Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Languages
Common,Sylvan
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Fey Resilience
The ambush hag is resistant to the charmed and unconscious conditions.
Mimicry
The hag can mimic Animal sounds and Humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 16 WIS (Insight) check.
Spider Climb
The ambush hag can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Claw
+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 plus 4d8 poison damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) slashing damage plus 18 (4d8) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 CON save or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Multiattack
The ambush hag makes two Claw attacks or three Poison Spray attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Poison Spray
+8 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 4d8+4 poison damage.
Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8+4) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 STR save or be restrained until the end of its next turn.
Spellcasting
The ambush hag casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using CHA as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
- At Will: message, minor illusion, prestidigitation
- 3/Day Each: blur, charm, hallucinatory terrain (as an action)
- 1/Day Each: hypnotic pattern, major image, seeming
Bonus Actions
Illusory Appearance
The hag covers itself and anything it is wearing or carrying with a magical illusion that makes it look like another creature of its general size and humanoid shape. The illusion ends if the hag takes a bonus action to end it or if the hag dies.
The changes wrought by this effect fail to hold up to physical inspection. For example, the hag could appear to have smooth skin, but someone touching it would feel its rough flesh. Otherwise, a creature must take an action to visually inspect the illusion and succeed on a DC 20 INT (Investigation) check to discern that the hag is disguised.
About Ambush Hag
Ambush Hag is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a chaotic evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 156 hit points (derived from None).
Ambush Hag has communication capabilities including Common,Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Ambush Hag
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GM Tips: Using Ambush Hag
When using Ambush Hag in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Player Guide: Facing Ambush Hag
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Player Guide: Facing Ambush Hag
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 9,000 XP
- Hard: 13,500 XP
- Deadly: 18,000 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Ambush Hag?
- Ambush Hag has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
- What type of creature is Ambush Hag?
- Ambush Hag is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Ambush Hag speak?
- Ambush Hag can communicate in Common,Sylvan.
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