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Scheznyki

Small · Fey · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

16 (natural armor)

135 (18d6 + 72)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 15 ft (4.6 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 13

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Constitution +7

Languages

Common, Dwarvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

unconscious

Traits

Beard Weakness

A creature grappling the scheznyki can take its action to cut off the scheznyki’s beard by succeeding on a DC 15 Strength check while holding an edged weapon. If its beard is cut off, the scheznyki can’t use Spellcasting until its beard regrows.

Brute

A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the scheznyki hits with it (included in the attack).

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Arcane Bolt

+6 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 3d6+3 force damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) force damage.

Invisibility

The scheznyki magically turns invisible until it attacks or casts a spell, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment it wears or carries is invisible with it.

Spellcasting

The scheznyki casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At Will: dancing lights, faerie fire
3/Day Each: locate object, hideous laughter, ray of enfeeblement
1/Day Each: dispel magic, hold person

War Pick

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

About Scheznyki

Scheznyki is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 135 hit points (derived from 18d6 + 72).

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

GM Tips: Using Scheznyki

2 tips available

When using Scheznyki 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.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Scheznyki

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.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Scheznyki?: Scheznyki has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Scheznyki?: Scheznyki is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scheznyki speak?: Scheznyki can communicate in Common, Dwarvish, Sylvan.