrusions from the head that resemble
horns. Its infernal blood grants it limited spellcasting and
greater resistance to flame than its brethren.
The black dragon host produced a drone with large,
powerful wings and a webbed fin that runs the length of
the spine. Its draconic blood makes it an adept swimmer
and allows it to spew forth acid at its foes.
Constitution (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast
At Will: Thaumaturgy
1/day: Hellish Rebuke
Night Stalker. The drone has advantage on Stealth
checks in dim lighting and total darkness.
Spider Climb. The drone can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing
to make an ability check.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The drone makes two attacks, two with
its claws or one with its claws and one with its tail.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If
the attack was made against a creature the drone
has grappled, the attack is considered a critical if it
hits.
Paralyzing Sting. The drone makes a melee attack
with its tail against a target within range. On hit, the
target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 (3d6) hours.
This effect can be removed by any that would
remove paralysis.
Resin Cocoon. The drone can take 1 hour to excrete
a thick, tar-like resin to encase a Medium or
smaller creature. Within 1 hour, the resin dries to
become much more sturdy.
A creature can attempt to escape the resin as its
action by making a DC 12 Strength check. If the
resin has hardened, the DC increases to 15 but it
can be broken. Dried resin has an AC of 14, 10 hit
points, and vulnerability to bludgeoning damage.
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 ( Night Stalker. The drone has advantage on Stealth
checks in dim lighting and total darkness.
Spider Climb. The drone can climb difficult surfaces,
) including upside down on ceilings, without needing
to make an ability check.
Medium aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil

Armor Class 16
ACTIONS
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Multiattack. The drone makes two attacks, two with
Speed 30 ft., 30 ft. climb, 30 ft. fly, 30 ft. swim its claws or one with its claws and one with its tail.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
16 (+3) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 9 (-1) 11 (+0) 5 (-3) Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Saving Throws Dex +5 Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If
Damage Vulnerabilities fire the attack was made against a creature the drone
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing has grappled, the attack is considered a critical if it
from nonmagical weapons hits.
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded Paralyzing Sting. The drone makes a melee attack
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive with its tail against a target within range. On hit, the
Perception 12 target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
Languages - saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 (3d6) hours.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) This effect can be removed by any that would
remove paralysis.
Acid Splash. Whenever the drone takes damage from Resin Cocoon. The drone can take 1 hour to excrete
an attack that deals piercing or slashing damage, a thick, tar-like resin to encase a Medium or
all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid damage smaller creature. Within 1 hour, the resin dries to
equal to 3 (1d6) plus half the damage dealt. The become much more sturdy.
creature then suffers half of this damage at the A creature can attempt to escape the resin as its
start of their turn. action by making a DC 12 Strength check. If the
resin has hardened, the DC increases to 15 but it
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals can be broken. Dried resin has an AC of 14, 10 hit
piercing or slashing damage to the drone corrodes. points, and vulnerability to bludgeoning damage.
After dealing damage, the weapon takes a
permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6). The drone exhales acid in
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is a 15-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed that line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving
after dealing damage. throw, taking 22 (5d8) acid damage on a failed
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Grappler. When the drone hits a foe with its claws, it
can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If the
target is grappled, the escape DC is 13.

