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Moonchild Naga

Large · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

75 (10d10+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

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CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Wisdom +6 Charisma +7

Skills

Arcana +4 Deception +7 Insight +6 Persuasion +7

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The moonchild naga's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring only verbal components:
At will: charm person, friends, mage hand, message, minor illusion, poison spray, suggestion
3/day each: color spray, dispel magic, fear, hold person
1/day each: dominate beast, hypnotic pattern

Rejuvenation

If it dies, the moonchild naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its hp. Only a wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+4 plus 4d8 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) poison damage.

Constrict

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the naga can't constrict another target.

Starry Gaze

The moonchild naga's bottomless gaze inexorably draws the eye of one target within 30 feet. If the target can see the naga, it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of the naga's next turn. If the target's saving throw is successful, it is immune to the naga's gaze for the next 24 hours.

About Moonchild Naga

Moonchild Naga is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10+20).

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

GM Tips: Using Moonchild Naga

2 tips available

When using Moonchild Naga 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 Moonchild Naga

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Moonchild Naga?: Moonchild Naga has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Moonchild Naga?: Moonchild Naga is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Moonchild Naga speak?: Moonchild Naga can communicate in Common.