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Noctiny

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (studded leather)

52 (8d8 + 16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

frightened

Traits

Eldritch Weapons

The noctiny’s weapon attacks are magical. When the noctiny hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 1d6 force damage (included in the attack).

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Eldritch Fury

+5 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 2d6+3 force damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) force damage.

Multiattack

The noctiny makes two Quarterstaff or Eldritch Fury attacks.

Quarterstaff

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 1d6 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage if used in two hands, plus 3 (1d6) force damage.

About Noctiny

Noctiny is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 16).

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

GM Tips: Using Noctiny

2 tips available

When using Noctiny in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Noctiny

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Noctiny?: Noctiny has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Noctiny?: Noctiny is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Noctiny speak?: Noctiny can communicate in Common.