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Dark Voice

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

16 (chain mail)

91 (14d8+28)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

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

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Intimidation +7 Persuasion +7

Languages

Common, Umbral

Traits

Dark Devotion

The dark voice has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Regeneration

The dark voice regains 5 hp at the start of its turn if it is in an area of dim light or darkness. The dark voice only dies if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn't regenerate.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the dark voice has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Heavy Crossbow

+3 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 1d10 plus 2d6 cold damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Mace

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 plus 2d6 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) cold damage.

Multiattack

The dark voice makes two attacks with its mace.

Whispers of Shadow

Recharge 5–6

The dark voice speaks in Umbral, whispering of what it sees beyond the dark. The area within 30 feet of the dark voice becomes dimly lit until the end of the dark voice's next turn. Only sunlight can illuminate the area brightly during this time. Each non-dark folk creature in the area must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or take 13 (3d8) psychic damage and be frightened until the start of its next turn.

About Dark Voice

Dark Voice is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 91 hit points (derived from 14d8+28).

Dark Voice has communication capabilities including Common, Umbral. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dark Voice

2 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Dark Voice

2 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Dark Voice?: Dark Voice has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Dark Voice?: Dark Voice is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dark Voice speak?: Dark Voice can communicate in Common, Umbral.