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Behir

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

168 (16d12+64)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Intelligence +4 Wisdom +7

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +7 Stealth +6

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning

Traits

Serpentine

The behir can move through a space as narrow as 5 feet wide, vertical or horizontal, at full speed, without squeezing.

Spider Climb

The behir can use its climb speed even on difficult surfaces and upside down on ceilings.

Actions

Bite

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d12+5 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d12 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature grappled by the behir and the behir has not swallowed anyone else the target is swallowed. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained it has total cover from attacks from outside the behir and it takes 21 (6d6) acid damage at the start of each of the behirs turns.

Constrict

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 17) and restrained while grappled. The behir can grapple two creatures at once.

If a swallowed creature deals 30 or more damage to the behir in a single turn, or if the behir dies, the behir vomits up the creature

Lightning Breath

Recharge 5–6

The behir breathes a line of lightning 5 feet wide and 20 feet long. Creatures in the area make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw taking 56 (16d6) lightning damage on a failed save or half damage on a success.

Multiattack

The behir makes a bite attack and then a constrict attack.

Reactions

Vengeful Breath

1/day

When struck by a melee attack, the behir immediately recharges and uses Lightning Breath, including the attacker in the area of effect.

About Behir

Behir is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d12+64).

Behir has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Behir

3 tips available

When using Behir in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Behir

3 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Behir?: Behir has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Behir?: Behir is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Behir speak?: Behir can communicate in Common, Draconic.