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Spirit Naga

Large · Monstrosity · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

15 (natural armor)

75 (10d10+20)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Nagas

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

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

Dexterity +6 Constitution +5 Wisdom +5 Charisma +6

Languages

Abyssal, Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Environments

Caves Desert Forest or Jungle Mountain Ruins Astral Plane Temple Underworld

Traits

Rejuvenation

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.

Spellcasting

The naga is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, hold person
3rd level (3 slots): lightning bolt, water breathing
4th level (3 slots): blight, dimension door
5th level (2 slots): dominate person

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Spirit Naga

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10+20).

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

GM Tips: Using Spirit Naga

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Spirit Naga

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spirit Naga speak?: Spirit Naga can communicate in Abyssal, Common.