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Vapor Lynx

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

127 (15d10 + 45)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

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 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +7

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Fog Flow

While in fog or mist, the vapor lynx can move through a space as narrow at 1 inch wide without squeezing, provided the fog or mist is flowing through the space.

Hazesight

The vapor lynx can see through areas obscured by fog, mist, and steam without penalty.

Swamp Walk

Difficult terrain composed of mud, shallow water, and water plants doesn’t cost the vapor lynx extra movement.

Actions

Bite

+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.

Claw

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The vapor lynx makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Poison Breath

Recharge 5–6

The vapor lynx exhales poisonous fog in a 20-foot radius centered on itself. The fog spreads around corners, and its area is heavily obscured. Each creature in the area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 28 (8d6) poison damage and is poisoned until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't poisoned. The fog lasts for 1 minute. A creature that starts its turn in the fog or enters the fog for the first time on a turn must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

Bonus Actions

Fog Step

The vapor lynx teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. The origin and destination spaces must contain fog.

About Vapor Lynx

Vapor Lynx is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d10 + 45).

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

GM Tips: Using Vapor Lynx

2 tips available

When using Vapor Lynx 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 Vapor Lynx

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