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Likho

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

105 (14d8 + 42)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

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 16

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Charisma +7

Skills

Acrobatics +7 Perception +6 Stealth +10

Languages

Common, Goblin, Void Speech

Traits

Limited Telepathy

The likho can magically transmit simple messages and images to any creature within 120 feet of it that can understand a language. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond.

Magic Resistance

The likho has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Pounce

If the likho moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the likho can make one Claw attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Claw

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Disruptive Gaze

One creature the likho can see within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

The likho can use its Disruptive Gaze. It then makes four Claw attacks.

About Likho

Likho is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8 + 42).

Likho has communication capabilities including Common, Goblin, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Likho

2 tips available

When using Likho 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 Likho

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 Likho?: Likho has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Likho?: Likho is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Likho speak?: Likho can communicate in Common, Goblin, Void Speech.