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Incubus

Medium · Fiend · CR 4 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

66 (12d8 + 12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 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 15

Saving Throws

Strength -1 Dexterity +3 Constitution +1 Intelligence +2 Wisdom +1 Charisma +5

Skills

Deception +9 Insight +5 Perception +5 Persuasion +9 Stealth +7

Languages

Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, poison, psychic

Traits

Succubus Form

When the incubus finishes a Long Rest, it can shape-shift into a Succubus, using that stat block instead of this one. Any equipment it's wearing or carrying isn't transformed.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The incubus makes two Restless Touch attacks.

Restless Touch

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+5 psychic damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. 15 (3d6 + 5) Psychic damage, and the target is cursed for 24 hours or until the incubus dies. Until the curse ends, the target gains no benefit from finishing Short Rests.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The incubus casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

At Will: Disguise Self, Etherealness
1/Day Each: Dream, Hypnotic Pattern

Bonus Actions

Nightmare

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature the incubus can see within 60 feet. Failure: If the target has 20 Hit Points or fewer, it has the Unconscious condition for 1 hour, until it takes damage, or until a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to wake it. Otherwise, the target takes 18 (4d8) Psychic damage.

About Incubus

Incubus is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 12d8 + 12).

Incubus has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Incubus

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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 Incubus

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Incubus?: Incubus has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Incubus?: Incubus is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Incubus speak?: Incubus can communicate in Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60 ft..