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Nyctli

Tiny · Fey · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

7 (3d4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +6

Languages

Sylvan

Actions

Douse Light

The nyctli magically dispels or douses a single magical or nonmagical light source within 30 feet of it. The nyctli can't dispel light created by a spell of 3rd level or higher.

Stingers

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

About Nyctli

Nyctli is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 3d4).

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

GM Tips: Using Nyctli

1 tips available

When using Nyctli 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 Nyctli

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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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Nyctli?: Nyctli has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Nyctli?: Nyctli is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Nyctli speak?: Nyctli can communicate in Sylvan.