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Shadow Fey Poisoner

Medium · Humanoid · CR 11 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
16 (studded leather)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
112 (15d8+45)
Challenge Rating CR
11

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
11
+0
DEX
18
+4
CON
16
+3
INT
13
+1
WIS
11
+0
CHA
14
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Humanoid
Alignment Neutral
XP 7200
Initiative Bonus +4

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 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +8 Intelligence +5 Charisma +6

Skills

Acrobatics +8 Deception +6 Perception +4 Persuasion +6 Stealth +12

Languages

Common, Elvish

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
poison
Condition Immunities
poisoned

Traits

Assassinate

During its first turn, the shadow fey has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the poisoner scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.

Born of Shadows

When in dim light or darkness, the shadow fey poisoner is invisible.

Evasion

If the shadow fey poisoner is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the poisoner instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Fey Ancestry

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

Shadow Traveler (4/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.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The shadow fey poisoner deals an extra 21 (6d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll; or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the poisoner, that ally isn't incapacitated, and the poisoner doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

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

+8 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+4 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The shadow fey poisoner makes two shortsword attacks or two longbow attacks.

Shortsword

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Shadow Fey Poisoner

Shadow Fey Poisoner is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d8+45).

Shadow Fey Poisoner has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Shadow Fey Poisoner

2 tips available

When using Shadow Fey Poisoner in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
  • Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Shadow Fey Poisoner

2 strategies available

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

  • Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
  • Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 13,200 XP
  • Hard: 19,800 XP
  • Deadly: 26,400 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 Shadow Fey Poisoner?
Shadow Fey Poisoner has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Shadow Fey Poisoner?
Shadow Fey Poisoner is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shadow Fey Poisoner speak?
Shadow Fey Poisoner can communicate in Common, Elvish.

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