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Pattern Dancer

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
13
Hit Points and Hit Dice
33 (6d8+6)
Challenge Rating CR
2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
12
+1
INT
12
+1
WIS
12
+1
CHA
16
+3

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Humanoid
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 450
Initiative Bonus +3

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 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Wisdom +3 Charisma +5

Skills

Acrobatics +5 Deception +5 Performance +7

Languages

Common, Elvish

Traits

Fey Ancestry

The shadow fey has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put it to sleep.

Group Actions

When three pattern dancers are within 60 feet of each other, they can work together to cast communal spells that are more powerful than they could cast individually. To do this, one takes an action to cast a spell, and the other two must use their reactions to complete it. These communal spells are cast at 11th level and have a spell save DC of 13:
At will: hold person
3/day: fear, sleep
1/day: confusion, hypnotic pattern

Shadow Traveler (1/Day)

As a bonus action while in shadows, dim light, or darkness, the shadow fey disappears into the darkness and reappears in an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. A tendril of inky smoke appears at the origin and destination when it uses this trait.

Spellcasting

The pattern dancer is a 5th-levelspellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

  • Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, friends, minor illusion, poison spray
  • 1st Level (4 slots): color spray, disguise self, magic missile, shield
  • 2nd Level (3 slots): blur, mirror image
  • 3rd Level (2 slots): major image, nondetection

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

Traveler in Darkness

The shadow fey has advantage on Intelligence (Arcana) checks made to know about shadow roads and shadow magic spells or items.

Actions

Longbow

+5 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About Pattern Dancer

Pattern Dancer is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 33 hit points (derived from 6d8+6).

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

GM Tips: Using Pattern Dancer

2 tips available

When using Pattern Dancer 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 Pattern Dancer

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 600 XP
  • Hard: 900 XP
  • Deadly: 1,200 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 Pattern Dancer?
Pattern Dancer has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Pattern Dancer?
Pattern Dancer is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pattern Dancer speak?
Pattern Dancer can communicate in Common, Elvish.

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