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STAGE I: OVOMORPH (EGG) IMPREGNATION
Ovomorphs are large, leathery objects with four petals at Once the impregnation process has begun, little can
the top that open to reveal a facehugger it carries within.
be done to stop it. Any attempts to remove the
The beginning of the xenomorph life cycle, ovomorphs
facehugger will cause it to tighten its grip on the host,
are lifeforms in their own right, able to protect their
precious cargo, sensing movement, and awakening the and any damage to the facehugger will likely release
parasite within. its acidic blood onto the host.
While primarily laid by a queen xenomorph, Over the next hour, the facehugger infects the host
ovomorphs can also be created from a living host in with a disease known as the Xenophage. After the
times of need. Though rare, special queen eggs are hour has elapsed, the facehugger releases its host
sometimes laid, which are stronger and contain a royal and dies. The host awakens naturally shortly after.
facehugger.
When the host awakens, they will be very hungry as
the growing xenomorph draws nutrients from them.
OVOMORPHING
Over the course of 3d4 hours, the Xenophage
When a drone is isolated from a hive, it will begin
mutates the internal organs of the host, transforming
gathering hosts, incapacitating them, and encasing
them into what will become a chestburster.
them in secreted resin. The drone then injects them
If the impregnation was performed by a royal
with a series of mutagens, transforming their bodies
facehugger, the gestation takes 3d4 days instead of
into xenomorph eggs in a process known as
hours and produces a queenburster as well as a
ovomorphing. The newly ovomorphed creatures then
second normal chestburster. In the final minute before
go on to produce facehuggers, continuing the
birth, the host becomes incapacitated as they begin
xenomorph’s life cycle.
coughing violently, are unable to breathe, and are
The ovomorphing process typically takes around 24
racked with incredible chest pains as the chestburster
hours to complete but can be halted within the first 8
chews through their organs. At birth, the chestburster
hours by casting a spell that removes diseases on the
erupts from the host’s chest in a shower of blood and
target. Eggs that are produced by ovomorphing are
gore, killing the host instantly.
weaker than those from a queen; their hit points are
At the discretion of the DM, creatures of
reduced by 5 and their AC is reduced by 2.
significance, such as player characters or important
There is also a greatly increased chance that an
NPCs, can be allowed a reduced number of death
ovomorphed egg will be a queen egg. When a
saving throws to give them a chance at survival.
creature is ovomorphed, roll a d20. On a 15 or higher,
If the disease is cured before the chestburster
the ovomorph is a queen egg. Only one queen egg
emerges, the unborn xenomorph dies.
can be produced at a time.

STAGE II: FACEHUGGER STAGE III: CHESTBURSTER

Named for the way it erupts from the chest of its host,
Facehuggers are a form of parasitic xenomorph that
the chestburster is a snake-like creature with a mouth
serve a singular purpose, to infect a living host with the
full of metallic canines and a lack of eyes. It makes a
Xenophage disease. They have a small body, eight
shocking display when born as a defense mechanism,
spider-like legs, two breathing sacs, and a long,
snarling and hissing while spraying the blood of its host
powerful tail that it uses to leap at its victims. It then
in all directions.
wraps its legs around their head, its tail around their
A xenomorph at its most vulnerable stage, the
throat, renders them unconscious, then infects them with
chestburster flees the scene, seeking out a place to hide
the Xenophage. After serving its purpose, it falls away
and a source of raw metals and organic food. Once
from its victim and dies.
sufficiently fed, it will shed its skin and cocoon itself in
resin before evolving into the next stage in 8 hours.
ROYAL FACEHUGGER
Similar to the normal variety, royal facehuggers have
webbed legs and are much larger. They also are better
QUEENBURSTER
A young xenomorph queen, the queenburster gestates
armored and have a bladed tail it uses to defend itself.
over days instead of hours. When born, it has a partially
Royal facehuggers specifically produce queens but also
formed head crest, two sets of arms, and a fully
a second xenomorph to act as a protector for the
developed pair of legs.
newborn royalty.

