Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
the languages it knew in life, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Incorporeal Movement
The haugbui can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, the haugbui has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Turn Resistance
The haugbui has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead.
Undead Nature
The hangbui doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Invisibility
The haugbui magically turns invisible until it attacks or casts a spell, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the haugbui wears or carries is invisible with it.
Multiattack
The haugbui makes three Psychic Blast attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Psychic Blast
+10 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 5d8+5 psychic damage.
Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d8 + 5) psychic damage.
Spellcasting
The haugbui casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
- At Will: dancing lights, mending, purify food and drink, spare the dying
- 3/Day Each: gust of wind, telekinesis
- 1/Day Each: dispel magic, remove curse
Bonus Actions
Sepulchral Scrying
While within 1 mile of its burial mound, the haugbui creates an invisible sensor within 5 miles of the mound for 1 minute. When it uses this bonus action and as a bonus action on each of its turns for the duration, the haugbui can switch between using its own senses and projecting its senses through the sensor. While projecting its senses through the sensor, it can see, hear, telepathically communicate, and cast spells as if it was in the sensor's space, and it is blinded and deafened with regard to its own senses. The sensor can be dispelled (DC 14).
About Haugbui
Haugbui is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a lawful neutral alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 153 hit points (derived from 18d8 + 72).
Haugbui has communication capabilities including the languages it knew in life, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Haugbui
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Haugbui
When using Haugbui in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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.
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Incorporeal Movement: This creature can pass through objects and walls! Use 'Magic Circle', 'Forcecage', or other magical barriers. Physical obstacles are ineffective.
Player Guide: Facing Haugbui
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Haugbui
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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.
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Hit Incorporeal Creature: This creature can pass through objects! Use magical weapons or spells. Physical attacks may not work. 'Magic Missile' or 'Spiritual Weapon' are effective.
Encounter Building Calculator
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Haugbui?
- Haugbui has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
- What type of creature is Haugbui?
- Haugbui is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Haugbui speak?
- Haugbui can communicate in the languages it knew in life, telepathy 120 ft..
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