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Spirit Naga

Large · Fiend · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

17 (natural armor)

135 (18d10 + 36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +3

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 12

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +6 Constitution +5 Intelligence +3 Wisdom +5 Charisma +6

Languages

Abyssal, Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Fiendish Restoration

If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its Hit Points. Only a Wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. 7 (1d6 + 4) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The naga makes three attacks, using Bite or Necrotic Ray in any combination.

Necrotic Ray

Cost 1

+6 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 6d6 necrotic damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 60 ft. 21 (6d6) Necrotic damage.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The naga casts one of the following spells, requiring no Somatic or Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At Will: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Water Breathing
2/Day Each: Detect Thoughts, Dimension Door, Hold Person, Lightning Bolt

About Spirit Naga

Spirit Naga is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 135 hit points (derived from 18d10 + 36).

Spirit Naga has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Spirit Naga

1 tips available

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

Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Spirit Naga

1 strategies available

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

Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Spirit Naga?: Spirit Naga has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Spirit Naga?: Spirit Naga is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spirit Naga speak?: Spirit Naga can communicate in Abyssal, Common.