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 STAGE IV: DRONE
Now young adults, the xenomorph adopts a more
bipedal stance, though it may not always use it. Drones
typically have black skin, a bladed prehensile tail, six-
fingered hands with large claws, pronounced ribs, dorsal
tubes, and a smooth domed head. They also have a set
of inner jaws that strike like a piston, which is a favored
method of attack.
Sometimes known as lurkers, drones are stealthy
ambush predators. The most alien of the species,
drones exhibit strange behaviors not known in other
members, possibly because they enter young adulthood
without establishing a connection to the hive. They move
in a fluid yet awkward manner and react to their
surroundings in unexpected ways. Intelligent and
methodical, drones are clever but single-minded, plotting
their every move.
Drones are independent creatures and operate
outside of the xenomorph hive mind. Most xenomorphs
will remain drones until a queen’s pheromones tell them
to molt into either a soldier or worker, whichever the hive
needs most. Until then, it eats, gathers hosts for the
hive, and sleeps, joining the hive only when it evolves to
the next stage.
STAGE V: WORKER & SOLDIER
It is at this stage of their development that a xenomorph
becomes a member of the hive. As such, they molt into a
new specialized form to better serve their community.
WORKER
Also known as weavers, workers build and maintain the
hive. These diminutive xenomorphs produce resin from
their long proboscis tongues, shaping it with their hands
and feet. They are also in charge of moving eggs near
cocooned hosts and tending to the needs of the queen.
Much smaller than drones, their skin is a sickly greyish
white. Unsuited for combat, workers will ignore threats to
the hive and will flee when threatened, leaving their
protection to the soldiers.
SOLDIER
Romantically referred to as warriors, soldiers are the
adult form of the drone. Their domed head becomes
more rigid, forming an armored carapace, and their
hands lose a digit to become five-fingered claws.
Soldiers are nimble and attack in large groups,
forming the bulk of a hive’s population. When not
defending the hive, they seek out potential hosts,
paralyzing them with their barbed tails and carrying them
back to the hive for impregnation.
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STAGE VI: PRAETORIAN &
QUEEN
Stage VI xenomorphs are monstrous horrors. Their
immense size and crested carapace mark them as
leaders of their hive. Much stronger and smarter than
those beneath them, xenomorphs of stage VI command
the armies of the hive and sometimes even lead them.
These forms are only ever created when an existing
queen exposes her royal jelly to chosen soldiers.
PRAETORIAN
When a hive reaches a large population, around 300
members, workers will feed the queen’s chosen soldiers
royal jelly which causes them to molt into a praetorian.
The ultimate form of a soldier, praetorians grow to twice
the size of their brethren. They have a large head crest,
similar to their queen, and have a more bipedal form.
Lead protectors of the hive, praetorians are the
queen’s royal guard and commanders of the hive’s army.
It has been speculated that should a hive lose its queen,
a praetorian can molt into a new one in order to preserve
the hive.
QUEEN
The mother of the hive, the queen is the strongest and
most intelligent of the species. Towering above her
subjects, the queen has a much larger head crest, a set
of six dorsal spines instead of tubes, and a second set
of smaller arms.
While any drone can initiate the ovomorphing process
in a host creature, only the queen can lay eggs en mass.
When her first molt is complete and she is fertile, her
workers spin a resin cradle to suspend her above the
ground. She then grows an enormous egg sac that soon
becomes distended with developing eggs. As each new
ovomorph is ready, she deposits them on the ground for
her workers to whisk away to nearby cocooned hosts.
Communicating with her children through pheromones
and vocalizations, there are some who believe queens
can do so telepathically as well, “speaking” to them over
vast distances. There have even been reports of people
within close proximity to a hive having vivid dreams of a
queen calling out to them, whether they are aware of her
existence or not.
THE QUEEN’S LAIR
Located deep within the hive in a centralized location,
the xenomorph queen dwells within a large chamber,
surrounded by her eggs and guarded at all times by
praetorian and soldiers. She sits atop her bloated
ovipositor and is supported by a biomechanical throne, a
lattice of resin struts that resemble massive insect legs.
While in her lair, the queen is immobile and must be
tended to by her workers, relying on them for everything.
In times of danger, she can detach from her ovipositor in
order to fight or flee, though it causes her great pain. It
will grow back given enough time.
The queen in her lair has a challenge rating of 12
(8,400 XP).
ROYAL JELLY
Secreted by a xenomorph queen, royal jelly is a
gelatinous substance that a queen uses to shape the
members of her hive. It contains a chemical that
induces an accelerated metamorphosis in any
xenomorph who ingests it.
The jelly is unique to every queen and its effects on
other creatures can be just as varied. In most cases it
is an incredibly addictive substance and is often used
as a drug. Some strains offer their users a sense of
bliss and euphoria but can cause heavy mutations
after too much exposure, while others cause an
increase in strength, stamina, and aggression which
can border on the supernatural and homicidal after a
high enough dose.
LAIR ACTIONS
When fighting inside her lair, the queen can use lair
actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
queen can take one lair action to cause one of the
following effects; the queen can't use the same lair
action two rounds in a row:
1d4 ovomorphs within the lair release their
facehuggers.
1d4 soldiers enter combat. Initiative is rolled for each.
The queen targets a creature it can sense within 120
