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Serpentfolk of Yig

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

40 (9d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 200

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Charisma +4

Skills

Deception +6 Perception +2 Stealth +4

Languages

Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Infernal, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The serpentfolk's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). The serpentfolk can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
3/day each: charm person, disguise self

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The serpentfolk makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its scimitar.

Scimitar

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Shortbow

+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

About Serpentfolk of Yig

Serpentfolk of Yig is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 40 hit points (derived from 9d8).

Serpentfolk of Yig has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Infernal, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Serpentfolk of Yig

2 tips available

When using Serpentfolk of Yig 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 Serpentfolk of Yig

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Serpentfolk of Yig?: Serpentfolk of Yig has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Serpentfolk of Yig?: Serpentfolk of Yig is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Serpentfolk of Yig speak?: Serpentfolk of Yig can communicate in Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Infernal, Void Speech.