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Thorned Sulfurlord

Huge · Fiend · CR 11 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

17 (natural armor)

171 (18d12+54)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Truesight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Strength +9

Skills

Athletics +9 Perception +7

Languages

Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Burning Tangle

The ground within 10 feet of the thorned sulfurlord is difficult terrain.

Hell Core

At the start of each of the thorned sulfurlord's turns, each creature within 10 feet of the sulfurlord takes 7 (2d6) fire damage. If the thorned sulfurlord takes cold damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of its next turn.

Like Calls to Like

The thorned sulfurlord knows if a creature within 100 feet of it is evil-aligned or not.

Root (3/Day)

As a bonus action, the thorned sulfurlord sends its roots deep into the ground. For 1 minute, the sulfurlord's speed is halved, it is immune to effects that would move it, and it can't be knocked prone.

Actions

Fiery Spike

+6 to hit, range 60/240 ft (18.3/73.2 m). Hit: 3d6+2 plus 2d8 fire damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) fire damage.

Multiattack

The thorned sulfurlord makes two sulfur slam attacks or two fiery spike attacks.

Sulfur Slam

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+5 plus 2d8 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) fire damage. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

The World Shall Know Fire

Recharge 5–6

The thorned sulfurlord targets a creature that has taken fire damage from it within the last minute and causes a burst of fire to expand out from that creature in a 30-foot-radius. Each creature in the area, including the target, must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.

About Thorned Sulfurlord

Thorned Sulfurlord is a huge fiend with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 171 hit points (derived from 18d12+54).

Thorned Sulfurlord has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Thorned Sulfurlord

2 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Thorned Sulfurlord

2 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

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 Thorned Sulfurlord?: Thorned Sulfurlord has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Thorned Sulfurlord?: Thorned Sulfurlord is a Huge Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Thorned Sulfurlord speak?: Thorned Sulfurlord can communicate in Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft..