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Blood Imp

Tiny · Fiend · CR 1/2 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

13 (natural armor)

14 (4d4+4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Persuasion +4 Religion +5 Stealth +4

Languages

Common, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Resistances

cold

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Bleed the Dying

The imp’s sting has greater efficacy against injured creatures. When the imp hits a creature that doesn’t have all its hit points with its sting, the sting deals an extra 1d4 poison damage.

Devil’s Sight

Magical darkness doesn’t impede the imp’s darkvision.

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Spew Blood

+4 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 2d4 poison damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.

Sting

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

About Blood Imp

Blood Imp is a tiny fiend with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 14 hit points (derived from 4d4+4).

Blood Imp has communication capabilities including Common, Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Blood Imp

1 tips available

When using Blood Imp 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.

Player Guide: Facing Blood Imp

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Blood Imp?: Blood Imp has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Blood Imp?: Blood Imp is a Tiny Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Blood Imp speak?: Blood Imp can communicate in Common, Infernal.