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Yakirian

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

13 (chain shirt)

67 (9d8+27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

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 11

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3

Skills

Arcana +4

Languages

Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won't speak it

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Resilient Soul

The yakirian has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, or confused, as well as against any effect that causes corruption or madness.

Actions

Consume Heart

The yakiran consumes the heart of a dead humanoid or giant within 5 feet. If the creature also less than 1 minute ago, the yakirian gains the following benefits:
* The yakirian absorbs the dead creature's knowledge and asks two questions. If the dead creature knew the answers in life, the yakirian learns them instantly.
* The yakirian's maximum and current hp increase by 10 for 1 hour.
* The yakirian has advantage on Strength-based attack rolls and ability checks, as well as on all saving throws for 1 hour.

Gore

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The yakirian makes two attacks: one with its gore and one with its ritual knife.

Ritual Knife

+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 Yakirian

Yakirian is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 9d8+27).

Yakirian has communication capabilities including Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won't speak it. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Yakirian

2 tips available

When using Yakirian 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 Yakirian

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 Yakirian?: Yakirian has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Yakirian?: Yakirian is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Yakirian speak?: Yakirian can communicate in Common, Yakirian, understands Void Speech but won't speak it.