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Nalfeshnee

Large · Fiend · CR 13 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

18 (natural armor)

184 (16d10 + 96)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 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 11

Saving Throws

Strength +5 Dexterity +0 Constitution +11 Intelligence +9 Wisdom +6 Charisma +7

Languages

Abyssal; telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

frightened, poisoned

Traits

Demonic Restoration

If the nalfeshnee dies outside the Abyss, its body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Abyss.

Magic Resistance

The nalfeshnee has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The nalfeshnee makes three Rend attacks.

Rend

Cost 1

+10 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 10 ft. 16 (2d10 + 5) Slashing damage plus 11 (2d10) Force damage.

Teleport

Cost 1

The nalfeshnee teleports up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Bonus Actions

Horror Nimbus

Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 15-foot Emanation originating from the nalfeshnee. Failure: 28 (8d6) Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition for 1 minute, until it takes damage, or until it ends its turn with the nalfeshnee out of line of sight. Success: The target is immune to this nalfeshnee's Horror Nimbus for 24 hours.

Reactions

Pursuit

Trigger: Another creature the nalfeshnee can see ends its move within 120 feet of the nalfeshnee. Response: The nalfeshnee uses Teleport, but its destination space must be within 10 feet of the triggering creature.

About Nalfeshnee

Nalfeshnee is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 184 hit points (derived from 16d10 + 96).

Nalfeshnee has communication capabilities including Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Nalfeshnee

2 tips available

When using Nalfeshnee 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 Nalfeshnee

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 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 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 Nalfeshnee?: Nalfeshnee has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Nalfeshnee?: Nalfeshnee is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Nalfeshnee speak?: Nalfeshnee can communicate in Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft..