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Forest Hunter

Medium · Humanoid · CR 5 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (chain shirt)

104 (19d8 + 19)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 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 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Constitution +4 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +10 Survival +4

Languages

Common, Elvish, Umbral

Traits

Charging Archer

If the forest hunter moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target after hitting the target with a Longbow attack, the forest hunter can make one Dagger attack against the target as a bonus action.

Evasion

If the forest hunter is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half the damage, the hunter instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half the damage if it fails.

Fey Ancestry

The shadow fey has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.

Forest and Urban Hunter

The forest hunter has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks to find and track Beasts and Humanoids.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the shadow fey has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Dagger

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Longbow

+7 to hit, range 150/600 ft (45.7/182.9 m). Hit: 1d8+4 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The shadow fey makes two Dagger or Longbow attacks.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Traveler

3/day

While in shadows, dim light, or darkness, the shadow fey disappears into the darkness and reappears in an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet. A tendril of inky smoke appears at the origin and destination when it uses this bonus action.

About Forest Hunter

Forest Hunter is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 104 hit points (derived from 19d8 + 19).

Forest Hunter has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Umbral. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Forest Hunter

2 tips available

When using Forest Hunter 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 Forest Hunter

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Forest Hunter?: Forest Hunter has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Forest Hunter?: Forest Hunter is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Forest Hunter speak?: Forest Hunter can communicate in Common, Elvish, Umbral.