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Lorelei

Medium · Fey · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
15
Hit Points and Hit Dice
93 (11d8 + 44)
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
10
+0
DEX
21
+5
CON
18
+4
INT
16
+3
WIS
16
+3
CHA
21
+5

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Fey
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +5

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 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +8 Charisma +8

Skills

Deception +8 Performance +8 Persuasion +8

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Alluring Presence

When a Humanoid that can see the lorelei starts its turn within 30 feet of the lorelei, the lorelei can force it to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw if the lorelei isn't incapacitated and can see the Humanoid. On a failed save, the Humanoid is charmed until the start if its next turn. While charmed, the target is incapacitated and must move on its turn toward the lorelei by the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet of the lorelei for a kiss from her. The Humanoid doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage, the Humanoid can repeat the saving throw. If the saving throw is successful, the effect ends for it, and it regains its senses for the remainder of its turn.

Amphibious

The lorelei can breathe air and water.

Free Water Spirit

While in contact with water, the lorelei ignores difficult terrain, and magical effects can’t reduce her speed or cause her to be restrained. In addition, she can spend 5 feet of movement to escape from nonmagical restraints or being grappled.

Actions

Corrupted Kiss

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 necrotic damage.

Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is incapacitated or restrained. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) necrotic damage, and the lorelei regains hp equal to that amount.

Multiattack

The lorelei can use her Stunning Glance. She then makes three Psychic Blast attacks. She can replace one attack with a use of Corrupted Kiss.

Psychic Blast

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+5 psychic damage.

Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) psychic damage.

Stunning Glance

The lorelei sends a seductive glance at a creature she can see within 30 feet of her. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature is immune to this lorelei's Stunning Glance for the next 24 hours.

About Lorelei

Lorelei is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 93 hit points (derived from 11d8 + 44).

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

GM Tips: Using Lorelei

2 tips available

When using Lorelei 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 Lorelei

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

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