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Lamia

Large · Monstrosity · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +2 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +5

Languages

Abyssal,Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

charmed,Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Badlands Strider

Difficult terrain composed of sand, mud, or rock doesn't cost the lamia extra movement. In addition, the lamia leaves no tracks or other traces of its passage when moving through sandy, muddy, or rocky terrain.

Monstrosity Resilience

The lamia is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

Actions

Arcane Bolt

+5 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 2d8+3 force damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8+3) force damage.

Dagger

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) piercing damage.

Hooves

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10+3) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The lamia makes two Hooves attacks and one Dagger attack, or it makes three Arcane Bolt attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.

Spellcasting

The lamia casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using CHA as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13).

At Will: minor illusion, silent image, suggestion
3/Day Each: charm, command, major image
1/day: compulsion

Bonus Actions

Intoxicating Gaze

The lamia gazes at one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 CHA save or be charmed until the end of its next turn and cursed for 1 hour. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on WIS saves and on all ability checks.

About Lamia

Lamia is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Lamia

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Lamia

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 XP

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Lamia?: Lamia has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Lamia?: Lamia is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lamia speak?: Lamia can communicate in Abyssal,Common.