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Lymarien

Tiny · Fey · CR 1/8 · Neutral Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

5 (2d4)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-5

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 5 ft (1.5 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 2 ft (0.6 m)

Climb 2 ft (0.6 m)

Crawl 2 ft (0.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +5

Languages

Sylvan

Traits

Distracting Swoop

If the lymarien moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be distracted until the end of its next turn. A distracted creature has disadvantage on its next attack roll or ability check.

Speak with Beasts

The lymarien can communicate with beasts as if they shared a language.

Actions

Claw

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage.

About Lymarien

Lymarien is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 5 hit points (derived from 2d4).

Lymarien has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lymarien

1 tips available

When using Lymarien 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 Lymarien

1 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.

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: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Lymarien?: Lymarien has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Lymarien?: Lymarien is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lymarien speak?: Lymarien can communicate in Sylvan.