# [Thri-kreen Marauder](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\monstrosity/thri-kreen-marauder-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 306*
Thri-kreen marauders employ weapons made of stone and bone, such as the spear-like gythka and throwing blades called chatkcha.
## Thri-kreen
*Mantid Psychics and Scavengers*
- **Habitat.** Desert, Grassland
- **Treasure.** Armaments
Thri-kreen are mantis-like wanderers who harness their innate camouflage and psychic abilities to survive. Different groups of thri-kreen have distinct carapaces, from the rocky shades of desert dwellers to the vibrant hues of those living in verdant lands. While their language has a distinctly insectile quality, thri-kreen often use telepathy to communicate, and groups can rapidly share a wealth of detailed information without making a sound.
> [!quote] A quote from Ka'Cha, Thri-kreen Knowledge Hunter
>
> I would tell you now the tale of the first Ka'Cha, the first thri-kreen who knew and taught the truth: that the clutch is all.
```statblock
"name": "Thri-kreen Marauder (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "monstrosity"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "15"
"hp": !!int "33"
"hit_dice": "6d8 + 6"
"stats":
- !!int "12"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "8"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "7"
"speed": "40 ft."
"skillsaves":
"Stealth": !!int "4"
"Perception": !!int "3"
"Survival": !!int "3"
"senses": "darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13"
"languages": "Thri-kreen; telepathy 60 ft."
"cr": "1"
"actions":
- "desc": "The thri-kreen makes two attacks, using Gythka or Chatkcha in any combination."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Slashing damage\
\ plus 2 (1d4) Poison damage."
"name": "Gythka"
- "desc": "Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing\
\ damage."
"name": "Chatkcha"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "The thri-kreen jumps up to 15 feet by spending 5 feet of movement."
"name": "Leap"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/token/thri-kreen-marauder-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
desert, grassland