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Scarlet Ibis

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (natural armor)

135 (18d8+54)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Wisdom +5

Skills

Arcana +3 Insight +8

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Death Curse

When the scarlet ibis dies, all curses currently inflicted by the ibis become permanent and can be removed only by the remove curse spell or other magic. In addition, the creature that dealt the killing blow must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or become cursed with every option listed in the ibis’s beak attack. A creature casting remove curse on a creature cursed in this way must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or suffer the curses it just removed.

Actions

Beak

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or become cursed. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, or saving throws (the scarlet ibis' choice). Alternatively, the ibis can choose for the target's enemies to have advantage on attack rolls against the target. A creature can have no more than one of each kind of curse on it at a time. The curses last for 24 hours or until removed by the remove curse spell or similar magic.

Multiattack

The scarlet ibis makes three attacks: one with its beak and two with its talons.

Talons

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage.

About Scarlet Ibis

Scarlet Ibis is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 135 hit points (derived from 18d8+54).

Scarlet Ibis has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Scarlet Ibis

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When using Scarlet Ibis 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 Scarlet Ibis

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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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Scarlet Ibis?: Scarlet Ibis has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Scarlet Ibis?: Scarlet Ibis is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scarlet Ibis speak?: Scarlet Ibis can communicate in Common, Sylvan.