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Selang

Medium · Fey · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

76 (9d8 + 36)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +2

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 +4 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +6 Performance +8

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, lightning

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Traits

Poisoned Weapons

The selang’s weapons are coated with a magical poison. When the selang hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 3d6 poison damage (included in the attack).

Actions

Alien Piping

The selang plays one of the following ear-bending melodies on alien pipes. One creature the selang can see within 60 feet of it is the only creature that can hear the melody. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by the chosen melody.

Dagger

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Multiattack

The selang can use its Alien Piping. It then makes two Dagger or Poison Bolt attacks.

Poison Bolt

+6 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 3d6+4 poison damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) poison damage.

About Selang

Selang is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 36).

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

GM Tips: Using Selang

2 tips available

When using Selang 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 Selang

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Selang?: Selang has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Selang?: Selang is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Selang speak?: Selang can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan, Void Speech.