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Psoglav

Large · Fiend · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

115 (11d10 + 55)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +6

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +9 Constitution +8 Wisdom +7 Charisma +7

Skills

Acrobatics +9 Intimidation +7 Perception +7 Stealth +9

Languages

Abyssal, Common, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Magic Resistance

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

Magic Weapons

The psoglav’s weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d12+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) piercing damage.

Invisibility

The psoglav magically turns invisible until it attacks or uses Shadow-Stealing Ray, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the psoglav wears or carries is invisible with it.

Multiattack

The psoglav makes three Bite attacks.

Shadow-Stealing Ray

Recharge 5–6

The psoglav emits a beam from its single eye at one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the target is pushed up to 20 feet away from the psoglav, and its shadow becomes a creature under the psoglav's control for 24 hours or until the shadow is reduced to 0 hp. On a success, the target is pushed up to 10 feet away from the psoglav and its shadow isn't stolen. Each controlled shadow uses the statistics of a shadow, except it can't create shadows from killing Humanoids. The psoglav can have no more than five shadows under its control at a time. The shadow becomes permanently under the psoglav's control if the shadow's original owner dies.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Jump

3/day

While in shadows, dim light, or darkness, the psoglav disappears into the darkness and reappears in an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet.

About Psoglav

Psoglav is a large fiend with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 115 hit points (derived from 11d10 + 55).

Psoglav has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Psoglav

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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.

Player Guide: Facing Psoglav

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Psoglav?: Psoglav has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Psoglav?: Psoglav is a Large Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Psoglav speak?: Psoglav can communicate in Abyssal, Common, telepathy 60 ft..