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Naizu-Ha

Small · Fey · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

17 (natural armor)

117 (18d6+54)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded, grappled

Traits

Blunting Ambiance

Each creature that deals piercing or slashing damage with a bladed weapon while within 30 feet of the naizu-ha must roll the damage twice and take the lower result.

Dagger Form (1/Day)

As a bonus action, the naizu-ha transforms into a magical dagger. A creature that wields the naizu-ha while it is in this form gains +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls with the dagger, and attacks with the dagger score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20. In addition, the wielder can’t take the Disengage action unless it succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw.

Spider Climb

The naizu-ha can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Tripping Charge

If the naizu-ha moves at least 15 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a scythe tail attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the naizu-ha can make one dagger legs attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Dagger Legs

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The naizu-ha makes three attacks: two with its scissor claws and one with its scythe tail. If both scissor claws attacks hit the same target, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage.

Scissor Claws

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Scythe Tail

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.

About Naizu-Ha

Naizu-Ha is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 117 hit points (derived from 18d6+54).

Naizu-Ha has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Naizu-Ha

2 tips available

When using Naizu-Ha 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 Naizu-Ha

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Naizu-Ha?: Naizu-Ha has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Naizu-Ha?: Naizu-Ha is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Naizu-Ha speak?: Naizu-Ha can communicate in Common, Sylvan.