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Vexxeh

Huge · Fiend · CR 6 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

94 (9d12+36)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 2300

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

Truesight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Wisdom +3

Skills

Intimidation +4

Languages

Common, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons

Condition Immunities

poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Four-Legged Lope

When the vexxeh uses its action to Dash, it moves at three times its speed.

Weak Willed

The vexxeh has disadvantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Claw

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The vexxeh makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. If both claw attacks hit the same target, the target and each creature within 5 feet of the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn as the vexxeh cackles with sadistic glee.

About Vexxeh

Vexxeh is a huge fiend with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 94 hit points (derived from 9d12+36).

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

GM Tips: Using Vexxeh

2 tips available

When using Vexxeh 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 Vexxeh

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 Vexxeh?: Vexxeh has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Vexxeh?: Vexxeh is a Huge Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Vexxeh speak?: Vexxeh can communicate in Common, Infernal.