feet of it and floods its mind with visions. The target
must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw to be
stunned. It can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a
success.
The queen targets one friendly creature it can sense
within 120 feet of it, sending it into a rage. All attacks
made by the creature on it’s next turn are made with
advantage, but attacks made against it are made with
advantage until its next turn.
STAGE VII AND BEYOND
Not everything is known about the xenomorph species
and its strange lifecycle. While there has been no
evidence of such an occurrence, it has been theorized
by some that they continue to develop as a hive grows,
yielding larger and more monstrous forms. It has also
been suggested that perhaps a queen could come to
rule over multiple hives, becoming an empress to many
queens.
IMAGE CREDITS
Alien Hive Nest, Hive Concept A & B, and Hive Predator
by Adam Milicevic, Alien Queen Concept by James
Cameron, Sulaco Hive from Aliens: Colonial Marines,
Alien Facehugger by Joseph Oland, Ovomorph by
Sergio Mengual, Queen Facehugger by Martin Beyer,
Silence is Gold by Sharandula on DeviantArt,
Chestburster by Malsemmenart, Xenomorph by Unique
Litani Soparie, Resineer from Aliens Tribute by Rodrigo
Vega on DeviantArt, Xenomorph Alien Extended by Sal
Vador TheDarkCloak, Praetorian from Aliens: Fireteam,
and Alien Queen by Joao Sergio.
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 OVOMORPH
Small aberration, unaligned
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 10
Speed 0ft.
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Senses blindsight 10 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 16
Acid Splash. Whenever the ovomorph takes
damage from an attack that deals piercing or
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it
suffer acid damage equal to 4 (1d8) plus half the
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of
this damage at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that
deals piercing or slashing damage to the
ovomorph corrodes. After dealing damage, the
weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1
penalty to damage rolls. If the penalty drops to
-5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical
ammunition is destroyed after dealing damage.
ACTIONS
Facehugger Release. As an action, the ovomorph
can open its petals to reveal the facehugger
within. The facehugger can then immediately use
its reaction to make a Leap attack at the nearest
creature within range. After the facehugger is
released, the ovomorph dies within 1 hour.
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THE QUEEN'S EGG
Small aberration, unaligned
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 15
Speed 0ft.
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Senses blindsight 10 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 16
Acid Splash. Whenever the queen's egg takes
damage from an attack that deals piercing or
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it
suffer acid damage equal to 4 (1d8) plus half the
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of
this damage at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that
deals piercing or slashing damage to the queen's
egg corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon
takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to
damage rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the
weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is
destroyed after dealing damage.
ACTIONS
Facehugger Release. As an action, the queen's egg
can open its petals to reveal the royal facehugger
within. The royal facehugger can then
immediately use its reaction to make a Leap
attack at the nearest creature within range. After
the royal facehugger is released, the queen's egg
dies within 1 hour.
 Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
Tiny aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil piercing or slashing damage to the facehugger
corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes
Armor Class 13 a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
Hit Points 1 (1d4 - 1) rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Final Embrace. The facehugger wraps its tail around
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA the creature’s throat and they are blinded and
14 (+2) 16 (+3) 8 (-1) 1 (-5) 10 (+0) 2 (-4) begin choking. A creature can survive a number of
rounds equal to its Constitution modifier, minimum
Skills Stealth +5 of 1 round. The creature also can make a DC 12
Damage Vulnerabilities fire Strength saving throw at disadvantage to remove
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing the facehugger.
from nonmagical weapons If the facehugger is not removed before the
Damage Immunities acid, cold creature chokes, they fall unconscious and the
Condition Immunities blinded facehugger begins the impregnation process (see
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive the Impregnation sidebar).
Perception 10 Hostage Taker. Attacks made against the facehugger
Languages - while it is embracing a creature have a chance to
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) hit the creature instead. The facehugger gains half
cover from the attacks and if the attack misses and
Spider Climb. The facehugger can climb difficult would hit the creature it's embracing, it hits them
surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, instead.
without needing to make an ability check.
Acid Splash. Whenever the facehugger takes
ACTIONS
damage from an attack that deals piercing or Leap. The facehugger leaps at a target within 10
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it feet of it. Make a melee attack against the target.
suffer acid damage equal to 2 (1d4) plus half the On hit, the target takes 1 bludgeoning damage and
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of this must make a DC 12 Strength saving throw or fall
damage at the start of their turn. victim to its Final Embrace (see above).

