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Fierstjerren

Medium · Undead · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
14 (studded leather)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
105 (14d8+42)
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
16
+3
DEX
15
+2
CON
16
+3
INT
14
+2
WIS
11
+0
CHA
12
+1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Undead
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +2

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

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities
charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Apotheosis

When the fierstjerren has 80 hp or fewer, the spirit within it tears free and tendrils of necrotic energy erupt from its skin. When it hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 4 (1d8) necrotic damage. When it has 60 hp or fewer, its weapon attacks instead deal an extra 9 (2d8) necrotic damage. When it has 40 hp or fewer, its weapon attacks instead deal an extra 13 (3d8) necrotic damage.

Thrall Watch

A fierstjerren with thralls can't be surprised and attacks from hiding don't gain advantage against it.

Actions

Multiattack

The fierstjerren makes two sword attacks.

Sword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.

Terrifying Glare

The fierstjerren targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. If the creature can see the fierstjerren, it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of the fierstjerren's next turn.

Thrall Enslavement

The fierstjerren targets one humanoid it can see within 30 feet of it that has a CR up to 1/2. The humanoid must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed by the fierstjerren. The fierstjerren can telepathically communicate with any creature it has charmed. The charmed target can't take reactions and obeys the fierstjerren's verbal and telepathic commands. A fierstjerren can have up to twelve charmed thralls at one time. A charmed thrall loses the memories of its previous life and devotes itself to the fierstjerren and the cult. The charm lasts for 24 hours or until the fierstjerren is destroyed, is more than 300 feet from the charmed target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. The fierstjerren can attempt to reassert control over all of its thralls by using this action. Each thrall can repeat the saving throw when the fierstjerren uses this action to reassert control.

About Fierstjerren

Fierstjerren is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8+42).

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

GM Tips: Using Fierstjerren

2 tips available

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

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Fierstjerren

2 strategies available

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

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Fierstjerren?
Fierstjerren has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Fierstjerren?
Fierstjerren is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fierstjerren speak?
Fierstjerren can communicate in Common.

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