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Infernal Centaur

Medium · Fiend · CR 4 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

60 (8d8+24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +1

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 14

Skills

Intimidation +3 Perception +4

Languages

Common, Gnomish, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Cruelty

If the infernal centaur scores a critical hit with a melee attack, it can make a second attack against the same target as a bonus action. It has advantage on this attack roll.

Hell Hound Affinity

Hell hounds view infernal centaurs as leaders of their packs. A hell hound refuses to attack an infernal centaur unless the centaur attacks it first. If magically coerced, the hell hound has disadvantage on attack rolls against the centaur. The centaur has advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks against hell hounds.

Pack Tactics

The centaur has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the centaur’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Dagger

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

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

Fiery Breath

Recharge 5–6

The infernal centaur exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The infernal centaur makes two dagger attacks.

About Infernal Centaur

Infernal Centaur is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d8+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Infernal Centaur

2 tips available

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

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.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Infernal Centaur

2 strategies available

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

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.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 Infernal Centaur?: Infernal Centaur has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Infernal Centaur?: Infernal Centaur is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Infernal Centaur speak?: Infernal Centaur can communicate in Common, Gnomish, Infernal.