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 Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage the to facehugger
corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes
Small aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
Armor Class 15 destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
Hit Points 3 (2d4 - 2) after dealing damage.
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. Final Embrace. The facehugger wraps its tail around
the creature’s throat and they are blinded and
begin choking. A creature can survive a number of
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
rounds equal to its Constitution modifier, minimum
16 (+3) 18 (+4) 8 (-1) 1 (-5) 10 (+0) 2 (-4) of 1 round. The creature also can make a DC 12
Strength saving throw at disadvantage to remove
Skills Stealth +6 the facehugger.
Damage Vulnerabilities fire If the facehugger is not removed before the
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing creature chokes, they fall unconscious and the
from nonmagical weapons facehugger begins the impregnation process (see
Damage Immunities acid, cold the Impregnation sidebar).
Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive Hostage Taker. Attacks made against the facehugger
Perception 10 while it is embracing a creature have a chance to
Languages - hit the creature instead. The facehugger gains half
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) cover from the attacks and if the attack misses and
would hit the creature it's embracing, it hits them
instead.
Spider Climb. The facehugger can climb difficult
surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, ACTIONS
without needing to make an ability check.
Tail Slash. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Acid Splash. Whenever the facehugger takes one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
damage from an attack that deals piercing or
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it Leap. The facehugger leaps at a target within 10
suffer acid damage equal to 3 (1d6) plus half the feet of it. Make a melee attack against the target.
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of this On hit, the target takes 1 bludgeoning damage and
damage at the start of their turn. must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw or fall
victim to its Final Embrace (see above).

