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Chernomoi

Tiny · Fey · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

32 (5d4 + 20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Acrobatics +6 Perception +2 Stealth +6

Languages

Common, Draconic, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons

Actions

Scimitar

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Shriek

Recharge 5–6

The chernomoi emits a loud shriek that is audible out to 100 feet. Each creature within 60 feet of the chernomoi and that can hear it must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Spellcasting

The chernomoi casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):

At Will: detect magic, mage hand, mending, message, prestidigitation
1/Day Each: detect poison and disease, dimension door

About Chernomoi

Chernomoi is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d4 + 20).

Chernomoi has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Chernomoi

1 tips available

When using Chernomoi 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.

Player Guide: Facing Chernomoi

1 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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Chernomoi?: Chernomoi has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Chernomoi?: Chernomoi is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Chernomoi speak?: Chernomoi can communicate in Common, Draconic, Sylvan.