This article is about the NPC version of the ability. For the version granted to players after undergoing complete ceremorphosis, see Extract Brain (Full-illithid).
Extract Brain is an action available to mind flayers. This ability lets a mind flayer try to extract the brain of an unconscious or stunned creature, dealing massive damage and healing itself.
Description
Try to extract the brain of a Stunned or Unconscious creature.Properties
- Cost
Action
- Damage: 10~100 + modifiers
- Healing: 6~36
- Details
Melee spell attack roll
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Targets: Stunned or unconscious creature that is not
Recharge: Per turn

10d10 + Strength or Dexterity modifier

6d6
How to learn
Used by creatures: Illithid Arcanist, Mind Flayer, Omeluum, and The Emperor