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Tiny aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil Tiny aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 Armor Class 15
Hit Points 5 (2d4) Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
7 (-2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 3 (-4) 5 (-3) 3 (-4) 7 (-2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 3 (-4) 5 (-3) 3 (-4)

Skills Stealth +5 Skills Stealth +5

Damage Vulnerabilities fire Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Immunities acid, cold Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 7 Perception 7
Languages - Languages -
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Acid Splash. Whenever the chestburster takes
damage from an attack that deals piercing or
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it
suffer acid damage equal to 2 (1d4) plus half the
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of
this damage at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that
deals piercing or slashing damage to the
chestburster corrodes. After dealing damage, the
weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1
penalty to damage rolls. If the penalty drops to
-5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical
ammunition is destroyed after dealing damage.
Acid Splash. Whenever the queenburster takes
damage from an attack that deals piercing or
slashing damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it
suffer acid damage equal to 2 (1d4) plus half the
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of
this damage at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that
deals piercing or slashing damage to the
queenburster corrodes. After dealing damage,
the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1
penalty to damage rolls. If the penalty drops to
-5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical
ammunition is destroyed after dealing damage.

ACTIONS ACTIONS
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

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 Grappler. When the drone hits a foe with its claws, it
Medium aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If the
target is grappled, the escape DC is 13.
Armor Class 16 Night Stalker. The drone has advantage on Stealth
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) checks in dim lighting and total darkness.
Speed 30 ft., 30 ft. climb
Spider Climb. The drone can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA to make an ability check.
16 (+3) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 9 (-1) 11 (+0) 5 (-3)
ACTIONS
Saving Throws Dex +6 Multiattack. The drone makes two attacks, two with
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +6 its claws or one with its claws and one with its tail.
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
from nonmagical weapons target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Damage Immunities acid, cold Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
Condition Immunities blinded target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 12 Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
Languages - ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If
Challenge 3 (700 XP) the attack was made against a creature the drone
has grappled, the attack is considered a critical if it
hits.
Acid Splash. Whenever the drone takes damage from
an attack that deals piercing or slashing damage, Paralyzing Sting. The drone makes a melee attack
all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid damage with its tail against a target within range. On hit, the
equal to 3 (1d6) plus half the damage dealt. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
creature then suffers half of this damage at the saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 (3d6) hours.
start of their turn. This effect can be removed by any that would
remove paralysis.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage to the drone corrodes. Resin Cocoon. The drone can take 1 hour to excrete
After dealing damage, the weapon takes a a thick, tar-like resin to encase a Medium or
permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage smaller creature. Within 1 hour, the resin dries to
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is become much more sturdy.
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed A creature can attempt to escape the resin as its
after dealing damage. action by making a DC 12 Strength check. If the
resin has hardened, the DC increases to 15 but it
can be broken. Dried resin has an AC of 14, 10 hit
points, and vulnerability to bludgeoning damage.

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 Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
Medium aberration (xenomorph), unaligned piercing or slashing damage to the drone corrodes.
After dealing damage, the weapon takes a
Armor Class 12 permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
Hit Points 36 (8d8) rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
Speed 25 ft., 25 ft. climb destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Hive Mind. All workers are telepathically linked to
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA their respective queen.
9 (-1) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 7 (-2) 11 (+0) 5 (-3)
Spider Climb. The drone can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing
Damage Vulnerabilities fire to make an ability check.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
ACTIONS
Condition Immunities blinded Resin Cocoon. As an action, the worker can excrete a
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive thick, tar-like resin to coat an object or part of an
Perception 10 object no larger than 5 feet in any dimension or
Languages - encase a Medium or smaller creature. Within 1
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) hour, the resin dries to become much more sturdy.
A creature can attempt to escape the resin as its
Acid Splash. Whenever the drone takes damage from action by making a DC 14 Strength check. If the
an attack that deals piercing or slashing damage, resin has hardened, the DC increases to 17 but it
all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid damage can be broken. Dried resin has an AC of 16, 15 hit
equal to 3 (1d6) plus half the damage dealt. The points per 5-foot area, and vulnerability to
creature then suffers half of this damage at the bludgeoning damage.
start of their turn.

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 Night Stalker. The soldier has advantage on Stealth
Medium aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil checks in dim lighting and total darkness.
Pack Tactics. The soldier has advantage on an attack
Armor Class 18 roll against a creature if at least one of the soldier’s
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally
Speed 30 ft., 30 ft. climb isn't incapacitated.
Spider Climb. The soldier can climb difficult surfaces,
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA including upside down on ceilings, without needing
16 (+3) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 7 (-2) 11 (+0) 5 (-3)
to make an ability check.

Saving Throws Dex +6

Skills Perception +2, Stealth +6
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 12
Languages -
Challenge 4 (1100 XP)
Acid Splash. Whenever the soldier takes damage
from an attack that deals piercing or slashing
damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid
damage equal to 4 (1d8) plus half the damage
dealt. The creature then suffers half of this damage
at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage to the soldier
corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes
a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Grappler. When the soldier hits a foe with its claws, it
can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If the
target is grappled, the escape DC is 15.
Hive Mind. All soldiers are telepathically linked to
their respective queen.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The soldier makes two attacks, two with
its claws or one with its claws and one with its tail.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. If
the attack was made against a creature the soldier
has grappled, the attack is considered a critical if it
hits.
Die for the Queen. The soldier rends itself, showering
all creatures within 10 feet of it with its acid blood.
They take acid damage equal to the soldiers
remaining hit points and half of that damage at the
start of their next turn. The soldier dies from this
action.
Paralyzing Sting. The soldier makes a melee attack
with its tail against a target within range. On hit, the
target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution
saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 (3d6) hours.
This effect can be removed by any that would
remove paralysis.
One for All. All creatures within 10 feet of the soldier
must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or
suffer 15 (2d10 + 4) damage and be knocked
prone. On a success, they only suffer half damage
and are not knocked prone.

