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Naiad

Medium · Fey · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

22 (5d8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Nature +3 Perception +5 Stealth +3 Survival +5

Languages

Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Traits

Amphibious

The naiad can breathe air and water.

Magic Resistance

The naiad has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

Speak with Nature

The naiad can communicate with beasts and plants.

Actions

Watery Grasp

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). While grappling a creature this way the naiad can't use Watery Grasp on a different target and can swim at full speed.

About Naiad

Naiad is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 5d8).

Naiad has communication capabilities including Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Naiad

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Naiad

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Naiad?: Naiad has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Naiad?: Naiad is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Naiad speak?: Naiad can communicate in Elvish, Sylvan.