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Azeban

Medium · Fey · CR 4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

16 (natural armor)

78 (12d8+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Wisdom +1

Skills

Deception +6 Perception +1 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with cold iron

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Elusive

The azeban can take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Innate Spellcasting

The azeban's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: dancing lights, disguise self, faerie fire, minor illusion
3/day each: creation, major image, mislead, seeming
1/day each: mirage arcane, programmed illusion

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Ear-Splitting Yawp

Recharge 5–6

The azeban emits a piercing yell in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a target takes 21 (6d6) thunder damage and is deafened for 1 minute. On a success, a creature takes half the damage but isn't deafened. A creature made of inorganic material such as stone, crystal, or metal has disadvantage on this saving throw. A nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried also takes the damage if it's in the area.

Multiattack

The azeban makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

About Azeban

Azeban is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d8+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Azeban

1 tips available

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

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 Azeban

1 strategies available

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

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

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 Azeban?: Azeban has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Azeban?: Azeban is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Azeban speak?: Azeban can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.