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Large aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil
Armor Class 19
Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)
Speed 30 ft., 30 ft. climb
STR DEX CON INT WIS
20 (+5) 15 (+2) 18 (+4) 7 (-2) 12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Str +8
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 14
Languages -
Challenge 5 (1800 XP)
Acid Splash. Whenever the praetorian takes damage
from an attack that deals piercing or slashing
damage, all creatures within 5 feet of it suffer acid
damage equal to 5 (1d10) plus half the damage
dealt. The creature then suffers half of this damage
at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage the to praetorian
corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes
a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Grappler. When the praetorian hits a foe with its
claws, it can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If
the target is grappled, the escape DC is 16.
Hive Mind. All praetorians are telepathically linked to
their respective queen.
Night Stalker. The praetorian has advantage on
Stealth checks in dim lighting and total darkness.
CHA Spider Climb. The praetorian can climb difficult
5 (-3) surfaces, including upside down on ceilings,
without needing to make an ability check.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The praetorian makes two attacks, two
with its claws or one with its claws and one with its
tail.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.
Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) piercing damage. If
the attack was made against a creature the
praetorian has grappled, the attack is considered a
critical if it hits.
Call the Guard (Recharge 5-6). As an action, the
praetorian lets out a shrill cry for aid, summoning 3
(1d6) soldiers which appear at the start of its next
turn. Initiative is rolled for each soldier that
appears.
Tail Spike (Recharge 5-6). As an action, the praetorian
impales a target within 10 feet with its tail. Make a
melee attack against the target and on a hit the
target takes 27 (4d10 + 5) piercing damage and is
considered grappled.
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Huge aberration (xenomorph), chaotic evil
Armor Class 19
Hit Points 133 (14d12 + 42)
Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS
23 (+6) 13 (+1) 19 (+4) 15 (+2) 12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Str +10
Skills Perception +4
Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, cold
Condition Immunities blinded
Sense blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond), passive
Perception 15
Languages -
Challenge 10 (5900 XP)
Acid Splash. Whenever the queen takes damage
from an attack that deals piercing or slashing
damage, all creatures within 5 feet of her suffer
acid damage equal to 6 (1d12) plus half the
damage dealt. The creature then suffers half of this
damage at the start of their turn.
Corrosive Blood. Any nonmagical weapon that deals
piercing or slashing damage to the queen corrodes.
After dealing damage, the weapon takes a
permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to damage
rolls. If the penalty drops to -5, the weapon is
destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed
after dealing damage.
Grappler. When the queen hits a foe with her claws,
she can attempt a grapple as a bonus action. If the
target is grappled, the escape DC is 18.
Hive Mind. The queen can telepathically
communicate and coordinate with all xenomorphs
that are part of her hive.
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the queen fails a
saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
ACTIONS
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Multiattack. The queen makes three attacks: two
with her claws and one with her tail.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) piercing damage.
CHA Inner Mouth. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage.
8 (-1) If the attack was made against a creature the
queen has grappled, the attack is considered a
critical if it hits.
Call the Guard (Recharge 5-6). As an action, the queen
lets out a shrill cry for aid, summoning 2 (1d4)
praetorians which appear at the start of her next
turn. Initiative is rolled for each praetorian that
appears.
Tail Spike (Recharge 5-6). As an action, the queen
impales a target within 10 feet with her tail. Make a
melee attack and on hit the target takes 32 (4d12 +
6) piercing damage and is considered grappled.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the queen’s
choice that is within 120 feet of the queen and
aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom
saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a
success. If a creature's saving throw is successful
or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to
the queen’s Frightful Presence for the next 24
hours.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
The queen can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
from the options below. Only one legendary action
can be used at a time and only at the end of
another creature's turn. The queen regains spent
legendary actions at the start of her turn.
Move. The queen moves up to her speed.
Attack. The queen makes an attack with either her
claws or her tail.
Command (Costs 2 Actions). The queen commands a
xenomorph to move up to half of its movement
speed and make an attack against a creature
within range.